Branksome Hall Asia
Coordinates: 33°17′26″N 126°17′08″E / 33.2904498°N 126.2854768°E
Branksome Hall Asia is an independent educational institution located in Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. The institution opened in October 2012 and is the sister campus of the Canadian school Branksome Hall.[1]
Overview
Branksome Hall Asia is co-educational from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3,[2] and girls-only from Grade 4 to 12. 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.
Uniform
The most basic and formal uniform (also known as #1 Dress) consists of an off-white blouse, a blazer (green or, for Prefects, red), a tie, and a kilt.
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.
See also
References
- ↑ "Branksome Hall | Branksome Hall Asia". Branksome Hall. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- ↑ "Classes Begin October 15 at Branksome Hall Asia". Branksome Hall. 2012-10-15.