About
SSI Daechi (Seoul Scholars International) is an English-medium Grade 7-12 programme in Daechi-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. The school itself states that it operates as a registered academy (hagwon) in Korea rather than a licensed school. It follows an American programme built around AP courses with a strong maths and science (STEM) focus, and plans a university pathway for each student. There are shuttle buses and about 34 extracurricular activities, and admission runs year-round through consultation, an interview and level tests. As a hagwon, check how its studies are recognised in Korea.
Key facts
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Curriculum
AP
Ages
Ages 13–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Grades
- Grade 7 – Grade 12
- Ownership
- For-profit
- School day
- Weekdays 08:30–15:10
- School bus
- Yes
- Accreditations
- COGNIA
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Student interview, English level test, Math level test
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
- STEM
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Curling
- Martial arts
Arts
- Orchestra
- Band
- Film
- Digital design
After-school activities
- Stem research
- National honor society
- Student council
- Model un
- Newspaper
- Entrepreneurship
- Psychology
- Volunteering
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Licence
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Operates as a registered academy (학원) in Korea according to its own website; not a licensed foreign school.
More details
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Academics
Curriculum
Emphasises a STEM focus and a grade-by-grade path toward AP courses and college readiness, starting from the middle program.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes graduates' university acceptances by class year, covering US, art, and non-US universities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Describes academic enrichment such as STEM clubs, competitions, coding programs and Olympiads.
- STEM clubs
- Competitions
- Coding programs
- Olympiads
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaching is in English with a strong English communication culture; a world language is included among core subjects.
- English
- World Language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Shares student award news from invention and AI competitions.
- iCAN 2026 Gold Medal
- WICO 2026 Silver Award
- AI Jam Silver Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission involves an online application, a student and parent interview, then an academic team review.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Lists scholarships that graduates received from universities, by class year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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서울특별시 강남구 도곡로99길 27
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