Korea Science Academy of KAIST
Korea Science Academy of KAIST (한국과학기술원 부설 한국과학영재학교) is a science magnet school, located in Busan, South Korea. It was founded in 1991 as "Busan (Pusan) Science High School (BSA)". In 2001, BSA was designated as a school for science gifted students in 2001 by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The name was changed to the Korea Science Academy (KSA) in 2005. In 2009 the school announced formal ties with KAIST. Curriculum. The curriculum is composed of academic courses (135 credits), Creative Research Activities (30 credits), Leadership Activities courses (8AU) International Academic Exchange Programs . Academic exchanges with overseas prestigious universities, research centers and other related institutions for the gifted. Admission Policy. Highly gifted students with potential and creativity are selected through 2 or 3 phases process. 144 students nationwide are admitted every year. Qualification. With outstanding abilities in mathematics and science, middle school students, graduated from middle school and students with equivalent qualifications can apply for KSA of KAIST. In addition, students recommended by gifted student education centers, principals, teachers and the superintendents of their local Office of Education can apply for the school. Students who have passed an official qualification test are eligible  to be recommended by local superintendents Facilities. 1. Hi-Tech Science Building (Changjo-gwan) 2. Art&Physical Education Building (Seol Dong-geun-gwan (previous Yeji-gwan)) 3. Dormitories 4. ECC (English Communication Center) 6. Guest House (Baekyang-gwan)