Global Christian Foreign School
International School in Seoul
Quick answer
Global Christian Foreign School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Tuition of $15,355–$17,577/year is in line with Seoul averages. Founded in 1996.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Global Christian Foreign School.
- Tuition: $15,355–$17,577/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 5 to 18 age range accepted.
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About Global Christian Foreign School
Global Christian Foreign School is a foreign school located in the heart of Seoul, Korea in Hannam-dong. Since 1996, GCFS has been devoted to raising up global Christian leaders in grades K-12, serving expatriate families and preparing students to excel at the university level.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $15,355 – $17,577 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩20729259-₩23729259 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,766(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,266 |
| Cost position in Seoul | 25th percentile(budget-friendly) |
American
Spanish
unknown
English as a Second Language
Yes
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