[
  {
    "id": "starprep",
    "name": "STARPREP",
    "ko": "스타프렙",
    "regions": [
      "강남",
      "압구정",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam Station · Yeoksam",
    "summary": "Offers in-person and live online SAT, AP and school-subject support in the Gangnam Station–Yeoksam area. SSAT Middle and Upper Level classes also cover Verbal, Quantitative, Reading and Writing (SSAT scope supplied by the operator).",
    "history": "The supplied reference materials describe a brand history beginning in Boston in 2000. The brand's beginnings should be distinguished from the establishment and operating registration dates of its Korean academy.",
    "address": "10F, 8 Gangnam-daero 78-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Yeoksam-dong)",
    "leader": "Jerome Lee, Ph.D. — listed as director in the supplied materials. Original documentation of the degree and position requires reconfirmation.",
    "faculty": "Public program and recruitment materials describe subject-specific teaching roles in SAT Reading & Writing, SAT Math, AP Calculus/Sciences, Social Studies and School Mathematics. Teachers assigned to 2027 classes may change before opening; confirm the timetable and assigned instructor immediately before enrollment.",
    "sat": "Digital SAT Reading & Writing and Math are taught separately by level, with vacation intensives, term-time/weekend classes and live online options. Published materials describe a recurring cycle of mock tests, vocabulary and homework, error reports, explanations and review. Ask how actual lessons and practice tests use Module 1 results, adaptive Module 2 difficulty paths and analysis of weaknesses by skill.",
    "other": "SSAT Middle Level / Upper Level: Verbal / Quantitative / Reading / Writing. AP, ACT, GPA/School Courses, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities/Social Studies and U.S. college preparation.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "ACT",
      "GPA",
      "Math",
      "Science",
      "Consulting",
      "IB",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "permit": "No. 13819 — verification recorded in the supplied original on 2025-10-28. An updated education-office check is recommended before publishing the 2027 edition.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.starprep.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.starprep.com"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth comparing for students seeking an integrated plan covering SAT, AP, GPA and school mathematics/science, as well as short-term SAT preparation. Students abroad should confirm attendance in Korean time, live feedback and make-up or recording policies.",
    "check": "Confirm the actual SAT Reading & Writing and Math instructors, class limits, mock-test schedule for the target exam date, adaptive Module 2 analysis, homework and error-review frequency, online make-up/recording options, and 2027 tuition and refund terms.",
    "latest": "Public 2026 materials describe in-person and live online SAT classes in Gangnam, regular mock tests and review, homework/error analysis, and linked AP/GPA programs.",
    "ap": "The public 2026–27 program covers AP Calculus AB/BC, Precalculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics 1/2/C, Psychology, U.S./World History, English Language/Literature and Micro/Macroeconomics. Its annual structure links term-time preparation and GPA support with comprehensive review in January–February and AP exam practice in March–May; one-to-one lessons are also offered. Public 2026 materials describe in-person, Zoom and English-medium classes.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Precalculus",
      "Statistics",
      "Biology",
      "Chemistry",
      "Physics 1",
      "Physics 2",
      "Physics C Mechanics",
      "Physics C E&M",
      "English Language",
      "English Literature",
      "US History",
      "World History",
      "Psychology",
      "Microeconomics",
      "Macroeconomics"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA",
      "IB",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "ibNote": "The supplied index lists IB support. Actual HL/SL subjects, teaching scope and assigned instructors require separate confirmation.",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 13819",
      "number": "13819",
      "registeredName": "스타프랩어학원",
      "campus": "10F, 8 Gangnam-daero 78-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Yeoksam-dong)",
      "source": "https://www.starprep.com",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "providedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "f Education Reg. Number: 13819]"
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "operator-provided",
      "label": "Operator-provided · SSAT classes reported",
      "source": "https://www.starprep.com/",
      "date": "2026-09-11",
      "summary": "STARPREP offers SSAT Middle Level / Upper Level classes covering Verbal / Quantitative / Reading / Writing.",
      "focus": "Vocabulary and verbal reasoning, mathematics, reading and writing are taught at the relevant test level. The course scope was supplied by the academy operator.",
      "check": "Confirm Middle/Upper Level grouping, instructors for all four sections, opening dates, assessment, homework and feedback, and in-person/online availability.",
      "levels": [
        "Middle Level",
        "Upper Level"
      ],
      "areas": [
        "Verbal",
        "Quantitative",
        "Reading",
        "Writing"
      ]
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남역·역삼",
      "서울특별시 강남구 강남대로78길 8, 10층 (역삼동)",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "ableprep",
    "name": "AblePrep",
    "ko": "에이블프렙",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Sinsa · Apgujeong",
    "summary": "An academy in the Apgujeong area offering Digital SAT alongside AP/GPA, with faculty, representative and registration-number information published on its official website.",
    "history": "Director Hyewon Suh's official greeting describes a team built around specialists with more than ten years of SAT/AP teaching experience in Apgujeong. This is a statement about teaching experience, which should be distinguished from the academy company's establishment date.",
    "address": "4F–5F, 663-27 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Hyewon Suh — named as representative on the official website. Whether she teaches a particular class requires separate confirmation.",
    "faculty": "As of the official faculty page reviewed in September 2026, listed teachers include director Hyewon Suh (AP Statistics), deputy director Nara Song (AP Calculus/Precalculus/GPA Math), Young Kim and Sharon Kim (SAT Reading & Writing), Jenn Kim (SAT Math Basic/GPA Math), Grace Kang (SAT Math/AP Calculus), and Justin Lee (SAT/SAT Foundation). Confirm current class assignments against the latest timetable.",
    "sat": "The official site describes Digital SAT Reading & Writing/Math, SAT Foundation and weekend/vacation programs, alongside the Scoreshake Digital Platform, skill-based drills, vocabulary tests, mock exams, error logs and teaching-assistant support. Before enrolling, ask what share of platform questions comes from College Board rather than third-party or internally written materials.",
    "other": "AP, GPA Math, Junior Reading & Writing, Physics, Social Studies and related subjects.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA",
      "Math",
      "Science"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment and operation registration No. 13294",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.ableprepedu.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.ableprepedu.com",
      "https://www.ableprepedu.com/%EA%B0%95%EC%82%AC%EC%86%8C%EA%B0%9C-1",
      "https://www.ableprepedu.com/2026-ap-%EC%97%AC%EB%A6%84%EB%B0%A9%ED%95%99",
      "https://www.ableprepedu.com/2026ap%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%84%EC%A3%BC%EB%A7%90%EB%B0%98"
    ],
    "editor": "A useful comparison option for students considering SAT alongside AP/school grades who want to review the published faculty before contacting the academy.",
    "check": "Confirm the current SAT Advanced teacher, the distinction between official College Board and internally written/third-party mock questions, and class capacity.",
    "latest": "The official 2026 website lists the director, deputy director, SAT Reading & Writing/Math and AP/GPA faculty, together with program information.",
    "ap": "The official 2026 AP program publishes subjects and instructors for Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, Precalculus, Chemistry, Biology, Physics 1/2/C, Computer Science A, Environmental Science, U.S./World History, English Language, Psychology and Micro/Macroeconomics. Relatively detailed seasonal notices for vacation, spring-break and exam-preparation weekend classes help families check subject-specific instructors.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Statistics",
      "Precalculus",
      "Chemistry",
      "Biology",
      "Physics 1",
      "Physics 2",
      "Physics C",
      "Computer Science A",
      "Environmental Science",
      "US History",
      "World History",
      "English Language",
      "Psychology",
      "Microeconomics",
      "Macroeconomics"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official homepage was checked for SAT/AP/GPA programs, fall 2026 weekend classes, the Sinsa-dong address and representative Hyewon Suh.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 13294",
      "number": "13294",
      "registeredName": "에이블프렙어학원",
      "campus": "4F–5F, 663-27 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://www.ableprepedu.com",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "640-97-01132 | Academy establishment and operation registration No. 13294"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "신사·압구정",
      "서울특별시 강남구 신사동 663-27, 4·5층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "academyprep",
    "name": "Academy PREPPED",
    "ko": "프렙드",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "Public information about SAT operation needs reconfirmation; found only as a local business candidate.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Confirm the latest official address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Public descriptions or tags mention SAT, but the 2027 program requires direct verification.",
    "other": "—",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/"
    ],
    "editor": "Included as a candidate to reduce omissions in nationwide coverage.",
    "check": "First confirm the official website, education-office registration, 2027 SAT class notices and faculty.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "최신 공식 주소 확인 필요",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "acme",
    "name": "ACMÉ Academy",
    "ko": "아크메 아카데미",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Yeoksam",
    "summary": "A Gangnam-area academy emphasizing SAT Reading/Writing, critical thinking, discussion-based learning and closely supported one-to-one teaching.",
    "history": "The official site describes more than ten years of experience ranging from private classes in Apgujeong to a large academy in Gangnam. This is the institution's description of its team's or operators' experience, not a confirmed date of initial company establishment.",
    "address": "2F & 5F, Yangwon Building, 128 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Cha Seon-gyeong and Jennifer Lim — listed as representatives on the official website",
    "faculty": "The official site presents its faculty/team structure, but the available search text did not support reliable extraction of every current teacher's name.",
    "sat": "Its Digital SAT presentation emphasizes reading, logical structure and question analysis in Reading & Writing, supported by close student management. Confirm the full SAT offering, including Math, section-specific teachers, actual class capacity and feedback frequency against the current timetable.",
    "other": "Check seasonal programs for AP and international-school academic support.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "English"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment and operation registration No. 13490",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.acmeacademy.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.acmeacademy.co.kr"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth discussing if you prefer Reading & Writing classes emphasizing reading and logical structure rather than practice questions alone.",
    "check": "Confirm whether both Reading & Writing and Math are offered, who teaches each section, and the class limits and homework feedback used in discussion-based lessons.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official Digital SAT specialist page was reviewed. Check the latest notices for the actual class instructor and seasonal timetable.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 13490",
      "number": "13490",
      "registeredName": "아크메어학원",
      "campus": "2F & 5F, Yangwon Building, 128 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://www.acmeacademy.co.kr",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "Representatives: Cha Seon-gyeong and Jennifer Lim | Academy establishment and operation registration No. 13490"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "역삼",
      "서울특별시 강남구 역삼로 128 양원빌딩 2층 & 5층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "annarbor",
    "name": "Ann Arbor Academy",
    "ko": "앤아버어학원",
    "regions": [
      "부산"
    ],
    "city": "Busan",
    "area": "Busanjin-gu",
    "summary": "An institution in Busanjin-gu, Busan, whose official website and recent public platforms describe TOEFL/IELTS, SAT/ACT, AP and other test-preparation programs.",
    "history": "Limited published history",
    "address": "Busanjin-gu, Busan — Confirm the latest address on the official site",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "The official website explicitly lists SAT/ACT test preparation. Public text provides limited detail on the 2027 SAT timetable, teachers and class formats; confirm actual availability and the Digital SAT curriculum during consultation.",
    "other": "AP, ACT, IB, TOEFL, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.annarboracademy.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.annarboracademy.co.kr",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "A broad-program candidate accessible from central Busan rather than Haeundae.",
    "check": "Confirm currently running SAT classes, teachers, registration number, address and the 2027 timetable.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://www.annarboracademy.co.kr",
      "attemptResult": "unavailable"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "부산진구",
      "부산 부산진구 — 공식 사이트 최신 주소 확인",
      "부산"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "beyond",
    "name": "Beyond Education",
    "ko": "비욘드에듀케이션",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "An overseas-admissions academy in the Apgujeong/Sinsa area advertising SAT, ACT, AP, IB, TOEFL and GPA support. Recent public channels highlight Language Arts and SAT programs grouped by level.",
    "history": "A public academy platform lists a 2025 establishment date. As this is a platform record, whether it matches the initial company or business opening date requires separate confirmation.",
    "address": "4F, 13 Nonhyeon-ro 161-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa-dong)",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Public recruitment materials have described SAT Reading & Writing and Math classes grouped by mock-test scores, including perfect-score preparation, 1550+ and 1500+ tracks, alongside director-led, small-group and one-to-one lessons. Published score gains are individual cases and should not be treated as average results. Confirm 2027 placement criteria, class capacity, teachers and mock-test sources.",
    "other": "ACT, AP, IB, TOEFL, GPA, ESL, Language Arts.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "permit": "The official Kakao channel displays academy registration No. 14946. Public business data lists business registration No. 677-91-02126.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://pf.kakao.com/_xnucnn",
    "sources": [
      "https://pf.kakao.com/_xnucnn",
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute/6809bcffc3c030d9bffb8e12",
      "https://bigvalue.ai/dashboard/biz/6779102126"
    ],
    "editor": "Included as a candidate to reduce omissions in nationwide coverage.",
    "check": "First confirm the official website, education-office registration, 2027 SAT class notices and faculty.",
    "latest": "The official 2026 Kakao channel lists SAT, ACT, AP, IB, TOEFL and GPA programs, a Sinsa-dong address and an academy registration number.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "서울특별시 강남구 논현로161길 13, 4층 (신사동)",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "blueribbon",
    "name": "BlueRibbon Edu",
    "ko": "블루리본에듀학원",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong · Eonju-ro",
