1. Eligibility
- Foreign national middle school students, graduates, or those with equivalent educational background are eligible to apply
- Students who possess great interest and potential in mathematics, science, and English communication ability are highly encouraged to apply
- Holders of Korean citizenship are NOT eligible
a. After acquiring a foreign citizenship and without holding a dual citizenship with Korea, students who completed both their primary and middle school level education abroad and whose parents hold a foreign nationality are eligible to apply to KSA
b. Applicants who acquired foreign citizenship are required to submit elementary school transcript and graduation certificate.
2. Number of Students to be Selected
3. Admissions Process
- 1st Stage : Document Evaluation
- 2nd Stage : Written Test (Mathematics), English Interviews
4. Documents to be submitted
A. Online Submission
- Application Form
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters :
(A) from Math or Science teacher
(B) from English or Homeroom teacher
- Official Academic Records (over the recent three year period)
- A Photocopy of Passport (Applicant & Parents, valid until at least August 31, 2024)
* All documents should be written in English and submitted on the KSA Admissions Website (http://admission.ksa.hs.kr/english)
B. Airmail Submission
- Official Academic Records (over the recent three year period)
- A Photocopy of Passport ((Applicant & Parents, valid until at least August 31, 2024)
- Middle school enrollment certificate or middle school graduation certificate
5. Application Schedule
Stage, Schedule (GMT +0900)
| Stage |
Schedule (GMT +0900) |
|
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Jan. 9th .2023 |
- Online Submission of Application Form & Recommendation Letters
|
~ Mar. 17th .2023 |
- Airmail Submission of Documents
|
- 1st Stage of Document Review
|
Mar. 23rd ~ Mar. 31st .2023 |
- Announcement of 1st Stage Result
|
Apr. 12th .2023 |
- 2nd Stage : Tests for Mathematics/English Interviews
|
Apr. 17th ~ May 12th .2023 |
- Announcement of Final Candidates
|
May 22nd .2023 |
- 『 The dates above may change according to school circumstances
- 『 2nd Stage tests and interviews will be given to those applicants who pass the 1st stage
- 『 No application fee
- 『 Rolling Admissions: We accept applications and make decisions periodically until places are filled
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6. Pre-enrollment Education for Admittee
- Online Education for Admittee includes Mathematics, Science, English & Korean.
- All admittee MUST participate in pre-enrollment education.
7. Financial Aid
KSA will provide the following expenses free of charge.
Educational Expenses, Other Expenses
| Educational Expenses |
Other Expenses |
- A. Tuition Fees
- B. Overseas Training Programs
- C. Creative Research Activity Program including R&E
- D. Leadership Activity Programs
- E. High-school Research Program at KAIST
|
- A. Room and Board
- B. Exeat Programs
(eg. Korean Culture Experiences, once a month)
- C. Special Holiday Programs (Twice a year)
- D. Pre-enrollment Programs
- E. International Academic Exchange Programs
- F. International Science Fair Participation Fee
- G. Other expenses are supportable according to school policy
『 E, F will be provided for selected students according to school policy.
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Notes
- Students who show outstanding academic performance will receive extra privileges according to school regulations.
- The provisions above may be changed according to school policy.
8. Personal Expenses
- Flight expenses, a school Uniform, Gym Uniform, Taekwondo Uniform, Experiment Garment, ID Photo, Laundry Service Fee, Laundry Bag, Health Insurance, Residence Card, Medical Check, Tetanus Vaccine and textbook fees should be covered privately.
- Other personal expenses should be covered privately.
9. Important Reminder
- Korea Science Academy of KAIST is chartered for gifted education in math and science and funded by national government. Students who are interested in Schools of medicine, pharmacy, or related fields are not suitable to apply.
- We remind applicants that all information must be complete, accurate, and their own work. Failure to submit accurate information will jeopardize consideration for admission to KSA for the current and any future terms.
- We do not disclose any information related to admissions process and submitted documents are not returnable.
- Admission permission can be canceled if an applicant can not come to KSA by the time of entrance ceremony for any reason.
Address
Office of Admissions
Korea Science Academy of KAIST
105-47, Baegyanggwanmun-ro
Busanjin-gu, 47162, Busan
Republic of Korea
TEL
+82-51-606-2273, 2182 (09:00 ~ 12:30, 13:30 ~ 17:00 Monday through Friday, GMT +0900)
FAX
+82-51-606-2124
E-mail
admission@ksa.kaist.ac.kr
International Admissions Website
http://admission.ksa.hs.kr/english
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