더컬리짓아카데미

경기도 고양시 일산동구 정발산동에 위치한 인터내셔널스쿨.

TheCollegiateAcademy international school  is located in Ilsan City.  

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2018년부터 prep-school로 미국유학을 목표로하는 중고등학생 대상으로 토플, SAT 및 대입컨설팅까지 진행해 대학 진학시 적게는 50%, 많게는 95%까지 학비 면제를 받고 진학을 할 수 있도록 돕는 인터네셔널스쿨. 미국 및 해외로 대학 및 고등학교(보딩스쿨)로 진학하고자 하는 학생들이 입학. 

15년 이상 국제 교육 분야에서 일한 Perfect Team이 2018년에 전문 PREP-SCHOOL로 시작된 ‘더컬리짓아카데미’ 국제학교는 실용적이고 목적 지향적인 교육을 국내 학생들에게 제공. 교내 학생들을 US News에서 선정한 최고의 인문 대학 상위 10위와 최고의 국립대학교 상위 40위를 포함하여 전 세계에서 가장 명망 있는 일부 대학에 입학 허가는 물론 재정보조 신청을 통한 가성비 있는 현명한 유학생활을 할 수 있도록 지도.  졸업생 전원 장학금 및 GRANT를 받고 입학하는 ‘더컬리짓아카데미’ 국제학교는 2023년부터 초등부를 개설하여 큰 꿈을 펼치고자 하는 초등학생들과 함께 함.  우리의 사명은 학생들이 번창하고 다채로운 변화의 21세기에 글로벌 시민으로서 성공적인 리더가 되는 데 필요한 핵심 요소를 제공.

CURRICULUM 
The Collegiate Academy 국제학교 is committed to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and self-expression in students. Across all subjects, our goal is to educate the student as a whole human being… in an open and  interactive environment.

Our average class size is 10, and we have lively discussions every day. All topics are welcomed. Students actively learn new concepts, share ideas, and debate… whether it’s about politics or literature. But, no matter what, the atmosphere remains lighthearted, active, and productive. We provide over 40 available courses taught by expert, passionate teachers.

Speaking of which… our master teachers come from diverse backgrounds and have colourful personalities... the special intensity of our classes are unmatched. Moreover, TCA staff function as lifetime teachers, mentors, and advisors. With all this, TCA students already get a college-level education in high school! 

As a top college preparatory school in Ilsan, South Korea, we focus on giving in-depth study in the core disciplines:

 English

 Mathematics
 Science
 Humanities and social sciences
 World languages
 Art

All core classes are taught in English by full-time native speakers. When students enter school in the morning until they leave in the afternoon, they are 100% immersed in an English environment. 

Our small classes, rigorous curriculum, and school atmosphere transforms students into their best selves! TCA students grow academically, emotionally, and socially... through expert teachers, who model a deep integrity and responsibility. 

Upon graduation, they are thoroughly prepared with ideas and techniques that can take them wherever they want to go in life. (See college acceptances).

ENGLISH 

 English language Arts
 English literature
 English grammar
 Debate
 Voice and Speech
 Academic writing

MATHEMATICS 

 Algebra I
 Algebra II
 Geometry
 Trigonometry
 Precalculus
 Calculus

SCIENCE 

 Biology

 Chemistry
 Physics
 Computer science / coding

HUMANITIES / SOCIAL SCIENCES 

 World history
 Korean history
 US History

ART 

 All students must take at least 1 credit in studio/performance.
 Required from grades 9 through 12

WORLD LANGUAGES 

 Proficiency level III in Chinese 
 Proficiency level III in Spanish

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

 Physical education is required from grades 7 through 12

STANDARDIZED TESTS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES 
Each department at The Collegiate Academy 국제학교 is responsible for setting the appropriate requirements for the AP courses it offers. Students who wish to take the AP classes should discuss their current academic progress with the appropriate teachers to decide whether or not they are eligible to take the courses and tests.

AP Art History

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Chemistry

AP Chinese Language and Culture

AP Computer Science

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition

AP Macroeconomics

AP Microeconomics

AP Psychology

AP Statistics

AP Spanish

AP United States History

AP World History

ONLINE COURSEWORK 
TCA’s core curriculum is supplemented by various online courses. Reputable MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) websites… EDx, Coursera, Udemy, Khan Academy, Open Yale Courses, and Udacity... are excellent for our students. We encourage them to constantly expand their interests and develop skills in specific areas related to their future careers.

SUMMER/WINTER CLASSES 
During summer and winter vacations, TCA students enjoy the educational programs offered at school. Students can make necessary improvements in many subject areas... getting them closer to their academic goals. We also provide SAT/TOEFL/ACT/ESL prep at school to our high school learners. Finally, we encourage all students to seek opportunities for extra volunteer work and internships during the vacations.

CLUBS / ACTIVITIES

TCA Journal (Newspaper Club)

Knitting Club

Business Club

Book Club

Photoshop Club

Korean History Club

Middle School Mentors

Peer Tutoring

Meditation Mondays

Student Council

COLLEGE COUNSELING

Learn how to build and organize a college application that showcases the best of you. 
The college application process is an essential part of our work at The Collegiate Academy 국제학교. From the start, we include three parties in the counseling process: parents, students, and counselors. Together, we will create your road map to college success. 

However, Korean, international students (and their families) should know this: unlike the mere 200+ Korean universities with an entrance system... there are over 4000 colleges and universities in the USA, with a graduation system! This is a key difference. Many outstanding, top-tier schools in America and other countries are not household names in Korea. 

