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Our campus is situated in a purpose-designed building just south of the Han River in the centrally located Seocho District. After opening in 2010 with 223 students we have steadily expanded our role to accommodate over 600 students from the Nursery to Year 13 age groups (ages 3 to 18 years). At Dulwich College Seoul, we aim to make education a memorable experience for your children. The College offers a friendly and intimate learning environment where we aim for all students to be nurtured, challenged, and inspired. It is important to me that all our families become part of a close-knit community, both within our College and as part of the ever-expanding Dulwich family worldwide. Education is a partnership between the school and home, so these links are vital in supporting your children through their formative Primary and Senior School years. Anything we do at the College will always focus on maximizing the learning opportunities, welfare, and happiness of our students. Dulwich College Seoul is an inspiring place in which to study, being home to learners from many different countries and continents. We actively harness this diversity and teach our students to value and respect the wealth of cultures, religions, and traditions that make our school such an enriching place for your children. Our students deserve success and it is our responsibility to help them realize it. True happiness and future achievement depend upon being comfortable with oneself and upon standing out from the crowd, not simply blending in with it. Success comes in many forms but is not achieved without the effort and stamina that comes naturally to some but not to others. This clear vision - to create the best schools in the world so our students make a positive difference - guides the decisions we make as a family of schools. Our schools, founded in 2003 by parents who wanted the best for their children, have always and will continue to put our students first. We use the strength of our network to continue to pioneer and innovate in all aspects of the organization – from curricula and educational spaces to events and technology. Our students are already among the world’s best, and our young alumni, who are all still under 30, are already beginning to make a difference as they enter the worlds of medicine, law, business, technology, the arts, and public service. We can’t wait to see what they’ll do. Dulwich College Seoul was the fourth to join the Dulwich College International (DCI) family of schools, opening its doors in 2010. The College is made up of over 650 students from age 3 to age 18, with over forty different nationalities represented in our diverse student body. Our links to Dulwich College, founded in 1619, are strong, and we collaborate closely with the other schools in the network to encourage an international outlook and create an extended community where academic ability is fostered, creativity is valued, and diversity is celebrated. We are proud to share a common heritage with all the schools in the DCI network, and equally value the traditions, unique to our school, that we have created since we opened. Dulwich College Seoul educates children from age 3 to 18, and English is the language of instruction. Children up to age 5 follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, and from Year 1 to Year 9 they follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales, which is enhanced to meet the needs of our international student body. In Year 10 they begin the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), a rigorous two-year course that requires students to take a broad range of subjects covering maths and sciences, English and foreign languages, and the humanities. It culminates in exams at the end of Year 11 and prepares students well for the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) starting in Year 12. Being part of a network allows our schools to work together, leveraging their talent and resources to put on events, forge internal and external relationships, and share experiences. This exposes our students and staff to a rich and varied choice of experiences that individual schools could not offer on their own. By our group’s relationships with leading educational and artistic institutions, Dulwich College International students perform soliloquies under the tutelage of actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company, sing with the Vienna Boys’ Choir, and work with the innovative musicians from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. They take an active part in group sporting, artistic, intellectual, and leadership events, such as the Diversity series, the Dulwich Festival of Music, the Science and Art Photo Competition, the Shakespeare Festival, the Mike Gatting Cricket Festival, the Shackleton Lectures, and the Student Leadership Conference. They learn about the importance of giving back through community service, and as many of these projects are brought under the umbrella of the Dulwich International Schools Foundation, their opportunities will expand further. They enjoy the benefits of the extensive, structured program of professional learning that we provide to all our staff members. They will reap the benefits of our STEAM curriculum in our SE21 Studios, as well as our pioneering Mandarin program, which addresses the unique challenges of teaching this complex and wonderful language. With group support, we have made a huge investment of time in both these programs, which are so crucial to preparing our children for the future. Our network attracts leading and innovative academic leaders. The Dulwich College International Schools Team support the academic teams at each of our schools, giving them the advantage of their specialist knowledge, ensuring consistency in the content and quality of our teaching, and spreading innovations they may observe at one school throughout the group. And finally, our network strengthens community bonds. Students from different Dulwich College International schools may get to know each other one year through a group event, and find themselves classmates the next when one of them has moved from, say, Dulwich College in Singapore to Dulwich College Shanghai. Students facing the challenges of an international move will make a much smoother transition when their new school is so familiar. With many of our teachers transferring within the family of schools as well, we can keep the benefits of their knowledge and experience within the group. View full school

