Vivian & Stanley Gangnam International Scholars (VSGIS)
강남국제학교
- AP
About
VSGIS is a small American-curriculum middle and high school in central Gangnam, between Gangnam and Sinnonhyeon stations. It opened in 2020 and is split into a Middle Academy and a High Academy. The school focuses on university preparation with one-to-one counselling for each student. It offers 17 AP courses and runs an SAT/AP test centre. Admissions are rolling, so students can apply during the year.
Key facts
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Curriculum
AP
Ages
Ages 12–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Grades
- Grade 6 – Grade 12
- Founded
- 2020
- School day
- Weekdays 09:00–16:00 (most students leave at 18:00 after extra classes)
Admissions
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- Intake
- 1, 9
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entrance exam, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedAP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Science labs
- Auditorium
- Computer lab
- Rooftop lounge
- Indoor garden
- Student lounge
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Fencing
- Badminton
- Taekwondo
Arts
- Painting
- Music
- Dance
After-school activities
- Coding
- Debate
- Model un
- Math olympiad
- Science olympiad
- Video editing
- Publication
- Book club
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Licence
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Not on the official list of licensed foreign/international schools (isi.go.kr): studies are not recognised as Korean school credits.
More details
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Academics
Curriculum
Offers AP and honors courses with a humanities focus, designed to build independent study, responsibility and cooperation.
- AP courses
- Honors classes
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Academic calendar
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Admissions
Admissions
Applicants must be 12 or older and have finished grade 5 (middle) or grade 8 (high school). Steps include consultation, entrance exam and interview, with results in about 10 days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로18길 79
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