1. KOREA SCIENCE ACADEMY OF KAIST
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
KOREA SCIENCE ACADEMY OF KAIST

2. Introduction
Educational Goal
School History
March 4, 1991 Foundation and the first entrance ceremony of Busan
Science High School (BSHS : 60 students, 2 classes)
October 31, 2001 Designated as the school for scientifically gifted students
by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
November 14, 2001 The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) agreed to
support Busan Science Academy (BSA) for scientifically
gifted students
April 12, 2002 KAIST agreed with Busan Metropolitan City Office of
Education (BMCOE) on the cooperation in academic
support of BSA
May 3, 2002 The Ministry of Education and Human Resources (MOE)
officially approved BSA as the school for scientifically
gifted students
March 5, 2003 The 1st grand entrance ceremony of BSA (144 students)
July 12, 2005 Renamed as Korea Science Academy (KSA)
August 29, 2005 The 1st graduation ceremony of KSA (14 students)
August 21~26, 2006 International Students Science Fair 2006 was held at KSA
(21 country, 67 Schools)
February 11, 2009 Graduation ceremony of KSA (135 students)
March 1, 2009 Inauguration of Jang-Hyuk Kwon as the 7th principal
March 4, 2009 Announcement of KSA affiliated to KAIST (Korea Science
Academy of KAIST)
March 4, 2009 Entrance ceremony of KSA of KAIST (141 students)
Students and Classes April 1, 2009
Grade 10th 11th 12th Total
Class 18 12 12 42
Students 144 139 146 429
Faculty April 1, 2009
Principal Vice Teachers KSA English Native Teaching Administrative Total
Principal from BMCOE Teachers Teachers Assistants Staff
1 1 44 23 3 9 65 146
The ratio of teachers to students : 1 to 6
Over 50% of teaching staff (76% of science and math teachers) have doctorial degrees

3. KOREA SCIENCE ACADEMY OF KAIST SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
Admission Policy
Qualification
Highly gifted students with potentials and creativity are selected through a
3-phase process.
144 students nationwide are admitted every year.
Selection Procedures
General Selection (70% out of 144 students)
The first phase : Assessing Portfolio (students’ records)
The second phase : Creativity and problem-solving test of mathematical
and scientific ability
The third phase : Science camp / Interview
Examining comprehensive exploratory capability through activities such
as making reports and giving presentations
Selection by Admission Officers (30% out of 144 students)
The first phase : Assessing Portfolio (students’ records)
The second phase : Assessing students’ potentials through in-depth
interviews, presentations, etc.
Curriculum
Structure of the Curriculum
Subjects (135 credits) : Required (79 credits), Electives (56 credits)
Creativity Research Activities (30 credits)
Creativity basic study, Seminar for research methods, Autonomous
research in small group, Research in the field, Independent research for
the graduation
Leadership Activities : Extra-curricular activities, Volunteer work
(8AU respectively)
Outline of the Curriculum
Credit-Based Graduation System : 165 credits required for graduation
Each student selects his/her own curriculum
16 weeks of 2 semesters
PT (Placement Test) Program
Students with superb abilities in English, mathematics, physics, chemistry and
biology may be credited through prior academic achievement tests.
AP (Advanced Placement) Program
Agreement with KAIST, POSTECH and UNIST
KAIST Dual Enrollment System
Students who have passed PT and taken all electives for specialized subjects
in KSA are to take courses of KAIST from KAIST professors on - or off - line.
International Class (Opening in 2010)
18 International students from Special Selection
Science and art courses : mixed with Korean students
Other courses : Special syllabuses

4. Research and Academic Exchange Programs
R&E(Research and Education) Programs
A combination of education and research that centers on tasks
selected by students
Unique mentoring program that brings accomplished scientists
and young scientists together
Tasks will be determined from a student consultation process with
academic advisors.
Research results are presented at an annual campus conference
and published by KSA.
Numbers of R&E programs
Year KSA KAIST POSTECH SNU PNU Others total
2007 5 29 13 2 12 13 74
2008 5 29 12 1 12 15 74
2009 8 13 4 0 2 11 35
Off-Campus Research
Educational programs are provided by prestigious universities and
distinguished research centers and institutions for science
education at home and abroad.
Overseas
USA Purdue Univ., Univ. of Michigan, Northwestern Univ., Univ. of Connecticut, Yale Univ.
Russia Moscow Chemical Lyceum, Lyceum Physical-Technical High School,
Novosibirsk Math and Physics High School
..
Germany Gottingen University
U. K. Cambridge Univ., Imperial College London
Israel Weizmann Institute of Science
International Academic Exchange Programs
Academic exchanges with overseas prestigious universities,
research centers and other related institutions for the gifted
Partnership Schools (16 organizations in 8 countries)
USA Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)
Northside College Preparatory High School (NCPHS)
Roanoke Valley Governor's School(RVGS)
Russia Kolmogorov Math and Physics High School
Novosibirsk Math and Science High School
St. Petersburg Math and Physics High School
Moscow Chemical Lyceum
Lyceum Physical Technical High School St. Petersburg
Thailand Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (MWITS)
Israel Israel Arts and Science Academy
Australia Australian Science & Mathematics School (ASMS)
Singapore National Junior College (NJC)
National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science (NUS)
Japan Ritsumeikan Junior & Senior High School (RHS)
China High School Affiliated to Fudan University
Hong Kong G.T.(Ellen Yeung) College
Academic Collaborations with Overseas Institutions
Academical Collaborations in 2008
- KSA - Moscow Chemical Lyceum : 7 teams
- KSA - High School Affiliated to Fudan University : 2 teams
2008 International Science Fair : 3 teams
Research results in 2008
- Theses in SCI
- Poster presentation in the 1st APEC Future Scientist Conference
- Presentation in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
- Presentation in International Students Science Fair 2008

