About GIS
Hello, we are GIS specialized in education. Based on 30 years of early childhood education experience, the GIS Education Group, which was launched in 2012, expanded and moved to Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and upgraded to various curriculum and programs. In addition, the ESL program was introduced to provide wider opportunities for students wishing to attend international schools so that they could fully acquire the US curriculum, the Common Core Standard, in a short time.
At Gangnam International School, our philosophy lies in educating the whole child. We strive to raise our students to be happy, caring, responsible, self-reflective, inquisitive, creative and innovative thinkers and doers who endeavor to contribute to society in ways that ripple out beyond their local community.
We nurture not only the cognitive development of our students, but also support the development and well-being of each learner’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and psychological self (e.g., habits of mind) while also following each student’s individual interests and learning styles.
Our Programs
Primary Program
The goal of our Primary Program is to educate the whole child in an environment that supports overall development and maximizes each child’s potential. Our program is designed to enable and empower our students to be independent, critical thinkers who actively build their knowledge and persevere to succeed in constructing their knowledge and in mastering skills. Our students grow to be members of a strong community and learn to give back to one’s local and global communities through school-wide volunteer programs and activities.
Secondary Program
Our Middle School Program covers grades 7 and 8 and is designed to be learner-centered and supportive of the developmental and educational needs of young adolescents. The middle school years are an important time of transition during which students experience unprecedented cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth. Our small classroom size and assessment practices help us meet individual student’s learning needs unique to the middle school years.
The goal of our High School Program, which includes high performance expectations and support for each student’s personal development, is to provide a four-year educational experience that prepares students to be lifelong learners and to develop skills that will enable them to have the academic readiness to continue their education at a post-secondary institution and, eventually, successfully enter their chosen field. After the pandemic, the programs for supporting students’ social-emotional growth, such as student-led clubs, Student councils, and Yearbook Committee were added to the academic courses again.
Location Description
Seoul is a megacity, with just under 10 million inhabitants in the main city and 25 million in Gyeonggi province. A 24-hour city, Seoul has an intense work-hard, play-hard culture. The booming metropolis fuses tradition and modernity. At the same time, retail therapy and cutting-edge technology—Wi-Fi even in parks!—reign in Seoul. The city integrates an urban landscape with large green spaces, making it a great destination for nature buffs and city fans. Seoul is experiencing a growing multicultural influence.
The climate of Seoul is considered both humid subtropical and humid continental. Summers are hot and humid and the East Asian monsoon has a strong impact on Seoul's weather from June to July. Winters are usually cold and dry, although the city gets an average of 28 days of snow per year. The average January low temperature for Seoul is 21 degrees F (-6 degrees C) and the average August high temperature is 85 degrees F (29.5 degrees C).
Gangnam-gu is situated on the southern banks of the Han River. It neighbors Songpa-gu to the east, Seocho-gu to the west, Seongdong-gu to the north, and Gyeonggi-do to the south.
Gangnam-gu is Seoul’s upscale, modern center, home to gleaming skyscrapers, designer brands and stylish nightclubs where big-name DJs spin techno and house. Dining options span high-end restaurants to bars. Starfield COEX Mall draws visitors to its aquarium, while Seoul Arts Center has a design museum and a theater.
Gangnam is known as one of the richest districts in South Korea and is home to many department stores, underground shopping centers, and malls. While Gangnam-gu is known for its high rises and fast culture, there are many parks and greenspaces incorporated throughout.
Transportation in Gangnam-gu is very easy. There are four subway lines that run through the area and two main express bus terminals are just a short 2-5 bus subway stops away depending on where you are in Gangnam-gu.
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