Application for Admission

Dear Parent,

Thank you for your interest in Chadwick International School. We know that choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, so we encourage you to learn all you can about our values, our programs and our people. In this booklet you will find an application for the 2011-2012 school year and all of the necessary accompanying information. Chadwick may be best understood through a personal visit, so please make note of the admission events we have scheduled for interested families. The goal of these programs is to provide you with an opportunity to meet our faculty, students and administrators and gain a sense of our unique and exciting community. If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website at www.chadwickinternational.org or you may call us at (032) 250-5030/5031 ([email protected]). We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely, Soleiman Dias, Director of Admissions

MISSION STATEMENT Chadwick International, the Songdo campus of Chadwick School, and ethnic diversity and by individuals who possess varying kinds which wasl founded in 1935, is dedicated to academic excellence of and degrees of intellectual, artistic and physical abilities; and to the development of self-confident individuals of exemplary By stressing high academic standards and a strong commitment to character. Students are prepared through experience and self-dis- the process of learning; covery to accept the responsibilities inherent in personal freedom By creating an environment for learning that is stimulating, inno- and to contribute positively to contemporary society. The Chad- vative, tolerant, enjoyable and that encourages intellectual inquiry wick cCommunity is committed to living in accordance with its and curiosity; core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness and com- By fostering in each student a healthy self-concept and sense of passion. personal value through recognition and encouragement of individual potential and talent; The school aims to create a learning environment that is challenging, diverse and supportive where talented, dedicated faculty and With a clear recognition of the needs and capabilities of students students are encouraged to interact in an atmosphere of mutual re- of differing ages and experiences, and with the support of parents, spect and trust. Students are prepared for rigorous future endeav- the school implements its mission: ors in a manner that enables them to discover the joys of learning By ensuring small classes that promote critical thinking, analytical and the importance of community. reasoning and effective communication skills; By encouraging students to evaluate the choices they make based In all of its programs, Chadwick seeks to discover and nurture the on a carefully considered sense of right and wrong; special gifts each student possesses, to deepen each student’s understanding of the complexities of the world, and to inspire each to By encouraging student involvement in the community and com- realize his or her full potential. munity involvement in the school; By aiming to achieve a balance, perhaps different for each indi- By gradually guiding a student from dependent to independent vidual, between the cognitive and affective aspects of learning; learning; By teaching students to evaluate evidence and experience and to By providing expanding opportunities for individual self-direc- understand the dynamic between individuality and social respon- tion and creativity as a student grows and matures; sibility; By providing a student body that is enriched by economic, social By stressing the fundamental values of integrity and trust.

CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL 01 About Chadwick School

Chadwick School, the only K-12 independent school in the greater South Bay area of Los Angeles, sits on a tranquil, 45-acre campus in a setting conducive to serious study, self-discovery and compan¬ionship among friends. The school was founded in 1935 in the home of teacher Margaret Lee Chadwick and began with a handful of students. Through generous donations from the Vanderlip and Roessler families, Chadwick moved three years later to its current location on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, overlooking the South Bay and Los Angeles. With a commitment to economic, social and ethnic diversity, Chadwick draws students from a wide geographic area that includes more than 30 different communities. Since 1935, the school community has remained true to Mrs. Chadwick’s founding principles, building on her ideals and philosophy over the past seven decades. Chadwick School emphasizes academic excel¬lence, personal growth opportunities and development of exem¬plary character, as represented by our five core values: respect, responsibility, fairness, compassion and honesty.

Statistics of Chadwick School Of the graduating Class of 2009, 20 percent are attending one of the top eleven colleges and universities in the United States. Moreover, 10 percent are attending IvyVY league schools. (The Top 11 in order according to U.S. News and World Report: Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Caltech, MIT, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, University of Chicago, Duke, and Dartmouth)

Advance Placement Exams In May of 2009, 141 students took 265 exams in 16 subjects and earned scores of 3 or better on 89% of the tests, and scores of 4 or better on 72% of the tests.

