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Gangnam International School

South Korea, Seoul

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

Secondary club activities are co-curricular and aligned with GIS's mission. Student Council and Yearbook teams provide leadership and opportunities to work on projects. Clu bs focus on investing knowledge, supporting the local community, and mindfulness and life balance. Co-curricular activities are designed to be fun, purposeful, and meaningful.

Arts and Creative

The school has specialty programs in Art and Music led by experienced teachers. Art is taught by Bea Park, who trained at the Rhode Island School of Design. Music is taught by Sharon Shin, who trained at Juilliard and Columbia. The Specialty Team also includes Spanish and ESL, and a Physical Education program.

Cultural and Language

Spanish and ESL are offered as part of the Specialty Team. Spanish/ESL instruction is provided by Jeniffer Carrion. These programs are part of the school's specialty offerings.

Social and Hobbies

Secondary co-curriculars include Student Council and Yearbook teams, which develop leadership and teamwork. Clubs focus on investing knowledge, supporting the local community, and mindfulness and life balance. These activities are designed to be fun, purposeful, and meaningful.

Community and Service

The school grows to be part of a community that gives back to local and global communities. Community participants show empathy, compassion, and respect toward cultures and traditions. These elements reflect a global consciousness aimed at making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Leadership and Professional

Student Council and Yearbook teams provide leadership and opportunities to practice project-based skills. These roles enable students to exercise collaboration and responsible decision-making within GIS.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

A Physical Education program led by Sol Kim promotes an active lifestyle. Mindfulness and balance are emphasized within co-curricular offerings. Outdoor activities and physical education support students' physical and mental wellbeing.

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Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Day School
Bus Service No

Gangnam International School sits on the Gangnam Campus in Seocho District, Seoul, offering a two-program structure for G1–G5 and G6–G12. The school follows a WASC-accredited global curriculum with an extensive Advanced Placement pathway featuring more than 40 AP courses and flexible online and offline learning options. The campus brings together over 30 years of international education experience, and individualised college counseling guides students through university admissions, including placements at Ivy League, leading U.S./U.K. universities, and top Korean institutions. The school emphasizes project-based learning and Socratic Seminar, alongside ESL and Debate Writing, as part of its Personalized Programs. Extracurriculars span Arts and Athletics—Orchestra, Band, Taekwondo, Basketball, and Swimming—and Global Citizenship activities, such as Global Bridges, Farewell Inequality, and Eco Friendly & Well Being. Cultural and language study is supported by Spanish and ESL specialty offerings, while leadership opportunities arise through Student Council and Yearbook teams, fostering teamwork and responsible initiative. Everyday.

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