Gyeonggi Suwon International School

What Gyeonggi Suwon International School does

Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS) is a non-profit, Christian faith-based day school operating on a single 885-student-capacity campus in Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, South Korea. Founded in 2006 by the Hyosan International Education Foundation (HIEF), it is the first IB World School in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate continuum (IB PYP, MYP, and DP), serving Pre-K through Grade 12 students from 21+ countries, with Korean national enrollment capped at 30% per grade.

The school's core product is its IB continuum delivered through Pre-K-Grade 5 (PYP), Grades 6-10 (MYP) with annual Interdisciplinary Units and a Personal Project, and Grades 11-12 (IB DP), supported by an Arts & Technology program, athletics competing in KAIAC, an Apple 1:1 device stack (iPads in elementary, laptops in secondary), and proprietary well-being tools (Komodo, Character Strong). Academic and pastoral services (counseling, college and career guidance, digital citizenship, spiritual life including VASE service trips, and a Health & Well-Being program) sit alongside 30+ after-school activities, 32 team/sport opportunities, an 800+ alumni network across 56 nationalities, and a 12-bus transportation network spanning the Seoul Capital Area.

GSIS generates revenue primarily from annual tuition paid in dual currency (KRW + USD) and tiered by grade band (ranging from approximately KRW 16.6M + USD 6,680 for Junior-Kindergarten up to KRW 26.98M + USD 10,250 for Grades 9-12), supplemented by non-refundable one-time new student fees (Application, Registration, Entrance), recurring ancillary fees (lunch, bus, senior fee), and a 2% early-payment discount and a new 20% sibling discount from 2026-2027. As a non-profit foundation-governed school, 100% of tuition is reinvested into operations; the GTM is direct-to-consumer via in-person school tours, OpenApply online admissions, Open Houses, PTA networks, and a multi-channel digital presence anchored by the Finalsite website and a YouTube live-stream channel.

Name

Gyeonggi Suwon International School

Legal name

Gyeonggi Suwon International School (경기수원외국인학교)

Website

https://gsis.sc.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS) is a non-profit, Christian faith-based Pre-K through Grade 12 day school in Suwon, South Korea, and the first IB World School in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province authorized to offer the full IB PYP/MYP/DP continuum to internationally mobile and returning Korean families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Annual Tuition Fees: Primary recurring revenue stream. Annual tuition is required in both USD and KRW (combined payment) and may be paid in semester-based installments. A 2% discount is offered for lump-sum payment by April 15 (excluding new students). Tuition scales by grade band: Junior-Kindergarten KRW 16,620,000 + USD 6,680; Pre-K KRW 18,690,000 + USD 7,520; Kinder–Grade 5 KRW 20,770,000 + USD 8,350; Grade 6–8 KRW 22,490,000 + USD 9,710; Grade 9–12 KRW 26,980,000 + USD 10,250. Sibling discount of 20% applied starting from the second child.
2. One-Time New Student Fees: Non-refundable one-time fees collected from new students: Application Processing Fee (KRW 300,000), Registration Fee (KRW 500,000), and Entrance Fee (KRW 4,500,000). Returning students are exempt from the Entrance Fee.
3. Ancillary Fees (Lunch, Bus, Senior): Recurring ancillary fees: Senior Fee for Grade 12 (KRW 250,000), Lunch Fee Grades JK-5 (KRW 1,260,000), Lunch Fee Grades 6-12 (KRW 1,350,000), and School Bus Fee (KRW 3,600,000 standard; KRW 3,300,000 less than 1 km radius). Non-refundable Early Withdrawal Processing Fees apply: KRW 500,000 (Elementary), KRW 1,000,000 (Lower Secondary), KRW 1,500,000 (Upper Secondary).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

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Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS) is a non-profit Christian day school that delivers a Pre-K through Grade 12 international education built on the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Its core offering is tuition-based schooling, supported by ancillary services including college counseling, transportation, cafeteria lunch, athletics, after-school activities, and spiritual and well-being programs, delivered on a single campus in Suwon, South Korea.

