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YISS sits on a single campus in the Itaewon area of Seoul that serves the elementary, middle, and high school programs. The campus includes an Athletic Building and an indoor aquatics facility (natatorium), which underwent extensive renovations in 2019, featuring new tiling, balcony seating, a revised record board, a 14‑speaker sound system, a 20‑meter mural, and 11 pool lanes. An auditorium provides a venue for performances and assemblies, and the cafeteria supports on-site dining. Elementary facilities include a dedicated Library as part of the Specials program, while technology resources and STEM offerings are integrated across the curriculum, with AP courses available at the high school level. The campus supports arts, athletics, and clubs across divisions, with more than 60 clubs and activities reported.
The school operates an on-site athletic facility and hosts 28 athletic teams across elementary, middle, and high school, reflecting a broad competitive program. The Aquatics Facility is a natatorium with a multi-lane pool, including 11 lanes, a viewing balcony, a renovated record board, and a high‑quality sound system to support swimming programs. The athletic spaces on campus include the Athletic Building, which houses indoor sports facilities to support basketball, volleyball, and other activities. Sports offered across divisions include basketball, soccer, swimming, cross country, tennis, volleyball, cheer, and track & field.
Elementary School includes a Library as part of its Specials program, and Technology is listed among Elementary Specials, indicating available on-site resources for learning. Middle School offers Technology and STEM as core or exploratory subjects, with ongoing program emphasis across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The High School program includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams, reflecting a college‑preparatory focus.
Arts and music are integral to student life, with Art and Music listed among Elementary Specials and similar offerings in middle school; the school also hosts drama and year‑round arts activities. The school supports a large clubs and activities program, with 60+ clubs and activities available across divisions. Recent student life coverage highlights activities such as the Elementary Christmas music performance, middle school academic and drama projects, and a variety of extracurricular competitions (including robotics-inspired programs in the broader activities ecosystem).
Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) is a K–12 school in Yongsan-gu, on Itaewon-ro and the school describes its campus as being in the heart of Seoul. YISS follows a U.S. educational model and its high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Families choose between two student programs, which are the NICS Christian program (with Bible class/chapel) or the Oasis program (character education/philosophy and weekly assembly). The school provides student support services, including a Student Learning Support program that includes help for students acquiring English as an additional language. For daily logistics, YISS offers bus transportation and states it operates a fleet of 20 buses, with average rides of 25–30 minutes. In early August, kindergarten families take part in the school’s “Boo Hoo Breakfast” tradition.