5. KOREA SCIENCE ACADEMY OF KAIST SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
Character Development
Character Development
To help good mental and physical characteristics
Giving quarterly awards to students for being examplary in school life
Encouraging community services and other volunteer work
Building global leadership
Organizing Students’ Union
Academic Path after Graduation
Fast Track Admission Agreement with Prestigious
Universities in Korea
KAIST:Approx.100students for a special selection, Agreement on AP courses
POSTECH : Agreement on AP courses
UNIST : Agreement on special selection and AP courses
Numbers of students admitted to universities
March 2009
Year Number of KAIST POSTECH
graduates SNU Overseas
Others Universities Total
2005 137 85 16 16 5 15 137
2006 142 93 9 23 3 14 142
2007 141 94 7 19 7 14 141
2008 136 92 6 20 4 14 136
Support for Overseas Study
Expanding chance of enrollment for the Ivy League and
prestigious universities
Support of studies such as SAT and AP courses
Holding admission presentations from overseas prestigious universities
Expanding opportunities to study overseas through international
academic exchange programs
Networking and mentoring of graduates studying overseas
Scholarships
Amount of Scholarships and Numbers of
Beneficiaries in KSA
Year Amount (won) Number of beneficiaries
2007 413,480,000 419
2008 529,000,000 402
2009 415,000,000 178
Scholarships from Other Organizations(Including overseas study)
Year 2007
- President’s Scholarships for Science : 44 students
- Scholarships from Kwanjeong Educational Foundation : 4 students
Year 2008
- President’s Scholarships for Science : 35 students
- Samsung Scholarships : 1 student
- STX Scholarships : 2 students
- KSA Committee Scholarships : 2 students

6. Support System for Gifted Education
Support of the Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology for Gifted Education
Promoting various programs for gifted education
International Committee for Gifted Education
Supporting international academic exchange programs
Manpower for Gifted Education
Professionals in gifted education, pedagogies, etc.
Committee for overall management of the school, guest speakers
for students and teachers
Parent Support System
Support for overall management of the school
Unique Projects
KSA Virtual School
Offering cyber education programs to elimentary and middle
school students who are interested in math or science
Building Virtual School Homepage in the school site
2009 KSASF (Science Fair)
International Festival
Topic : Environment - Water & Wetlands
Open : 11 ~ 15 August, 2009
Participants : 370 including international students
Presentations of projects, Science essay writing, Tour in Busan,
lectures, workshops, etc.
Recruitment of Excellent Faculty & Professional Development
Recruitment of Excellent Faculty
KSA faculty : 46 teachers (Ph.D. degree holders)
Faculty from nationwide educational boards of Korea : 12 teachers
Foreign faculty : 14 teachers
Increasing the number of KAIST professors’ lectures
Advisors for KAIST HRP (High school Research Program)
Advisors for KAIST Dual Enrollment
Professors for R&E from KSA, KAIST, universities, research centers
Lectures from renowned experts for students, faculty and parents
Professional Development
Boosting the expertise of faculty for gifted education and
curriculum
Programed by KAIST Institute for Gifted Students
Faculty Evaluation System
- Motivating the faculty to upgrade knowledge and teaching skills
- Annual evaluation by the chief teacher and the principal
Insentives from Faculty Evaluation
- Different bonuses paid - Different research expenses paid
- More opportunities for training programs

7. KOREA SCIENCE ACADEMY OF KAIST SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
Facilities
Hi-Tech Science Building (Changjo-Gwan)
- The science hall (building size : 61,200 square feet) houses labs equipped with
the latest facilities and devices
- Designed for lab work in information and applied sciences
- State-of-the-art equipment including telescopes, SEM, NMR, and SPM
- A center for research that engages students and professors
Art & Physical Education Building (Yeji-Gwan)
- Character development through the students activities such as sports and a
number of club activities
- Building size : Yeji-Gwan is a six-story building including the basement.
- Facilities : 36 rooms-orchestra room, drama room, computer music room, multi-
design room, photo room, pottery room, recreation music room, yoga room,
gymnasium, etc.
Library
- An extensive selection of science books and periodicals
- A huge selection of books on social sciences, liberal arts, literature and general
interests
Dormitories
- 177 rooms in the male student residence (Gyeonu-Gwan), 72 rooms in the
female student residence (Jicknyeo-Gwan)
ECC(English Communication Center)
- Three exclusive foreign language classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art
multimedia facilities to help enhance linguistic capacity of students and faculty
members
- English Therapy Programs with native speakers of English
Campus Layout
Main Gate Nobel Garden
Main Lobby High-Tech Science Building (Changjo-Gwan)
Assembly Hall / Cafeteria Dormitory (male)
Main Building Magpie Garden
Acropolis Dormitory (female)
Multipurpose Wing Guest House (Baekyang-Gwan)
Lecture Building 1 Athletic Field
Lecture Building 2 Art & Physical Eduacation Building (Yeji-Gwan)

8. KOREA SCIENCE ACADEMY OF KAIST
899 Danggam-3dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan, 614-822, Republic of Korea
Telephone : 82-51-894-0006 / 897-0006
Fax : 82-51-891-0004 / 606-2157
Homepage http://www.ksa.hs.kr