How is the International Education for Foreign Children in Korea? Introducing International Schools in Gyeonggi Province

Information about international schools is essential for parents from abroad when preparing for their children's education in Korea. I...

Information about international schools is essential for parents from abroad when preparing for their children's education in Korea. In this article, we will introduce international schools for foreign students in Gyeonggi Province.

There are various types of international schools in Korea. The most numerous are English-speaking international schools, which are commonly attended by children of Korean ethnicity although the children of expatriates and diplomats also do attend. Additionally, there are Chinese-speaking schools that provide education to the children of overseas Chinese families residing in Korea.

There are several excellent English and Chinese-speaking schools ranging from kindergarten to high school level in Gyeonggi Province. Let’s take a look at a few of them.

List of English-Speaking International Schools in Gyeonggi Province

① Location: Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province

Korea International School
The Korean International School (KIS) , located in Seongnam City, provides elementary to high school-level education. English proficiency and more than 3 years of studying abroad are required for enrollment in the KIS.

Website: https://www.kis.or.kr
Address: 27, Daewangpangyo-ro 385beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone: (031-789-0509)

Seoul International School
The Seoul International School (SIS) is actually located in Seongnam City. The SIS provides education from kindergarten to high school level. It is considered one of the most prestigious schools in Korea and is renowned for the high number of graduates its sends to highly competitive universities every year.

Website: https://www.siskorea.org/admissions-kr
Address: 15, Seongnam-daero 1518beon-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone: (031-750-1200)

② Location: Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Suwon International School (Kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school)
The Gyeonggi Suwon International School , located in Suwon City, was established in 2006 as a co-ed boarding school that provides education from kindergarten to high school level.

Website: https://www.gsis.sc.kr
Address: 451, Yeongtong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone: (031-695-2800)

③ Location: Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province

International Christian School Uijeongbu (Kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school)
The International Christian School is located in Uijeongbu City. It provides education from kindergarten to high school level.

Website: http://icsu.asia/#gsc.tab=0
Address: 28, Jindeung-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone: (031-855-1276)

④ Location: Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi Province

International Christian School Pyeongtaek (Kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school)
The International Christian School Pyeongtaek (ICSP) , located in Pyeongtaek City, was established in 1990. Currently, it provides education from kindergarten to high school level.

Website: https://www.icsptk.org
Address: 53, Sindaegojan-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone: (031-651-1376)

List of Chinese-Speaking International Schools in Gyeonggi Province

① Location: Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province

Suwon Chinese International School
The Suwon Chinese International School (SCIS) was initially established to provide standard Chinese education to Chinese children living in Gyeonggi Province. It has since developed into an international school that is also attended by Korean students who speak Chinese as a second language. The SCIS only provides education from kindergarten to elementary school level.

Website: http://www.scis.sc.kr
Address: 172, Gyodong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone: (031-232-2648)

Gyeonggi Province, home to the largest number of foreign residents in Korea, will continue to introduce new content for foreign residents. In the next blog post, readers can learn more about the admission procedures for each of the schools introduced above.