Gyeonggi Suwon International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Suwon City, South Korea. Founded in 2006. It serves 600 students for students aged 4–18. Annual tuition ranges from $17,896 to $28,664 USD.
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About
Gyeonggi Suwon International School is a private, coeducational IB World School authorized since 2009, offering all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—in English. Located in Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, the school provides both boarding and day facilities for students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, and DP) located in the Gyeonggi-Do region of South Korea, serving the international community in Suwon City.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 6-8 | KRW 24,887~$ 18 |
| Grades 9-12 | KRW 28,683~$ 21 |
| Pre-Kindergarten | KRW 20,154~$ 15 |
| Junior Kindergarten | KRW 17,909~$ 13 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | KRW 22,389~$ 17 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₩24,515,013 - 39,265,319. Application fee: $219.
Admissions Process
- 1Application opens January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM for 2026-2027; seat availability by grade announced December 8, 2025. 2) Prepare required documents including language survey forms, reference forms, and medical form. 3) Complete online application with scanned documents. 4) Pay non-refundable application processing fee (KRW 300,000) and submit bank receipt. 5) GSIS reviews application and may request supplemental documents. 6) Admissions test and/or interview arranged; overseas applicants may receive test paper via FedEx. 7) English proficiency review and ELL placement assessment if needed. 8) Final admission decision communicated by principals; acceptance or waitlist notification sent. 9) If admitted, invoice issued; payment required within specified period to secure seat, followed by New Student Orientation.
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Boarding Life
GSIS currently operates as a day school with no on-campus boarding option. A boarding program existed in the school's early years but has since been discontinued.
School Day
The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM. Admissions hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The cafeteria serves lunch daily as part of the school day.
Student Life
The cafeteria serves lunch daily for students and staff. J&J Catering provides hot meals with two menu options: Korean and international. A self-service bar offers unlimited salads, bread, drinks, and additional sides. Allergy information is available with daily menus.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School (Grades 11-12) | IB Diploma | GSIS DP Course Average Score: 5.2 |
| Primary (Pre-K to Grade 5) | IB PYP | — |
| Middle School (Grades 6-10) | IB MYP | — |
School Background
private