Application for Admission

Dear Parent,

Thank you for your interest in Chadwick International. 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) 250-5030/5031/5032 ([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 which was founded in 1935, is dedicated to academic excellence kinds 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 character. Students are prepared through experience and self-dis- to the process of learning; covery to accept the responsibilities inherent in personal freedom By creating an environment for learning that is stimulating, and to contribute positively to contemporary society. The Chad- innovative, tolerant, enjoyable and that encourages intellectual wick Community is dedicated to live in accordance with its core inquiry and curiosity; values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness and By fostering in each student a healthy self-concept and sense of compassion. 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 facultyPRIMAR and Y LOGOWith a clear recognition of the needs and capabilities of students students are encouraged to interact in an atmosphere of mutual re- of different ages and experiences, and with the support of parents, CHADWICK SCHOOL ©KAA Design Group, Inc. spect and trust. Students are prepared for rigorous future endeavChadwick- Interthenational school implementsLogo its mission: ors in a manner that enables them to discover the joys of learningFinal By ensuring small classes that promote critical thinking, 05.24.10 and the importance of community. analytical 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 un- By supporting student involvement in the community and derstanding of the complexities of the world, and to inspire every- community involvement in the school; one to realize their full potential: By aiming to achieve a balance, appropriate for each individual, between the cognitive and affective aspects of learning; By gradually guiding a student from dependent to independent By teaching students to evaluate evidence, experience, and learning; to understand the dynamic between individuality and social By providing expanding opportunities for individual self- responsibility; direction and creativity as a student grows and matures; By stressing the fundamental values of integrity and trust. By providing a student body that is enriched by economic, social

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 companionship among friends. The school was founded in 1935 in the home of teacher Margaret Lee Chadwick and began with only 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 excellence, personal growth opportunities and development of exemplary 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 Ivy League schools. (The top 11 in order according to U.S. News and World Report: Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Caltech, MIT, Stan- ford, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, University of Chicago, Duke, and Dartmouth)

Advanced Placement Exams In May of 2010, 126 students took 207 exams in 16 subjects and earned scores of 3 or better on 91% of the tests and scores of 4 or better on 72% of the tests.