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Listed below are the colleges to which Chadwick Colgate University 3 Ithaca (College University of San Francisco 1 graduates from the classes of 2008 - 2010 gained Colorado College I Johns Hopkins University Santa Clara University I admission. Colleges where Chadwick graduates Columbia University 2 Kenyon College Sarah Lawrence (College matriculated are highlighted in hold. Connecticut College 2 University of Kentucky Scripps College 1 University ol Connecticut Knox College Seattle University American University Amherst College -I Ap- Cornell University 2 Lafayette (College Seton Flail University palachian State University 1 Arizona State University Cornish College of the Arts I Lake Forest (College Sewanee:The University of the South 1 Univeristy of Arizona 4 The Art Center College of Dartmouth College S University ol La Verne Skidmore College I Design I Barnard College Hates College 1 Berklee I )avidson Lawrence University University ol” Southern California 27 College of Music Boston College 1 Boston Conserva- Denison University Lehigh University I Southern Methodist University 2 tory of Music-Boston University 2 Brandeis University University of I Jenver Lewis and (Clark (College University of Si Andrews (UK) 3 Brigham Young University 2 University of Bristol I )cPaul University Linfield College Stanford University 8 2 Brown University 2 Bryant College Bryn Mawr Dickinson College Loyola University of Maryland Swarthmore (College College 1 Bucknell University 4 Drew University Loyola University ot (Chicago Syracuse University University of (California Drexel University Loyola Marymount University in Temple University 1 Berkeley 9 Duke University 1 Lycoming College I Texas A& M University 1 Davis 1 Eckerd College Marist College I Trinity College I Irvine F.lon University University of Maryland. College I’ark Tufts University 2 Los Angeles 3 Emerson College 3 Miami University (OH) I Tulane University 2 Merced Emory University University of Miami Union (College Riverside 1 Eugene Lang College I University ol” Michigan 1 United States Military Academy 1 San Diego 1 Fordham University Middlebury College I United States Naval Academy 3 Santa Barbara 2 Franklin College (Switzerland) 1 Mills (College Ursinus (College Santa Cruz 2 California!! Franklin and Marshall College Morehouse (College University of Utah 2 Lutheran University Funnan University Mount I lolyoke (College Vanderbilt University 2 California State University George Mason University I Muhlenberg ( College Vassar College 1 Chico Flic George Washington University 3 University of New Hampshire University of Vermont 1 East Bay 1 Georgetown University 4 New York University 4 Villanova University 2 Fullerton Georgia Institute oflechnology University of North Carolina at University ofVirginia 1 Humboldt (Ccttysburg (College Chapel Hill 1 Northern Arizona University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Long Beach (ionzaga University Northeastern University 1 Notre I )aine de Nauuir Wagner (College Monterey Bay Goucher (College University University of Notre Dame I Oberlin Wake Forest University Pomona Hamilton College I College I Occidental (College I Ohio State University Washington University in San Diego Hampshire (College University of Oklahoma University of Oregon 2 Saint Louis 4 University of Washington 1 San Francisco Hampton University Oregon State University 1 University of the Pacific I Wellesley College I Wesleyan University 3 Whea’ton San Jose Harvard University 4 University of Pennsylvania I Pepperdine University College (MA) 1 Whitman College 3 Whittier College San Luis Obispo I Harvey Mudd College 1 Pitzer College 1 Point Loma Nazarene University I Widener (College Willamette University Williams Stanislaus Carleton (College Carnegie Mellon Haverfbrd (College Pomona College 1 Princeton University 4 University College <) Wittenberg University 1 University of University I (Case Western Reserve University Chap- Hawaii Pacific University of I’uget Sound Purdue University University ol’ Wisconsin (College ofWoOSter man University 5 University of Chicago 1 University Hobart and William Smith Colleges I Redlands 1 Reed College 3 Yale 8 ol Cincinnati Claremont McKcnna College 3 Clark Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2 Rhodes (College University College of the Holy Cross I Rice University Rider University Roger Williams Uni- Hofstra University I versity Rollins University University of Richmond Figures indicate the number of matriculants if more Clarkson University Howard University than one is attending the same institution. Clemson University I University of Illinois at (Chicago University of Rochester 1 University of Colorado at Boulder I University of Illinois at Urbana- Saint Louis University Colby College I Champaign I Indiana University at liloomimrtoti Saint Mary’s College ot California

02 CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL This is Chadwick International Chadwick International (CI) is a central element in the newly created Incheon Free Economic Zone in Songdo, South Korea. Our K-12 international school is centrally located on a seventeen-acre site in the heart of our city. . Our state-of-the-art school has 74 classrooms, 2 gymnasiums, 2 theatres, 2 libraries, 13 science labs, a multipurpose center, music and art centers, as well as a swimming pool, tennis courts, an athletic field and numerous playgrounds. The school is the first of its kind in Korea to offer a world-class international school program that local Korean students can attend together with expatriates and dual citizenship holders.

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CHADWICK SCHOOL Chadwick International occupies 500,000 square©KAA Design feet Group, of Inc. educational facilities in the heart of Songdo’s International Business District. The location Chadwick International Logo Final 05.24.10 enjoys modern amenities of city life close to Central Park, the Convention Center, the Cultural Center, museums, hotels, golf course, theaters, and transportation centers. The city is located just south of Incheon and less than 15 miles from the Incheon International Airport.