We focus on finding the best-fit colleges and universities for our students. This requires enormous research and collaboration. TCA's college counseling division provides families with the most up-to-date information... and razor-sharp expertise! We consider the broad range of options... liberal arts colleges, comprehensive universities, majors, geography, financial needs... until we find the perfect college path for you. 

Our counselors are meticulous. You are safe in their hands.

From the Common App to CSS profile, you have our full support until you turn your college dreams into reality.

ESSENTIAL APPLICATION COMPONENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The application process can be stressful and confusing to both students and parents. But we will help you every step of the way. These are the essential parts that colleges/universities will consider: 

 High school transcripts and GPA (from grade 9 to grade 12)
 Standardized test scores (SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, AP, etc)
 Your main personal essay/statement
 Supplemental essays
 Teacher recommendation letters

6 Benefits of a Small School

The modern 21st century has new issues and new situations… We need a new, strong, consistent education! 
Today, big, traditional schools are quickly losing students and failing them – for many reasons. Parents are now realizing that large schools are less dependable... unable to prepare students for college and ignore their individual needs.

Here are just a few of the problems students and families in South Korea typically experience:

 Large schools often cannot support students fully… so struggling students are easily overlooked.

 Parents spend way too much money on school tuition, private lessons, SAT/TOEFL academies, and outside college counselors… and students still end up with bad grades/results.
 Students learn next to nothing at school, rely on useless memorizations, and have worrisome grades.
 Students feel forced to study at academies (hagwons/학원), stressing out and wasting precious time.
 Big schools cannot easily personalize the curriculum because they are bureaucratic and function much like a warehouse. So, students have no opportunities to truly learn… or improve specific areas of their education.

We know how difficult and confusing it is to choose the right school for your child. It’s an important decision.

So, below are the 6 benefits of attending a small-scale, private school.

1) Trustworthy Community 
For students to learn best, feel more confident, and dare to dream big… they need a trustworthy community of teachers and students. A positive school environment is essential for character development and academic success.

At The Collegiate Academy, even the shyest student transforms into a brave and expressive individual! Why? Our community of teachers and students allows each person to feel safe. We are honest with one another. Everyone has a voice. We encourage mixing up ideas. We keep the mood positive and productive. 

Our greatest joy is to see students blossom… becoming more of who they really are.

2) Customized Education 
With fewer students and greater visibility, teachers can spend more time personalizing materials for students. We can work more closely with students and help evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses… and support them accordingly. 

Students come from different backgrounds and, therefore, have different areas that need development. A big school with too many students simply cannot care for students in the same way as a small private school. 

At TCA, a unique part of our customized service, is providing top-tier college consulting to our students – for free! There’s no need for our students to risk finding overpriced and overhyped counselors from outside. From building a college list, choosing majors, reviewing essays, organizing portfolios… the college counselors at TCA have you covered. (Check out our college process and acceptances!) 

Again, this level of detail and depth can only be found at a small school.

3) Academic Achievement 
According to the US Department of Education, small private schools have higher academic standards. Students are taking more advanced courses in math, English, and science… perfectly at or higher than graduation requirements. 

This is certainly true at The Collegiate Academy. We perform weekly checkups on our students, ensuring that they are challenging themselves… going beyond the core curriculum. As a result, our students perform better on standardized tests and graduate at a higher level. 

All of this is thanks to our teachers. They are highly qualified, highly disciplined, and highly motivated individuals… We believe this rubs off on our TCA students too!

4) Full Attention From Teachers 
Smaller class sizes means teachers can observe students’ performance more closely. With so much time and attention spent in an intimate learning setting, teachers know precisely how to help every student. We believe that each student is unique and needs to be supported – academically, emotionally, and socially – in an individualized manner. 

Furthermore, every student has a chance to be heard and share their ideas. No student is left behind. We believe that every child needs to be heard and seen and appreciated.  We’re all in this together.

5) Parent Involvement 
A truly successful 21st century education needs the involvement of parents. Basic education starts at home. When teachers, students, and parents are on the same page… student development is unlimited. When we have honest and caring communication with each family unit, it’s the best of all worlds. 

At TCA we like to keep parents involved with weekly/monthly updates about all things related to their child. Furthermore, we also offer yearly seminars to the parents of our college-bound students. We understand how stressful the college process is – not only for students but for parents too. So, we try our best to inform and involve parents… every step of the way.

6) Consistent Education 
Another great benefit of a small school is learning consistency.

Large schools have faced a lot of learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are just too many students, staff, and classes to manage effectively... with too many online or hybrid classes. It's very hard to ensure proper teaching and learning with so many changes. As a consequence... your child is more likely to suffer from weaker comprehension and grades under these conditions.

A small school beats this issue.

Through deliberately reduced class sizes and a permanent, long-term group of teachers at The Collegiate Academy... we can better maintain a stable school environment. We can provide more in-person classes.

Compared to students in public schools or big, traditional schools... students who attend a small school like TCA enjoy more learning and more academic progress - leading the competition!

Your child must have a full and dependable education possible -- no matter what. Rain or shine... pandemic or no pandemic... We have no idea what disasters will arise in the world or how long they will last.

But through any problems we will experience in this modern age... flexible, customizable, excellent small-scale schools are the answer.

These are a few reasons why students and parents choose The Collegiate Academy 국제학교. We are specifically designed to address the current educational problems faced in South Korea. The world is changing as we speak… and faster than we can imagine. To ensure the security and success of our new generation of students in the 21st century, education must be practical and forward-thinking.

If you want a more intimate, higher quality education… feel free to give us a call for more information. We’re always happy to help customize a plan for you and help you achieve your learning goals.