GS*RS CONSULTING
Semonemo Stay Success Consulting
Living abroad for the first time? Semonemo plans it wisely — not just adjusting, but achieving, and staying competitive after you return. We guide your child's academic journey abroad.
Where are you in your journey?
Before leaving or early in your stay → GLOBAL START
6 months–1 year before departure
- Plan adjustment to a new environment and learning growth before you leave
Preparing to return home → RETURNEE SUCCESS
6 months–1 year before returning
- Plan academics, career direction, and school choice before you return
GLOBAL START PROGRAM
Expert consulting before departure and during your stay
Expert consulting that plans a student's growth from before departure through the stay. Living abroad is more than adjusting to a new language — it means planning a child's academics, daily life, and activities. GLOBAL START PROGRAM is tailored consulting from pre-departure preparation through support during the stay, helping your child start the first term smoothly and adapt quickly to a local school.
So your child can grow steadily from the very start, Semonemo plans academics and daily life together. It's best to apply about 6 months before departure (we recommend consulting once your destination, length of stay, and visa type are confirmed).
- Who it's for: families who want stable growth for their child throughout a stay abroad
- Families preparing for an overseas assignment, sabbatical, or short-term stay
- Families 6 months–1 year before departure, with destination, length of stay, and visa confirmed
- Families who need a plan for school adjustment, language, and daily life early in the stay
- Students who need an English check-up and growth goals
Global Start Program Process
01 Student level test *
- We assess your child's current English level and identify strengths and areas to improve. (Current Semonemo students can choose the Lite option without a level test.)
02 Parent pre-consultation
- We learn about your family's approach to learning and your expectations and goals for the stay abroad.
03 Academic roadmap for your stay
- Based on the results, we analyze AR, Lexile, grades, and learning style to design a tailored roadmap and estimate expected growth.
04 Results consultation & report
- A 90-minute consultation presents the roadmap and analysis report, with time for questions.
05 Follow-up consultation *
- (Premium only) A follow-up consultation reviews your child's grades and adjustment during the first 6 months, based on the roadmap.
Global Start Program Benefits
- Preparation that starts before departure
- An academic strategy tailored to your destination (city and school characteristics)
- An estimate of expected growth over the stay, based on current English level
- English growth goals by length of stay
- Planning for sports, instruments, competitions, and activities that fit your child
Global Start Program Details
LITE — $500
Recommended for
- Current Semonemo families
Includes
- 30 days of support
- 1 parent consultation
- No student level test
- Basic roadmap
- Summary report
- No school recommendation list
- Cultural adjustment guide: basic PDF (valid 30 days)
- Extra: first-day English phrase cards PDF (20 sentences)
- Follow-up: check-in email 2 weeks after departure
Deliverables
- Roadmap summary + 30-day guide
STANDARD — $750
Recommended for
- Families preparing for their first stay abroad
Includes
- 60 days of support
- 2 parent consultations
- Test in 4 areas (phonics, reading, writing, speaking)
- Detailed analysis
- Growth projection graph
- Up to 5 recommended schools (by area/features)
- 30-day action guidebook
- Extra: US elementary adjustment guide PDF
- Follow-up: 30-day guide after departure
Deliverables
- Growth graph + school list + action guidebook
PREMIUM — $1,000
Recommended for
- Families who want in-depth support
Includes
- 6 months of support
- 3 parent consultations
- 4-area test + learning-style analysis
- In-depth plan (including long-term plan)
- 6-month growth comparison report
- Up to 7 recommended schools (with 1:1 school review)
- Family cultural adjustment workshop (2 × 90 min)
- Dedicated channel + mini coaching (15-min Zoom sessions)
- 6-month check-in consultation + report
Deliverables
- Growth comparison report + family culture workbook
RETURNEE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Academic planning for returning home
The time before returning home is a big concern for many parents and children. But with good preparation, returning can be a real opportunity. RETURNEE SUCCESS PROGRAM is for students preparing to return after living abroad: we analyze what they've achieved and experienced and lay out the best path for their academics and future after returning.
Semonemo makes returning home not just a ‘return’ but a strategic turning point for your child's next stage. It's best to apply about 1 year before returning (consulting is most effective once your return destination and status are settled).
- Who it's for: families preparing strategically for academics, career direction, and school choice before returning — including families finishing an overseas assignment, sabbatical, or short-term stay
- Families 6 months–1 year before returning who need to plan school choice and academic path
- Families who want to organize the achievements and experiences from their time abroad
- Students considering international, foreign, private, public, or specialized high schools
- Students who want to keep their academic competitiveness for school grades and admissions without a gap
Returnee Success Program Process
01 Student level test
- Considering the expected grade on return, we assess Korean, math, and English together — including Korean-style problem solving, communication, and reading.
02 Parent pre-consultation
- We learn about your family's approach to learning and your expectations and goals after returning.
03 Return-ready academic roadmap
- Analysis of expected academic results to inform school choice on return
- How to use what your child achieved abroad, and a tailored roadmap to prepare for returning
04 Results consultation & report
- A 90-minute consultation presents the roadmap and analysis report, with time for questions.
Returnee Success Program Benefits
- Portfolio review organizing academic work and achievements from the stay
- School-choice strategy for international, foreign, private, public, and specialized high schools
- An academic roadmap to keep up with school in Korea and stay confident after returning
- SUCCESS ROADMAP consulting aligned with long-term goals
- Expert consultation for parents on admissions and career direction
FULL PACKAGE — $1,000
Includes
- Student level test, parent pre-consultation, return-ready academic roadmap and analysis, results consultation & report
How it works
01 Purchase the consulting package → 02 Fill out the program application → 03 Student level test and pre-consultation → 04 Analysis and roadmap → 05 Results consultation
Global Start Program — estimated time
- Student English level test 30 min (*not included in Lite)
- Parent pre-consultation 30 min
- Analysis and roadmap 6–7 days
- Parent results consultation 90 min
- Parent follow-up consultation 60 min (*not included in Standard)
Returnee Success Program — estimated time
- Student Korean, math/English level test 60 min
- Parent pre-consultation 30 min
- Analysis and roadmap 6–7 days
- Parent results consultation 90 min
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