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Class of 2010 College Acceptances San Francisco State Univ. (1) LaSalle Univ. (1) St. Louis Univ. (1) Sonoma State Univ. (3) Lehigh Univ. (1) St. Mary’s College of Calif. (1) Members of the Chadwick Class of 2010 were CSU-Stanislaus (2) Lewis & Clark College (3) Univ. of San Francisco (3) accepted to the universities and colleges listed Carleton College (1) Univ. of Louisville (1) Santa Clara Univ. (3) below. (College names in bold type indicate at Carnegie Mellon Univ. (4) Loyola Marymount Univ. (5) Sarah Lawrence College (2) least one member of the Class of 2010 matriculat- Case Western Reserve Univ. (1) Lycoming College (1) Seattle Univ. (1) ing for the 2010-11 academic year.) Chapman Univ. (7) Univ. of Mass.-Amherst (1) Seton Hall Univ. (1) Claremont McKenna College (2) Univ. of Miami (2) Skidmore College (3) American Univ. (1) Clarkson Univ. (1) Univ. of Michigan (3) Smith College (1) Amherst College (1) Colby College (2) Middlebury College (1) Univ. of Southern. Calif. (18) Appalachian State Univ. (1) Colorado State Univ. (2) Morehouse College (1) Southern Methodist Univ. (4) Arizona State Univ. (1) Univ. of Colorado-Boulder (6) Mt. Holyoke College (2) Stanford Univ. (8) Univ. of Arizona (6) Columbia Univ. (4) Muhlenberg College (1) Temple Univ. (1) Bard College (1) Connecticut College (1) Univ. New Hampshire (2) Trinity College (1) Barnard College (1) Cornell Univ. (1) New York Univ. (6) Tufts Univ. (5) Berklee College of Music (1) Dartmouth College (1) Univ. North Carolina-Chapel Hill (4) Tulane Univ. (8) Boston College (8) DePaul Univ. (1) Northern Arizona Univ. (2) U.S. Naval Academy (1) Boston Conservatory (1) Univ. of Denver (1) Northeastern Univ. (4) Vanderbilt Univ. (1) Boston Univ. (9) Drew Univ. (1) Northwestern Univ. (2) Vassar College (2) Brandeis Univ. (2) Drexel Univ. (1) Univ. of Notre Dame (2) Univ. of Vermont (2) Bryant Univ. (1) Duke Univ. (2) Oberlin College (3) Villanova Univ. (2) Bryn Mawr College (2) Elon Univ. (1) Occidental College (2) Univ. of Virginia (3) Bucknell Univ. (4) Emerson College (2) Oregon State Univ. (4) Wagner College (1) UC Berkeley (16) Emory Univ. (2) Univ. of Oregon (4) Washington Univ. of St.Louis (7) UC Davis (5) Fordham Univ. (2) Univ. of the Pacific (6) Wellesley College (2) UC Irvine (4) George Washington Univ. (4) Univ. of Pennsylvania (1) Wesleyan Univ. (2) UCLA (11) Georgetown Univ. (4) Univ. of Pittsburgh (1) Western Washington Univ. (1) UC Merced (3) Gettysburg College (1) Pitzer College (1) Wheaton College (Mass.) (1) UC Riverside (3) Hamilton College (2) Pomona College (2) Whitman College (1) UC San Diego (14) Harvard Univ. (4) Univ. of Portland (1) Whittier College (3) UC Santa Barbara (9) Hawaii Pacific Univ. (2) Princeton Univ. (3) Widener Univ. (1) UC Santa Cruz (5) Hofstra Univ. (3) Univ. of Puget Sound (2) Willamette Univ. (1) Cal. Lutheran Univ. (1) Humboldt State Univ. (1) Purdue Univ. (1) Univ. of Wisconsin (1) Cal. Poly-Pomona (4) Univ. of Illinois-Chicago (1) Quinnipiac Univ. (1) Yale Univ. (5) Cal. Poly-San Luis Obispo (3) Indiana Univ. (2) Univ. of Redlands (3) CSU-Chico (1) Johns Hopkins Univ. (1) Reed College (2) CSU-Monterey Bay (3) King’s College (1) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (3) CSU-Northridge (1) Univ. of Kentucky (1) Rider Univ. (1) San Diego State Univ. (1) Lafayette College (2) Roger Williams Univ. (1)

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 the 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 (IBD). The lo- Chadwick International Logo Final 05.24.10 cation enjoys modern amenities of city life close to Central Park, the Convention Center, the Cultural Center, museums, hotels, golf course, theaters, and transportation centers. Songdo is located just south of the city 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 will 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 from Incheon and Seoul.

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CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL 03 Application for Admission