    "summary": "An Apgujeong-area academy offering SAT alongside AP Math/Science subject classes. Its official website publishes a fall 2026 Subjects timetable and academy registration information.",
    "history": "The official site publishes business and academy establishment/operation registration numbers and the current address.",
    "address": "6F, Yundang Building, 844 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "The representative/director role could not be clearly identified on the public official pages reviewed.",
    "faculty": "Check seasonal pages for subject-specific teachers and timetables.",
    "sat": "Confirm the published subject offerings against the actual class timetable during consultation.",
    "other": "SAT, Subjects/GPA.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "AP",
      "GPA",
      "SAT"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration No. 12925",
    "official": "https://www.blueribbonedu.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.blueribbonedu.com/",
      "https://www.blueribbonedu.com/23"
    ],
    "editor": "Compare options using the target subject's assigned instructor and actual seasonal opening information.",
    "check": "Confirm actual 2027 AP subjects, teachers, the period/sample behind institution-reported results, and Bluebook/FRQ exam preparation.",
    "latest": "The fall 2026 Subjects/SAT timetable, current address and registration number are publicly listed.",
    "ap": "The official homepage's AP subject and results listings indicate offerings in Calculus BC, Statistics, Precalculus, Physics C Mechanics/E&M, Physics 1, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Microeconomics, Biology and Psychology. Result figures are self-published and should not be treated as independently verified statistics.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Calculus BC",
      "Statistics",
      "Precalculus",
      "Physics C Mechanics",
      "Physics C E&M",
      "Physics 1",
      "Chemistry",
      "Computer Science A",
      "Microeconomics",
      "Biology",
      "Psychology"
    ],
    "apSource": "Supplied AP guide",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 12925",
      "number": "12925",
      "registeredName": "블루리본에듀학원",
      "campus": "6F, Yundang Building, 844 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://www.blueribbonedu.com",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "8-02312 | Academy establishment/operation registration No. 12925"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정·언주로",
      "서울특별시 강남구 언주로 844 윤당빌딩 6층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "brix",
    "name": "BRIX Academy",
    "ko": "브릭스아카데미",
    "regions": [
      "압구정",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul · United States",
    "area": "Apgujeong / Bellevue",
    "summary": "An institution linking Apgujeong in Seoul with Bellevue in the United States for SAT, AP and live online classes.",
    "history": "The official site lists both Seoul Apgujeong and U.S. Bellevue campuses.",
    "address": "7F, 17 Apgujeong-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Park Ji-hye — listed as representative on the official site",
    "faculty": "The official TEACHERS page provides detailed AP/STEM teaching backgrounds in Math/Physics and Biology/Chemistry. Dedicated SAT Reading & Writing/Math assignments require separate confirmation from the 2027 seasonal timetable.",
    "sat": "The official summer 2026 program separates Digital SAT Fundamental, Advanced and Math. It describes live Zoom classes for students in U.S. time zones, instructor monitoring, recorded review and digital notes/problem solving. Confirm each season whether the Seoul in-person and online classes share the same teachers and curriculum.",
    "other": "AP Language, ACT, college-admissions consulting and related support.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "ACT",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration No. 12097",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.brixacademy.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.brixacademy.co.kr",
      "https://www.brixacademy.co.kr/%EC%95%95%EA%B5%AC%EC%A0%95-brix-%EC%97%AC%EB%A6%84%ED%8A%B9%EA%B0%95-2026"
    ],
    "editor": "A distinctive option for students needing live online programs connecting Korean and U.S. time zones.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 Zoom times, recording-access periods, assigned teachers, and whether Korean in-person and online classes use the same curriculum.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "Official pages were checked for Apgujeong BRIX, fall/summer 2026 intensives, SAT information and faculty menus. Confirm opening details and teachers through seasonal notices.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 12097",
      "number": "12097",
      "registeredName": "브릭스(BRIX)어학원",
      "campus": "7F, 17 Apgujeong-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://www.brixacademy.co.kr",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "-90-00530 | Academy establishment/operation registration No. 12097"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정 / Bellevue",
      "서울특별시 강남구 압구정로30길 17, 7층",
      "서울·미국"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "brompton",
    "name": "Brompton Education",
    "ko": "브롬튼",
    "regions": [
      "강남",
      "제주"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul · Jeju",
    "area": "Gangnam · Seogwipo, Jeju",
    "summary": "An education group covering Seoul and Jeju's international-school area, with SAT, AP, IB, TOEFL and admissions consulting.",
    "history": "Public comparison materials quoting the institution's own introduction list establishment in 2019.",
    "address": "Seoul Gangnam and Jeju Seogwipo campuses — Check current branch addresses on the official site",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Confirm faculty by branch and season",
    "sat": "Combines SAT group/one-to-one classes with international-school coursework and admissions consulting.",
    "other": "AP, IB, TOEFL, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Confirm registration separately for each branch",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.bromptoneducation.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.bromptoneducation.com",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons",
      "https://www.bromptoneducation.com/ap"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate for Jeju international-school students considering a combined Seoul/Jeju network.",
    "check": "Confirm whether Jeju and Seoul share SAT teachers/materials, online make-up arrangements, and branch-specific registration numbers and class limits.",
    "ap": "Official AP/Private Tutoring pages list broad one-to-one support in Calculus AB/BC, Precalculus, Statistics, English Language/Literature, Capstone, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, U.S./World/European History, Government, Human Geography, Music Theory and Art History. The long-term approach connects GPA work from September, conceptual review after winter, and exam preparation in March–May.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Precalculus",
      "Statistics",
      "English Language",
      "English Literature",
      "Capstone",
      "Biology",
      "Chemistry",
      "Physics",
      "Psychology",
      "US History",
      "World History",
      "European History",
      "Government",
      "Human Geography",
      "Music Theory",
      "Art History"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "Official pages were checked for curriculum, timetable, private-lesson and location menus. Confirm individual subjects and current branch operations separately.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://www.bromptoneducation.com",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남·제주 서귀포",
      "서울 강남 및 제주 서귀포 캠퍼스 — 최신 지점 주소는 공식 사이트 확인",
      "서울·제주"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "btogether",
    "name": "BTOGETHER",
    "ko": "비투게더",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "An in-person/online education brand advertising locations including Gangnam, Jeju, Songdo and Mokdong. Its broad offering extends beyond SAT to ACT, AP, IB, TOEFL, IGCSE and international-school subjects.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Room Z209, 6F, 602 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — Gangnam location listed by a public academy platform",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Public academy platforms list SAT, online SAT, ACT, AP and TOEFL preparation. Because the offering is broad, first confirm whether a dedicated 2027 SAT team operates, who teaches Reading & Writing and Math, and how group/one-to-one hours and mock testing differ.",
    "other": "Publicly listed offerings span ACT, AP, IB, TOEFL, IGCSE, international-school subjects, Writing/Essay and Coding.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "GPA",
      "English"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "Included as a candidate to reduce omissions in nationwide coverage.",
    "check": "First confirm the official website, education-office registration, 2027 SAT class notices and faculty.",
    "latest": "Public academy platforms in 2026 describe an in-person/online brand covering Gangnam, Jeju, Songdo and Mokdong, with SAT/AP/TOEFL/IB tags.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 602, 6층 Z209호 — 공개 학원 플랫폼의 강남 거점 표기",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "campbell",
    "name": "Campbell Academy",
    "ko": "강남캠벨아카데미",
    "regions": [
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Seocho",
    "summary": "A Seocho-area institution publicly described as offering SAT, ACT, AP, IB, GCSE and TOEFL through online and in-person classes.",
    "history": "Limited public history information",
    "address": "Seocho, Seoul — Check the current location on the official site",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Confirm subject-specific faculty",
    "sat": "Publicly listed as offering group/one-to-one SAT classes online and in person.",
    "other": "ACT, AP, IB, GCSE, TOEFL.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "IGCSE",
      "TOEFL"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.campbellsec.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.campbellsec.com",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "An option for Seocho-area students seeking SAT and several international curricula in one place.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 SAT classes, instructors, online arrangements, academy registration number and address.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully. The homepage footer displays No. 10737, but the precise registration label and scope still require confirmation.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://www.campbellsec.com",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "서초",
      "서울 서초 — 공식 사이트 최신 위치 확인",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "carnell",
    "name": "Carnell Edu Pangyo",
    "ko": "카넬에듀학원 판교점",
    "regions": [
      "분당"
    ],
    "city": "Seongnam",
    "area": "Pangyo",
    "summary": "An international-education institution listed on a public academy platform as offering personalized one-to-one SAT, ACT, SSAT, AP, TOEFL, IELTS, GPA and overseas-admissions consulting in Pangyo.",
    "history": "A public academy platform in 2026 lists its Pangyo branch and program scope. A separate official history page was not located in this review.",
    "address": "3F, 15 Pangyoyeok-ro 14beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Public descriptions emphasize one-to-one lessons with graduates of Ivy League and other leading overseas universities. Confirm individual teachers' names and educational credentials before enrolling.",
    "sat": "Publicly described as offering personalized one-to-one preparation for standardized tests, including SAT. Ask about a current Digital SAT curriculum, separate Reading & Writing/Math instruction and Bluebook mock testing.",
    "other": "TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SSAT, AP, GPA and college-admissions consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "TOEFL",
      "IELTS",
      "GPA",
      "Consulting",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "permit": "The current education-office registration number was not confirmed in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute/68799ce8f0739e5d46b1494d"
    ],
    "editor": "A local candidate for Pangyo families seeking one-to-one SAT instruction together with overseas-admissions consulting.",
    "check": "Confirm the actual SAT teacher's name and experience, one-to-one session length, assessment/homework/mock-test system, continued 2027 offerings and education-office registration.",
    "latest": "A public academy platform in 2026 lists the Pangyo address and SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and overseas-admissions consulting programs.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "reference-only",
      "label": "Existing public directory · SSAT reconfirmation needed",
      "source": "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute/68799ce8f0739e5d46b1494d",
      "date": "",
      "summary": "An existing public academy directory lists SSAT and personalized instruction among the test-preparation offerings of Carnell Edu in Pangyo.",
      "focus": "A candidate to investigate when considering one-to-one instruction in Pangyo.",
      "check": "First cross-check the institution's name, current address, official contact details and assigned SSAT teacher."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "판교",
      "경기도 성남시 분당구 판교역로14번길 15, 3층",
      "성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "chassam",
    "name": "Cha-ssaem Prep Jeju",
    "ko": "차쌤프렙 제주",
    "regions": [
      "제주"
    ],
    "city": "Jeju",
    "area": "Jeju Global Education City",
    "summary": "Public comparison materials list SAT and TOEFL test-English preparation in Jeju Global Education City.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Jeju Global Education City — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Local SAT and TOEFL preparation.",
    "other": "TOEFL.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "TOEFL"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "A local commuting option for Jeju international-school students.",
    "check": "Confirm formal academy registration, current teachers and the 2027 SAT schedule.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "제주 영어교육도시",
      "제주 영어교육도시 — 상세 주소 최신 확인",
      "제주"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "cloudedu",
    "name": "CLOUD EDU",
    "ko": "클라우드에듀",
    "regions": [
      "분당"
    ],
    "city": "Seongnam",
    "area": "Baekhyeon, Bundang",
    "summary": "Listed in public comparison materials as a SAT, AP and U.S. admissions-consulting institution in Baekhyeon, Bundang.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Baekhyeon, Bundang — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as combining SAT group/one-to-one classes, AP and admissions consulting.",
    "other": "AP, IB, TOEFL, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "A local candidate for international-school students in Bundang.",
    "check": "Confirm the formal academy name, registration number, address, representative, current SAT teachers and 2027 opening timetable.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "분당 백현",
      "분당 백현 — 상세 주소 최신 확인 필요",
      "성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "edumost",
    "name": "EDU MOST",
    "ko": "에듀모스트",
    "regions": [
      "강남",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "A Gangnam-area institution listed in public directories as offering SAT, IB and college-admissions consulting online and in person.",
    "history": "Public history information is limited; SAT offerings are listed in the supplied files and multiple directories.",
    "address": "Gangnam — Check the latest street address on the official site",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "SAT group/one-to-one and online classes are listed in public directories.",
    "other": "IB and college-admissions consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "IB",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "No. 9976 recorded in the supplied original — Current reconfirmation recommended before publication",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "http://www.edumost.co.kr/",
    "sources": [
      "http://www.edumost.co.kr/",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate for students considering SAT and IB together.",
    "check": "Confirm actual 2027 SAT availability, faculty, registration number, address, online teaching arrangements and class limits.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-provided",
      "label": "Registration No. 9976",
      "number": "9976",
      "registeredName": "에듀모스트",
      "campus": "Branch scope pending confirmation",
