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3. Early Childhood Learning Center

Early Childhood Learning Center
An international non-profit preschool for children 2 1/2 to 6 years old, which is intended to encourage independence, cooperation and education for life by following a curriculum based on the ideas of Maria Montessori. A Board elected by and from the parents of students directs the school.
Tuition and Fees (Full Year Tuition)
TODDLERS :(2 to 3 year-olds)
Three year-olds : 		AM Montessori : 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
PM Montessor : 12:30 - 3:30 pm
AM Montessor i: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Four year-olds JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN :
AM Montessor i: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Lunch & Playtime: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Junior Kindergarten: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Five year-olds SENIOR KINDERGARTEN :
AM Montessori: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Lunch & Playtime: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Senior Kindergarten: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
All classes meet Monday through Friday.Instruction at ECLC is conducted in English. The School to maintains a ratio of one adult for 5/6 children in the 2 1/2 - 3 year old classes and 8/9 children in the 3 - 6 year old classes. In the Kindergarten classes, the ratio is one teacher for 7/8 children. We utilize Montessori-designed equipment to develop the full potential of each child.
Proority for Placement is as follows
1. Returning students;
2. Siblings of students already attending the school, if they meet the criteria in 3 or 4;
3. Children with each parent holding either: a foreign passport and Certificate of Alien Registration; diplomatic status; or SOFA status or its equivalent;
4. Children with one parent holding a foreign passport and Certificate of Alien Registration;
5. Children holding a foreign passport, both of whose parents hold Korean passports.
(This last category is aimed at children who may have spent the majority of their lives growing up overseas, been educated in English, but whose parents have not obtained foreign passports.)
Placement is also influenced by other factors, such as
English speaking :
classroom management requires a certain ratio of students whoare competent in verbal English. ( the class runs best if a minimum of two thirds of the children function well in English )
Parents's access to other schooling
Flexibility in program choice ( morning or afternoon )
Usage of the bus service
Parent involvement in running the school
Acceptance into ECLC is determined by the Board and is not guaranteed, nor is the timing based solely on the date of your application. Class assignments are done on an annual basis. Students may not change classes mid-year.
At the time of enrollment, photocopies of both the child's and parents's passports and Certificates of Alien Registration must be provided. Documentation of foreign citizenship, which is required at the time of enrollment, must be updated as it expires.
To apply for admission to ECLC
1. A completed application must be submitted to the Head of School.
2. Copies of the child and parent's passports and Korean alien registration cards must be submitted.
Be certain to inform the Head of School of any family circumstances that may influence your application.
Tuition Fee
AMOUNT DUE DATE
MONTESSORI 2 1/2 & 3 YEARS A. Full Payment Option W5,000,000 1st June
B. Half-Yearly Option * W2,800,000 June/ 5th Dec
- JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTEN A. Full Payment Option W10,700,000 1st June
B. Half-Yearly Option * W5,900,000 June/ 5th Dec
REGISTRATION FEE W250,000 Upon enrollment
BUS FEES - ROUND TRIP A. Full Payment Option * :
Hannam/Itaewon/
Ichon/
Yuksam/Songbuk/Bangbae/ Gangnam
W2,461,000
W2,783,000
W3,105,000		 1st June
B. Half-Yearly Option * :
Hannam/Itaewon/
Ichon/
Yuksam/Songbuk/Bangbae/ Gangnam
W1,357,000
W1,529,500
W1,707,750		 June/ 5th Dec
BUS FEES - ONE WAY Full Payment Option * :
Hannam/Itaewon/
Ichon/
Yuksam/Songbuk/Bangbae/ Gangnam		 W1,253,500
W1,414,500
W1,575,500		 1st June
* Half-yearly payment option is available only to students enrolling in August.
Non-bus students may ride the bus, if space permits and their pick-up/drop-off is on a bus route, Hannam/Itaewon bus W7,000 Ichon W8,000 Kangnam/Sungbuk W9,000 is charged. Please check with the office 24 hours in advance to ensure that service is available.
PAYMENT DUE DATES :
Payment is due in full by June 1st, 2003
PAYMENT OF FEES
1. A cheque may be used for the payment of fees at the Administration office at ECLC. Please do not send in cash and please do not send any money in to school in your child's school bag.
2. Alternatively, school fees can be paid through a bank transfer, details below. Please send a copy of the bank transfer receipt to the Office with your child's name on it. School receipts will not be issued without a copy of the bank transfer.
ACCOUNT NAME : ECLC
BANK : KOREA EXCHANGE BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER : 081-13-06169
ECLC LATE ENTRY AND EARLY WITHDRAWAL REFUND SCHEDULE FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR
AMOUNT DUE DATE
May 24 - July 31 N/A 90%
August 1 - August 20 N/A 75%
August 21 - October 19 20% 40%
January 5- April 4 40% 20%
April 5 - June 14 70% N/A
Please note that Early Withdrawl Refunds are only given if you are a)transferring to another country or b)moving school before Dec. 31st 2003 No refund will be given for any school transfers from January 1st 2004. The school requires 2 weeks notice for the refund to be available. Any large number of withdrawals, for which compensating admissions are not expected, would require the school to suspend all refund payments for Early Withdrawal Refunds. Only Tuition and Bus Fees are subject to refund in accordance Refund Schedule.
No refund will be given to a child transferring to another school on Seoul after January 1st of the school year.