South Korea, Seoul
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Uniforms are not required for regular classes, from Pre-K-12. However, middle school and high school students are required to buy and wear SIS athletic uniforms for P.E. classes.
The cafeteria serves a hot meal to elementary students daily. The cafeteria also offers Western and Korean menus to middle and high school students. Students may bring a packed lunch from home.
The school is governed by a School Board established in 2019. The board has nine voting members: five current parents, the Head of School, the Business Manager, and two members appointed by the Founder; there is one non-voting auditor. The founder of the school is Edward B. Adams.
Seoul International School (SIS) is a PreK–12 school in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, serving international students in the Seoul area. Founded in 1973, SIS provides an American curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. The school’s 2024–2025 High School Profile lists a total PreK–12 enrollment of 802 students. Class sizes are capped at 20 students in Pre-K through Senior Kindergarten, up to 23 students in grades 1–8 and high school classes typically range from 8 to 25 students depending on the course. Students can join activities such as Model United Nations, Science Club, Math Club, Coding club, Student Council and National Honor Societies. SIS also describes a music program that includes ensembles and Suzuki violin beginning in Junior Kindergarten.