      "source": "http://www.edumost.co.kr/",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The publisher supplied this number on 11 September 2026, citing the academy’s homepage. The number was not visible in the homepage content retrieved during this review. Further confirmation of the number and branch is planned. This is not an independent certification.",
      "providedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "sourceType": "publisher-statement"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "강남 — 최신 상세 주소는 공식 사이트 확인 권장",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "edusphere",
    "name": "Edusphere",
    "ko": "에듀스피어",
    "regions": [
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Online",
    "area": "Online worldwide",
    "summary": "An online mentoring service connecting international-school subjects with SAT, AP, IB and IGCSE through one-to-one and group lessons.",
    "history": "A public directory summarizes the service's claim that all mentors have at least three years of experience and undergo interviews.",
    "address": "Online",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Specialist mentor matching — Confirm each assigned mentor's education and experience beforehand.",
    "sat": "Online tutoring that combines SAT with international-school coursework and college preparation.",
    "other": "IB, AP, TOEFL, IGCSE, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "IGCSE",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Separately confirm the Korean business or remote-academy registration entity",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.edusphere-gb.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.edusphere-gb.com",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth comparing when seeking one mentoring system for both SAT and a broad range of international-school subjects.",
    "check": "Confirm the SAT tutor's recent Digital SAT teaching experience, quality controls, replacement policy, and Korean contract/refund terms.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://www.edusphere-gb.com",
      "attemptResult": "unavailable"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "전세계 온라인",
      "온라인",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "ekacademy",
    "name": "EK Academy",
    "ko": "이케이어학원",
    "regions": [
      "분당"
    ],
    "city": "Seongnam",
    "area": "Jeongja, Bundang",
    "summary": "Listed in public comparison materials as a test-English institution with long-running regular SAT/TOEFL programs in Jeongja-dong, Bundang.",
    "history": "Described as long-established, but the exact founding year was not reverified in this review",
    "address": "Jeongja, Bundang — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly listed as offering regular SAT and TOEFL programs.",
    "other": "TOEFL.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "TOEFL"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "A test-English candidate within commuting reach of Jeongja-dong.",
    "check": "Confirm current SAT offerings, instructors, registration number and the 2027 timetable.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "분당 정자",
      "분당 정자 — 상세 주소 최신 확인 필요",
      "성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "elite",
    "name": "Elite Prep Korea",
    "ko": "엘리트어학원",
    "regions": [
      "압구정",
      "분당"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul · Seongnam",
    "area": "Apgujeong Main/International campuses · Seocho · Bundang and other locations",
    "summary": "Korean branches of a global test-preparation and international-school education network that states it was founded in 1987. Multiple Korean campuses are published on the official site.",
    "history": "The official site highlights a 1987 founding date and lists a global network including the United States, Canada and China, along with six Korean locations.",
    "address": "Apgujeong Main: 5F, Anguk Building, 36 Nonhyeon-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul / International: 1F, Dio Building, 21 Nonhyeon-ro 152-gil",
    "leader": "Operating companies: Elite Edu Co., Ltd. / Elite Edu Sinsa Co., Ltd. Individual representative names were not clearly stated on the reviewed page.",
    "faculty": "The official faculty page publishes profiles including lead Math instructors Jaewon and Jinho, and AP Economics instructor Soo.",
    "sat": "Branch-based SAT, international-school and U.S. college-admissions programs. Its global-network curriculum and choice of campuses are distinguishing features.",
    "other": "AP, IB, boarding-school preparation, U.S. college admissions, and middle-school/international-school courses.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "Consulting",
      "Math",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "permit": "Apgujeong Main No. 5255 / Apgujeong International No. 15044 (official site)",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://eliteprep.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://eliteprep.co.kr/home",
      "https://eliteprep.co.kr/location",
      "https://eliteprep.co.kr/teachers",
      "https://eliteprep.co.kr/branch",
      "https://eliteprep.co.kr/"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth comparing for families seeking a network with many campus and subject options.",
    "check": "Confirm SAT availability at the selected branch, differences in teachers/curriculum between branches, online coverage and class limits.",
    "ap": "The official AP page lists English Language/Literature, Micro/Macroeconomics, U.S./World/European History, Art History, Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, CSP/CSA, Precalculus, Biology, Chemistry and Physics 1/2/C. It describes connecting school-specific GPA progress, core concepts, MCQ/FRQ practice and full mock exams.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "English Language",
      "English Literature",
      "Microeconomics",
      "Macroeconomics",
      "US History",
      "World History",
      "European History",
      "Art History",
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Statistics",
      "Computer Science Principles",
      "Computer Science A",
      "Precalculus",
      "Biology",
      "Chemistry",
      "Physics 1",
      "Physics 2",
      "Physics C"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-provided",
      "label": "Registration No. 5255",
      "number": "5255",
      "registeredName": "엘리트어학원",
      "campus": "Branch scope pending confirmation",
      "source": "https://eliteprep.co.kr",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The publisher supplied this number on 11 September 2026, citing the academy’s homepage. The number was not visible in the homepage content retrieved during this review. Further confirmation of the number and branch is planned. This is not an independent certification.",
      "providedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "sourceType": "publisher-statement"
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "reference-only",
      "label": "Existing materials · SSAT reconfirmation needed",
      "source": "https://eliteprep.co.kr/",
      "date": "",
      "summary": "The supplied original lists SSAT among Elite's Apgujeong programs. Current official SSAT classes require reconfirmation.",
      "focus": "An existing candidate to contact about both SSAT and international-school coursework.",
      "check": "First confirm current SSAT availability, assigned teachers and target levels at the Apgujeong branch."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정 본관·국제관 / 서초 / 분당 등",
      "압구정 본관: 서울 강남구 논현로168길 36 안국빌딩 5층 / 국제관: 논현로152길 21 디오사옥 1층",
      "서울·성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "gateacademyjeju",
    "name": "Gate Academy Jeju",
    "ko": "게이트아카데미 제주",
    "regions": [
      "제주"
    ],
    "city": "Jeju",
    "area": "Jeju Global Education City · Gueok-ri",
    "summary": "Included in public comparison materials as an international-school English and test-preparation provider in the Gueok-ri academy area of Jeju Global Education City.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Gueok-ri, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Global Education City area — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Appears in a public SAT directory, but current program details require direct confirmation.",
    "other": "International-school English and test preparation.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "English"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "Retained as an additional Jeju candidate; actual SAT availability should be checked first.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 SAT availability, formal registration, teachers and location.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "제주 영어교육도시·구억리",
      "제주 서귀포시 대정읍 구억리 영어교육도시권 — 상세 주소 최신 확인",
      "제주"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "gateprep",
    "name": "GATE PREPS",
    "ko": "게이트프렙스",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong",
    "summary": "An Apgujeong-area language academy with broad SAT/ACT, AP, SSAT/TOEFL and U.S. admissions-consulting offerings.",
    "history": "The official site's copyright notice begins in 2016, while SAT results analysis, fall-term and exam-preparation notices were updated in 2025–26. The copyright year is not treated as a confirmed legal establishment date.",
    "address": "4F, Anguk Building, 36 Nonhyeon-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "The current representative/director's personal name was not clearly confirmed on the public pages reviewed",
    "faculty": "Official faculty-board posts publish individual profiles, including SAT Reading/Vocabulary teaching experience. Confirm current teaching assignments each season.",
    "sat": "The official site lists SAT/ACT, SAT Foundation, AP and SSAT/TOEFL as core programs and updates fall 2026 and October-exam preparation notices. Some test-introduction content retains an older SAT description, so assess actual 2027 Digital SAT classes using the latest syllabus and timetable.",
    "other": "AP, ACT, SSAT, TOEFL, Critical Thinking and college-admissions consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "ACT",
      "TOEFL",
      "SSAT",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "The latest official registration-number text was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://gatepreps.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://gatepreps.com",
      "https://gatepreps.com/?board_code=1&tpf=board%2Flist",
      "https://gatepreps.com/?tpf=sub/sub05_01_01"
    ],
    "editor": "Broad options for students comparing several U.S. admissions tests, AP and consulting at one institution.",
    "check": "Confirm that the 2027 Digital SAT curriculum is distinct from older SAT introduction pages, and check instructors, current materials and the registration number.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://gatepreps.com",
      "attemptResult": "unavailable"
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "official-page",
      "label": "Official SSAT program information checked",
      "source": "https://gatepreps.com/?tpf=sub/sub05_01_01",
      "date": "2026-09-11",
      "summary": "The official SSAT Program describes level-based foundations, Reading/Verbal vocabulary and logical reasoning, and Math concepts and problem solving.",
      "focus": "An Apgujeong-area institution to assess for combined word-root/vocabulary review and reading inference work.",
      "check": "Confirm the level required by target schools, placement between Foundation and problem-solving stages, and whether Writing instruction is included."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정",
      "서울특별시 강남구 논현로168길 36 안국빌딩 4층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "hackers",
    "name": "HACKERS SAT",
    "ko": "해커스 SAT",
    "regions": [
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam Station · Seocho",
    "summary": "An institution near Gangnam Station offering Digital SAT and TOEFL/overseas-study test content through the infrastructure of a large language academy.",
    "history": "The official site dates the Hackers Academia copyright notice from 2003 and currently operates a dedicated SAT site.",
    "address": "1F–2F, 23 Gangnam-daero 61-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Seocho-dong)",
    "leader": "Park Jae-man, CEO of Hackers Language Institute Co., Ltd.",
    "faculty": "SAT teachers are listed in seasonal schedules. A fixed 2027 faculty cannot yet be established; confirm the Reading & Writing/Math instructors and the respective roles of teachers and assistants immediately before enrollment.",
    "sat": "The dedicated SAT site presents Digital SAT seasonal/fall intensives and campus programs using a large academy's enrollment, placement-test, textbook and content infrastructure. Available courses and teachers change by season; compare the actual timetable for the target exam date.",
    "other": "TOEFL and affiliated education/consulting services for overseas university admissions.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Hackers Language Institute, Gangnam Seocho Office of Education No. 8210 (official-site listing)",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://sat.hackers.ac",
    "sources": [
      "https://sat.hackers.ac",
      "https://sat.hackers.ac/contents/landing/2026/sat_summer"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth comparing for students seeking a large academy's timetable choices and access to learning content.",
    "check": "Check small-group availability, continuity of assigned teachers, one-to-one feedback scope, and how SAT-specific mock tests differ from general language-academy management systems.",
    "latest": "In September 2026, official SAT/AP pages listed Gangnam Station campus SAT courses, in-person/live classes, address, CEO, business number and education-office registration information.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official pages and SAT/ACT learning menus were reviewed. Confirm available SAT classes, campuses and online formats in the relevant seasonal notices.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 8210",
      "number": "8210",
      "registeredName": "해커스어학원",
      "campus": "Gangnam Station branch: 1F–2F, 23 Gangnam-daero 61-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul.",
      "source": "https://sat.hackers.ac",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "Hosting provider: KT Corporation | Gangnam Seocho Office of Education No. 8210"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남역·서초",
      "서울특별시 서초구 강남대로61길 23 (서초동) 1–2층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "hanaedu_dogok",
    "name": "Hana Edu Dogok",
    "ko": "하나에듀 (구 하나어학원)",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Dogok",
    "summary": "An academy publicly described as offering SAT, AP, TOEFL, middle-school English, Reading and Essay in Dogok-dong. Earlier SAT Summer Program records use the Hana Language Academy name; relocation to Dogok-dong and summer schedules were announced in 2026.",
    "history": "Public records document a SAT Summer Program under the former Apgujeong Hana Language Academy name and a June 2026 move to Dogok-dong. A separate remote academy now uses the same name, so use Dogok branch details to distinguish the businesses.",
    "address": "2F, 55 Gangnam-daero 58-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (552-16 Dogok-dong) — Based on the 2026 relocation notice/platform listing",
    "leader": "Limited public confirmation of the current Dogok branch director/representative",
    "faculty": "Public platform tags mention close one-to-one support, director-led teaching and small 1:6 classes. Dedicated 2027 SAT teacher names require confirmation.",
    "sat": "Earlier public SAT Summer Program schedules included weekday SAT Prep and separate SAT Math hours. SAT/AP/TOEFL tags remained after the 2026 Dogok relocation; check current notices for the 2027 Digital SAT timetable and Bluebook/adaptive mock testing.",
    "other": "AP, TOEFL, Reading, Essay and middle-school English.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "TOEFL",
      "English"
    ],
    "permit": "The Dogok branch's current education-office registration number was not confirmed in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute/65b7af56b8368381372effc0/news?refs=home",
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/news/65b7b44f9397912a33ebfb5f",
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "A local candidate with documented earlier SAT/AP/TOEFL programs and a 2026 Dogok relocation; current Digital SAT operations require a fresh check.",
    "check": "Confirm actual 2027 SAT classes after the Dogok move, Reading & Writing/Math instructors, class capacity, Bluebook mock testing, registration number and published tuition.",
    "latest": "A June 2026 Dogok-dong relocation notice and summer-vacation schedule were located.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "도곡",
      "서울특별시 강남구 강남대로58길 55, 2층 (도곡동 552-16) — 2026 이전 공지/플랫폼 기준",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "hdh",
    "name": "HDH Consulting",
