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29-468: Seoul Foreign School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the (CIS) Seoul Foreign School was founded in 1912, by Christian missionaries to Korea (Ethel Van Wagoner Underwood), with one class of 18 students. The school started in 1912 with 7 teachers and currently has over 1,500 students from more than 50 countries, offering education from PK to high school. It

58-572: A level of 30-40 million won per year, equivalent to college tuition fees. The school offers many after-school programs like KAIAC and SWEP, and hosts diverse events. SFS was initially established in 1912 under the Korean name Kyungsung Foreign School. The inaugural principal was Edel Underwood, the wife of H.H. Underwood, known in Korea as Won Han-kyung. The school's name changed to 'Seoul Foreign School' in 1964. The first principal and teacher, as mentioned above,

87-435: A long history, it is the most preferred school among foreigners in Korea. SFS students learn through debates and presentations and are assessed through essay-type exams that ask for their opinions. Forty years ago, they were the first in Korea to adopt the 'International Baccalaureate (IB)' curriculum, created by a Swiss international organization, rather than adhering to a specific national educational curriculum. In 2023, it

116-893: A number of choral, instrumental (band, orchestra, and jazz band), drama, and musical productions throughout the years. High school students are also able to participate in Habitat for Humanity, both national and international builds, and the National Honor Society. As for sports, Seoul Foreign School is part of the Korean American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC) and the Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC). The fall sports for high school are tennis, volleyball, cross country. Cross country and volleyball both have Varsity and Junior Varsity teams for both genders, whereas there

145-446: A turn table, and a removable large Wenger acoustical sell. There is also a Black Box theater with flexible seating up to 200 people. Robb Hall is a mid-size theater and has seating for 450 people. Seoul Foreign School has an indoor sports complex which houses two gyms, each with several basketball courts , indoor volleyball courts, as well as one weight training/fitness room. Also, located outside are two more basketball courts (next to

174-494: A variety of after-school sports and activities. Some examples are math club, soccer team, or cooking class. SFMS belongs to the Korean American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC), allowing for competition and collaboration with other schools in sports and the arts. The Boys Basketball "Select A Team," of the Seoul Foreign Middle School, (a team of 12 boys selected through a series of tryouts), participated in

203-413: Is also a popular club that meets on Mondays to create films and at the end of the year, hosts a film festival with all of the profit going to GIN (Global Issues Network). Additional activities are sponsored by each division's "Senate", or Student Council. These activities include dances, swims and various other events throughout the school year. The Boys Varsity Soccer Team is known for their multiple wins in

232-505: Is differentiated from other international schools by offering not only kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school courses but also the British curriculum IGCSE. With a prestigious history spanning over 100 years, the admissions requirements are stringent. To apply to SFS, students must have a foreign nationality. If both parents have foreign nationalities, the student meets the top-tier eligibility requirements. Furthermore, tuition fees are at

261-414: Is located in its own building built in 1988. There are five foreign language tracks offered: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Korean (for non-native speakers) and heritage Korean (for native Korean speakers). The music program is especially strong, with multiple levels of course offerings in choir, band and strings orchestra. Every student also takes Christian Studies, an academic course that introduces students to

290-881: Is one of the oldest international schools in the world, and the oldest British international school in Korea and the first in South Korea to offer the IB Diploma. British School Principal: Andrew Freeman Assistant Principal: John Kett The British School (SFBS) offers a curriculum based around the English National Curriculum spanning from Reception to Year 9. It is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and students participate in sports, maths and other activities alongside other member schools. There are students from over 45 nationalities at

319-520: Is only one co-ed Varsity team for tennis. Winter sports are basketball and cheerleading, both of which have Varsity as well as JV teams. Soccer and swimming are both spring sports, and they both have only Varsity teams. SFS Middle School participates in an area Spelling Bee, KMO and other clubs. There are also sports and other after-school activities, such as the Jazz Band/Ensemble, chess club, instrumental private lessons, and yearbook club. Film club

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348-755: The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), and the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS WASC) accredits schools below the college level. Included are elementary, junior high, middle, high and adult schools, whether public, private, or church-related. ACS WASC also accredits not-for-profit, non-degree granting postsecondary institutions. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) evaluates and accredits public and private postsecondary institutions that offer two-year education programs and award

377-629: The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), and the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS WASC) accredits schools below the college level. Included are elementary, junior high, middle, high and adult schools, whether public, private, or church-related. ACS WASC also accredits not-for-profit, non-degree granting postsecondary institutions. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) evaluates and accredits public and private postsecondary institutions that offer two-year education programs and award

406-629: The associate degree . The ACCJC's mission is to help member institutions "to advance educational quality and student learning and achievement. This collaboration fosters institutional excellence and continuous improvement through innovation, self-analysis, peer review, and application of standards." The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) is an institutional accrediting agency for colleges and universities that award bachelor's degrees or more advanced degrees. It originally and still primarily accredits institutions in California, Hawaii, and

435-576: The associate degree . The ACCJC's mission is to help member institutions "to advance educational quality and student learning and achievement. This collaboration fosters institutional excellence and continuous improvement through innovation, self-analysis, peer review, and application of standards." The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) is an institutional accrediting agency for colleges and universities that award bachelor's degrees or more advanced degrees. It originally and still primarily accredits institutions in California, Hawaii, and