Global Christian Foreign School is a foreign school located in the heart of Seoul, Korea in Hannam-dong. The school is accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education and holds membership in the College Board, Association of Christian Schools International, and Council of International School Administration in Korea. Since 1996, we have been devoted to raising global Christian leaders in grades K-12, serving expatriate families, and preparing students to excel at the university level. Many of our students have gone on to competitive schools such as Yale University, NYU, University of Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California at Berkeley, Parsons School of Design, and more. We currently have a 100% acceptance rate among graduates into higher education institutions. We invite you to join our rich and unique academic community, filled with passionate and caring educators that carry a high level of expertise in their respective content area. With a faculty-to-student ratio of around 1 to 5, our teachers take great pride in providing a personalized learning experience for each student. We thrive on providing an atmosphere in which each student is seen as a unique individual, capable of learning beyond what his or her capabilities and past experiences have revealed. GCFS admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin, but the applicant must meet legal eligibility requirements.GCFS is a registered foreign school with the Korean government, as such, students attending a foreign school in Korea must satisfy one of the following three categories of eligibility set forth by the Korean Ministry of Education. All parents, upon admissions of the student(s), are required to read, sign and support the school's philosophy and doctrinal statement demonstrating their support of Christian Education. Although GCFS respects the religious preferences of our students' parents and does not discriminate based on religious affiliation, all instruction is given in the context of our statement of faith (located on the 'About' page). Students from other religious backgrounds may not be excused from religious instruction or activities of the school. Currently, GCFS is following the standards set by the Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards not only address the needs of educational standards in the United States but have been extracted from important international models as well. These standards have been adopted by forty-four states, and the ongoing endeavor for the perfection of these standards draws upon the work of state departments of education, scholars, assessment developers, professional organizations, educators from K-12, parents, students, and the public. GCFS also stands as a member of the Association of Christian School International (ACSI). The standards and benchmarks that come with this accreditation will also be implemented in the classroom. Here at GCFS, we are committed to creating a safe learning environment for all students. We are committed to holding our students to high behavior expectations that are consistent from K-12. Our three expectations are that our students will be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn. May many blessings be poured out to all the visitors, parents, GCFS family members, and all the nations that are directly involved with Global Christian Foreign School. In 1996, GCFS was founded by Pastor Joseph Song who majored in Chemical Engineering, Education, Christian Counseling and received his M.Div. In 1999, after his passing, his wife Soon-Rahn Song continued the vision for GCFS and is currently the headmistress of GCFS. Our continuous vision for GCFS is for every individual student to be raised and released as a global Christian leader. And in the last 20 years, approximately 40 different nations came to receive Christian education from the Christ-centered standards and values we uphold. This vision has been possible through the many faithful kingdom workers that have partnered with us in bringing excellence in teaching, serving, and raising each student. The maximum capacity of our school is 100 and that is our main strength as we foster a culture of family between teachers, staff, and students. Many students and alumni will testify how it is not solely academic progress that is evident, but a character transformation that is experienced by those who enter through the school doors. Understanding the heartbeat of why GCFS exists, these very same students are going out into the world and displaying their leadership as the light and salt of this world. In a very self-centered and entitled generation, a sense of family and putting others first is not easily found or valued. However, as a student body of K-12 grade, consistently learn and grow in a place of love. To care and nurture one another as we become one family. For your child, we continue to take our calling and purpose with Christ’s love to raise and release them into the crooked and depraved generation and to bring light and hope as global Christian leaders. We as a school are always ready and prepared for your child to join us and become a family member. Our prayer is that they can be the beautiful and precious light to bring Christ’s hope and glory to many nations. View full school

Seoul Academy provides all students with vast opportunities for learning and community involvement. The entire Seoul Academy community shares the responsibility for building the academic success of each student. The mission of Seoul Academy is to ensure students achieve their maximum potential and lead humane, creative, literate, trustworthy, self-directed, and self-sufficient lives. The two biggest aims of the Library Program are to help ensure every student is fully literate and also to stir excitement and satisfaction out of virtually every read for every student. 'Library class' is attended by elementary students only where students will participate in several reading activities or other support readings that all serve to advance their learning in this important field. In addition to our core curriculum, we offer many other extra subjects at Seoul Academy. These subjects, in conjunction with the core curriculum, give the students a well-rounded education. While each is a self-contained subject, cross-curriculum projects and activities are encouraged and, when possible, teachers frequently assign projects that combine 2 or more subjects. While there is no specific deadline for application, an admission decision is made on a 'first-come-first-serve' basis. This means that the application process may end sooner whenever all available enrollment spots are filled. There is a clear advantage to applying early. Elementary school education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built. As such, Seoul Academy is committed to providing each student with a safe and supportive learning environment. Our low student-teacher ratio ensures that teachers can give each student the attention they need to succeed. Our classrooms are bright and inspiring full of active, engaged learners. Our teachers are highly qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to providing meaningful learning experiences. Our curriculum is comprehensive and prepares students for the life and academic challenges in their futures. We strive to provide a well-rounded program that