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South Korea, Geoje
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Accreditations
- Council of International Schools (CIS): AIS is accredited by CIS, a global body that sets and verifies international school standards for governance, curriculum, and student welfare.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): AIS is accredited by WASC, a well-established U.S.-based accreditor that validates quality and effectiveness of schools operating in international contexts.
- International Curriculum Association (ICA) accreditations for IEYC, IPC, and IMYC: AIS is accredited by ICA to deliver the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC).
- Cambridge International Education: AIS is fully authorised by Cambridge International Education to teach and examine Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A/AS Levels.
- Pearson Edexcel: AIS is fully authorised by Pearson Edexcel to teach and examine iGCSE, AS, and A Level qualifications.
- Fieldwork Education: AIS notes accreditation by Fieldwork Education alongside CIS and WASC, indicating external validation of its curriculum and standards.
Atherton International School (AIS) also formerly known as Okpo International School in Okpo-dong, Geoje City, educates students aged 2 to 18 using a combination of British and international curricula, including the EYFS, IEYC, IPC, IMYC, Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. The school follows the English National Curriculum in Early Years, Primary and Middle School and Cambridge qualifications in High School, preparing students for global university pathways. Class sizes average 12–15 students, fostering individualized learning. AIS promotes leadership and resilience through programs such as the William Pike Challenge Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The campus offers specialist facilities for music, art, drama, design and science. The school also runs a school bus service and teaches Korean alongside English instruction. Atherton’s location on Geoje Island, a coastal city near Busan, places it within a vibrant expatriate community supported by local industry and international families.