Due to its strategic location in the heart of a Free Economic Zone, CI students and their families have representation from around the world due to a diverse international business community. Of course, Songdo IBD contains a large number of new residential units, and students also come from the surrounding areas as well as Incheon and Seoul.

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CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL 03 Application for Admission

Enrollment Library Media Center • Chadwick International is a K-12 school with a the total capacity • Audio-visual room, reading and periodical lounges, story corners, of up to 2,080 students and technology area with desktop computers and wireless lab • In 2010-11 enrollment is K-7th grade with a total of 270 students • The plan for 2011-12 is enrollment of 470 students in K-8th grade Technology Capability • Fully implemented 1-to-1 laptop program and campus-wide wired Faculty and wireless networks allowing server and Internet access Our caring and dedicated faculty members are fully certified and 82 • Tele-presence rooms to enable students and faculty members to percent of our current 35 faculty members hold master’s degrees. collaborate with others worldwide Over 80 percent of our teachers are educated in the U.S. with an av- • Smart board capability and projectors in classrooms erage of 16 years of teaching experience in 16 countries around the world. Our faculty to student ratio of 8:1 assures individual attention Athletic Facilities is paid to every student. • Two gymnasiums, athletic field, aquatic center, tennis courts, numerous playgrounds and a climbing wall Curriculum Chadwick International aspires to become an International Student Services Facilities Baccalaureate (IB) World School, which includes • Two Dining Halls for Elementary and Upper School students Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma • Elementary and Middle School Counseling Centers Programme. Also, CI offers a Korean Scholastic Credentials program. Affiliations • East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) Co-Curricular Activities 2010 • Korea Council of Overseas Schools (KORCOS) : (students choose 3 of them) • Round Square

Dance Photograph Club In October 2008, Chadwick School was elected to membership in Yoga African Drumming Round Square, thereby joining more than 80 other schools from Soccer Cross Country Running 18 countries on five continents. Round Square schools all share a Badminton Lego commitment to the “six pillars” of Round Square: International- Basketball Arts and Crafts ism, Education for Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Out- Floor Hockey Math Mentor door Adventure, Leadership and Service, commonly referred to as Table Tennis Reader’s Theatre the IDEALS. Our membership, in Round Square is central to our Team Challengerz (super-charged Orchestra commitment to developing global citizens. Through this organiza- team-building/games program) Chadwick Cafe (Research & Read- tion students participate in exchanges and engage in international Improvisation and theatre Games ing in the lib.) service projects with students from other member schools from School Service Volunteers Book Club around the world. Other U.S. schools include Athenian (CA). Techno-Service Anime Art Club Deerfield (MA), and Hotchkiss (CT). Magazine/Newspaper Empathy Warriors

Financial Aid and Scholarship Extra Curricular Activities CI plans to offer financial aid to help make a Chadwick International : (two hours in every week) education affordable, Music / Art / Library / P.E / World Language (Spanish) / Korean Our affordability program will be based on the belief that students willing to meet the challenge of a college-preparatory education Academic and Arts Facilities should be given the opportunity to pursue their goals without regard • Elementary and Middle School facilities including classrooms, to their families’ financial status. art rooms, music facilities, playgrounds and administrative offices • Performing arts facilities include indoor theaters, outdoor amphitheater, fine arts studios, classroom space and television studio