enables proficiency in all subject areas, the arts, physical education, and second language instruction. We care about the social and emotional well-being of each student. We model and expect students to exhibit the skills and attitudes for appropriate social interaction that will enable them to be confident and productive citizens in a global community. Our goal is for students to become motivated, independent learners, capable of achieving success in a complex, ever-changing world. Seoul Academy's middle school program offers a dynamic curriculum ranging from the traditional core subjects (English, Social studies, math, and science) to a wide variety of other curricula including Chinese, Computers, and more. While there is a heavy emphasis on preparing students to meet the challenges of high school abroad in countries like America, Seoul Academy's small-size classes ensure that every middle student receives the individual care and attention to succeed in their particular pursuits beyond the middle school level. Indeed, one big aim of the middle school program is to ensure that every class is personalized, relevant, and stimulating. In the process, all students will study intensively and thoroughly all subject strands expected for high school entrance in a typical secondary environment. At Seoul Academy Elementary, each child in grades PK-4 takes general music class twice a week. Music instructions are planned to meet the US National Standards for Music Education through the use of textbooks and other approved resources. The lower grade levels first learn to use their voices to sing, their bodies to make movements, and percussion instruments to feel the rhythm to explore music and to develop their musicianship. The upper-grade levels continue to learn to sing, dance, play different families of instruments, read notes, ear train, and compose short pieces of music to further develop their musicality. We also offer an extracurricular activity, The Music Makers, for elementary students who want to have even more fun with music. Students experience various genres of music such as choral singing, musical plays, and instrument performances (ex. bucket drumming, recorder, boomwhackers). Furthermore, they learn self-discipline, teamwork, and commitment through being a member of an ensemble. The Music Makers perform at our school’s two major musical events held each year. Our world still, and for the foreseeable future, uses print media as the primary source of news and information. With this in mind, we at Seoul Academy encourage all of our students to develop their reading ability continuously. Indeed, reading comprises several important skills including reading comprehension, critical thinking, drawing out key information in reading material, interpreting inferential material correctly, and connecting their own real-life experiences to the material they read. Summer reading allows students to maintain these skills learned during the regular school year. Every year, Seoul Academy provides an updated list of summer reading books that we feel are quite beneficial in terms of advancing the skills described above. We encourage all students and their families to browse through the appropriate summer reading list according to the student's grade and choose one or more books that interest them and possibly provide a challenge for summer fun and learning. View full school

The French School of Seoul (LFS) is an establishment that agreed with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and approved for all levels from kindergarten to high school. Founded in 1974 in Itaewon-dong, the LFS has been settled since 1981 in the Seorae-maeul district, of which it is a recognized institution today. This integration in the heart of a multicultural district of Seoul has been consolidated following the decision taken in 2016 by the Parents’ Association (APE) to maintain the establishment on the current site and to carry out extension work. So this is a new chapter of the history of the LFS that begins to be written today, of which we are all actors. Construction work began in April 2017 will continue throughout the school year. They will enable the school to welcome students, staff, and families in new spaces more numerous, more spacious, adapted, and suitable for the educational missions of our establishment in September 2018. We will also develop a culture of safety and security in the establishment. At the same time, we will focus on maintaining and reinforcing a good-quality pedagogical and educational provision, assured by trained and committed staff, concerned with accompanying students for a successful school career. To speak of the excellence of an institution and the success of students is, of course, to speak of the excellence of their exam results, but also their mastery of several languages, of the construction of their training projects in higher education, of their engagement in civil actions, or, daily, of their progress and the efforts established by all. In the continuity of the actions carried out for several years, we must prepare, promote and accompany the future evolutions of the French School of Seoul, ready to school new French, Korean, and Francophone students. In that respect, the project of establishment in progress will define the policy and the action plan of the LFS for the coming years, reaffirming the status of French schools open to its host country and the world. You can count on the sense of responsibility and the total commitment of all the staff of the establishment, on our willingness to work for the sake of all, with the students and their parents, in synergy with the Bureau of Parents’ Association, the services of the French Embassy and the AEFE, partner associations and institutions. The French School of Seoul welcomes French children firstly to accompany expatriate families. This support also makes it possible to extend the public service outside French territory. Depending on the places available, the French high school also aims to educate the children of the host country as well as children from third countries who wish to benefit from French educational know-how. French students (72% in 2015): Native French-speaking Students from the French education system (public, private establishment under contract and of French high school network abroad) are automatically admitted to the extent that the administrative and financial conditions are fulfilled and within the limit of places available. Students from a private non-contracted institution may be tested for entry. Korean students (12% in 2015): Korean students who fulfill the conditions defined by the local regulations (presidential decree of 28/02/2009) can be enrolled in the LFS. Students who have stayed for at least 3 years abroad or who hold a third nationality and one of whose parents is not Korean may be admitted under such conditions to the LFS. If the student comes from the French education system or the French