Introducing British International Academy in Geoje

Geoje’s only IB World Education solution. Open to students 2–18

Parents researching international schools in Geoje often choose British International Academy — a global, English-speaking academy offering the only full IB curriculum on the island, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

✔️ Only IB Continuum Provider on Geoje (PYP → MYP → DP)
✔️ One of only 5 CIS-accredited international education providers in Korea
✔️ Accepting students ages 2–18 for Fall 2025

Why BIA?

Small Class Sizes & Personalized Learning in Geoje

Finding the right school shouldn’t mean leaving your city, overspending, or settling for a system that doesn’t fit your child.At BIA, we deliver the complete International Baccalaureate curriculum — Early Years through Diploma Programme — with a student-first culture that values curiosity, care, and academic excellence.

  • 🏅 IB Authorized (PYP, MYP, DP)

  • 🎓 CIS Accredited

  • 🌍 Diverse, English-speaking community

  • 📈 Recent university offer: University of Edinburgh (Top 20 globally)

IB students smiling at British International Academy campus in Geoje
Group photo of students, teachers, and staff at British International Academy in Geoje, South Korea, taken on the campus soccer field with the school building and surrounding mountains in the background.
A young student at British International Academy in Geoje gardening outside, engaging in hands-on outdoor learning.

The Academic Journey

Full IB Curriculum (PYP–DP) in Geoje

From playful discovery in Early Years to university-prep in DP, BIA guides students through every stage with care, structure, and internationally benchmarked learning.

  • Early Years (2–5): Play-based learning, phonics, and social skills

  • PYP (5–11): 6 units per year across STEM, Art, French & more

  • MYP (11–16): ATL skills, global thinking, and subject depth

  • DP (16–19): 2-year university pathway + dedicated college counseling

“We’re proud to help students move from foundational skills to world-class futures — right here on the island.”

Beyond the Classroom

Student Field Trips, Model UN & Outdoor Learning in Korea

At British International Academy, we believe education extends far beyond the classroom walls. Our carefully designed trips and excursions help students build real-world connections to what they’re learning while also nurturing confidence, teamwork, and independence.

PYP students take at least four trips a year — one for each unit — exploring places like science centers, farms, and museums to make learning real and memorable.MYP students participate in Model UN conferences to build global perspective and public speaking skills, along with a winter ski and snowboarding trip that fosters courage and connection.Across all grades, students regularly engage in geographic fieldwork, museum visits, local service projects, and SKAC sports events with schools across Korea.

Students at British International Academy in Geoje participating in educational and co-curricular trips including field hikes, ropes courses, park walks, snowboarding excursions, and Model United Nations conferences.

Life at BIA

English-Speaking Educational Experience for Expat Families in Geoje

  • 🎨 Specialist-led music, art & drama

  • 🏀 SKAC competitive sports (futsal, volleyball, basketball)

  • ⛷️ Winter Ski Trip + Overnight Camps

  • 🌿 Eco Club, Polyglot Club, Choir, STEAM Club

  • 🧑🏫 Personalized EAL support for English learners

  • 🌏 Multilingual learning: English + French + Korean

“My daughter found confidence and friendship here in her first week.”

Middle school students at British International Academy in Geoje conducting a balloon-based science experiment with their teacher in a STEM classroom.
A group of students at British International Academy in Geoje playing guitar together in a music classroom during arts education.

MEET OUR LEADERS

BIA’s leadership team is supported by 11 outstanding IB-trained educators dedicated to global learning, student growth, and a nurturing academic environment.

Andrew Johnston

Andrew Johnston

Principal
PGCE, University of Warwick

Tara Dhital

Tara Dhital

Vice Principal
PGCE, University of Cambridge

June Jeong

June Jeong

Director
PhD, University of Sydney

“Nice bunch of people. Like a family.”

Students engaging in outdoor teamwork at BIA Geoje

Mission

Our Mission & Core Values: International Education with Heart

To develop happy, respectful, internationally minded inquirers who use their learning to make a positive difference.

  • Core Values

  • 💛 Happiness | 🔍 Inquiry | 🧠 Action | 🤝 Respect | 🌍 International Mindedness

Global School in Geoje. Globally Loved.

★★★★★

“School is located in a rural area, surrounded by mountains and nature. Our kids are happy there — they spend a lot of time outside. Teachers and staff are very friendly and highly educated.”

– Gosia G.

★★★★★

“British International Academy is a one-of-a-kind International Baccalaureate school. It provides a happy and caring environment so that the students can achieve what they really desire to be!!”

– Reshmi Deepak

🎓 Where Our Graduates Go

Since launching our IB pathway in Geoje, our students have gone on to attend:

University logos representing institutions where British International Academy (Geoje) graduates have been accepted between 2022 and 2024, including UCL, NYU, Parsons, SMU, University of Amsterdam, Warwick, Sydney, and more.

Our Global Promise, Delivered.

Geoje’s Leading Global Education Solution for University Placements

British International Academy proudly offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) — the world’s most respected and recognized international education program.

🌍Why IB?

  • Academically prepared to thrive in top universities worldwide

  • Globally minded and multilingual

  • Balanced, reflective learners with strong ethical grounding

  • Sought after by over 5,000 universities globally, including UCL, NYU, University of Amsterdam, and Australian National University

Mockup of an ebook cover displayed on a tablet and smartphone, titled “Choosing a School on Geoje: What Accreditation Actually Tells You,” featuring a windmill overlooking Geoje’s coastal landscape.

Ebook for parents

What You’ll Learn Inside

  • ✔How the IB Continuum (PYP→MYP→DP) sets Geoje kids up for top universities worldwide.
  • ✔Why CIS accreditation—held by only five schools in Korea—matters for whole-child quality.
  • ✔What WASC really tells you (and what it doesn’t) for families returning to Brazil, the U.S., Europe, or beyond.
  • ✔How to compare accreditations side-by-side so you can choose with confidence—no 90-minute bus rides required.

Download the Free eBook (PDF)

Campus Info

Two campuses. One standard of excellence.

Geoje Campus
📍 24 Deokpo 3-gil, Geoje
📞 055-688-5154
✉️ [email protected]Yulha Campus (Gimhae)
📍 Taejung 2-gil 1, Gimhae
📞 055-312-5154
✉️ [email protected]

Enroll Now

Enroll in Geoje’s IB-Based English Academy for 2025

  • Accepting ages 2–18

  • IB Curriculum | CIS Accreditation

  • Personalized EAL + University Counseling

  • School bus + meal plan options

  • Downloadable English application form

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