Product overview

Gyeonggi Suwon International School (GSIS) operates as a single unified Pre-K through Grade 12 international school offering a Christian, faith-based education structured around an interconnected platform of academic programs and student services. The academic core is built on three International Baccalaureate programs — the IB Primary Years Program (IB PYP), the IB Middle Years Program (IB MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) — which together form the IB continuum and are supported by a shared Library service, an Arts & Technology program, and a Physical Education & Athletics department. These academic offerings are complemented by an integrated suite of student services and community modules, including After School Activities, Counseling, Spiritual Life, Health & Well-Being, Digital Citizenship, School Bus Transportation, the Cafeteria Lunch Program, College and Career Counseling, and the Alumni Program. Together, these named products and services deliver a holistic international education experience authorized as the first IB World School in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to offer the full IB continuum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornerstone Magazine: Online newsletter / annual report publication produced by Gyeonggi Suwon International School
• GSIS Knights

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, and holistic framework for Pre-K through Grade 5 students, focused on developing the whole child as an inquirer through six transdisciplinary themes of global significance and the IB Learner Profile attributes.
• IB Middle Years Program (IB MYP) Five-year program for Grade 6 through Grade 10 students that provides a foundation for further education and the world beyond the classroom, including Service as Action, a Personal Project, and annual Interdisciplinary Units (IDUs).
• IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Rigorous two-year pre-university curriculum for Grade 11-12 students recognized by leading universities worldwide, developing academic and research skills, creative and critical thinking, an international outlook, and community service through the comprehensive liberal arts and sciences framework.
• GSIS Library Services Whole-school facility in the Main Building serving as a research, reading, and creative hub for Elementary and Secondary students, offering print and electronic resources in English, Korean, and other languages, a Visiting Author Program, and dedicated Elementary and Secondary libraries.
• Arts & Technology Program IB-aligned program integrating creative expression with technological thinking across music, performance, visual arts, hands-on making, and technology-based projects for all grade levels, emphasizing inquiry, reflection, collaboration, and responsible technology use.
• Physical Education & Athletics Comprehensive athletics and physical wellness program including Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary School sports teams (soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, swimming, badminton, cheerleading, table tennis) competing in the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC), with 32 team/sport opportunities for Grades 6-12.
• After School Activities Over 30 after-school activities and academic societies available to Elementary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary students, including clubs such as Student Council, MUN, NHS, Jazz Band, Drama Club, Key Club, Chess Club, Robotics, and language offerings.
• Counseling Services Multi-tiered counseling program offering University Guidance Counseling, Learning Support, Emotional Support, and Responsive Services through a dedicated team of counselors supporting students across Pre-K through Grade 12.
• Spiritual Life Program Christian spiritual formation program featuring weekly Chapels, annual Retreats, Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW), Week of Prayer, and VASE mission trips to South East Asia, supporting the school's mission to cultivate internationally minded learners to lead and serve for the glory of God.
• Health & Well-Being Program Whole-school approach to well-being for students from Early Years through Secondary School, integrating evidence-based tools such as Komodo and the Character Strong framework, supported by school nurses and a Safeguarding Team.
• Digital Citizenship Program Embedded cross-grade program developing digitally literate and responsible learners, including a Technology Acceptable Use Charter for secondary students, age-appropriate foundational lessons for elementary students, and AI Literacy and Academic Integrity education.
• School Bus Transportation Extensive bus service operating 12 buses across Seoul, Bundang, Pangyo, Suji, Yongin, Gwanggyo, Dongtan, Osan, Pyeongtaek, and Suwon, with monitors on elementary buses, late bus options, and a 2025-2026 published route schedule.
• Cafeteria Lunch Program Daily lunch service operated by J&J Catering offering Korean and International menu options plus a self-service salad, bread, and beverage bar, with a Snack Bar for Middle and High School students open every school day from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
• College and Career Counseling Dedicated college counseling team supporting students and parents through the IB DP program with ambitious university applications, including a Career Program Coordinator and counselors specialized for Grade 12 and Grades 9-11 cohorts.
• Alumni Program GSIS Alumni Association supporting 800+ graduates from 56 nationalities, including an annual Alumni Reunion (first week of June), Alumni Committee, Alumni Testimony series, and Alumni Connect networking platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4M scholarship dollars earned by Class of 2025
• +5 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSIS is the first IB World School in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province authorized to offer the full PYP, MYP, and DP continuum. DP was authorized on 27 April 2009, PYP on 17 March 2011, and MYP on 18 June 2012. The IB framework is central to GSIS's curriculum and brand.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSIS holds full WASC accreditation, one of six officially recognized U.S. accrediting agencies. WASC accreditation ensures course credits are accepted by U.S. schools and universities, and GSIS undergoes a six-year comprehensive self-study and external peer review cycle.