high school network abroad, admission will be possible, subject to the availability of places without an entrance test. Students of other nationalities (16% in 2015, some twenty different nationalities): Depending on the availability of place, students from the French education system or the network of French schools abroad will be admitted without an entrance test. Other Francophone students may be admitted on an entrance test. The second grade is a class of determination which makes it possible to prepare the choice of a series in the first grade. The class of second grade includes courses that are common to all students, representing 80% of the student’s overall schedule, and two courses of exploration, including one in economics, to which optional teaching can be added. In the first and final grades, in all series, the education programs make it possible gradually to acquire knowledge and skills enabling high school students to pass the baccalaureate exam and preparing the pursuit of higher education. The service of School Life is composed of the Senior Education Advisor, Mr. DELABROSSE, and five full-time or part-time supervisors. School life takes care of students outside class time. Its main mission is to ensure that each student follows his schooling in the best conditions, with respect for people, property, and rules of life in the community. The Office of School Life is a place to welcome and listen to students at any time of the day: school or personal problems, research information on the daily organization of the middle school and the high school. The Senior Education Advisor ensures the individual follow-up of students: an interview with students and families about their behavior in the middle school and the high school, listening role in close collaboration with the school nurse and the principal teachers. He regularly informs families of any problems regarding the schooling of their children. It also provides collective student monitoring, for example, by supervising the management of student flows during class time or in the organization of student delegate meetings. Supervisors oversee students mainly during studying hours, during breaks, and at intercourses. They have an educational role for students: respect for the rules of procedure, advice in the organization, help with homework. They are attentive to the various problems that students may encounter. They also manage absences and delays. We advise you to consult regularly your children’s correspondence book and promote using the login credentials that are communicated to families at the beginning of the school year. You’ll find student schedules, grades, homework, absences, and delays as well as regularly updated information. View full school

As a small private, co-educational international Education Institution our goal is to recruit intellectually curious, mature, and enthusiastic students who want to participate in all aspects of SPPS’s academic and extracurricular programs. We strive to enroll students from all backgrounds whose talents, skills, and interests will enrich the SPPS community. To become a student of SPPS is to be intellectually passionate and curious to be attentive to the needs of others to be physically active and in touch with the community to be artistically creative and conscious of the power of intuition and imagination and, finally, to be aware of appreciation of education and human experience. To accommodate these challenges, every effort is made to create an atmosphere for students and staff that is conducive to learning and growing through the framework of a warm family environment. St. Paul Preparatory Seoul students are presented with a wide variety of experiences through college preparatory studies and student activities. These will allow students to explore the extent of their interests and abilities, to know themselves, and to develop an appreciation and respect for other people on a global scale. By the time SPPS students are ready to graduate they will have developed the academic strength, the character, and the self-confidence to meet life’s future challenges in an ever-changing world. Students are admitted to SPPS without regard to gender, religion, or ethnic background. SPPS does reserve the right to refuse admission based on previous academic performance, disciplinary record, and/or significant periods of absence from Preparatory for reasons other than long-term illness.SPPS is unable to provide services to students with special needs. All completed application documents must be submitted in person or by mail to the admissions office before or on the day of the Admission Test and Interview for efficient processing. After formal acceptance, all tuition and fees must be paid by the designated due date to reserve a space for your child. Failure to meet the payment deadline will result in forfeiting an applicant’s space. All new students are required to meet with the guidance counselor for course selection and submit final, official transcripts before they may begin at SPPS. By providing a supportive community and close personal attention to its students, SPPS develops confident, active learners and respectful citizens who lead transformative lives. Our Five Core Values are embedded in the SPPS curriculum Integrity, Maturity, Independency, Communication, and Transformation are modeled by all faculty, staff, and students and are implemented throughout all grade levels. SPPS stands on a mission of independent learning. By providing a rigorous curriculum in a caring atmosphere touting a small teacher-to-student ratio, students grow up to be independent thinkers. It is our foremost goal to prepare students in every aspect so that they can develop the confidence necessary for success in their next stage of learning. SPPS teachers are experts with hearts. Teachers are passionate about getting to know every student. These strong bonds add to vibrant community life and lead to exceptional learning in our classrooms and beyond. All students, regardless of their interests or future pursuits, are learning to develop their written and oral communication abilities for future success as scholars. SPPS incorporates various teaching methods to further hone these communication skills so that students can think critically and express themselves logically as mature learners. Nacel’s vision of bringing its brand of international education to other countries was first established in the development of a model high Academy in the United States. Over the last decade, Nacel has also established affiliated and programs in South Korea, China, the Philippines, France, Vietnam, Turkey, and a sister Academy in Poland. Currently, NISS is laying the foundation for an online Academy and college in the classroom, as well as establishing a Publication Division. There are also plans for additional in China, the U.S., South Korea, and Turkey. As its educational system grows and develops around the world, Nacel seeks to instill and maintain a common vision and focus for all. Using resources and methods developed initially for St. Paul Preparatory in the U.S., Nacel aims to build quality and continuity among its regardless of their locations. We are expanding our offices to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Logistics such as site procurement, marketing, staff development, curriculum, accreditation, and integration with other Nacel programs are managed by a team of experienced administrators. View full school