Enrollment the natural world, a sense of place, group development, and skills • Chadwick International is a Pre-K-12 school with a the total capacity for group process. We encourage students to step outside of their of up to 1,600 students comfort zones to better understand how they approach and over- • In 2011-12, enrollment reached its full allowed capacity with 470 come challenges. Reflection is incorporated into each course to help students from Pre-K through 8th grade. students recognize the application of their learning to their lives at • For 2012-13, enrollment is expected to reach roughly 670 students school and at home. from Pre-K through 9th grade. Extracurricular Activities : (two hours every week) Faculty Music / Art / Library / P.E / World Language (Spanish / Chinese) / Korean Our caring and dedicated faculty members are fully certified and 63 percent of our current over 70 faculty members hold master’s de- Academic and Arts Facilities grees with an average of 9 years of teaching experience in 13 coun- • Elementary and Middle School facilities include classrooms, tries around the world. Our faculty to student ratio of 7:1 assures that art rooms, music chambers, playgrounds and administrative offices individual attention is paid to every student. • Performing arts facilities include indoor theaters, outdoor amphitheater, fine arts studios, classroom space and television studio Curriculum Library Media Center Chadwick International aspires to become an International • Audio-visual room, reading and periodical lounges, story corners, Baccalaureate (IB) World School, which includes and technology area with desktop computers and wireless lab Primary Years Programme (PYP), and Diploma Programme. Be- sides, CI offers a Korean Scholastic Credentials program. Technology Capability • Fully implemented 1-to-1 laptop program and campus-wide wire- Co-Curricular Activities offered in 2011-12 : less networks allowing server and Internet access (students may choose 3 of the following) • Tele-presence rooms to enable students and faculty members to collaborate with other children and professionals all over the world Kickball Music Production Theater Sports Dance Athletic Facilities Swimming Thriller Dance • Two gymnasiums, athletic field, aquatic center, tennis courts, Ping Pong Jewelry Making numerous playgrounds and a climbing wall Soccer Origami Basketball Lego Student Services Facilities Tennis Book Club • Two dining halls for Elementary and Upper School students Yoga Book Making • Elementary and Middle School counseling centers Outdoor Skills Anime Art Club Drawing Club Photograph Club Affiliations Arty Party Card Games • East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) Sketch & Drawing Robotics • Korea Council of Overseas Schools (KORCOS) Arts and Crafts Quiz League • Round Square Student Council Chess Club In October 2008, Chadwick School was elected to membership in Language, Drama and Play Spanish Club Round Square, thereby joining more than 80 other schools from K-pop Computer Skill 18 countries on five continents. Round Square schools all share a Orchestra Cup Stacking commitment to the “six pillars” of Round Square: Internationalism, African Drumming Education for Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Outdoor Rock Band Adventure, Leadership and Service, commonly referred to as the • Outdoor Education IDEALS. Outdoor Education courses are opportunities for personal growth, group development, and social and environmental stewardship. Financial Aid and Scholarship Students participate on grade level specific courses in an outdoor en- CI plans to offer financial aid to help make a Chadwick International vironment. They are encouraged to stretch their preconceived ideas education affordable. of what they think they are capable of through a variety of challenges Our affordability program will be based on the belief that students and activities. The program is a carefully developed progression of willing to meet the challenge of a college-preparatory education skills that begins with basecamp courses and moves toward expedi- should be given the opportunity to pursue their goals without regard tionary courses. During these courses students learn about leader- to their families’ financial status. ship, who they are as individuals and as a part of the larger group,

04 CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL 1. How many students are admitted to each grade International, a student may hold either a foreign or a Korean passport. level? Qualified students from expatriate families residing in Korea and siblings will be listed as preferential candidates for admissions. For the 2012-2013 school year, Chadwick International (CI) will admit 200 new students for Pre-K through 9th grade. It is important to note that all students must meet the age requirements specified in the chart below. 4. How important are the test scores? Test scores are only one piece of the student profile required by the Ad- missions Committee. The exams provide us with a standardized measure- 2. Grade / Age Eligibility for the 2012-2013 School Year ALTERNATE LOGO ment that is used in conjunction with all of the information we gather CHADWICK SCHOOL Students who attend a school system with a calendar©KAA Design orGroup, school Inc. year Chadwick International Logo about the candidate. Given that our students come from varied educa- Final 05.24.10 different than Chadwick International are typically placed in the grade tional backgrounds, these scores are one way we can objectively assess our with their age level peers. However, for optimal placement, students applicants. Besides the tests, selected students will be evaluated through generally need to finish one complete year in a grade before advancing writing samples, individual interviews, and group activities. to the next grade. After the first few weeks of a new student’s placement, CI will review the placement to confirm the appropriateness for the child 5. Do you accept international students? academically, socially, and emotionally. The school reserves the right to request an appropriate evaluation supporting early or late admission for Absolutely. Chadwick International gladly accepts international students and welcomes all nationalities. To be eligible for admission, your child students not meeting the age requirements. may hold either a foreign or a Korean passport. As previously stated, qualified students from expatriate families residing in Korea will be considered Grade / Age Eligibility Chart for the 2012-2013 School as a priority for admissions. Year 6. What are your school start and end dates? Date of Birth Grade Level Our school year includes 170 teaching days likely beginning in mid Au- gust and ending in mid-June. Holidays include Korean and international Sept 1, 2007– August 31, 2008 Pre-Kindergarten holidays, such as Chuseok and Sollal, Winter and Spring breaks, etc.