464-649: The 2024 U14 Basketball tournament hosted by the International School of Bangkok, where they would go on to win 2 matches and secure 6th place. High School Principal: Nancy Le Nezet Assistant Principal: Kelly Gilmore The high school (SFHS) offers an international curriculum that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The high school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma . Graduates from Seoul Foreign School attend universities and colleges throughout

493-658: The Pacific, as well as a limited number of institutions outside the U.S. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for federal funding in a number of programs, including student access to federal financial aid. Western Association of Schools and Colleges The Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( WASC ( / w ɒ s k / WOSK )) provided accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in California and Hawaii ,

522-421: The field. The Middle School Symphonic Band won a platinum award [highest ranking award] on a nationwide competition in 2015. The Lyso Center for Performing Arts was constructed in 2004. It includes large rehearsal rooms for band, choir and orchestra, as well as ensemble and individual practice rooms. There is also a keyboard/composition lab. The main theater seats over 700 people, has a hydraulic orchestra pit,

551-491: The foundational ideas of the Christian faith from a non-denominational perspective. Students who are interested in exploring their faith on a personal level may participate in a vibrant after-school discipleship program. All students take Physical Health Education. Students take Physical Education in multiple facilities in the school, such as the tennis courts, the swimming pool, etcetera. All SFMS students are able to participate in

580-683: The roof of the cafeteria. Seoul Foreign School supports a number of activities. At the HS level, an academic activity is the AMC (American Math Competition) competition with three levels of competition: 8th grade, 10th grade, and 12th grade. SFS High School has an active Model United Nations activity with weekly meetings and two meets annually (one in Seoul and the other in Beijing.) A Speech and Debate team also represents SFS with forensic meets with local and area schools. There are

609-580: The school and continue today. The school is not affiliated with a particular denomination or church, nor are students required to come from religious backgrounds. Students from Grade 6-12 are required to take a mandatory Christian Studies course regardless of their religious backgrounds. Western Association of Schools and Colleges The Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( WASC ( / w ɒ s k / WOSK )) provided accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in California and Hawaii ,

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638-644: The school. Elementary School Principal: Damian Prest Assistant Principal: Brian Webb The elementary school (SFES) offers an international curriculum based within the IB PYP framework. Grade levels include Pre-K 2 to Grade 5. The school is a four-form entry starting in Grade 1. School uniforms were introduced to SFES in the school year 2008-2009. The Seoul Foreign Elementary School offers specialist classes such as Music, World Language (Korean, Chinese), STEM, Library, Art, PE and PSE. The Pedagogical Leadership Team consists of

667-499: The soccer field). More basketball courts can also be found on the British school playground. There is an artificial turf football (soccer) field, a sandpit for long jump, and a running track. There is also an indoor pool with two tennis courts situated above it. Two more tennis courts are situated adjacent to the British school playground. There is also a gymnastics room for various uses ranging from acrobatics workout to ballet practice. An additional four tennis courts are located on

696-666: The territories of Guam , American Samoa and Northern Marianas Islands , in addition to the Marshall Islands , Federated States of Micronesia , Palau , the Pacific Rim , Peru , Czech Republic , Armenia , and East Asia . Until 2012, WASC was a single organization with three units. In 2012, it separated into three organizations that share the WASC acronym as part of their name: the Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS WASC),

725-443: The territories of Guam , American Samoa and Northern Marianas Islands , in addition to the Marshall Islands , Federated States of Micronesia , Palau , the Pacific Rim , Peru , Czech Republic , Armenia , and East Asia . Until 2012, WASC was a single organization with three units. In 2012, it separated into three organizations that share the WASC acronym as part of their name: the Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS WASC),

754-533: The two competitions the team participates in: KAIAC and APAC. The 2010-2011 Girls Varsity Soccer Team of Seoul Foreign School won the All-Girls APAC Super Tournament hosted by Shanghai American School Pudong, beating 12 other teams, undefeated. SFS seeks to model Christianity through the hiring of exceptional and experienced educators who are also practicing Christians. The influence of Christianity originated in 1912 when missionaries first founded

783-620: The two principals, PYP Coordinator, Literacy Coach, Student Support Team Coordinator and Leader-in-Training. A new building was completed for the 2008-2009 school year and includes a cafeteria, 400-seat performance hall, media center/library, upgraded classrooms, and a spirit store. In the fall of 2011, a 1-to-1 laptop program was instituted in Grades 4 & 5. Middle School Principal: Justin Smith Assistant Principal: Matthew Johnson The Middle School

812-546: The world. All students from kindergarten through 8th grade/Year 9 take music classes. The school offers a band, choir and orchestra program as well as IB DP music. The Middle School/KS3 have five bands: Beginner Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band. Both the Middle School Symphonic Band and the High School Wind Ensemble have won numerous awards and acknowledgements in

841-521: Was Edel Underwood, a member of the Underwood family, who founded Yeonhee Professional School, the precursor to Yonsei University . After relocating its premises in Seoul five times, the school settled in its current location next to Yonsei University in Yeonhui-dong in 1957. In 1981, it merged with the 'British School' attended by the children of British expatriates. Boasting a spacious campus of 100,000m and

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