Seoul Scholars International (SSI) is an independent secondary education for gifted students in grades 9th-12th. The academy was founded to meet the growing demand for students with aspirations of studying abroad and for returnees who are looking for an experience that they are accustomed to. Our goal is to create a secondary education with exceptional standards and the highest esteem where students can thrive to cultivate their aptitude. Our mission is to provide stimulating and challenging education that prepares and inspires students for successful academic endeavors. To tackle our goal, we emphasize rigorous and advanced educational offerings. The development of skills in writing and oral communication, acquisition of mastery in subjects, understanding of critical thinking are all part of our curriculum. The promotion of intellectual maturity and responsibility is a vital aspect of student life. As a process maturing into young adulthood, students will need guidance as well as meaningful experiences. We hope students will attain such tutelage at SSI. The educational program that SSI students pursue readies students for the next stage in their academic careers. Students are guided through their studies by instructors who are chosen for their expertise. Our teachers are accomplished in their disciplines and dedicated to teaching highly talented students at the college level. SSI instruction encourages independence, discipline, and strong time-management skills and allows our students to develop their diverse interests and exceptional talents. The active community at SSI supports students in acclimating to our academically rigorous environment. Students work closely with instructors, counselors, and each other to achieve their academic and personal goals. An intensive summer program at SSI presents students with further opportunities to connect and their instructors. Our Beliefs: We at Seoul Scholars International, thrive for diversity and believe that it is a precious asset the inclusion and engagement of all community members are essential to our collective success. Students learn best when their curiosity is stimulated, and they are encouraged to take intellectual risks. Service is critical to the development of student's character and sense of civic responsibility. SSI, as an institution, is committed to the same process of self-exploration that it cultivates in its students. We strive to build a cohesive, mutually supportive, academic community to serve as a model for the community at large. Our essential purpose is to foster the highest level of academic achievement for each student. Students thrive when provided with the necessary intellectual and emotional supports to meet the challenges of today’s academic setting. At SSI, we offer a program that goes much deeper than the sum of a student’s grades and test scores. We offer a pathway to success that encourages lifelong learning through academic advancement, critical thinking, and participation in activities both on campus and in the community. Students can take AP-Level courses, start their clubs, and join in lectures delivered by special guests with diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to higher levels of learning comes from our passion and belief that students at SSI will become future leaders. We create an environment where social development and strength of character development, encouraging students to become confident and responsible citizens. To further enhance academics and well-roundedness, we are also pleased to offer unique opportunities to study abroad both during the academic year and after graduation. Many of our graduates now attend prestigious universities in the US and other countries. Most importantly, at SSI we provide the guidance needed for students to differentiate themselves not only through academic excellence but also through individual pursuits in community, arts, athletics, business, and technology. For those willing to step up to the challenge, a world of opportunities exists, and SSI is your gateway. We invite you to come and talk with us about our program. View full school

Thank you for your interest in Seoul International School. We value you as parents who wish to provide the best education possible for your child. Seoul International School presents a traditional, yet greatly challenging U.S. curriculum of wide-ranging college preparatory courses. The dynamic and caring members of our faculty are dedicated to the intellectual and social development of young people within a nurturing and supportive environment. The school seeks to bring together highly motivated students from around the world who have demonstrated academic promise and sound character and who will be able to contribute their talents and energies to the school community. We look for students and families who share the values of our community diversity, integrity, respect, communication, and service. Regardless of race or creed, Seoul International School is interested in students who are eager to develop within an environment of excellence with a global perspective in education. Seoul International School (SIS) is an academic institute whose purpose is to provide a challenging U.S. curriculum to meet the primary and secondary educational needs of international students living in Seoul, Korea. The school is committed to the arts, humanities, and sciences as the best preparation for higher education, for service to humanity, and life-long learning in our rapidly changing world. Our efforts focus on developing students’ intellectual, creative, moral, physical, and emotional abilities to their fullest, in cooperation with parents and the global community.SIS seeks to offer a broad set of educational experiences, both curricular and co-curricular, in an environment that is safe, orderly, and supportive. We believe that every day of a child’s educational journey should engage, motivate and inspire them, and this is especially true as children begin their educational journey. The Elementary School curriculum is designed by the faculty with the developmental needs of the children in mind. The process of learning, thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry are stressed. This approach promotes a deeper understanding of the material covered and increases student motivation and interest. An important element in an SIS Elementary School education is the learning that takes place in and about the community. