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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing a student's relationships, decision-making, and empathy toward others. GIS uses SEL as a guide to help students become responsible, reliable, and respectful. In Primary, teachers dedicate time in the mornings and afternoons for students to process the ups and downs of relationship-building and emotions. During this time, students learn how to express their feelings using words and phrases that are understood by others. GIS emphasizes collaboration and cross-curricular learning, with SEL integrated through project-based learning and grade-level collaboration.
ESL is offered as part of the Specialty Team. The ESL teacher is Mr. Juan Dominguez, and Spanish / ESL is taught by Ms. Jeniffer Carrion.
Mental wellbeing is supported through mindfulness and life balance. Co-curricular activities include mindfulness and practices that promote life balance. The Schoolwide Learning Outcomes emphasize stress management and personal development.
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.
