"What is the
ideal system of
human education?"
About Ellie Hall Samford Academy
At Ellie Hall Samford Academy, we spark curiosity, foster humanity, and educate reality through a dynamic, balanced, and interdisciplinary approach. We incorporate the unique values of mindfulness, spontaneity, and courage as pillars of our educational program, in order to produce not only capable learners, but active and enthusiastic agents of change for our future world.
EHSA is a 1-12 coeducational institution located in Seoul, South Korea. Through its authentic, seminar-style classes modeled after elite American programs, EHSA cultivates compassionate global citizens and self-directed learners ready to take on the most significant challenges faced by humanity. Our unique interdisciplinary approach fosters critical thinking and develops lifelong learning skills by synthesizing multiple differences.
Through in-depth counseling and consulting, we guide students to discover and explore their interests outside of the classroom. Extracurricular activities allow students to nurture their talents, gain basic skills for active citizenship, expose themselves to further opportunities, and broaden their horizons. To provide any academic experience a student desires to earn, EHSA takes advantage of lived experiences at various locations: for instance the lake park, sports center, and arts center located within a five-minute walk, and the National Assembly, free dive pool, and the National Museum located within an hour-long drive.
Accreditation
EHSA is accredited by IAO (International Accreditation Organization) as a Diamond Member, indicating that our institution has met the criteria to be considered one of the most prestigious institutions accredited by IAO. IAO is an international quality assurance agency working to improve the standards of education across the world. With its global network of experts, IAO grants accreditation to educational institutions, universities, corporations, professionals, and qualified individuals. EHSA is currently striving to attain further international accreditation through other prestigious agencies.
Dedication to Global Education
Introducing Korean culture to foreign students is part of EHSA's effort to cultivate global citizens worldwide. The main objectives of the Study in Korea Program are to promote Korean culture and teach students, both Korean and foreign, how to appreciate and interact with other cultures.
As an institution and a group of passionate and innovative educators, at EHSA we will never stop investigating, learning, and developing our programs and opportunities for our students.
Our Mission & Value
To educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and to prepare them to become productive, responsible, creative and compassionate members of society
INCLUSIVITY
EMPOWERMENT
PUBLIC SERVICE
To create an environment in which staff members and teachers are encouraged to express ideas/opinions and to provide opportunities for professional development
CURIOSITY
To guide students to gain a rudimentary understanding of integrity and promote the practice of ethics
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
To investigate and experiment fusion of multiple academic disciplines and its importance in solving real-world problems
LEADERSHIP
To ensure students are prepared to be admitted to and study at prestigious universities worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Korea, China, Japan, etc.
COOPERATION
To strive consciously to create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious, and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the Academy
BALANCE IN LIFE
ADAPTABILITY