Branksome Hall Asia

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Branksome Hall Asia is an independent educational institution located in the Seogwipo of the Jeju Province in South Korea. The institution opened in October 2012 and is the sister campus of the Canadian school Branksome Hall. The school's first graduates will graduate in 2015.[1]

Overview

Branksome Hall Asia is co-educational between Junior Kindergarten through Grade 3 but Grades 4 through 12 are open only for girls. The school also offers the same curriculum as Branksome Hall and provides a similar International Baccalaureate Program. Branksome Hall of Toronto has an exchange program open to Grade 9 students to study and learn in South Korea.

Branksome Hall Asia graduates can apply to universities in Korea as well as international post-secondary institutions.

Curriculum

IB (International Baccalaureate) Program

Program Contents

IB Primary Years Program: For students aged 3 to 12, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside

IB Middle Years Program : For students aged 11 to 16, provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world. Students can become critical and reflective thinkers

IB Diploma Program : For students aged 16 to 19, contents are academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepares students for success at university and in life beyond.

Student exchange program

Branksome Advantage Exchange Program As a part of the Branksome Hall Asia curriculum, Grade 9 students benefits from a study abroad experience .

Residence and facilities

Residence Program

The residence communal living experience provides a ‘Home away from Home’ for Branksome Hall Asia residents.

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Digital Learning Environment

Students at Branksome Hall Asia have access to the world’s best educational facilities which help support and develop their talents across all sports, arts and academic study. Such as STEM V Center (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Visual Art) and sports related facilities.

References

  1. ↑ "Branksome Hall | Branksome Hall Asia". Branksome.on.ca. Retrieved 2013-08-25. 

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