Gyeongnam International Foreign School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Sacheon, South Korea. Founded in 2012. It serves 115 students for students aged 5–18. Annual tuition ranges from $23,236 to $25,134 USD.
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Gyeongnam International Foreign School is a private, coeducational day school in Sacheon, South Korea, authorized by the International Baccalaureate to offer all three IB programmes spanning from Primary Years through Diploma level. The school provides instruction in English and Korean, serving students from early childhood through secondary education within the continuous IB educational pathway.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) in the Gyeongnam region of South Korea, offering an English-medium international education.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 - Grade 8 | KRW 23,425~$ 17 |
| Grade 9 - Grade 12 | KRW 24,155~$ 18 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | KRW 22,257~$ 16 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₩31,829,986 - 34,429,986. Application fee: $365.
Admissions Process
- 1Check eligibility: applicants must be expatriate children, children of mixed Korean-expatriate marriages, Korean children educated overseas for more than three years, or Korean children legally adopted by an expatriate. 2) Submit an online application through the GIFS business office. 3) Provide required documents: Registration Form, Student Information Form, passport or residency card (non-Korean) or Certificate of Overseas Travel Record (Korean students), official transcripts, and optionally immunization record, medical information form, power of attorney/waiver, and refund policy statement. 4) Non-native English speakers complete the WIDA exam to assess language support needs. 5) DP applicants (Grades 11–12) have an interview with the IB Coordinator and must meet English language requirements (Cambridge FCE or equivalent minimum).
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School Day
The typical school day starts at 8:30 and ends at 4:30 on ASA (after-school activity) days and 3:30 on non-ASA days.
Student Life
GIFS uses a House System to organize events and build community across students.
School lunch is available at KRW 180,000 per month for approximately 10 months per year (KRW 1,800,000 annually), charged monthly or annually depending on selection.
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Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | IB PYP | — |
| High School | IB Diploma | — |
| Middle School | IB MYP | — |
School Background
private