• Hyosan International Education Foundation (HIEF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIEF established GSIS in 2006 as a Christian IB World School and serves as its governing body. The Foundation is composed of accomplished professionals including the Chairperson Dr. Lee, Sang Taek (Founder, Hyosan Medical Foundation), Vice Chairperson Dr. Kim, Sung Eun (Pastor, SAM Hospital Church), and trustees from academia and pastoral leadership.
• East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSIS is a member of EARCOS, an organization of over 150 international schools across East Asia that promotes educational collaboration, professional development, and a strong learning community.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSIS is a member of ACSI, a global organization representing thousands of independent Christian schools in more than 100 countries. ACSI supports professional development, student leadership, service opportunities, and Christian school accreditation.
• Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSIS is a member of KAIAC, an organization of international schools and U.S. military high schools in Korea providing competitive sports programs. GSIS has won 10 KAIAC Championships in the last 5 years and fields 32 team/sport opportunities for Grades 6-12.
• Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSIS is an Associate Member of CSPN, a group of agencies, organisations and international schools collaborating on child safety best practice standards. GSIS's Child Protection Policy is derived from CSPN in collaboration with other international schools, the National Child Protection Agency (South Korea), and the Shanghai American School.
• Gyeonggi Hwaseong Child Protection Agency (National Child Protection Agency, South Korea)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGSIS works with the Gyeonggi Hwaseong Child Protection Agency (under South Korea's National Child Protection Agency) on child safeguarding and protection response protocols.
• J&J Catering (JJ Catering)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJ&J Catering operates GSIS's daily school cafeteria (Korean and International menu options, salad bar, allergy information listed daily) and the GSIS Snack Bar (3rd floor lobby, 9:00–9:30 AM daily for Middle and High School students). Credit or debit card payment only at the Snack Bar.
• Elle School Uniform (elleschooluniform.co.kr)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSIS directs families to purchase PE uniforms through Elle School Uniform's online storefront (elleschooluniform.co.kr/product/search.html?keyword=gsis). GSIS does not require academic uniforms but does require PE attire.
• Cornerstone Magazine (in-house newsletter)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSIS publishes Cornerstone Magazine, an online newsletter hosted at cornerstone.gsis.sc.kr, used for community storytelling, annual report content, and brand reinforcement.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Korea International School: Korea-based IB international school with Seoul and Pangyo campuses serving Pre-K through Grade 12. Directly competes for the same Gyeonggi/Seoul expat and Korean-category-B families with full IB continuum.
• Yongsan International School of Seoul: IB continuum school in central Seoul serving Pre-K through Grade 12, including strong Christian/character development programming. Closely comparable in size, curriculum, and target family profile to GSIS.
• Seoul Foreign School: One of Korea's oldest and largest international schools (British, American, Korean sections) serving the same expat/Korean dual market. Competes for the same Seoul Capital Area families considering GSIS; broader scope but overlapping IB-style offerings.
• Dwight School Seoul: Seoul campus of the Dwight global network offering IB continuum with a personalized learning focus. Comparable premium positioning, IB curriculum, and Seoul Capital Area catchment to GSIS families.
• Seoul International School: Seoul-based IB continuum international school serving expat and Korean families. Directly comparable to GSIS in curriculum (PYP/MYP/DP), Christian-leaning ethos, and target demographic, but located in Seoul rather than Gyeonggi Province.
• Korean Kent Foreign School: Seoul-area IB international school founded to serve foreign children in Korea. Comparable dual-currency tuition structure, full IB offering, and expat/Korean target market; key in-region competitor for admissions.

Regional players

• Daejeon International School: Mid-sized international school in Daejeon serving expat and Korean families with a comparable foreign-curriculum program. Regional peer in the Korean international school ecosystem; smaller scale but overlapping regulatory framework.
• Busan Foreign School: International school in Busan serving Pre-K through Grade 12 with comparable foreign-curriculum offering and similar parent demographic. Regional peer in Korea that competes for nationally-mobile expat families but does not overlap GSIS's Seoul/Gyeonggi catchment.
• International School of Busan: Non-profit IB school in Busan providing Pre-K through Grade 12 international education. Comparable non-profit model, IB curriculum, and foreign-school regulatory status, though operating in a separate Korean region.

Emerging players

• Concordia International School Shanghai: Christian-affiliated international school in East Asia offering IB continuum with a mission/character focus that mirrors GSIS's faith-based positioning. Comparable in ethos and IB scope; different geography (China) but useful comparable for East Asia Christian international school economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GSISKorea
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/GSISMediaLiveStreaming/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Gyeonggi.Suwon.International.School
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gyeonggi-suwon-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/gsisknights

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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