Admissions
ISB ADMISSION CATEGORIES
1 Continuing students in good standing.
2 Children of ISB employees who are eligible to enter the school.
3a Children holding a foreign passport with at least one parent foreign born, with a valid
Korean visa or re-entry permit who are siblings of children currently enrolled at ISB.
3b Children holding a foreign passport with at least one parent foreign born, with a valid
Korean visa or re-entry permit.
4 Category 5 applicants who are siblings of children currently enrolled at ISB.
5a Children with neither parent foreign born, holding a foreign passport with a valid Korean visa or re-entry permit or a Korean passport, where the child has resided abroad for more than 5 years.
(Middle and High School only)
5b Children with neither parent foreign born, holding a foreign passport with a valid Korean visa or re-entry permit or a Korean passport, where the child has resided abroad for more than 3 years.
NOTE: The school reserves the right to refuse admission if there is any doubt as to the validity of any relevant document.
ISB ADMISSIONS POLICY
Admission Qualifications: (for initial and continued enrolment)
In the ELC, Elementary and Middle School classes, students in categories 4 and 5 will form not more than 35% of any class population nor fill either of the last two vacancies in any class.
Preference will be given to students whose enrolment in Korean school does not exceed the preceding eighteen calendar months.
Admission to the school will be determined by the Principal with the advice of the teaching staff, based on information obtained with respect to:
The potential of the applicant to benefit from the educational services available.
The capacity of the school to meet the educational needs of the student.
Standardised entrance tests are not normally given to applicants in ELC or Elementary School. However, in some cases, the School may test if it has reason to believe the applicant does not meet the academic criteria for admission. Students in Grade 6 and above will be expected to take an English language proficiency assessment. Midway through their Grade 8 studies, students for whom English is not their first language, may be reassessed to ensure their ability to commence their IGCSE studies.
Students wishing to enter regular classes in Grades 9 and 10 must have a level of English proficiency to meet the demands of the IGCSE programme. If they do not, they will not be allowed to take some of the classes and parents must provide for the provision of additional English teaching during this time.
Students will not be allowed to enter Grades 11-12 unless they have proficiency in English.
The school reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant if, in its opinion there is reason to believe that admission would not be in the best interests of the applicant or the school.
The school reserves the right to deny or postpone admission. In this case, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. Qualified applicants are then accepted as spaces become available, following the priorities as set out in the ISB Admissions Categories.
Placement on the waiting list does not guarantee entry into ISB.
Students will only be placed on the waiting list once the school has received the completed application form and the registration fee.
The final decision for the enrolment of any student lies with the Principal.
Entrance Age and Student Placement
A child is accepted into the appropriate class based upon his or her age on or before September 1st.
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Early Learning Centre
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Playgroup
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2 turning 3 during the school year
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Sept 06 – Aug 07
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Preschool
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3 turning 4 during the school year
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Sept 05 – Aug 06
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Kindergarten
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4 turning 5 during the school year
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Sept 04 – Aug 05
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Reception
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5 turning 6 during the school year
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Sept 03 – Aug 04
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Elementary School
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Grade 1
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6 turning 7 during the school year
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Sept 02 – Aug 03
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Grade 2
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7 turning 8 during the school year
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Sept 01 – Aug 02
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Grade 3
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8 turning 9 during the school year
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Sept 00 – Aug 01
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Grade 4
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9 turning 10 during the school year
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Sept 99 – Aug 00
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Grade 5
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10 turning 11 during the school year
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Sept 98 – Aug 99
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Middle School
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Grade 6
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11 turning 12 during the school year
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Sept 97 – Aug 98
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Grade 7
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12 turning 13 during the school year
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Sept 96 – Aug 97
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Grade 8
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13 turning 14 during the school year
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Sept 95 – Aug 96
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High School
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Grade 9
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14 turning 15 during the school year
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Sept 94 – Aug 95
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Grade 10
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15 turning 16 during the school year
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Sept 93 – Aug 94
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Grade 11
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16 turning 17 during the school year
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Sept 92 – Aug 93
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Grade 12
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17 turning 18 during the school year
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Sept 91 – Aug 92
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It must be noted that the School's academic year runs from August until June with September 1st being the date by which students are placed in their grade levels. It is not possible for the School to accommodate the many varied placement systems of individual countries.
Student Records from Other Schools
The School requires student records, printed in English, from the applicant’s previous school(s) before any student is accepted. The School reserves the right to contact the applicant’s previous school prior to acceptance.
Interviews
Whenever possible, the applicant will be interviewed by the Principal prior to acceptance. In some cases, as determined by the Principal and the class teacher, an interview may be required before admission.
Reservation of Places at ISB
For the current school year, a place cannot be held for more than three months. This time can only be extended if tuition fees are paid in advance for the period beyond the three month limit.
For the subsequent academic year, priority is given to returning students. Returning students must confirm their place by April 14th. This reservation must include a non-returnable pre-payment of 2 million Won. No places can be held after this date.
After April 14th, students in categories 1-3 are allocated places following the admissions policy of the school and with reference to the date of submission of the application forms.
As from the middle of May students in categories 4 and 5 are allocated places following the admissions policy of the school and with reference to the date of submission of the application forms.
Each year, ISB is forced to place students on a waiting list due to a high demand for enrolment. Once placed on a waiting list, there is no guarantee that a space will open for a given school year. Given the school’s priority system, a student’s position on the waiting list may change if there are subsequent applications that carry a higher priority. Applicants can express an interest to be considered for the following school year if acceptance in a given school year is not obtained.
Schedule of Fees for 2009-2010
(Revised by the Board of Governors March 2009 and in effect from July 1st 2009)
1. Registration Fee - KRW 100,000
- Non-refundable, one time only fee for all students entering the school.
- Must accompany application forms.
2. Enrolment Fee - KRW 500,000
One time only fee for all students entering the school.
3. Building Development Fee - KRW 1,500,000
- One time only fee for all new students enrolling or entering into Kindergarten class or higher.
4. Tuition Fees
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Playgroup - 3 days per week
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Annual
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US$ 2,100 | + | KrW 3,150,000 |
| Semester | US$ 1,080 | + | KrW 1,625,000 | |
| Monthly (x10) | US$ 225 | + | KrW 350,000 | |
| Playgroup - 5 days per week | Annual | US$ 3,400 | + | KrW 5,100,000 |
| Semester | US$ 1,750 | + | KrW 2,625,000 | |
| Preschool | Monthly (x10) | US$ 360 | + | KrW 540,000 |
| Annual | US$ 4,000 | + | KrW 6,000,000 | |
| Semester | US$ 2,060 | + | KrW 3,090,000 | |
| Kindergarten to Grade 8 | Annual | US$ 7,125 | + | KrW 10,650,000 |
| Semester | US$ 3,675 | + | KrW 5,500,000 | |
| High School (Grades 9 - 12) | Annual | US$ 7,950 | + | KrW 11,925,000 |
| Semester | US$ 4,100 | + | KrW 6,150,000 |
5. Lunches
Annual - ELC: KrW 1,050,000 Grade 1+: KrW 1,200,000 6. Other Fees
Transport ESL Exams Sports
Semester - ELC: KrW 525,000 Grade 1+: KrW 600,000
A fee is charged if children wish to use the school bus at the beginning and end of the school day. The cost is dependent upon the charges made by the bus organisers.
An additional fee of KrW 1,500,000 is charge to students who enter the intensive ESL programme in the Middle School. No fee is charged for the regular ESL programme.
Students sitting for the IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations will be charged for the cost of these.
Each student needs to purchase a set of the sports uniform for PE and sports lessons.