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively and to always consider the needs and perspectives of others. Students learn to be kind, honest, and respectful. In turn, they learn that they are deserving of respect. Students in this caring community setting feel heard, honored, and appreciated, freeing them up to enjoy the challenges inherent in the learning that lies before them. Our mission is not only to prepare students for the next step in their educational careers but to foster an international-mindedness that sparks innovation and curiosity in both learning and life. Our highly trained and qualified teachers remain leaders in their field both internationally and in their home countries through dedicated professional development, AP training, faculty collaboration, and a keen desire to deliver the best of instruction and assessment for our students. In turn, SIS students gain the academic, social, and leadership skills necessary to enhance and contribute to the global community we live in. Seoul International School provides a safe and secure learning environment for your child. Significant and ongoing renovations allow us to keep pace with the ever-changing needs of our instructional programs. The most significant recent project has been the completion of the new elementary and middle school, which includes, bright, naturally lit classrooms with ample space for students to work together in groups. In the summer of 2015, the school had its science labs and auditorium renovated in the main building. Our 350 seat school auditorium is used for school assemblies, teacher and parent functions, fine arts productions, and concerts and is fully equipped with lighting and sound systems. Music students are offered a range of facilities from the band and choir rooms to soundproofed practice rooms. When Seoul International School opened its doors in 1973, it became the first foreign school, after Korean Liberation in 1945, to be fully recognized by the ROK Ministry of Education with a license issued to SIS on June 5, 1973. From that beginning, SIS has grown and expanded to provide excellent opportunities in education for the growing and changing expatriate community. SIS was first located on the campus of Konkuk University where a new classroom facility was completed in 1976. The first graduation of the four-year high school program was held in 1978. As SIS grew and expanded a larger facility and campus were needed. In 1981, the present eight-acre site was selected, and the unique building of Korean design with 150,000 square feet was completed just over four years later. The move to the lovely wooded campus with its many cultural artifacts was made in May 1985. Conveniently located on the southeastern border of Seoul in the direction of Seongnam City, the school is about twenty-five minutes south of Lotte World, the Jamsil subway station, and Olympic Park. The Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) based in California accredited Seoul International School for a six-year term in 1979. Subsequent accreditation was proudly received in 1985, 1991, 1997, 2003, and the spring of 2009. The philosophy and learning expectations explain what Seoul International School is striving to achieve as it adapts to the ever-changing needs of Seoul’s International Community. SIS stands as an educational institution of high quality where culture blending and a global focus are evident in both the academic and activity programs. View full school

The Seoul National University of Science and Technology was founded in April 1910 and has produced countless talents over the century. For the past 108 years, SeoulTech has played a pivotal role in the industrial development of South Korea. As the only national collegiate university situated in Seoul, we have built a proud position in the nation's education. Seoul National University of Science and Technology originated from a Vocational Supplementary School established in 1910 by Emperor Gojong's Royal Decree. Later the school was re-organized as Gyeongseong Public Industrial School, Gyeonggi Technical College, and Seoul National University of Technology before it was finally reborn as Seoul National University of Science and Technology in September 2010 100th anniversary of its foundation. The institution is also known as 'Seoultech'. Today Seoultech is a large and general university housing six colleges, 23 departments, seven graduate schools, and a student enrolment of 11,000 people in a spacious campus of 508,690 square meters (124 acres). This is the fifth-largest campus in the universities of Seoul. The campus, formerly occupied by the colleges of engineering at Seoul National University, is in Nowon-gu in Seoul's northern part. Seoul National University of Science and Technology was ranked second in South Korea and 32nd in Asia in the focused university field in 2015 by Quacquarelli Symonds. It ranked 15th in South Korea in Science and Engineering in 2015 by Korea Economic Daily. University is located in downtown Seoul and boasts a large campus size of 52 million square meters. The dense trees rooted along the campus park have grown with SeoulTech over the years. With state of the art educational facilities, top tier faculty, and systematic education systems, SeoulTech has been recognized for its excellence time and time again. A total of approximately 11,000 students study in their respective departments that include College of Engineering, College of Information and Communication Engineering, College of Energy and Biotechnology, College of Art and Design, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Business and Technology, College of Multidisciplinary Studies Toward Future, Graduate School of Industry, Graduate School of Housing, Graduate School of Railway, Graduate School of Public Policy and Information Technology, Graduate School of Energy and Environment, and the Graduate School of Nano IT Design Fusion. Reaching beyond Korea and Asia, SeoulTech seeks to become a world-class university. With remarkable developments over the years, SeoulTech has been consistently evaluated as one of the top research institutes by various external evaluations. In 2015, the Joongang Ilbo University Evaluations ranked SeoulTech at 14th in faculty research. In 2014, the Korea Research Foundation announced that SeoulTech's research per professor count was the highest in the nation. Also, in 2015, the university was granted research support by the Ministry of Education. The academic foundations of the university, as well as incoming students, have been developing exponentially. A special pride of SeoulTech is the combination of skills, potential, and reputation in the fields of engineering and design. An impressive 85% of current students currently study engineering and design. Promoting innovation in engineering education, the university has maintained a leading position in engineering education and research. SeoulTech's design departments have also carried a prestigious reputation over the years. SeoulTech plans on not only maintaining such a reputation in engineering and design but also bolstering it. Seoul National University of Science and Technology now stands as the only four-year national collegiate university in Seoul. With a firm foundation in engineering and design, SeoulTech will continue to contribute to the nation and the world by creating a better future for humanity. View full university