    "ko": "HDH Consulting",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam Station",
    "summary": "A Gangnam institution focused on U.S., U.K. and Asian university admissions and extracurricular consulting. Public academy platforms attach SAT/AP/TOEFL tags, but the official site's current core service is consulting; confirm actual SAT teaching before treating it as a class provider.",
    "history": "The official site describes more than ten years of consulting experience. This is not treated as a confirmed company or business establishment date.",
    "address": "6F, 30 Gangnam-daero 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — Official-site address",
    "leader": "Lee Hyeong-do — Listed as representative on the official site",
    "faculty": "The official site emphasizes specialist consultants from leading universities, but a dedicated SAT faculty list was not found on the current official pages.",
    "sat": "Public academy platforms include SAT/AP/TOEFL tags. The official site focuses on admissions consulting and mainly discusses SAT as an application test score, so first establish whether it currently offers Digital SAT lessons.",
    "other": "U.S., U.K. and Asian university admissions; boarding schools; essays/recommendations; extracurricular activities; and graduate-school consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인 상담"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Official-site business registration No. 465-22-01396. An academy establishment/operation registration number was not confirmed in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://hdh-consulting.com/",
    "sources": [
      "https://hdh-consulting.com/",
      "https://hdh-consulting.com/contact/",
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "Its public presentation centers on admissions consulting; the directory treats it as a SAT-related candidate whose actual classes need confirmation.",
    "check": "First confirm actual 2027 Digital SAT regular classes, teacher names, academy registration, tuition and refund terms.",
    "latest": "The official 2026 site lists a Gangnam address, representative, business number and college-admissions consulting services.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://hdh-consulting.com/",
      "attemptResult": "unavailable"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남역",
      "서울특별시 강남구 강남대로92길 30, 6층 — 공식 사이트 기준",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online consultation"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "honors",
    "name": "Honors Academy",
    "ko": "아너즈어학원",
    "regions": [
      "부산"
    ],
    "city": "Busan",
    "area": "Centum, Haeundae",
    "summary": "A local specialist academy in Haeundae, Busan, offering SAT, TOEFL, AP, SSAT and other international-school/overseas-university test preparation. Summer 2026 intensives and test-specific programs appear on the official homepage.",
    "history": "The official site's copyright notice begins in 2013; it operates summer 2026 intensive menus and SAT/AP registration pages.",
    "address": "Room 401, Macus Building, 29 Centum 2-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan",
    "leader": "Representative: Park Ji-seong",
    "faculty": "Confirm individual teacher names through current course listings or consultation.",
    "sat": "The official site offers SAT Test Prep, vacation intensives and distance lessons.",
    "other": "ACT, TOEFL, AP, IB, Literature and international-school/boarding-school programs.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "TOEFL",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment and operation registration No. 2829",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://honorsacademy.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://honorsacademy.co.kr",
      "https://honorsacademy.co.kr/AP",
      "https://www.honorsacademy.co.kr/"
    ],
    "editor": "An institution for Busan Haeundae students to compare when preparing for several U.S. admissions tests together.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 SAT instructors, class capacity, distance-teaching format, current materials/mock tests and make-up policies.",
    "ap": "The official AP page lists a broad range of Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Economics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Government, Languages, Capstone and Art. Parts of the same page retain old example schedules; reconfirm actual 2027 classes and alignment with current digital exams.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Biology",
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Chemistry",
      "Computer Science A",
      "Computer Science Principles",
      "English Language",
      "English Literature",
      "Environmental Science",
      "European History",
      "Human Geography",
      "Macroeconomics",
      "Microeconomics",
      "Physics",
      "Psychology",
      "Statistics",
      "US History",
      "World History",
      "Government",
      "Languages",
      "Capstone",
      "Art"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://honorsacademy.co.kr",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "official-page",
      "label": "Official SSAT course listing checked",
      "source": "https://www.honorsacademy.co.kr/",
      "date": "2026-09-11",
      "summary": "Honors Language Academy in Busan lists SSAT alongside SAT, TOEFL, AP and ACT on its official homepage.",
      "focus": "Families in Busan can discuss overseas high-school/international-school preparation together with English test classes.",
      "check": "Confirm current SSAT levels, dedicated teachers, class limits and teaching hours for each section."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "해운대 센텀",
      "부산광역시 해운대구 센텀2로 29 매커스빌딩 401호",
      "부산"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "hyper",
    "name": "Hyper Academy",
    "ko": "분당하이퍼학원",
    "regions": [
      "분당",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Gyeonggi-do",
    "area": "Jeongja, Bundang",
    "summary": "An international-education academy in Jeongja, Bundang, focusing on personalized one-to-one AP, IB, SAT, A-Level and international-school GPA support.",
    "history": "The official 2026 site describes international programs, personalized instruction, study planning and progress management.",
    "address": "Shop 202, Building A, Doosan We've Pavilion, 393 Seongnam-daero, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do",
    "leader": "Sam Choi (Choi Yeong-hwan) — Listed as lead teacher/Senior Instructor in the official About Us page",
    "faculty": "Subject-specialist teacher assignment. Confirm the current detailed roster during consultation.",
    "sat": "Confirm the published subject offerings against the actual class timetable during consultation.",
    "other": "IB, SAT, ACT, A-Level, IGCSE, GPA, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "AP",
      "GPA",
      "SAT",
      "IB"
    ],
    "permit": "An updated education-office academy-registration check is recommended before 2027 enrollment",
    "official": "https://www.hyperacad.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.hyperacad.com/",
      "https://www.hyperacad.com/about-us"
    ],
    "editor": "Compare options using the target subject's assigned instructor and actual seasonal opening information.",
    "check": "Confirm actual availability of the target science/humanities AP subject, assigned instructor, materials and preparation for 2027 digital/hybrid formats.",
    "latest": "The official 2026 site lists AP/IB/SAT, a Jeongja address and lead instructor Sam Choi.",
    "ap": "The official site lists AP support, including Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus AB/BC and advanced international science subjects. It emphasizes individualized intensive lessons, study planning and feedback.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Precalculus",
      "Statistics",
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Chemistry",
      "Science — Confirm individual subjects during consultation"
    ],
    "apSource": "Supplied AP guide",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official homepage was checked for AP, IB, SAT, ACT and IGCSE subject information. Current titles of individual instructors need further confirmation.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://www.hyperacad.com",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "분당 정자",
      "경기도 성남시 분당구 성남대로 393 두산위브 파빌리온 A동 상가 202호",
      "경기"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "interprep",
    "name": "Interprep",
    "ko": "인터프렙",
    "regions": [
      "강남",
      "대치"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Daechi · Yeoksam-ro",
    "summary": "A Gangnam-area language academy known for short, intensive SAT programs and overseas university preparation.",
    "history": "Public comparison materials describe an eight-week vacation program as a representative structure. Detailed founding history is limited publicly.",
    "address": "4F, Jinyeong Building, 424 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Company: I Holdings Co., Ltd. A privacy page names Yu Hui-jeong as the responsible officer; this is not treated as confirmation of the academy director's role.",
    "faculty": "The complete current SAT faculty roster could not be established from official/public materials. Confirm assigned teachers when enrolling.",
    "sat": "Publicly described as focusing on vacation-intensive SAT preparation and overseas university admissions consultation.",
    "other": "Check ACT/TOEFL and other overseas-university preparation programs by season.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration No. 10713 (public location/business page)",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://interprep.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://interprep.co.kr"
    ],
    "editor": "Students preparing intensively during a short vacation should compare actual weekly teaching hours and the demands of independent study and homework.",
    "check": "Confirm total teaching hours for the 2027 vacation course, Reading & Writing/Math instructors, mock-test frequency and absence make-up policy.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 10713",
      "number": "10713",
      "registeredName": "인터프렙어학원",
      "campus": "4F, Jinyeong Building, 424 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://interprep.co.kr",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "261-81-13185 | Academy establishment/operation registration No. 10713"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "대치·역삼로",
      "서울특별시 강남구 역삼로 424 진영빌딩 4층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "ivyacademy",
    "name": "IVY Academy Bundang",
    "ko": "IVY 아이비어학원",
    "regions": [
      "분당",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seongnam",
    "area": "Bundang · Sunae",
    "summary": "An international-school/overseas-study language academy near Sunae Station, Bundang, advertising SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, TOEFL, IELTS and broad AP/IB/GPA support. It continues to publish dedicated SAT guidance reflecting 2026–27 Digital SAT changes.",
    "history": "Its operating blog describes a long-running program structure for international/foreign schools and overseas study, but this review did not establish its initial founding year from the official registration register.",
    "address": "2F, Copomo Tower, 34 Hwangsaeul-ro 200beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do",
    "leader": "Limited public confirmation — Ask about the current director/representative's role",
    "faculty": "The institution's materials emphasize full-time international-school faculty and personalized classes. Check the latest timetable for individual 2027 SAT Reading & Writing/Math teachers.",
    "sat": "An August 2026 post explains the 2026–27 Digital SAT structure and Bluebook changes, with in-person/online classes, diagnostic assessment, personalized lessons, evaluation/feedback each lesson, review and homework management. Confirm SAT-specific teaching hours and the balance of internally written versus official questions separately.",
    "other": "ACT, SSAT, ISEE, TOEFL, IELTS, AP, IB, Math, Science, Social Studies, GPA, Interview, Debate, Writing/Essay.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "IELTS",
      "GPA",
      "Math",
      "Science",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "permit": "The current education-office registration number was not confirmed in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/",
    "sources": [
      "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/1253",
      "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/1110",
      "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/1108",
      "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/1019",
      "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/1276"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth comparing for Bundang students seeking SAT and international-school GPA/AP/IB support together. Much of the public information is blog-based, so confirm actual class terms in writing.",
    "check": "Confirm the actual 2027 SAT instructors, class limits, whether online/in-person teachers are the same, weekly mock-test/homework loads, time allocated to SAT versus GPA support, and tuition/refund terms.",
    "latest": "Posts from August 2026 continue to describe 2026–27 Digital SAT question types and personalized high-score preparation.",
    "ap": "Recent public Bundang IVY materials describe tailored SAT/ACT, AP, IB, Math/Science/Social Studies and broad GPA support for international/overseas-school students. A complete current AP subject list is limited publicly; first confirm actual 2027 availability of the target subject.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subjects during consultation"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "official-page",
      "label": "SSAT information checked on the academy's official channel",
      "source": "https://ivyeducation.tistory.com/1276",
      "date": "2026-09-11",
      "summary": "Bundang IVY Language Academy's 2026–27 winter-vacation notice includes SSAT/ISEE in its official curriculum.",
      "focus": "Compare how international-school admissions preparation and Reading/Writing classes connect with the SSAT study plan.",
      "check": "Confirm the distinction between SSAT-specific classes and general Academic English, level-specific materials, Writing feedback and one-to-one availability."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "분당·수내",
      "경기도 성남시 분당구 황새울로200번길 34, 코포모타워 2층",
      "성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "ivysolution",
    "name": "Ivy Solution Academy",
    "ko": "아이비솔루션어학원",
    "regions": [
      "부산"
    ],
    "city": "Busan",
    "area": "Jwa-dong, Haeundae",
    "summary": "Included in public comparison materials as a SAT and overseas-study test-preparation provider in Haeundae's Jwa-dong academy area.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Jwa-dong, Haeundae, Busan — Confirm the latest street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as offering SAT and overseas-study test preparation.",
    "other": "Overseas-study tests and consultation.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "An additional candidate in Busan Haeundae.",
    "check": "Confirm the formal registered academy name, address/registration number, teachers and actual 2027 SAT availability.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "해운대 좌동",
      "부산 해운대 좌동 — 최신 상세 주소 확인",
      "부산"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "ivypen",
    "name": "IvyPen Edu",
    "ko": "아이비펜 에듀",
    "regions": [
      "제주"
    ],
    "city": "Jeju",
    "area": "Jeju Global Education City",
    "summary": "An institution listed in public comparison materials as combining SAT intensives with reading/book-club programs in Jeju Global Education City.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Jeju Global Education City — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as offering SAT intensive programs.",
    "other": "Book Club / Reading.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "English"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "A candidate for Jeju students seeking SAT and reading programs together.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 SAT teaching hours/instructors, formal registration and the latest location.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "제주 영어교육도시",
      "제주 영어교육도시 — 상세 주소 최신 확인",
      "제주"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "jbsat",
    "name": "JB SAT Academy",
    "ko": "JB SAT 어학원",
    "regions": [
      "부산"
    ],
    "city": "Busan",
    "area": "Jwa-dong, Haeundae",
    "summary": "A local institution in Jwa-dong, Haeundae, described in public comparison materials as a long-running SAT specialist and overseas-study consultant.",
    "history": "Public comparison materials summarize the institution's claim of more than ten years in operation.",
