Seoul Scholars Math & Science

What Seoul Scholars Math & Science does

Seoul Scholars Math & Science (legal name: 에스에스아이매쓰앤사이언스(주) / SSI Math & Science Co., Ltd.), operating as SSI Daechi, is a private Korean educational institution headquartered at 27 Dogok-ro 99-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The company provides managed international education services for Korean middle and high school students (approximately Grades 7-12) preparing for global university admissions, with a stated emphasis on STEM education, college counseling, standardized test preparation (TOEFL, SAT, AP), and extracurricular portfolio development. Core offerings include an Academic & College Counseling program, college acceptance tracking, regularly published Study Abroad Trend Briefings, and a portfolio of extracurricular clubs spanning newspaper journalism, math competition (Mu Alpha Theta), biomedical research, martial arts, basketball, and curling. Technology integration is limited to third-party platforms (CIALFO for college counseling, ClassBank for student resources); the institution does not disclose proprietary software or AI capabilities.

The business model is a recurring tuition-based subscription supplemented by college counseling and exam preparation fees, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and locally concentrated: direct enrollment through on-campus registration, a Google Forms consultation funnel, and multi-channel content marketing via YouTube, Instagram, and KakaoTalk targeting the Gangnam and greater Seoul parent demographic. Distribution is exclusively through a single physical campus; there is no digital product delivery or geographic expansion. Operational scale is small, with approximately 10 employees and leadership comprising Representative Director Lee Dong-jin, Head Teacher Paul Yoon, and named college counselor Ms. Linda. The institution is privately held, with no parent company, funding rounds, M&A activity, or public listing disclosed.

Name

Seoul Scholars Math & Science

Legal name

에스에스아이매쓰앤사이언스(주)

Website

https://seoulscholars.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seoul Scholars Math & Science (SSI Daechi) is a private Gangnam-based Korean educational institution that prepares middle and high school students for global university admissions through STEM-focused academics, college counseling, test prep, and extracurricular portfolio development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International College Preparatory Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate & Professional School Admissions Counseling (MBA/MD/JD/MS) (EDANAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Talent Search Exams Prep (PSAT/NMSQT, scholarship tests) (EDANABAH), Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF)

Keywords

• International education programs
• College admissions counseling
• STEM secondary education
• Standardized test preparation
• Extracurricular activity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Program Fees: Revenue generated from enrollment in academic programs, coursework, and educational services. The institution operates as a managed international education provider offering structured academic pathways.
2. College Counseling and Consulting Services: Professional college admissions counseling services helping students with university applications, essay preparation, and strategic activity planning for global university admissions.
3. Certification and Examination Preparation: Programs supporting students in obtaining academic certifications and preparing for standardized tests including TOEFL, SAT, and AP examinations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SSI Daechi is a private managed international education institution in Gangnam, Seoul that prepares Korean middle and high school students for admission to global universities. Its core offering combines structured STEM-focused academic coursework, dedicated college counseling led by an in-house College Counselor, standardized test preparation (TOEFL, SAT, AP), and a portfolio of extracurricular clubs and competitions (newspaper, Mu Alpha Theta math, biomedical research, sports, research with KAIST/Pioneer) designed to build competitive activity portfolios for international admissions.

Product overview

Seoul Scholars Math & Science (SSI Daechi) operates as a managed international education institution focused on STEM education and global university admissions preparation. The institution offers a structured academic program combining college counseling services, standardized test preparation guidance (TOEFL, SAT), and diverse extracurricular activities including newspaper club, math competitions, biomedical research, and sports programs. The core offering centers on preparing Korean students for admission to international universities through comprehensive counseling, academic tracking, and activity portfolio development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic & College Counseling
• Standardized Test Preparation (TOEFL, SAT, AP)
• Newspaper Club
• Mu Alpha Theta Math Club
• Biomedical Research Club
• Martial Arts Club
• Basketball Club
• College Readiness Through Activities Seminar

Quantifiable outcome

• Students winning international olympiad medals, research competition awards, and gaining recognition from top universities and publications

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Purdue University representatives visited SSI Daechi campus, providing students with information about innovation, tradition, and opportunity. The visit highlighted academic programs and admissions considerations for prospective international students.
• Vanderbilt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Vanderbilt University conducted an information session at SSI Daechi, engaging students with questions about research opportunities, campus life in Nashville, and admissions landscape. With approximately 7,000 undergraduates and emphasis on collaboration, Vanderbilt represents a key target institution for SSI students.
• The Pioneer Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal research program where SSI student Claire Choi completed a full research paper, deepening academic interests and building connections with mentors and peers.
• KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSI student Lindsay Kim co-authored a research paper with a KAIST professor through the RUN4KOREA initiative, demonstrating institutional research collaboration opportunities for SSI students.
• SAGE World CupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal entrepreneurship competition where SSI team (Nicole Chung) competed with social issue project, earning Silver Medal at SAGE Korea Cup.
• CIALFOminorOthersCollege counseling platform integration providing SSI counselors with dashboard access for managing student applications and college data.
• ClassBankminorOthersEducation-focused partner platform linked on SSI website for additional student and parent resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eduwill (에듀윌): Korean education company offering adult continuing education, professional certification, and academic test prep. Comparable as a Korean education services incumbent; broader and more commoditized than SSI's premium international admissions positioning.
• Megastudy (메가스터디): Large Korean education company spanning K-12, test prep, and online learning. Comparable as a Korean test prep and academic services incumbent; broader and lower-priced than SSI's boutique counseling model.
• Kaplan: Global test prep and admissions services provider with SAT/TOEFL preparation and college admissions offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same test prep and admissions service categories SSI operates in.
• The Princeton Review: Global test prep and admissions tutoring brand with standardized test preparation (SAT, TOEFL, AP). Comparable to SSI's test-prep revenue stream and to the international admissions component, though operates at much greater scale and lower service intensity.

Direct peers

• Crimson Education: Global university admissions consulting firm with established Korea operations. Comparable holistic counseling + extracurricular strategy model targeting Korean students seeking Ivy/Oxbridge admission, and a key international competitor for the same affluent family segment.
• Ivy Prep (아이비랩): Seoul-based international admissions consulting and college prep academy serving Korean students targeting US/UK universities. Directly comparable in target customer (Korean outbound families), service mix (counseling + test prep + extracurricular), and Gangnam operating geography.
• Master Prep (마스터프렙): Premium Korean college admissions consulting and academic prep provider focused on top-tier US/UK university placement. Closely comparable to SSI in admissions counseling depth, selective student targeting, and Seoul premium positioning.
• Weport (위포트): Korean study-abroad admissions and consulting platform serving students applying to universities abroad. Directly comparable in geography (Korea), customer segment (outbound-bound students), and counseling-led service model.
• IvyWise: US-headquartered international admissions counseling firm offering one-on-one application strategy, test prep coordination, and extracurricular planning. Comparable to SSI in its emphasis on portfolio/holistic admissions strategy for selective global universities.

Emerging players

• Jinhak (진학사): Korean admissions information and consulting platform serving university-bound students. Comparable in customer segment (Korean students navigating college admissions) and as an information/counseling intermediary, though focused more on domestic Korean university admissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SSI%EB%8C%80%EC%B9%98
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssi.daechi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seoul-scholars-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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