The University of Seoul (UOS) is a public university located in Seoul, Korea. It was founded as Kyung Sung Public Agricultural College in 1918 and renamed the University of Seoul in 1997. UOS is one of the top 3 universities without a medical school in Korea in 2012. According to a 2015 report from The Times Higher Education, UOS ranked 7th among all Korean universities and 49th among all the Asian universities. In another survey, UOS ranked 14th in the Asian midsize universities.UOS was reported as the best value public university in Korea, with high financial investment and scholarship amount per student. Students' affinity to the school was ranked first, and students' satisfaction is in second, according to a 2010 survey.UOS is famous for a large number of alumni working as national or municipal government officials. UOS is specialized in College of Urban Science and has top-tier environmental engineering programs, science in taxation, transportation engineering, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, and urban administration. UOS is a public university funded and supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Seoul is the economic, political, and cultural center of Korea for about 600 years. Academic programs of UOS have been set to support the necessities of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Hence, UOS functions as a think-tank in formulating and supporting the Seoul Metropolitan Government's primary policy goals, along with primary research and education. UOS has a goal of becoming an international center for the urban sciences. UOS has a specialized college, the College of Urban Science. The University of Seoul has fostered essential talents for Korean society as 'the base of learning and sharing' driven by the university motto of "Truth, Creation, and Service" for the past 100 years. In 2012, we halved the tuition fees for the first time among universities in Korea, sought normalization of public education, and expanded social contribution activities, fulfilling social responsibilities as a public university. UOS has long been providing services for Seoul and Seoul citizens. UOS has vocational and educational programs for more than 5,000 Seoulites annually in the Continuing Education Center. The Social Welfare Center, located on the main campus, provides a wide range of social services for more than 100,000 senior citizens and disabled citizens a year. The UOS is committed to developing competitive talents with the spirit of the times and citizenship, conducting innovative research that can create social values, and become a future-leading university by proactively responding to social needs and conducting sharing programs. View full university

Making SWU a university to which parents want to send their daughters, for which students want to apply, from which the industry recruits talents, and the members feel ever so proud. Founded in 1961 by the Presbyterian Church of Korea, Seoul Women's University is celebrating its 52nd anniversary. Upon the firm foundation of Bahrom Character Education, the only residential character education program in Korea that began with the birth of SWU, we have been equipping our students with our unique education. As a result, after half a century, SWU is establishing a prestigious women's college. Such efforts were recognized in 2012. We won several titles and grants from the Ministry of Education, such as the Best Teaching University, University Education Capacity Enhancement Project, and Leading University for Admissions Officer System. We are still striving with the enterprise to realize our full potential to become "the best of the best" teaching university. Nowadays, however, the colleges in Korea are facing challenges that were never seen before. Moreover, as Free Trade Agreements are being signed, the college market is opening for global competition, pushing local colleges to be more international. These challenges are telling us to change and innovate. SWU is drawing up plans to bolster our education to engage these challenges with wisdom. Just as there is an old saying, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together," all the members of SWU would bring all of their strength, wisdom, talent, and prayer together to make a great change during this challenging time. The bodies of SWU will do their best in their given positions, running a glorious race towards SWU's 100th anniversary. Seoul Women's University pursues to nurture the "Plus-Type Talents," which refers to the people who are harmonious, who value the community, and who trust that "We are smarter than I". To do this, we will continue branding Seoul Women's University's special education by fortifying Bahrom Character Education, embedded by the Christian spirit, not to mention building up the elite education to prepare our students with leading-edge expertise. By doing so, we will stand as a university to which parents want to send their daughters, for which students want to apply, from which the industry recruits talents, and of which the members feel ever so proud. SWU cultivates female leaders complete with knowledge, virtue, and expertise and contributes to the advancement of the country and humanity by acquiring knowledge and skills viable for the highly-industrialized society driven by IT and building up leadership qualities the Christian faith and national principles of education. To foster experts: To guide students to acquire knowledge and skills in their majors and enhance their scientific awareness, critical and holistic thinking skills, and problem-solving skills to make unbiased decisions on objects and phenomena. To advocate the Christian faith; To help students uphold moral values underpinned by the Christian faith, cherish humanity and affective maturity, and improve leadership qualities. To nurture people of action; To develop students' abilities to adapt, utilize their knowledge, act out democratic values and social justice, create a national culture, and serve international communities. View full university