    "address": "Jwa-dong, Haeundae, Busan — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Described as offering specialized group SAT programs with student management.",
    "other": "Overseas-study consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "A local SAT specialist candidate in Haeundae's Jwa-dong area.",
    "check": "Confirm the official website/contact details, registration number, 2027 instructors and curriculum, and evidence for result claims.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "해운대 좌동",
      "부산 해운대 좌동 — 상세 주소 최신 확인",
      "부산"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "josanghyun",
    "name": "Jo Sang Hyun English Academy",
    "ko": "조상현 영어학원",
    "regions": [
      "대치",
      "송도"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul · Incheon",
    "area": "Daechi · Apgujeong · Songdo",
    "summary": "An English test-preparation academy publicly described as covering TOEFL, SAT, SSAT, ACT, AP and IELTS. Public information about a Daechi main location appears alongside Apgujeong and Songdo contacts.",
    "history": "Public academy/blog information describes multi-location test-English programs, but this review did not establish the initial founding year.",
    "address": "3F, Daechi Building, 29 Samseong-ro 58-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — 2026 academy-platform listing",
    "leader": "Jo Sang-hyeon — Based on the academy and operating-blog names. The formal business representative's role requires separate confirmation.",
    "faculty": "Public academy information describes one-to-one/small classes and placement tests. Confirm section-specific SAT teachers in a current consultation.",
    "sat": "The operating blog explicitly lists TOEFL, SAT, SSAT, ACT, AP, IELTS and Duolingo preparation. Check the current 2027 program for dedicated Digital SAT Reading & Writing/Math instruction, adaptive mocks and Bluebook practice.",
    "other": "TOEFL, SSAT, ACT, AP, IELTS, Duolingo and English for international/overseas students.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "소규모"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "TOEFL",
      "SSAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "IELTS"
    ],
    "permit": "The current education-office registration number was not confirmed in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://classup.io/academies/29823f68-7215-4772-b295-89542a093e3b/조상현-영어학원-대치동",
      "https://www.placeview.co.kr/id/MjcxNzUyNjEg"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate for students in the Daechi commuting area preparing for several standardized tests. A SAT-specific specialist curriculum needs separate confirmation.",
    "check": "Confirm dedicated 2027 SAT teachers, separate Reading & Writing/Math hours, Bluebook mocks, which Daechi/Apgujeong/Songdo branch actually offers SAT, and registration details.",
    "latest": "A 2026 academy-information platform lists the Daechi address, one-to-one/small-group teaching and test preparation including SAT.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "reference-only",
      "label": "Existing public directory · SSAT reconfirmation needed",
      "source": "https://classup.io/academies/29823f68-7215-4772-b295-89542a093e3b/조상현-영어학원-대치동",
      "date": "",
      "summary": "The supplied public directory lists SSAT preparation at Jo Sang Hyeon English Academy. Current operation must be confirmed by branch.",
      "focus": "An existing Daechi-area English-test candidate; identifying the correct branch comes first.",
      "check": "Distinguish branches and similarly named institutions, then confirm actual SSAT classes, levels and tuition."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "대치·압구정·송도",
      "서울특별시 강남구 삼성로58길 29, 대치빌딩 3층 — 2026 학원 정보 플랫폼 기준",
      "서울·인천"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Small group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "lnb",
    "name": "L&B Prep",
    "ko": "엘앤비프렙",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong",
    "summary": "An Apgujeong-area institution included in public SAT comparison data for its emphasis on combined SAT, AP and GPA management.",
    "history": "Public information about history and scale is limited.",
    "address": "Apgujeong — Limited public confirmation of the street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Public comparison materials describe an emphasis on study planning that combines SAT with international-school GPA support.",
    "other": "AP and GPA support.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "A candidate for students seeking combined GPA/SAT management, subject to initial verification of public information.",
    "check": "Request written confirmation of the formal academy name, registration number, address, current teachers, 2027 timetable and GPA-support scope.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정",
      "압구정 — 상세 주소 공개 확인 제한",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "languagewill",
    "name": "LanguageWill",
    "ko": "랭귀지윌",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Sinsa · Apgujeong",
    "summary": "An academy focused on SAT English, emphasizing director Lee Seong-yeong's extensive SAT teaching experience, internally developed materials, vocabulary books and analysis systems.",
    "history": "The official site describes director Lee Seong-yeong's long SAT teaching experience and the use of analytical patterns accumulated over 18 years. Exact experience totals depend on when the page was written; interpret this as a claim of longstanding SAT specialization.",
    "address": "3F, Jimian Building, 5 Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (635-4 Sinsa-dong)",
    "leader": "Director Lee Seong-yeong",
    "faculty": "The official site states that director Lee Seong-yeong participates directly in core SAT teaching and material development. Confirm the latest roster of other instructors during consultation.",
    "sat": "Highlights materials developed with the director, vocabulary books focused on frequently tested words, and student-specific weakness analysis. Its presentation particularly emphasizes SAT Reading & Writing; ask how Math is provided and what proportion is taught directly by the director.",
    "other": "Check test-English and college-admissions consultation/programs by season.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "English"
    ],
    "permit": "No. 6315 recorded in the supplied original — Updated education-office confirmation recommended before publication",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.languagewill.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.languagewill.co.kr",
      "https://www.languagewill.co.kr/SAT%EC%8B%9C%ED%97%98%EB%8C%80%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%98"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth comparing for students who prefer a lead instructor's consistent style and internally developed materials for SAT Reading & Writing.",
    "check": "Confirm Math provision, the share taught by the director, actual class capacity, and response times for online students' questions and feedback.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-provided",
      "label": "Registration No. 6315",
      "number": "6315",
      "registeredName": "랭귀지윌",
      "campus": "Branch scope pending confirmation",
      "source": "https://www.languagewill.co.kr",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The publisher supplied this number on 11 September 2026, citing the academy’s homepage. The number was not visible in the homepage content retrieved during this review. Further confirmation of the number and branch is planned. This is not an independent certification.",
      "providedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "sourceType": "publisher-statement"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "신사·압구정",
      "서울특별시 강남구 언주로168길 5 지미안빌딩 3층 (신사동 635-4)",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "makers",
    "name": "Makers Academy",
    "ko": "메이커스어학원",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong · Eonju-ro",
    "summary": "An AP/GPA-focused academy in Apgujeong with broad AP Math, Science, English and History/Social Science offerings. Detailed subject-by-subject winter 2026 syllabuses are publicly available.",
    "history": "The official site publishes academy establishment/operation registration No. 9109 and seasonal 2026 AP syllabuses.",
    "address": "2F, Yundang Building, 844 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "The individual representative/director role was not clearly confirmed on the official site within this review's scope.",
    "faculty": "Subject instructors are listed in seasonal syllabuses. Confirm actual 2027 assignments in opening notices.",
    "sat": "Confirm the published subject offerings against the actual class timetable during consultation.",
    "other": "GPA/subject classes. Subject combinations may vary by season.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration certificate No. 9109 (official-site listing)",
    "official": "https://makersaca.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://makersaca.com/613?page=pane1"
    ],
    "editor": "Compare options using the target subject's assigned instructor and actual seasonal opening information.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 instructors, class limits, typing/Bluebook practice for fully digital subjects, and handwritten FRQ practice for hybrid subjects.",
    "latest": "Winter 2026 AP syllabuses published.",
    "ap": "January–February 2026 syllabuses listed AP Precalculus, Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, CSA, Chemistry, Biology, Physics 1/C Mechanics/C E&M, Environmental Science, English Language/Literature, U.S. Government, Human Geography, World/U.S. History, Micro/Macroeconomics and Psychology. The subject range and seasonal syllabus disclosure are relatively extensive.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Precalculus",
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Statistics",
      "Computer Science A",
      "Chemistry",
      "Biology",
      "Physics 1",
      "Physics C Mechanics",
      "Physics C E&M",
      "Environmental Science",
      "English Language",
      "English Literature",
      "US Government",
      "Human Geography",
      "World History",
      "US History",
      "Microeconomics",
      "Macroeconomics",
      "Psychology"
    ],
    "apSource": "Supplied AP guide",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 9109",
      "number": "9109",
      "registeredName": "메이커스어학원",
      "campus": "2F, Yundang Building, 844 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://makersaca.com",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "-88-42097 | Academy establishment/operation registration certificate No. 9109"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정·언주로",
      "서울특별시 강남구 언주로 844 윤당빌딩 2층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "masterprep",
    "name": "MasterPrep",
    "ko": "마스터프렙",
    "regions": [
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Online · Seoul",
    "area": "Online",
    "summary": "An online lecture platform for overseas students focused on SAT, AP, IB and GPA, reporting more than 50 instructors and numerous courses in its own materials.",
    "history": "The official site describes more than ten years of online service operation.",
    "address": "Online service / Head office: B105, B1, 606 Seobusaet-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul / Recording studio: 2F, 74 Apgujeong-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu (confirm separately whether teaching takes place there)",
    "leader": "Kwon Ju-geun — Listed as representative on the official homepage; this role is separate from subject instructor assignments.",
    "faculty": "The official site publishes roughly 50 instructors and maintains individual teacher pages.",
    "sat": "A recorded online lecture platform offering SAT-related courses and information. Some official SAT pages retain outdated SAT I/SAT II descriptions; check the last update of each 2027 Digital SAT course and whether Bluebook-style mock exams are provided.",
    "other": "AP, ACT, IB, GPA, international-school/U.S. mathematics and related subjects.",
    "modes": [
      "온라인 인강"
    ],
    "types": [
      "온라인"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "ACT",
      "IB",
      "GPA",
      "Math"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration No. 5265",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.masterprep.net",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.masterprep.net",
      "https://www.masterprep.net/sites/about"
    ],
    "editor": "Accessible for students wanting repeatable online lessons without time-zone constraints. Assess alignment with the current Digital SAT format using each course's update date and actual samples.",
    "check": "Confirm how questions are answered, the latest Digital SAT course update, mock-test provision and access-period limits.",
    "ap": "The official site has broad AP categories including English, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Government, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, History, Human Geography, Physics, Precalculus, Psychology and Statistics. Check individual pages for current teachers and 2027 live/recorded formats.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "English",
      "Biology",
      "Calculus",
      "Chemistry",
      "Government",
      "Computer Science",
      "Economics",
      "Environmental Science",
      "History",
      "Human Geography",
      "Physics",
      "Precalculus",
      "Psychology",
      "Statistics"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "Official pages were checked for the online service, representative Kwon Ju-geun and separate head-office/recording-studio addresses. Do not assume the recording studio is an in-person teaching location.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 5265",
      "number": "5265",
      "registeredName": "마스터프렙",
      "campus": "Head office: B1 B105, 606 Seobusaet-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul. The separately listed Gangnam filming studio is not covered by this check.",
      "source": "https://www.masterprep.net",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "13-Seoul Geumcheon-0441 | Academy establishment/operation registration No. 5265"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "온라인",
      "온라인 서비스 / 본점: 서울 금천구 서부샛길606 B1 비105호 / 촬영스튜디오: 강남구 압구정로30길74 2층 (교습 장소 여부 별도 확인)",
      "온라인·서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "Recorded online courses"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Online"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "msprep",
    "name": "MSPREP",
    "ko": "엠에스프렙",
    "regions": [
      "압구정",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong",
    "summary": "A mathematics/science institution in Apgujeong. The official site lists AP Calculus, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry, with school-specific AP Physics GPA classes.",
    "history": "Original evidence for the establishment/opening year was not located in this review. Confirm the brand's history separately from the current company's operating history.",
    "address": "Room 201, Bando Shopping Center, 306 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (official-site listing)",
    "leader": "Official-site business information names MSPREP Co., Ltd. and Lee Jun-mun. The director title, education and professional background require separate confirmation.",
    "faculty": "Official summer 2026 notices introduce Math teacher Go Bong-gi, Physics teacher Lee Jun-mun and Chemistry teacher Fred. Confirm the actual instructor for the next season at enrollment.",
    "sat": "Official summer 2026 information lists SAT Math. Whether the full SAT, including Reading & Writing, is offered requires separate confirmation.",
    "other": "Public information describes school-specific AP Physics GPA and mathematics/science coursework.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "과목별 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "반별 확인 필요"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "AP",
      "School Math",
      "Science",
      "SAT Math",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "permit": "Education-office academy registration number unconfirmed. Official-site business information is distinct from verification of academy registration.",
    "verified": "2026-09-11",
    "official": "https://msprep.kr/",
    "sources": [
      "https://msprep.kr/",
      "https://msprep.kr/page/MSPREP-AP",
      "https://msprep.kr/page/teachers",
      "https://msprep.kr/page/about"
    ],
    "editor": "Students preparing for AP mathematics/science alongside school coursework can compare subject-specific offerings.",
    "check": "Confirm currently available target-subject classes, school-specific progress, teachers, in-person/Zoom format and total tuition.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-11",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "Official subject information, class notices and business details were reviewed on 2026-09-11. This did not verify current vacancies, every course, instructor backgrounds or education-office registration.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Calculus AB",