04 CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL 1.How many students are admitted to each grade sions Committee. The computer-based exams provide us with a stand- level? ardized measure that is used in conjunction with all of the information we gather about the candidate. Given that our students come from varied For the 2011-2012 school year, Chadwick International (CI) will admit educational backgrounds, these scores are one way we can objectively as- 40 new students for Kindergarten, and around 20 new students for sess our applicants. Grades 1 through 8. It is important to note that all students must meet the age requirements specified in the chart below. 5. Do you accept international students? ALTERNATE LOGO Absolutely. Chadwick International gladly accepts international students CHADWICK SCHOOL 2. Grade / Age Eligibility for the 2011-2012©KAA Design Group, School Inc. Year Chadwick International Logo and welcomes all nationalities. To be eligible for admission, your child Final 05.24.10 Students who attend a school system with a calendar or school year may hold either a foreign or a Korean passport. As previously stated, qual- different than Chadwick International are typically placed in the grade ified students from expatriate families residing in Korea will be considered with their age level peers. However, for optimal placement, students as a priority for admissions. After 5 years, the population of students is generally need to finish one complete year in a grade before advancing expected to be made of 70% of foreign-passport holders and 30% of Ko- to the next grade. After the first few weeks of a new student’s placement, rean citizens. CI will review the placement to confirm the appropriateness for the child academically, socially, and emotionally. The school reserves the right to request an appropriate evaluation supporting early or late admission for 6. What are your school start and end dates? students not meeting the age requirements. Our school year includes 170 teaching days beginning on September 7, 2011 and ending on June 10, 2012. Holidays include the Korean and international holidays, such as Chuseok and Sollal, Winter break, and a week Grade / Age Eligibility Chart for the 2011-2012 School for Spring Break. Year Age Date of Birth Grade Level 7. What are your school hours? 5 August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2006 Kindergarten Currently, students attend school Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 3:45 pm. From 3:00 p.m. through 3:45 p.m. (Monday through Friday) 6 August 1, 2004 – July 31, 2005 Grade 1 there is a Co-Curricular Program, which crosses boundaries of grade lev- 7 August 1, 2003 – July 31, 2004 Grade 2 els and provides students with opportunities to make new friends, learn new skills, and work with teachers outside the academic setting. 8 August 1, 2002 – July 31, 2003 Grade 3

9 August 1, 2001 – July 31, 2002 Grade 4 8. Where are Chadwick International teachers from? 10 August 1, 2000 – July 31, 2001 Grade 5 This is one of the features that makes Chadwick International such a unique community. Our teachers and staff come from virtually every cor- 11 August 1, 1999 – July 31, 2000 Grade 6 ner of the world, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Greece, Mexico, the 12 August 1, 1998 – July 31, 1999 Grade 7 Philippines, Spain, the UK, the United States, Venezuela, and, obviously, and South Korea. 13 August 1, 1997– July 31, 1998 Grade 8

9. What are your class sizes? 3. How do you select students for admission? The maximum class size is around 20 students per class with two or three Admissions to Chadwick International is highly competitive. We look classes per grade level. Three teachers have been assigned to each grade for students who have the greatest potential to be successful in our school’s level to allow a more individualized student support. The total ratio of environment, who will the most of their academic abilities and actively student-faculty at Chadwick International is about 7:1. participate in the many opportunities available outside the classroom. Pri- or to our selection of a candidate, the Admissions Committee considers 10. Does Chadwick International have uniforms? each student in the context of the applicant pool in order to bring together Margaret Lee Chadwick, the founder of Chadwick School, believed that a balanced and diverse group of new students with the ability to thrive in choice of dress was a means of self-expression for students, so we do not our community both academically and personally. To be eligible for ad- have uniforms. However, we do have a dress code that requires that stu- mission at Chadwick International, a student may hold either a foreign or dents dress appropriately and in good taste. Students receive guidelines a Korean passport. Qualified students from expatriate families residing in to help them in making their choices about what to wear. For field trips, Korea and siblings will be listed as preferential candidates for admissions. teachers highly recommend students to wear our polo shirts with the school logo, distributed at the beginning of the school year. For special 4. How important are the test scores? excursions, especially going overseas, T-shirts will be made specifically for Test scores are only one piece of the student profile required by the Admis- the trip.

CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL 05 Frequently Asked Questions

11. What school supplies do we need to bring? home. All basic classroom supplies are included in the cost of tuition. They will be provided by the school as needed. From the very first year, Chadwick 15. Do you have after school activities? International has pursued its goals on achieving high quality of education Yes. Extra-curricular activities include a variety of clubs and activities. using all means available, including technology. Therefore, all students are The designed Co-curricular Program ranges from art and music to sports required to have their own laptops. We are currently working on the Ap- and health related activities. This program is open to all students from ple platform based on our research on best practices among international Grade 2 onwards, and crosses boundaries of grade levels, providing stu- schools and our research on curricular integration. Families may purchase dents with opportunities to make new friends, learn new skills, and work laptops for school use through our vendor or from another vendor. Fami- with teachers outside the academic setting. Peer to peer mentoring and lies who have existing Apple laptops will need to check with the Technol- leadership will be a feature of the activities. ogy Department if these laptops comply with the minimum specifications for use in school. 16. Does Chadwick provide transportation? 12. Do you offer world languages? Yes. The school community’s needs determine the transportation for students at Chadwick International. Comfortable and safe CI school buses Yes. Although English is the official language of instruction at Chadwick are currently provided to and from different parts of Seoul, Bundang, International, we sincerely hope our students will gain competence in an- Incheon, Ilsan, Bupyeong, etc. For budget purposes, you should expect other language other than English and/or their mother tongue. Currently, that the cost of busing to be around KRW 2,000,000. Spanish language classes are offered for middle school students. We aim to eventually increase the options for world languages almost likely Manda- rin Chinese and French then extending to other languages. 17. How can parents get involved at Chadwick International? 13. What is the Primary Years Programme? We sincerely welcome parent involvement at our school; this spirit of participation enhances our community, and we want the families to help Chadwick International has begun the process of applying for membership us providing the students with every opportunity to succeed. We are a with the internationally accredited International Baccalaureate Organiza- dynamic community made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, tion (IBO) in order to implement the Primary Years Programme(PYP). supportive friends, and, definitely, parents. All parents are automatically The PYP is a rich, challenging, and stimulating curriculum, which aims to members of the Chadwick International Parent Association, which pro- generate in the students an enthusiasm for learning, encouraging them to vides a myriad of opportunities to participate and to support the school’s value learning as a lifelong process. The PYP was developed by a group of mission. international school teachers and administrators with the aim of providing a common international curriculum. It synthesizes the best research The association is formed for the purpose of “giving assistance to the fac- and practice from a range of national systems, with a wealth of knowledge ulty and administration of the school, and carrying on activities generally and experience in international schools. The result has been to create a intended to promote and support the school”. We rely on the richness and trans-disciplinary curriculum, which is relevant, challenging, and engag- diversity of talent in our parent body – there is something for everyone! ing for all students in the 5 to 12 year age range.

