Gyeongnam International Foreign School
International School in Sacheon
Quick answer
Gyeongnam International Foreign School (GIFS) in Sacheon, South Korea serves 60 students from 11 nationalities aged 5 to 18 — an intentionally boutique IB World School. Accredited by IBO and WASC. Tuition $23,578-$25,504 per year. Strong fit for expat families in Korea's southeastern Gyeongnam region (Sacheon, Jinju, Changwon) seeking IB-track education with small-cohort personalised learning, where the larger Seoul/Busan internationals are too distant for daily commute.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Gyeongnam International Foreign School.
- Tuition: $23,578–$25,504/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 6 (max 10) Sacheon international school · 60 students total.
- 11 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
60
11
6 avg / 10 max
Rolling
IBO, WASC
About Gyeongnam International Foreign School
Gyeongnam International Foreign School is a K-12 co-educational institution offering students and families a truly international educational opportunity. GIFS is also an International Baccalaureate Continuum School offering the PYP, MYP, and DP.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $23,578 – $25,504 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩31829986-₩34429986 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $26,191(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $27,691 |
IB
IB Diploma exams and MYP eAssessments
100% pass rate in MYP and a 95% pass rate in the DP
Korean, Spanish
Individual tutoring/couselling
Special Education Needs is provided
English Language Acquisition Support
8:30 – 4:30 on ASA days and 3:30 on non-ASA days
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Sacheon
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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