      "Calculus BC",
      "Statistics",
      "Physics 1",
      "Physics 2",
      "Physics C Mechanics",
      "Physics C E&M",
      "Chemistry"
    ],
    "ap": "Official AP program information and 2026 class notices list Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, Physics 1/2/C and Chemistry. In-person/online arrangements depend on subject and season.",
    "programs": [
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about subject-specific total hours and additional costs",
    "sourceDate": "Official pages viewed: 2026-09-11 · Subject information, class notices and business details checked",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://msprep.kr/",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정",
      "서울특별시 강남구 압구정로 306 반도상가 201호 (공식 사이트 표기)",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online by subject"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Confirm by class"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "newyorkjeju",
    "name": "New York Academy Jeju",
    "ko": "뉴욕아카데미 제주",
    "regions": [
      "제주"
    ],
    "city": "Jeju",
    "area": "Jeju Global Education City",
    "summary": "Public comparison materials describe SAT/ACT/AP college preparation for students at Jeju international schools including KIS, NLCS, BHA and SJA.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Jeju Global Education City — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as local SAT/ACT/AP admissions-test preparation.",
    "other": "ACT, AP.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "A test-preparation candidate for Jeju international-school students.",
    "check": "Confirm the exact company/academy name, registration number, assigned teachers and actual 2027 timetable.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "제주 영어교육도시",
      "제주 영어교육도시 — 상세 주소 최신 확인",
      "제주"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "nobel",
    "name": "Nobel Prep",
    "ko": "노벨프렙",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "A Yeoksam-area institution advertising SAT, AP, IB, international-school coursework and admissions consulting. A comparison candidate for students connecting science-focused AP/IB subjects with SAT.",
    "history": "Local platforms show operating records around 2016–17, but the exact founding date requires separate verification.",
    "address": "Room 303, 3F, Jeongan Building, 404 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — Public academy-platform listing for the Yeoksam branch",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Public academy platforms show Digital SAT/SAT tags alongside AP/IB mathematics and science. Confirm the current 2027 SAT Reading & Writing/Math teachers, timetable and question-bank/mock-test sources directly.",
    "other": "AP, IB.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "An additional candidate for students seeking SAT together with AP/IB.",
    "check": "Confirm current business/class operation, registration number, and 2027 SAT faculty and schedule.",
    "latest": "A public academy platform in 2026 lists the Yeoksam address and SAT/AP/IB/international-school grade-support programs.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "서울특별시 강남구 논현로 404 정안빌딩 3층 303호 — 역삼점 공개 학원 플랫폼 기준",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "nova",
    "name": "Nova Prep",
    "ko": "노바프렙",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "A College Prep institution near Dogok-ro in Gangnam combining SAT, international-school GPA, AP and U.S. admissions. Its official site and operating channels publish location/contact details and Winter SAT intensives.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "4F, 12 Dogok-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "The operating channel's Winter SAT guidance describes a personalized group/one-to-one plan after assessment, supervised study from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekend online study halls. University backgrounds and claims of more than ten years of teaching experience are institution-provided; confirm actual instructor names, employment arrangements and 2027 class assignments.",
    "other": "GPA, AP, college-admissions consulting and international-school academic support.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "permit": "Business registration No. 817-03-03478 — Official-site listing. Current education-office academy registration requires separate confirmation.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://novaprep.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://novaprep.co.kr/contact",
      "https://pf.kakao.com/_cCsrn",
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "Included as a candidate to reduce omissions in nationwide coverage.",
    "check": "First confirm the official website, education-office registration, 2027 SAT class notices and faculty.",
    "latest": "The official site publishes 4F, 12 Dogok-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, contact details and a business number; the operating channel lists SAT intensives.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://novaprep.co.kr",
      "attemptResult": "unavailable"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "서울특별시 강남구 도곡로2길 12, 4층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "onestop",
    "name": "OneStop Prep",
    "ko": "원스탑프렙",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong",
    "summary": "An Apgujeong institution combining SAT, AP and U.S. college-admissions consulting with student management. Families seeking coordinated test preparation, AP and application consulting may compare this model.",
    "history": "Public comparison materials quoting the institution describe roughly 30 years in operation, but original founding documents were not reverified in this review.",
    "address": "Apgujeong main location, 861 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — 2026 public academy-platform listing",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Public profiles list SAT, AP and U.S. college-admissions consulting. Reconfirm actual 2027 Reading & Writing/Math instructors by class, capacity, weekly hours and mock-test sources using current opening notices.",
    "other": "AP, US admissions consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "The current registration number was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate for comprehensive admissions management; relatively limited public detail makes consultation-stage verification important.",
    "check": "First request the exact company/academy name, education-office registration number, assigned teachers, class limits and 2027 timetable.",
    "latest": "A public academy platform in 2026 lists the Apgujeong main address and SAT/AP/GPA/U.S. college-consulting tags.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정",
      "서울특별시 강남구 언주로 861, 압구정 본원 — 2026 공개 학원 플랫폼 기준",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "pareto",
    "name": "Pareto Prep",
    "ko": "파레토프렙",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "A 2026 public directory describes an institution emphasizing SAT Reading & Writing, AP, STEM and digital assessment/analysis for international-school students.",
    "history": "The public directory summarizes the institution's claim of specialist faculty averaging more than ten years of experience.",
    "address": "Gangnam, Seoul — Confirm the latest street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Claims faculty with an average of 10+ years of experience — Individual profiles require verification.",
    "sat": "Emphasizes SAT Reading & Writing and digital assessment/analysis systems.",
    "other": "IB, AP, STEM.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "Math",
      "Science"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate for combined Reading & Writing and international-school STEM support, subject to direct information checks.",
    "check": "Confirm the official website/business name, registration number, actual teachers and experience, digital assessment system and 2027 schedule.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "서울 강남 — 상세 주소 최신 확인 필요",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "prestigeon",
    "name": "PrestigeOn Tutoring",
    "ko": "프레스티지온 튜터링",
    "regions": [
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Online",
    "area": "Online worldwide",
    "summary": "An online brand advertising personalized one-to-one SAT/AP/TOEFL/GPA tutoring for international-school and boarding-school students.",
    "history": "Listed in public directories as a specialist online service; this review found limited detail about the company/academy history.",
    "address": "Online",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Its own introduction emphasizes vetted teachers and one-to-one roadmaps. Check each individual teacher's profile.",
    "sat": "Focuses on personalized one-to-one SAT study roadmaps.",
    "other": "AP, TOEFL, GPA, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "TOEFL",
      "GPA",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Confirm the online service's Korean academy/remote-academy registration entity before consultation",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://prestigeon-tutoring.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://prestigeon-tutoring.com",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "An option for overseas and boarding-school students seeking one-to-one lessons with flexible time-zone arrangements.",
    "check": "Check the contracting entity, remote-academy/private-tutoring registration form, tutor background verification, and recording, refund and substitute-teacher policies.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://prestigeon-tutoring.com",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "전세계 온라인",
      "온라인",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "prima",
    "name": "PRIMA",
    "ko": "프리마어학원",
    "regions": [
      "분당"
    ],
    "city": "Seongnam",
    "area": "Bundang",
    "summary": "A broad-program Bundang academy listed in public directories for SAT, ACT, AP, IB, TOEFL and consulting.",
    "history": "Limited published history",
    "address": "Bundang — Confirm the current address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as offering group and one-to-one SAT classes.",
    "other": "ACT, AP, IB, TOEFL, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://prima-edu.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://prima-edu.com",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate for Bundang students comparing several international tests at one institution.",
    "check": "Confirm the official website's current operation, registration number and 2027 SAT teachers/timetable.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://prima-edu.com",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "분당",
      "분당 — 최신 주소 확인 필요",
      "성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "psu",
    "name": "PSU EDU Center",
    "ko": "PSU 에듀센터",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Sinsa",
    "summary": "A Sinsa-dong education center combining SAT preparation with overseas-university admissions roadmaps and consulting.",
    "history": "The official site continued publishing SAT/overseas-university seminars and admissions content in 2025–26.",
    "address": "3F, Namdo Building, 19 Nonhyeon-ro 167-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Operated by PSU Edu Center Co., Ltd. — Limited public confirmation of the individual representative's name",
    "faculty": "Confirm faculty details through current consultations/course pages.",
    "sat": "An admissions-center model connecting SAT academy programs with overseas-university pathway seminars.",
    "other": "Overseas-study consulting and U.S. college-admissions preparation.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "The current academy registration number was not separately confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://psuedu.org",
    "sources": [
      "https://psuedu.org"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate for families comparing test classes and admissions-roadmap consulting at one institution.",
    "check": "Check how contracts and charges separate SAT instruction from overseas-study agency services, along with instructors, teaching hours and the registered operating entity.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://psuedu.org",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "신사",
      "서울특별시 강남구 논현로167길 19 남도빌딩 3층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "roomtoread",
    "name": "Room to Read Gangnam",
    "ko": "룸투리드강남 본원",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Dogok · Eonju-ro",
    "summary": "A candidate institution listed on a public academy platform as offering small-group/one-to-one SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, U.S. textbook study and overseas-study/admissions consulting in Gangnam.",
    "history": "Public information is limited; an official website and history were not confirmed in this review.",
    "address": "Daelim Acrotel, 13 Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — Public academy-platform listing",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Public platform tags mention overseas-Korean teachers, 100% English-medium instruction and one-to-one/1:6 small classes, but an actual faculty roster was not confirmed.",
    "sat": "SAT tags are present, but public details about a dedicated 2026–27 Digital SAT timetable, teachers, materials and mock exams are limited.",
    "other": "SSAT, TOEFL, U.S. textbook study and overseas-study/admissions consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "SSAT",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting",
      "English"
    ],
    "permit": "The current education-office registration number was not confirmed in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "An additional Gangnam candidate included to reduce nationwide omissions. Limited public detail makes confirmation of actual SAT operation the first priority.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 Digital SAT availability, assigned instructors, teaching language, class capacity, mock-test sources and the formally registered academy name/number.",
    "latest": "A public academy platform in 2026 lists SAT/SSAT/TOEFL and small-group/one-to-one tags with a Gangnam address.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "reference-only",
      "label": "Existing public directory · SSAT reconfirmation needed",
      "source": "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT",
      "date": "",
      "summary": "An existing public directory lists SSAT, TOEFL and U.S. school-subject study among Room to Read's Gangnam offerings.",
      "focus": "A reference candidate when considering SSAT together with school English preparation.",
      "check": "Confirm the current official operating channel, teaching location, assigned instructors and whether SSAT-specific lessons are offered."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "도곡·언주로",
      "서울특별시 강남구 언주로30길 13, 대림아크로텔 — 공개 학원 플랫폼 기준",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "sageprep",
    "name": "SagePrep",
    "ko": "세이지프렙",
    "regions": [
      "압구정",
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Sinsa",
    "summary": "An institution publicly described as combining SAT, international-school English, AP/IB and U.S./U.K. admissions consulting in the Sinsa/Apgujeong area. Students seeking English-medium academic support and test preparation may compare it.",
    "history": "Public history information is limited.",
    "address": "Rooms 201–202, 2F, 8 Nonhyeon-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — 2026 public academy-platform listing",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Public 2026 profiles list SAT and in-person/consulting services in Sinsa. Current dedicated SAT faculty and the 2027 timetable are limited publicly; confirm actual Reading & Writing/Math teachers, class-specific capacity, assessment and feedback during consultation.",
    "other": "IB, AP, U.S./U.K. admissions, boarding schools and international-competition strategy.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute?tags=SAT"
    ],
    "editor": "A candidate when seeking an institution with a substantial strategic-consulting component alongside test preparation.",
    "check": "Confirm the formal registered academy name, director/representative, SAT instructors and teaching hours, and the separation of consulting and class charges.",
    "latest": "A September 2026 public platform lists Sinsa SAT/U.S./U.K. admissions consulting and an Apgujeong-area address.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "신사",
      "서울특별시 강남구 논현로158길 8, 2층 201·202호 — 2026 공개 학원 플랫폼 기준",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "scholar",
    "name": "Scholar Academy",
    "ko": "스칼라어학원",
