Our Vision and Values
Our Vision
To be Asia’s leading global education innovator, transforming English education through academic rigor, research-driven curriculum, and advanced edtech solutions.
Our Core Values
Committed to Gifted Learners
We are dedicated to serving gifted and high-achieving students, many with near-native English proficiency and diverse international learning experiences.
Our American curriculum aligns with NAC, CCSS, and CEFR standards. With 65% of our headquarters team dedicated to R&D, we continuously strengthen our excellence.
Reading is the foundation of our academic program. Students learn through a rich library, McGraw-Hill–developed textbooks, and the Accelerated Reader (AR) program.
Global Mindset
We operate 66 campuses in Korea and 12 overseas in Vietnam and Indonesia. We are dedicated to nurturing global leaders capable of crossing cultural barriers.
School Culture at Poly
At Poly, we cultivate a learning environment where curiosity thrives, and intellectual rigor is the norm.
Poly’s English-Only Policy (EOP) immerses students and staff in English all day, fostering a genuinely global learning environment.
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"I think the strength of Poly classes is that everything is made to get the students involved in class.
- Jeremy Culuek
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"The speaking level for a Poly student is so much higher than I expected, I forget that I’m in Korea sometimes."
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Our students read an average of 389 books per year—five times more than their peers.
We encourage our elementary students to read 5 books a day because we believe great learning begins with reading. Our graduates consistently dominate in academics, with many gaining admission to Ivy League universities.
One of the highlights for many of our teachers is seeing students step into the spotlight.
Each year, the Poly Speech Contest gathers students from all Poly campuses for the chance for students to shine.
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What distinguishes Poly is our streamlined communication and leadership: all Korean members are bilingual, which ensures seamless support, guidance, and collaboration.
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Our Curriculum and Programs
At Poly, reading is the cornerstone of our curriculum. Every Poly campus features a vibrant library that fosters a strong culture of reading.
Teachers are supported with top-tier textbooks and lesson plans, while still enjoying autonomy in leading lessons. You’ll work alongside colleagues predominantly from the U.S. and Canada, as well as bilingual Korean administrative staff in an intellectually stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Poly (Kindergarten & Elementary) - Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow
Poly’s curriculum is designed to foster a strong reading culture and provide a foundation for lifelong learning. Our program emphasizes English learning across subjects through reading. The program is divided into two tracks: MAG, designed for returning overseas students, and MGT, tailored for gifted English learners.
MPoly (Elementary & Middle) - Achieve Academic Excellence & Leadership
MPoly’s GRAD curriculum offers a rigorous English education for grades 4–9, based on the American CCSS framework. Our curriculum integrates advanced fiction and nonfiction reading, writing, and vocabulary, with intensive debate and public speaking classes to cultivate academic excellence and leadership skills.
Magnet (Kindergarten & Elementary) - Maximize Language Potential
Magnet is Poly's English program designed for the highest-achieving young minds, offering the most rigorous and advanced curriculum for young learners. Our curriculum is designed for kindergarten (ages 5-7) and elementary students (grades 1-4), focusing on vocabulary development and literacy through exclusive North American textbooks.
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Safeguarding Commitment
All Poly campuses operate in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, including but not limited to the Child Welfare Act. Poly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety, and dignity of all children and young people.