South Korea, Seoul
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GSIS uses English as the language of instruction across its IB programs. The IB language offerings at GSIS include Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish as part of the Language and Literature and Language Acquisition categories. Specifically, Korean is offered as Language and Literature and Language Acquisition; Mandarin is offered in Language Acquisition; Spanish is offered in Language Acquisition. English language support for non-native speakers is provided through GSIS's ESL program, with six proficiency levels (A–F) in Elementary, and sheltered English courses in Middle School and High School. The GSIS library provides resources in English, Korean, and other languages.
Founded in 2006, Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS) is a coeducational Christian day and boarding school in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon. Students from Junior-Kindergarten through Grade 12 follow the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP (Pre-K–Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Programme in the upper grades. GSIS lists campus facilities including a sports complex, a soccer field and an auditorium. The school reports an enrollment of 530 students, with Elementary classes capped at 20 and Secondary classes capped at 25. Transportation is available, and GSIS notes bus routes serving areas including Seoul, Bundang, Yongin, Suwon and Camp Humphreys (Pyeongtaek). GSIS also highlights “SEW week,” a three-day program focused on spiritual growth and community.