    "regions": [
      "강남"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Gangnam",
    "summary": "A Gangnam-area institution listed in public directories as offering specialist SAT and AP classes.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Gangnam — Confirm the current address through its blog or consultation",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as offering group SAT classes.",
    "other": "AP.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "Limited public information makes confirmation of actual operation and class content the first priority.",
    "check": "Confirm the formal academy name, address, registration number, director/teachers and 2027 SAT availability.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "강남",
      "강남 — 블로그/상담에서 최신 주소 확인 필요",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "sdc",
    "name": "SDC Academy",
    "ko": "SDC 아카데미",
    "regions": [
      "서울 기타"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Bangbae",
    "summary": "A test-English/overseas-study institution described on public academy platforms as offering level-based, personalized and closely managed SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL and U.S. college preparation.",
    "history": "Public platforms list a seven-week winter 2025 intensive English camp and U.S. college-preparation programs; this review did not establish the initial founding year.",
    "address": "1 Donggwang-ro 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Public 2025 tuition data includes several instructors and capacity figures, but these should not be treated as a fixed faculty roster for actual SAT classes.",
    "sat": "Public platforms list SAT/AP/TOEFL, ACT, SAT-intensive/personalized-learning tags and U.S. college preparation. Confirm Reading & Writing/Math instructors and mock systems aligned with the 2027 Digital SAT during consultation.",
    "other": "ACT, AP, TOEFL, Junior TOEFL, Essay and U.S. college/early overseas-study preparation.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "개별맞춤"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "ACT",
      "AP",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "The current education-office registration number was not confirmed in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/institute/67908929730a521594a7d19b",
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/tuition/69c879f7152cc1b2c860c353"
    ],
    "editor": "An additional southern-Seoul candidate for comparing SAT/AP/TOEFL together. Public data mixes different course categories, so reconfirm the SAT class itself.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 SAT opening dates, teachers, class limits, tuition, Bluebook/adaptive mock testing and education-office registration.",
    "latest": "A public academy platform in 2026 lists SAT/AP/TOEFL-related programs and the address.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "방배",
      "서울특별시 서초구 동광로8길 1",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "Personalized"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "shineprep",
    "name": "ShinePrep",
    "ko": "샤인프렙",
    "regions": [
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul · Online",
    "area": "Seocho · Online",
    "summary": "A coaching-oriented education brand included in public comparison materials for SAT/AP/IB/GPA and U.S. medical-school/admissions coaching.",
    "history": "Public materials quoting the institution describe a claim of 20+ years of industry experience.",
    "address": "Seocho/online — Confirm the current consultation address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Coaching-based faculty/mentor model. Confirm individual current profiles.",
    "sat": "Connects SAT learning with AP/IB/GPA and long-term admissions coaching.",
    "other": "AP, IB, GPA and medical-school admissions coaching.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.shineprep.org",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.shineprep.org"
    ],
    "editor": "May suit students seeking long-term academic/admissions coaching alongside test preparation.",
    "check": "Confirm whether SAT classes are separate from coaching, the teacher's test-specific experience, the in-person address/registration and the fee structure.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official ShinePrep page was reviewed. Subjects and teaching formats in the existing profile need reconfirmation before classes open.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 6779",
      "number": "6779",
      "registeredName": "샤인아이비원격학원",
      "campus": "Shine IB Remote Academy; Bundang education-office number as stated in the homepage footer. Physical teaching address not established by this check.",
      "source": "https://www.shineprep.org",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "1 01893 | Bundang Office of Education registration No. 6779"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "서초·온라인",
      "서초/온라인 — 최신 상담 주소 확인 필요",
      "서울·온라인"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "sophia",
    "name": "Sophia Prep",
    "ko": "소피아프렙",
    "regions": [
      "압구정",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong",
    "summary": "An Apgujeong academy connecting G6–G12 international-school coursework with Digital SAT, AP and IB through small groups and individual lessons.",
    "history": "The official site presents a Scaffolding Group approach with staged elementary, middle/high-school and international-school curricula.",
    "address": "5F, Miso Building, 13 Eonju-ro 174-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Ellie Kim — Signature on the official ABOUT US greeting. The formal representative/director title requires separate confirmation.",
    "faculty": "Its high-school offering spans English, Math, Science, Social Studies and AP/IB subjects. Dedicated SAT teacher names could not be consistently established from current public text; confirm the actual Reading & Writing/Math instructors for the chosen class.",
    "sat": "The official High School page describes G9–G12 Digital SAT in individual or three-to-five-student groups, with small vacation intensives and online/in-person lessons. Separate high-school Digital SAT summer intensives also appear in 2026 notices.",
    "other": "AP/IB Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Computer Science and middle-school GPA/English.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1",
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA",
      "Math",
      "Science"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration No. 13435",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.sophiaprep.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.sophiaprep.com",
      "https://www.sophiaprep.com/sub/sub02_03.php",
      "https://www.sophiaprep.com/sub/sub04_01.php"
    ],
    "editor": "A clearly described structure for international-school students who prefer groups of three to five or individual SAT lessons.",
    "check": "Confirm actual group sizes for Reading & Writing and Math, total hours over the course period, tuition, 2027 teachers and mock-test arrangements.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official homepage displays the 5F address at 13 Eonju-ro 174-gil and academy establishment/operation registration No. 13435. Individual classes require separate confirmation.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 13435",
      "number": "13435",
      "registeredName": "소피아프렙",
      "campus": "5F, Miso Building, 13 Eonju-ro 174-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://www.sophiaprep.com",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "mail.com | Academy establishment/operation registration No. 13435"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정",
      "서울특별시 강남구 언주로174길 13 미소빌딩 5층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "1:1",
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "ssli",
    "name": "SSLI",
    "ko": "SSLI",
    "regions": [
      "분당"
    ],
    "city": "Seongnam",
    "area": "Bundang",
    "summary": "An education institution listed in the existing file and multiple public directories for SAT and consulting aimed at Bundang's international-school community.",
    "history": "Limited published history",
    "address": "Public business information lists 2F, 36 Hwangsaeul-ro 200beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as combining group/one-to-one SAT preparation with college-admissions consulting.",
    "other": "Confirm SSAT, AP, consulting and related offerings by season.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "SSAT",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "The current registration number was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://ssli.education",
    "sources": [
      "https://ssli.education",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons",
      "https://ssli.education/"
    ],
    "editor": "A comparison candidate for Bundang families seeking SAT and admissions consulting together.",
    "check": "Confirm current SAT instructors, class limits, spring/summer 2027 schedules, registration number and online coverage.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://ssli.education",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "reference-only",
      "label": "Existing materials · SSAT reconfirmation needed",
      "source": "https://ssli.education/",
      "date": "",
      "summary": "The supplied materials list SSAT at SSLI in Bundang. Direct confirmation of current timetables and operating classes was not completed.",
      "focus": "A potential SSAT consultation candidate in the Bundang area.",
      "check": "Confirm the current branch, official contact details, SSAT program and test levels."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "분당",
      "경기 성남시 분당구 황새울로200번길 36 2층으로 공개 비즈니스 정보에 확인",
      "성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "tpr",
    "name": "The Princeton Review Korea",
    "ko": "프린스턴리뷰 코리아",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong",
    "summary": "A SAT/ACT/AP preparation institution based on the global Princeton Review brand. Its official site publishes detailed Korean operating-company and Apgujeong campus information.",
    "history": "The official site states that the global brand has operated since 1981. The Korean campus is operated by a separate company; distinguish global brand history from the Korean branch's operating history.",
    "address": "4 Apgujeong-ro 36-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Chulho Gahng — Listed as homepage representative and CEO of ST Plymouth Co., Ltd.",
    "faculty": "The official 2026 SAT page lists Tony Kim (SAT Reading), Claire Jeon (SAT Math), Chulho Gahng (SAT Math), Daniel Lee (SAT Writing) and Taylor Kim (SAT Reading) as lead faculty. Reconfirm the actual teacher for a particular exam-preparation class in opening notices.",
    "sat": "The official SAT page connects lessons, error analysis and learning management, with fall 2026 weekend intensives and final exam-preparation courses. The site identifies cumulative enrollment and average score-gain figures as its own calculations; ask about the period, sample and starting-score criteria behind them.",
    "other": "ACT, AP and U.S. college-admissions programs.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "ACT",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration No. 12104",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.tprkorea.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.tprkorea.com",
      "https://www.tprkorea.com/courses/sat",
      "https://www.tprkorea.com/blog/guides/ap"
    ],
    "editor": "Worth comparing for students valuing brand standardization, published faculty and management systems. Read self-reported results alongside their sample and period.",
    "check": "Confirm Reading & Writing/Math instructors for the target exam-date class, class limits, material/mock-test update frequency and whether published statistics include that class's sample.",
    "latest": "The official SAT page in September 2026 publishes fall weekend/final-preparation courses, lead faculty and the reference date of self-reported performance indicators.",
    "ap": "The official site offers AP guidance and subject content such as AP Calculus/Biology alongside its SAT preparation brand. Public AP guides regularly update subject-selection and exam-strategy content; actual 2027 subjects, teachers and schedules require separate seasonal confirmation.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "Calculus",
      "Biology",
      "Chemistry",
      "Physics",
      "Economics",
      "US History"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official homepage was checked for SAT, international-school AP/IB/grade-support programs and the address at 4 Apgujeong-ro 36-gil.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 12104",
      "number": "12104",
      "registeredName": "프린스턴리뷰 코리아",
      "campus": "4 Apgujeong-ro 36-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
      "source": "https://www.tprkorea.com",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "9:00–18:00 | Academy establishment/operation registration No. 12104"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정",
      "서울특별시 강남구 압구정로36길 4",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "theupper",
    "name": "The Upper Academy",
    "ko": "디어퍼아카데미",
    "regions": [
      "압구정"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Apgujeong · Sinsa",
    "summary": "An Apgujeong/Sinsa academy foregrounding Digital SAT specialization. The SAT-focused homepage, public seminars and intensive-course materials describe a Digital SAT question bank, realistic test environments, weakness analysis and report cards as core systems.",
    "history": "The official homepage and public 2025–26 materials consistently use The Upper Academy name for a Digital SAT specialist. The initial founding year was not independently established in this review.",
    "address": "Room 301, 3F, Isoni Plaza, 17 Apgujeong-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Director Effy Lee — Identified as director in public seminars/academy news",
    "faculty": "Public winter-intensive materials introduced SAT teacher Kim Yeong-in with institution-reported credentials including University of Pennsylvania PPE and a Seoul National University master's in policy studies. Confirm actual 2027 class assignments in the current timetable.",
    "sat": "Presents Digital SAT as its core program, emphasizing an internal question bank, simulated digital testing, skill-specific weakness analysis, report cards and intensive courses. Interpret promotional figures for question-bank size, prediction rates or average scores only after checking the population and calculation method.",
    "other": "Check seasonal public materials for AP and international-competition/academic programs.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "permit": "The current education-office academy establishment/operation registration number was not separately established in this review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://www.theupperacademy.org/",
    "sources": [
      "https://www.theupperacademy.org/",
      "https://www.gangmom.kr/news/677e03057ed960d84978dd54",
      "https://academy.prompie.com/academies/detail/xetoixt/디어퍼아카데미학원/"
    ],
    "editor": "A useful comparison option when seeking a Digital SAT-focused institution. Request a demonstration of how simulated testing, the question bank and weakness analysis are used in actual lessons.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 Reading & Writing/Math teachers, official College Board versus internally written question-bank content, class limits, report frequency, and samples/time periods behind result figures.",
    "latest": "The official homepage and public academy channels in 2026 describe Digital SAT specialization and an Apgujeong-ro 30-gil location.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://www.theupperacademy.org/",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정·신사",
      "서울특별시 강남구 압구정로30길 17, 이소니프라자 3층 301호",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "topcle",
    "name": "Topcle",
    "ko": "탑클어학원",
    "regions": [
      "분당"
    ],
    "city": "Seongnam",
    "area": "Bundang",
    "summary": "A Bundang-area SAT/overseas-study English and admissions-consulting institution listed in the existing files and public directories.",
    "history": "Limited published history",
    "address": "Bundang — Check the latest address on the official site",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as focusing on group SAT classes.",
    "other": "Confirm admissions consulting, AP and school-subject offerings by season.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "No. 14316 recorded in the supplied original — Updated reconfirmation recommended before publication",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://topcle.co.kr",
    "sources": [
      "https://topcle.co.kr",
      "https://www.ibmaster.net/blog/best-sat-hagwons"
    ],
    "editor": "A commuting SAT candidate for students living in Bundang.",