Education is of the utmost importance. It is a responsibility and mission that a country bears in building for its future. Teachers are the lights that guide the way— the lights that shine to help brighten a child's life, society's path, and the country's fate. This is our mission and our goal; SNUB is a living textbook with more than 60 years of elementary education experience in Korea. Every day at SNUB becomes a new page of this textbook. We are future-oriented, we teach with love, and we pursue diversity and internationalization. We take pride in the fact that we are the first and the top national University of education. As a university that educates elementary school teachers, we teach students to acquire educators who have educational qualities and full professional qualities. Therefore, our University has a mission to educate educators who can provide a lifetime of service to develop Korean education as a resignation of the people and educate the second-generation citizens. This University's goal is to nurture competent teachers equipped with character and skills who are willing to commit to the development of society and the country under the Republic of Korea's educational beliefs. The purpose of the University is to educate competent elementary school teachers with personality and qualities as an educator who can devote to national and social development under the Republic of Korea's educational ideology. We cultivate human beings who love the country and devote themselves to the people's happiness and prosperity. To be a good educator, you first have to be a good citizen. The educator has a sense of duty to serve the people as the resignation of the people. Cultivate skills and attitudes necessary for democratic social life. Democracy is the ideology of our nation, and it is an ideal lifestyle that can lead the lives of the Korean people to order and prosperity. Therefore, our University aims to establish students' attitudes to devote themselves to building a better democratic society by fostering their ability to understand democratic ideals and make social life more effective. Develop the ability to accurately and broadly understand the child's growth and behavior. Children continuously grow and develop. Therefore, the teacher can make correct guidance by first understanding the child's developmental process, personality, desire, etc. Therefore, our University will enrich students' experiences in researching human growth development, observing and analyzing child behavior, participating in elementary school life, and realizing experiences in teaching children's learning. Students will acquire the ability to successfully teach each elementary school curriculum and acquire teaching and learning ability. Only those who devote themselves day by day can become masters. Teachers should strive more than anyone else for their growth. Therefore, our University encourages students to develop their serious research attitudes and continue the education experience and research activities necessary for the teachers to make educational development efforts. Through the deep awareness of the teaching profession's mission, it has a firm belief as an educator. Although teaching is a profession, there is a difference in character from other professions. Teaching is a priesthood that prays for the second generation. Therefore, we at the University encourage students to deepen the importance of teaching and make every effort to improve their teaching profession's professionalism. In conformity with the University's founding philosophy, the library supports professors and future teachers with specialized information resources in elementary education. The library offers a user-oriented service system, equipped with an electronic resources room, elementary education resources room, and information plaza. In conformity with the University's founding philosophy, the library supports professors and future teachers with specialized information resources in elementary education. The library offers a user-oriented service system, equipped with an electronic resources room, elementary education resources room, and information plaza. Education Museum exhibits historical footprints of teacher education in Korea by showing artifacts and traditional materials by era, to function as an educational display where past and current culture and history reside. The museum also collects, researches, stores, and exhibits elementary education resources to build the foundation for identity in Korean elementary education. The International Language Institute provides programs to foster professionalism and understand of diverse cultures for teachers and residents. The Institute offers language classes in English, Japanese, and Chinese for a range of levels. View full university

Seoul National University honors the ideals of liberal education and aims to teach students a lifelong love of learning that will form the basis for continuous personal growth. At the same time, it is committed to preparing students to work and live in an increasingly competitive global environment. As South Korea's first national University, Seoul National University has a tradition of standing up for democracy and peace on the Korean peninsula. Graduates have long served as public servants in key positions of the Korean government. In teaching, research, and public service, Seoul National University continues to set the standard of excellence. A Tradition of Excellence Honoring Public Service Pioneering Knowledge Seoul National University honors the ideals of liberal education. It aims to teach students a lifelong love of learning that will form continuous personal growth. In the twenty-first century, the mission of Seoul National University is to create a vibrant intellectual community where students and scholars join together in building the future. As Korea's leading research university, Seoul National University is committed to diversifying its student body and faculty, fostering global exchange, and promoting path-breaking research in all knowledge fields. Seoul National University is synonymous with higher education in Korea. Since its establishment in 1946, the University has strived to lead the nation with wisdom and courage every step of the way towards achieving economic development and democratization. As an epitome of higher education and esteemed for its unmatched academic rigor, Seoul National University has worked to fulfill its responsibility to pursue the highest level of excellence. As a result, Seoul National University has gained a global reputation for academic excellence, joining prestigious universities across the world. More than ever, Seoul National University recognizes its responsibility to go beyond academia's boundaries and be part of society, the nation, and the world. First, "SNU with Pride" – the University community has great pride in our institution second, "SNU with People" – our country and our people love the University and finally, "SNU with the World" – we are dedicated to becoming a world-class university. A university all can take pride in A university loved by the people A university leading the world We will continue to cultivate a vibrant intellectual community by fostering creativity, scholastic pursuit, and global-mindedness in our students. We endeavor to educate students as global citizens who will share our contributions on the world stage. View full university