Sept 1, 2006– August 31, 2007 Kindergarten 7. What are your school hours? Sept 1, 2005– August 31, 2006 Grade 1 Currently, students attend school Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM Sept 1, 2004– August 31, 2005 Grade 2 to 3:45 PM From 3:00 PM through 3:45 PM (Monday through Friday) there is a Co-Curricular Program, which crosses boundaries of grade lev- Sept 1, 2003– August 31, 2004 Grade 3 els and provides students with opportunities to make new friends, learn new skills, and work with teachers outside the academic setting. Sept 1, 2002– August 31, 2003 Grade 4

Sept 1, 2001– August 31, 2002 Grade 5 8. Where are Chadwick International teachers from? As Chadwick International has expanded its realm to become the first of Sept 1, 2000– August 31, 2001 Grade 6 its kind in Asia, careful detail and planning has been administered in the selection of our highly qualified faculty members. Being sensitive to the Sept 1, 1999– August 31, 2000 Grade 7 needs and challenges faced with integrating students in the multi-cultural society of Korea has been at the forefront of our selection process. Our Sept 1, 1998– August 31, 1999 Grade 8 educators are fully certified with more than half of the educators holding Sept 1, 1997– August 31, 1998 Grade 9 Master or higher degrees in their related fields of education. Also, major- ity of our teachers hold qualifications from abroad with many years of teaching experiences from various countries around the world. The low 3. How do you select students for admission? student to teacher ratio of 8:1 allows for individual attention to the specific needs of each student in an environment open to critical thinking and Admissions to Chadwick International is highly competitive. We look creative expression. for students who have the greatest potential to be successful in our school’s environment, and those who will actively participate in the many oppor- 9. What are your class sizes? tunities available outside the classroom. Prior to our selection of a candidate, the Admissions Committee considers each student in the context The maximum class size is around 17 students per class with two, three or of the applicant pool in order to bring together a balanced and diverse four classes per grade level. We typically reserve 2 or 3 spaces for foreign- group of new students with the ability to thrive in our community both passport applicants under our rolling admissions program. Two or three academically and personally. To be eligible for admission at Chadwick teachers have been assigned to each grade level in the Elementary School

CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL 05 Frequently Asked Questions

to allow a more individualized student support. The total ratio of student- 15. Do you have after school activities? faculty at Chadwick International is about 1:7. Yes. Extracurricular activities include a variety of clubs and activities. The designed Co-curricular Program ranges from art and music to sports and 10. Does Chadwick International have uniforms? health-related activities. This program is open to all students from Grade 2 Margaret Lee Chadwick, the founder of Chadwick School, believed that onwards, and crosses boundaries of grade levels, providing students with choice of dress was a means of self-expression for students, so we do not opportunities to make new friends, learn new skills, and work with teach- have uniforms. However, we do have a dress code that requires that stu- ers outside the academic setting. Peer to peer mentoring and leadership dents dress appropriately and in good taste. Students receive guidelines will be a feature of the activities. to help them in making their choices about what to wear. For field trips, teachers highly recommend students to wear the polo shirts with the 16. Does Chadwick provide transportation? school logo, distributed at the beginning of the school year. For special Yes. The school community’s needs determine the transportation for stu- excursions, especially going overseas, T-shirts will be made specifically for dents at Chadwick International. Comfortable and safe CI school buses the trip. are currently provided to and from different parts of Seoul, Bundang, Incheon, Ilsan, etc. For budget purposes, you should expect that the cost 11. What school supplies do we need to bring? of busing to be around KRW 2,400,000. 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 17. How can parents get involved at Chadwick International has pursued its goals on achieving high quality of education International? using all means available, including technology. Therefore, all students are required to have their own laptops in all grades above kindergarten. We We sincerely welcome parent involvement at our school; this spirit of are currently working on the Apple platform based on our observations participation enhances our community, and we want the families to help on best practices among international schools and our research on cur- us providing the students with every opportunity to succeed. We are a ricular integration. Families may purchase laptops for school use through dynamic community made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, our vendor or from another vendor. Families who have existing Apple lap- supportive friends, and, definitely, parents. All parents are automatically tops will need to check with the Technology Department if these laptops members of the Chadwick International Parent Association (CIPA), comply with the minimum specifications for use in school. which provides a myriad of opportunities to participate and to support the school’s mission.