The PYP strives for a balance between the search for understanding, the 18. What are the tuition and fees? acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, the development of positive The tuition and fees for the 2011-2012 school year will be approximately attitudes, and the opportunity for positive action. It aims to achieve these as for 2010-2011 as listed below: through: Grade Level Tuition • Focusing on key concepts • Exploring trans-disciplinary themes, within a body of knowledge Kindergarten – Grade 5 $24,000 USD + 2,000,000 won that has local and global significance Grade 6 - 8 $26,000 USD + 2,000,000 won • Developing essential skills, such as the ability to conduct research, communicate effectively, and think critically and creatively Others: • Fostering positive attitudes, such as tolerance, respect and responsibility Fees • Providing opportunities for meaningful action and social service Application Fee KRW 300,000

14. Do you have cafeteria services? Transportation KRW 2,000,000

Yes, all students have available a hot lunch provided by one of Korea’s most Matriculation Fee KRW 500,000 prestigious caterers for international schools. Menus are available on the school’s website in advance. Students may also bring their own lunch from

06 CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL Application Checklist

Please use the list below to track your application to Chadwick International :

1. INFORMATION SESSIONS. Visit Chadwick International Information Sessions on October 28th, November 17th or December 2 (not mandatory). Please check for updates and more information on our website www.chadwickinternational.org

2. ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. Complete the online application form

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CHADWICK SCHOOL ©KAA Design Group, Inc. Chadwick International Logo Make an account and make sure you remember your ID and Password for tracking your application process. Final 05.24.10 Fill out the 4 pages of the application form. Upload a recent photo of the applicant. The picture must be of a maximum of 800x600 pixels at 72dpi.

3. APPLICATION FEE. Pay a non-refundable application fee of $ 300 USD to the bank account below:

Bank: Shinhan Bank Account: 562-801-00254215 Owner: Chadwick International School Songdo (Dollar Virtual Account) Shift code: SHBKKRSE Please use the applicant name as the sender and provide the applicant’s date of birth (YY/MM/DD).

4. SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS. Mail other supplemental Documents listed below to Chadwick International. Courier Service is recommended to ensure forms arrive at Chadwick international in a timely manner. All documents should be translated to English if they are in a different language, notarized and sealed in an envelope by the notary before sending.

Release of School Records Form Sealed official report cards or transcripts from current and previous school years Confidential sealed teacher’s recommendation letter Copies of title page of parents(s) and applicant’s passport Copy of student’s ID card (where applicable) Family Registry (주민등록등본) or Alien Registration card copy 2 Photographs of applicants (3 x 4 size) with applicant’s name on the back Dual Passport Holder Form (where applicable)

5. ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT REVIEW

6. TESTING/GROUP ASSESSMENT Testing schedule will be informed through e-mail (please, write it clearly on the application form) For Kindergarten applicants, the examination is conducted through a group assessment.

7. NOTIFICATION OF DECISION FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

8. FORMAL ENROLLMENT Payment of tuition and fees All final documents, including Enrollment Contract and Medical Form have been submitted.

Admissions Office Chadwick International 17- 4 Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea 406-130 T : 82-32-250-5030/5031 F : 82-32-252-2005 [email protected] www.chadwickinternational.org