Gangnam International School is one of the English medium day schools serving central Seoul and appears on our Seoul city hub. It teaches an American curriculum in the Gangnam district, the business and residential heart of southern Seoul, and describes its purpose as educating the whole child.
This is an independent reference page. GlobalSchoolGuide takes no payment for coverage, and the school is listed because families relocating to Gangnam genuinely weigh it. We researched the facts below from the school and public sources at the time of writing, and where a detail such as the founding year or fee schedule is not confidently findable we mark it as not published rather than guess.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The school follows an American curriculum taught in English, the familiar route for families moving between international postings who want continuity with schools in the United States. Its stated focus is on developing well rounded, reflective and creative learners rather than examinations alone.
An American programme typically leads towards a high school diploma and, at many schools, Advanced Placement courses, though families should confirm the exact senior pathway and any external examinations with the school directly. Our American curriculum guide explains how the grades are structured and how the diploma is read by universities.
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Gangnam International School fees
Gangnam International School does not publish its fees openly, so we place it provisionally in the mid band on our best American schools in Seoul shortlist and the wider Seoul international school fees guide. Any figure you see on a third party site should be treated as indicative until the school confirms it.
As at any international school, the annual budget usually reaches beyond tuition to registration, a deposit, meals, transport and activities. Families comparing the full cost of secondary places across the city can use the Seoul secondary fees reference alongside our compare tool.
Admissions
Admission depends on space in the relevant grade, previous school reports and an English readiness assessment where needed. As an American programme school in a central district, it enrols a mix of internationally mobile families and Korean families seeking an English medium route.
Places at the popular entry points can be limited, so relocating families should contact the admissions office early, share recent school records and ask directly about availability and any waiting list in your child’s grade.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in the Gangnam district in the south of Seoul, an area well served by the metro and popular with international companies and their staff. The location suits households posted to central and southern Seoul who want a school close to work and home.
The community mixes international families with Korean households choosing an English medium American programme. For the wider view of where international families settle across the city, see the Seoul city hub.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for Gangnam International School, so we do not show a star rating. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, and we publish reviews only once we can confirm they come from real families. If your child attends the school, your first hand account of the American programme, the teaching and the admissions experience would help the next family arriving in Gangnam. Share it through the school reviews hub.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Gangnam International School fees?
The school does not publish its fees openly, so we place it provisionally in the mid band for Seoul. Confirm the current schedule directly with the admissions office.
What curriculum does Gangnam International School follow?
It teaches an American curriculum in English across the primary and secondary years.
When was Gangnam International School founded?
The founding year is not published in the sources we could confirm, so we do not state one; ask the school directly.
Where is Gangnam International School located?
It is in the Gangnam district in the south of Seoul.
Does Gangnam International School teach in English?
Yes. It is an English medium school following an American curriculum.