12. Do you offer world languages? The association is formed for the purpose of “giving assistance to the fac- Yes. Although English is the official language of instruction at Chadwick ulty and administration of the school, and carrying on activities generally International, we sincerely hope our students will gain competence in intended to promote and support the school.” We rely on the richness and another language other than English and/or their mother tongue. Cur- diversity of talent in our parent body – there is something for everyone! rently, Spanish and Chinese language classes are offered for middle school students. 18. What are the tuition and fees? The tuition and fees for 2012-2013 school year are not finalized yet. It will 13. What is the Primary Years Programme? be posted on the website soon. Below is the tuition and fees for 2011-2012 Chadwick International is a PYP candidate school and aims to get mem- school year for your reference. bership with the internationally acredited International Baccalaureate Or- Grade Level Tuition ganization (IBO). The PYP is a rich, challenging, and stimulating curricu- Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5 14,000 USD + 16,000,000 won lum, which aims to generate in the students an enthusiasm for learning, encouraging them to value learning as a lifelong process. The PYP was Grade 6 - 8 16,000 USD + 16,000,000 won developed by a group of international school teachers and administrators Others: with the aim of providing a common international curriculum. It synthe- sizes the best research and practice from a range of national systems, with Fees a wealth of knowledge and experience in international schools. Application Fee KRW 350,000

14. Do you have cafeteria services? Transportation(Songdo) KRW 1,400,000 Yes, all students have available a hot lunch provided by one of Korea’s most pres- Transportation(Others) KRW 2,400,000 tigious caterers for international schools. Menus are available on the school’s Matriculation Fee KRW 500,000 website in advance and these is a daily option of international or korean food. Students may also bring their own lunch from home.

06 CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL Application Checklist

Please use the following form to help you track your application process :

1. INFORMATION SESSIONS. Visit Chadwick International Information Sessions on October 26 or November 8 or November 11 or November 17 (not mandatory). Please check for updates and more information on our website : www. chadwickinternational.org

2. ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. Complete the online application form. The online application form is available on our school website. Create an account, and make sure you remember your ID and Password for tracking your application process. Fill out the 3 pages of the application form. Upload a recent photo of the applicant. The picture must be of a maximum of 800x 600 pixels at 72 dpi. ALTERNATE LOGO

CHADWICK SCHOOL ©KAA Design Group, Inc. Chadwick International Logo Final 3. APPLICATION FEE. Pay a non-refundable application fee of in Korean won or US dollar. Please, pay a non-refundable application fee 05.24.10 of 350,000 KRW OR $ 300 USD to one of the bank accounts below: Bank: Shinhan Bank Account # for USD : 180-005-295309 – Swift code : SHBKKRSE Account # for KRW : 140-008-960456 Account Holder : Chadwick International School Songdo Please use the applicant name and applying grade as the sender.

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 neces sary, notarized and sealed in an envelope by the notary before sending. For Pre K Copies of title page of parent(s) and applicant’s passport Copy of student’s ID card : Korean citizen : a copy of the resident registration. Foreign student : a copy of the Alien Registration card Foreign Passport Holder Form (where applicable) For Kindergarten and Grade 1 sealed official report cards from current and previous school years, if available Confidential sealed teacher’s recommendation letter : Teacher Reference Form (see attached); if student is enrolled in a pre-K program. Copies of title page of parent(s) and applicant’s passport Copy of student’s ID card : Korean citizen : a copy of the resident registration. Foreign student : a copy of the Alien Registration card Foreign Passport Holder Form (where applicable) For Grade2-9 Sealed official transcripts from current and previous two school years Recent standardized test result (if applicable) Confidential sealed teacher’s recommendation letter : Teacher Recommendation Form Copies of title page of parent(s) and applicant’s passport Copy of student’s ID card : Korean citizen : a copy of the resident registration. Foreign student : a copy of the Alien Registration card Student Questionnaire Foreign Passport Holder form (where applicable)

5. ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT REVIEW

6. TESTING/GROUP ASSESSMENT Testing schedule will be informed through e-mail (Please, make sure you write your email address clearly on the application form)

7. NOTIFICATION OF DECISION FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

8. FORMAL ENROLLMENT Payment of tuition fee 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 406-840 T : 82-32-250-5030/5031/5032 F : 82-32-252-2005 [email protected] www.chadwickinternational.org