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Korea Science Academy of KAIST

1. Eligibility
Foreign national middle school students, graduates or those with equivalent
educational background who possess great potential in Mathematics and Science
and English communication ability are eligible to apply to KSA International
Admissions. (Holders of Korean nationality are ineligible).

2. Number of Students to be Selected : Approximately fifteen
3. Admissions Process
a. 1st Stage : Document evaluation
b. 2nd Stage : Mathematics & Science Test, English Interview
4. Documents to be submitted
a. Online Submission : Write IN ENGLISH on the KSA Admissions Website
(http://admission.ksa.hs.kr/english)
1) Application form
2) Personal Statement
3) Recommendation Letters : (A) from math or science teacher, (B) from English teacher
b. Mail Submission
1) Official academic records (1) (over the recent three year period)
2) Passport copy (1) (valid at least until February 28, 2015)
3) Middle school enrollment certificate or middle school graduation certificate (1)
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Stage Schedule
Online Submission of Application Form
2014.07.14(Mon) ~ 07.28(Mon) Online Submission of Recommendation Letters
Mail Submission of Documents
1st Stage Document Evaluation 2014.08.05(Tue) ~ 08.25(Mon)
Announcement of 1st Stage Result 2014.09.03(Wed)
2nd Stage Mathematics and Science Test
/ English Interview
2014.09.15(Mon) ~ 10.02(Thr)
Announcement of Successful Candidates 2014.10.15(Wed)
The dates above may change according to school circumstances.
2nd Stage tests and interview will be given to those applicants who pass the 1st stage.
No application fee
a. Room and Board
b. Overseas Training Program
c. Creative Research Activity Program including Research and Education
d. International Academic Exchange Program
e. International Science Fair Participation Fee
f. High-school Research Program at KAIST
g. Leadership Activity Program
h. Going-home Weekend Program
(eg. Korean Culture Experiences, once a month)
i. Special Holiday Programs (Twice a year)
j. Textbooks for Required Courses
k. Pre-enrollment Program
l. Other expenses supportable according to school policy
Notes
1) Students who show outstanding academic performance will receive extra privileges
according to school regulations.
2) d, e, f will be provided for selected students according to school policy.
3) The provisions above may be changed according to school policy.
5. Application Schedule
6. Pre-enrollment Education for Admittees
a. Online Education for Admittees includes Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry,
Biology), English, Korean.
b. All admittees MUST participate in pre-enrollment education.

7. Privileges
KSA will provide the following expenses free of charge.
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Mailing Address
Office of Admissions
Korea Science Academy of KAIST
105-47, BaekyangGwanmun-Ro
Busanjin-gu, Busan 614-100
Republic of Korea
TEL : +82-51-606-2182 (09:00 ~ 12:00, 13:00 ~ 17:00 Monday through Friday, GMT + 9)
FAX : +82-51-606-2124, 2365
E-mail : admission.ksa@kaist.ac.kr
International Admissions Website : http://admission.ksa.hs.kr/english/

8. Personal Expenses
a. Tuition fees, flight expenses, textbook fees for elective courses should be
covered privately.
b. Other personal expenses should be covered privately.
9. Important Reminder:
Giving false information will make the applicant ineligible for admission to KSA or
subject to cancellation of registration.