    "check": "Confirm dedicated SAT faculty, class limits, actual 2027 opening timetables and education-office registration.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 14316",
      "number": "14316",
      "registeredName": "탑클어학원",
      "campus": "Academy: I-Park Building 102, 3F, 239 Jeongja 1-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam. The Seoul consulting office is a separate location.",
      "source": "https://topcle.co.kr",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "Number: 144-90-20006 | Registration No. 14316"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "분당",
      "분당 — 공식 사이트 최신 주소 확인",
      "성남"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "uppenn",
    "name": "U-Penn Big Picture",
    "ko": "유펜빅픽쳐 국제학원",
    "regions": [
      "송도"
    ],
    "city": "Incheon",
    "area": "Songdo",
    "summary": "An international-education institution listed in public comparison materials as combining SAT, U.S. coursework and overseas-study consulting in Songdo.",
    "history": "Limited public information",
    "address": "Songdo, Incheon — Confirm the current street address",
    "leader": "Limited public verification",
    "faculty": "Limited public verification",
    "sat": "Publicly described as an integrated model combining SAT, U.S. subjects and overseas-study consultation.",
    "other": "US curriculum, Consulting.",
    "modes": [
      "대면"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "GPA",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Current registration information was not confirmed in this review",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "",
    "sources": [],
    "editor": "A local candidate for Songdo international-school students seeking SAT and overseas-study preparation together.",
    "check": "Confirm the exact address, registration number, representative, teachers and 2027 SAT availability.",
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "directory",
    "sourceLabel": "Public directory · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "ap": "Confirm availability of individual AP subjects directly with the academy.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "송도",
      "인천 송도 — 상세 주소 최신 확인 필요",
      "인천"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "upgrade",
    "name": "Upgrade Campus",
    "ko": "업그레이드캠퍼스",
    "regions": [
      "강남",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Sinsa · Dosan-daero",
    "summary": "A Sinsa-area institution emphasizing learning records through Digital SAT, AP and one-to-one tutoring combined with an internal LMS and weekly reports.",
    "history": "The official page describes internally developed materials, teaching methods and LMS record formats as core operating systems.",
    "address": "4F, W Square, 17-6 Dosan-daero 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul",
    "leader": "Operating company: Team Upgrade Korea Co., Ltd. — The individual representative's name was not found on the current public page",
    "faculty": "Publishes a teaching principle centered on personal instruction and documented learning records. Confirm current instructor assignments during consultation.",
    "sat": "Fall 2026 SAT information described online/in-person lessons, teacher clinics, homework/error review, monthly reports and capped enrollment. Separate pages describe an internal Reading & Writing curriculum and materials.",
    "other": "AP, 1:1 tutoring, Junior, College admissions.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "Academy establishment/operation registration No. 3505",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://upgradecampus.com",
    "sources": [
      "https://upgradecampus.com",
      "https://upgradecampus.com/season-program"
    ],
    "editor": "A model worth comparing for families who value parent reports and systematic homework/error tracking.",
    "check": "Confirm 2027 class limits, continuity of Reading & Writing/Math instructors, report frequency, and record-keeping/make-up arrangements after absences.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "official-listed",
    "sourceLabel": "Existing materials · Reconfirmation needed",
    "liveNote": "Confirm current operation, address, teachers and available classes directly with the institution.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "GPA"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Reference compilation: 2026-09-09 / Combined editing: 2026-09-10",
    "registration": {
      "status": "number-confirmed",
      "label": "Registration No. 3505",
      "number": "3505",
      "registeredName": "업그레이드캠퍼스",
      "campus": "Team Upgrade Korea Corp.; 4F, W Square, 17-6 Dosan-daero 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.",
      "source": "https://upgradecampus.com/",
      "checkedDate": "2026-09-11",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "The academy registration number was read on the institution’s homepage on 11 September 2026. This confirms the homepage listing only; it is not an independent certification of current registration, approved courses, or all branches.",
      "sourceType": "official-homepage",
      "evidenceQuote": "Academy establishment/operation registration · No. 3505"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "신사·도산대로",
      "서울특별시 강남구 도산대로8길 17-6 더블유스퀘어 4층",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "veterans",
    "name": "Veterans Edu",
    "ko": "베테랑스에듀",
    "regions": [
      "압구정",
      "제주",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul · Jeju",
    "area": "Apgujeong · Jeju · Online",
    "summary": "A Gangnam-based institution offering SAT, TOEFL, AP and international-school Junior/Middle programs, with a prominent online component. Official-site performance and scale figures are self-reported and should be distinguished from independently verified statistics.",
    "history": "The official site describes itself as an international-school specialist with a 15-year history. This is institution-provided wording, not an independently verified company-establishment or initial academy-registration date.",
    "address": "Aioli Building, 2-10 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Dosan-daero 6-gil) — Official-site listing",
    "leader": "Hwang Tae-uk — Named as representative on the official site",
    "faculty": "The official site states that lead teachers have at least ten years of teaching experience and highlights internal materials/research teams. These are institution-provided descriptions; separately confirm the actual SAT Reading & Writing/Math teacher's name and experience.",
    "sat": "Offers in-person and online SAT, emphasizing an internal Digital SAT research unit, materials, adaptive mock exams, clinics and homework management. Online-result shares and high-score counts are self-reported; check the sample, period and treatment of repeat students.",
    "other": "TOEFL, AP, special admissions for overseas Koreans, and international-school/admissions support.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "실시간 온라인"
    ],
    "types": [
      "그룹",
      "1:1"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "The official site lists representative Hwang Tae-uk, business registration No. 211-88-62206 and a Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam location. This review did not separately establish the current education-office academy establishment/operation registration number.",
    "verified": "2026-09-09",
    "official": "https://veteransedu.net",
    "sources": [
      "https://veteransedu.net"
    ],
    "editor": "Provides clear comparison points for students interested in online SAT and internal research/question-development systems. Interpret the many advertised result figures after checking denominators, reporting periods and inclusion of repeat enrollment.",
    "check": "Confirm actual class capacity at the target campus, whether online/in-person teachers are the same, and the population, period and starting-score criteria behind score statistics.",
    "ap": "Public materials mention AP programs or subjects. Actual 2027 subjects, assigned teachers, group/one-to-one formats and preparation for fully digital or hybrid Bluebook exams have not all been confirmed; check the institution's latest timetable and syllabus before enrollment.",
    "apSubjects": [
      "AP — Confirm subject availability for 2027"
    ],
    "compiled": "2026-09-10",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "Official pages were reviewed for fall 2026 online SAT and AP information. Homepage performance figures are institution-reported and were not presented as independently verified results.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition unconfirmed · Ask about total teaching hours and additional charges",
    "sourceDate": "Official page viewed: 2026-09-10 / Other details are based on existing materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://veteransedu.net",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established"
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "압구정·제주·온라인",
      "서울특별시 강남구 논현동 2-10 아이올리 빌딩(도산대로6길) — 공식 사이트 표기",
      "서울·제주"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Live online"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "Group",
      "1:1"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "paulacademy",
    "name": "Paul Academy",
    "ko": "폴아카데미",
    "regions": [
      "강남",
      "대치",
      "온라인"
    ],
    "city": "Seoul",
    "area": "Daechi · Seolleung",
    "summary": "Paul Academy's official homepage provides SAT/AP program and overseas-study consulting information. Its directions page lists a teaching location in Daechi-dong near Seolleung Station.",
    "history": "Evidence establishing the opening year and brand history was not obtained in this review.",
    "address": "3F–4F, Dongbo Building, 32 Samseong-ro 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (891-52 Daechi-dong; official directions page)",
    "leader": "Kim Dong-hyeon — Listed as representative on the official homepage. The director title and teaching responsibilities require separate confirmation.",
    "faculty": "The official homepage has a faculty-introduction menu. Confirm the actual class instructor and teaching scope during consultation.",
    "sat": "An official SAT Class page is available. Check current opening notices for Reading & Writing/Math levels, timetables and teaching formats.",
    "other": "The homepage lists TOEFL and overseas/Korean university-consulting menus. IB also appears in the supplied materials; individual subjects and current class availability require separate confirmation.",
    "modes": [
      "대면",
      "온라인 (기존 자료)"
    ],
    "types": [
      "1:1 (기존 자료)",
      "그룹 (기존 자료)"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB",
      "TOEFL",
      "Consulting"
    ],
    "permit": "No. 10719 — A 2025-10-27 record in the supplied index(3).html and ap(1).html. The academy registration number was not reconfirmed during this official-homepage review.",
    "verified": "2026-09-11",
    "official": "https://paulacademy.net/",
    "sources": [
      "https://paulacademy.net/",
      "https://paulacademy.net/map",
      "https://paulacademy.net/sat_class",
      "https://paulacademy.net/ap_class"
    ],
    "editor": "Students considering SAT/AP preparation and university-application consulting should distinguish the responsible staff and contract scope of each service.",
    "check": "Confirm current SAT/AP schedules, specific IB subjects, teachers, teaching formats, actual teaching location and the latest academy registration number.",
    "latest": "The official homepage, directions, SAT Class and AP Class menus were reviewed on 2026-09-11.",
    "ap": "An official AP Class page is available. Specific AP subjects, teachers and seasonal openings could not be established, so individual subject tags were not assigned.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "compiled": "2026-09-11",
    "sourceStatus": "rechecked",
    "sourceLabel": "Official page rechecked",
    "liveNote": "The official homepage's SAT/AP menus, representative listing and directions were reviewed. In-person, online, one-to-one, group and IB details come from supplied earlier materials; current openings, faculty and registration require reconfirmation.",
    "programs": [
      "SAT",
      "AP",
      "IB"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition to be confirmed.",
    "sourceDate": "Official pages viewed: 2026-09-11 / Teaching formats and IB: supplied earlier materials",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "https://paulacademy.net/",
      "attemptResult": "number-not-established",
      "historicalNumber": "10719",
      "historicalDate": "2025-10-27",
      "historicalSource": "Publisher-supplied index(3).html and ap(1).html; not current homepage confirmation."
    },
    "ibNote": "IB is mentioned in the official site title and supplied materials. Confirm actual HL/SL, AA/AI and target-subject availability during consultation.",
    "searchTerms": [
      "대치·선릉",
      "서울특별시 강남구 삼성로85길 32 동보빌딩 3·4층 (대치동 891-52, 공식 찾아오시는 길 기준)",
      "서울"
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "In person",
      "Online (existing materials)"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "One-to-one (existing materials)",
      "Group (existing materials)"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "ems",
    "name": "EMS Language Academy",
    "ko": "EMS어학원",
    "regions": [],
    "city": "",
    "area": "Location to be confirmed",
    "summary": "Includes the website and SSAT academy information supplied by the site operator. Confirm test levels and the detailed teaching scope during consultation.",
    "history": "Opening year and operating history to be confirmed.",
    "address": "",
    "leader": "Director/representative information to be confirmed.",
    "faculty": "Faculty and subject-specific instructor information to be confirmed.",
    "sat": "Current SAT availability and assigned teachers to be confirmed.",
    "other": "SSAT program information supplied by the site operator. Levels, sections and current openings remain to be confirmed.",
    "modes": [
      "확인 예정"
    ],
    "types": [
      "확인 예정"
    ],
    "subjects": [
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "permit": "Current academy registration number to be confirmed.",
    "verified": "",
    "official": "http://www.emsacademy.kr/",
    "sources": [
      "http://www.emsacademy.kr/"
    ],
    "editor": "An additional consultation candidate for SSAT preparation. Check whether lessons match the target school's requirements and the student's test level.",
    "check": "Confirm which SSAT Elementary/Middle/Upper levels are taught, coverage of Verbal/Quantitative/Reading/Writing, teachers, class grouping, actual teaching location and registration number.",
    "latest": "The site operator supplied EMS Language Academy's website and SSAT classification. An attempted homepage visit returned an error, so details could not be checked.",
    "ap": "AP availability and individual subjects to be confirmed.",
    "apSubjects": [],
    "compiled": "2026-09-11",
    "sourceStatus": "publisher-provided",
    "sourceLabel": "Operator-provided · Homepage recheck pending",
    "liveNote": "The website address and SSAT classification were supplied by the site operator. The attempted review failed because of a response error; location, teachers, SSAT levels/sections and registration number remain unconfirmed. The English name is provided for reader convenience.",
    "programs": [
      "SSAT"
    ],
    "fees": "Current tuition to be confirmed.",
    "sourceDate": "Site-operator information / Homepage visit attempted: 2026-09-11",
    "registration": {
      "status": "needs-review",
      "label": "Registration research pending",
      "number": "",
      "registeredName": "",
      "campus": "",
      "source": "",
      "checkedDate": "",
      "authorityVerified": false,
      "courseScopeVerified": false,
      "note": "A current academy registration number has not yet been established from the available homepage evidence. Further research is planned. A pending entry does not mean the institution is unregistered or operating unlawfully.",
      "lastAttemptDate": "2026-09-11",
      "attemptSource": "http://www.emsacademy.kr/",
      "attemptResult": "unavailable"
    },
    "ssat": {
      "status": "operator-provided",
      "label": "Site-operator information · SSAT listing",
      "source": "http://www.emsacademy.kr/",
      "date": "2026-09-11",
      "summary": "Reflects the site operator's description of EMS Language Academy as an SSAT provider. The supplied website is emsacademy.kr.",
      "focus": "Confirm SSAT levels, section coverage, opening dates and assigned teachers before enrolling.",
      "check": "Confirm test levels, Verbal/Quantitative/Reading/Writing coverage, diagnostic assessment, homework/feedback, teaching format and tuition."
    },
    "searchTerms": [
      "지역 확인 예정",
      "",
      ""
    ],
    "displayModes": [
      "To be confirmed"
    ],
    "displayTypes": [
      "To be confirmed"
    ]
  }
]