Gyeonggi Suwon International School
International School in Seoul
Quick answer
Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS) in the Seoul metropolitan area serves 600 students from 15 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school is an IB World School delivering the IB Continuum, accredited by IBO and WASC. Tuition $18,159-$29,085 per year. Strong fit for expat families on Suwon corporate assignments (Samsung HQ, Hyundai R&D) seeking IB-track education with shorter commute than central Seoul internationals, in Korea's growing southern Gyeonggi technology corridor.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Gyeonggi Suwon International School.
- Tuition: $18,159–$29,085/yr published annual range.
- 15 nationalities top: Korean.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
600
15 (Korean)
Rolling
IBO, WASC
About Gyeonggi Suwon International School
Gyeonggi Suwon International School opened its doors to students for the first time on September 18, 2006. The purpose of the school is to provide a high quality international education for foreign children in Korea that will serve to further attract foreign investment to Korea.
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $18,159 – $29,085 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩24515013-₩39265319 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $26,592(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $28,092 |
| Cost position in Seoul | 63th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma
Korean
Students are served in mainstream classrooms and receive support services which focus on accommodation of individual needs, skill development and academic support.
Special needs services. Children with mild to moderate special needs will be considered for admissions to GSIS. Each student in need of support services will be considered on the basis of whether GSIS can meet his/her learning needs.
English as a Secondary Language
8:00 – 15:10
Yes
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Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Korean
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