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• Seoul Foreign School (SFS), which is an International Baccalaureate school established in 1912, admits students in Seoul regardless of their race, religion or beliefs, and provides education based on Christian philosophy. As one of the world’s oldest schools, the SFS offers education ranging from pre-school to 12th grade for 1,500 students from 52 countries. The school strives to help students learn the way they can live life fully through comprehensive and challenging curricula and extracurricular activities
• The elementary, middle, and high school courses offered by the school follow the American educational system and provide internationally recognized programs such as IGCSE, AP, and IB diploma. The British course offered by the school follows the National Curriculum of the UK based on the English National Primary Strategy and National Curriculum for Reception to Year 9.

• Opened in May 1948, the school provides education for a middle school course, which is recognized by the Taiwan Ministry of Education. The school also teaches Korean and Korean Society for three hours a week and offers extracurricular and international exchange programs.
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Seoul Foreign School (SFS) serves the international community of Seoul, South Korea. We have been ‘inspiring excellence and building character’ for more than 100 years.

SFS is a co-educational international day school in Korea with a distinct Christian philosophy. We are located in a park-like atmosphere in the middle of Seoul, and serve more than 1,500 students in pre-k through grade 12.

We offer rigorous academic programs. We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school in the Elementary, Middle, and High School, and use the English National Curriculum framework for Key Stage 1-Key Stage 3 in the British School. Our professional faculty is over 250 with over 120 local support staff.

Our motivated students, outstanding facilities, committed teachers and staff members set us apart. A sense of caring is at the heart of our mission. The importance of guiding, supporting and challenging each one of our students is what defines our school’s approach.

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The school offers on & off-campus accommodation for overseas hires.

The school offers a highly competitive salary & benefits package that allows for savings. Salary information will be disclosed during the interview stage.

Positions available at Seoul Foreign School

British school computing teacher & dlc support (aug 2024 - jun 2025).

1 August 2024

17 May 2024

MYP Humanities Teacher (Possibility of DP Subject)

10 May 2024

Administrative Assistant - Activities (Sports)

30 Apr 2024

High School Counseling Assistant (Half-time)

31 May 2024

Elementary School Early Years Visual Arts Teacher (Part-time)

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29 Apr 2024

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Programmes offered, students are currently registered for the following subjects:.

• MATH ANALYSIS
• SPANISH A LIT
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• VISUAL ARTS
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• SPORTS EX SCI
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Learn more about Korea Foreign School by attending one of our Admissions Open Houses or scheduling a private school tour. We would love to show you school and give you more information about our admissions process and what makes Korea Foreign unique. Click here for details about our 2018 Admissions Open Houses.

Korea Foreign School serves the educational needs of the international community and Korean families (who is able to access an international school in Korea) in Seoul and the nearby Seoul metropolitan area.

Korea Foreign School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. At KFS, administration, faculty, and staff do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, age, or national or ethnic origin.

Korea Foreign School is founded on September 2, 2007. KFS is established and operated under the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (SMOE). Korea Foreign School is the non-profit private day-school. Korea Foreign School provides a safe, clean, environment that cultivates learning for each and every student.

Accredited by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (SMOE) ,  Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) , Korea Foreign School is an affiliated member of the East Asia Regional Council for Overseas Schools (EARCOS) , the Korea Council of Overseas Schools (KORCOS) and  Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) .

Korea Foreign School is an authorized IB World School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) * and Middle Years Programme (MYP) *. PYP stands for Primary Years Programme. PYP and MYP are fully inclusive programmes where all students participate in the IB curricula.

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). 

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Overview and History

The Seoul metropolis is the fifth largest city in the world with a population weighing in just over ten million people, however much that weighs.

Its history can be traced back as far as half a million years, well into the Paleolithic Era. Korean history dates to at least 2333 BC, when the legendary King Tan-Gun established the first city. He came from the Heavens desiring his own territory where he could start a kingdom, and he made a wife from a Bear who devoutly aspired to becoming human.

In all seriousness, legends of intelligent beings coming down from the skies and creating humans out of special animals -- these are really interesting stories considering the "missing link" in anthropological history. Which lies outside the scope of this treatise.

By the first century BC, three kingdoms had arisen on the Korean peninsula, Koguryo, Paekche and Shilla. The Kingdom of Shilla united the peninsula in 668 AD and since then Korea has been ruled by a single government.

Hold on, hold on. Between 1392 and 1910 there were only two Dynasties, the Koryo and the Choson. Both of them consolidated their power and flourished culturally, while successfully staving off Mongolian, Japanese and Manchurian invasions.

Later in the 19th century Korea fell into heavy competition with China, Russia and Japan. It was annexed by Japan in the year 1910 and received colonial rule, ending the Choson Dynasty. Liberation occurred in 1945 at the end of WWII but was soon followed by internal division.

At present, the Republic of Korea in the South has a democratic government while the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the North has a Communist regime in power.

Getting There

Flying into Seoul from another country lands you at one of two airports: the Seoul Gimpo International , or Incheon International Airport . Incheon boasts the distinction of having been selected as the world's best airport for the last four years! That is something to be proud of.

There's a high speed train connecting the two airports and from Incheon you can take a bus, taxi, limousine or even water taxi from the airport to the city.

Here's a view from under the bridge across the Cheonggye Stream. It runs through the center of Seoul. Take a look at this walking path and waterfall , and see how clean it is!

Transportation

Traffic congestion is such a problem in Seoul that words like "infestation" may be more apt to describe it. Public transport is a much better choice to actually get your body to a different location in any expedient manner.

The system was designed around the idea of connecting bus lines to the subway system, take that as a hint...

Subway is it! The subway has nine different lines in total and the trains come every three minutes, on average. Beat that!

Commuter rail service uses seven lines to connect to regional cities, and these trains operate with a frequency of every twelve minutes in off-peak times! It's amazing!

People and Culture

Kimchi: eat it, love it. For a quick introduction, kim chi is pickled cabbage or other vegetables.  You make it with red pepper and salt rubbed into the raw vegetables and then ferment it all together in a big jar. If you're not from around here you will think it's really stinky at first, but it's one of those delicacies where the taste is totally different from the smell, and it's paradise for people who like spicy food. Not to mention that it's wicked good for you.

Man, I wish I had some right now. Korean food is great, it has two basic categories. One is hot food with lots of red pepper, I mean the whole dish is bright red. The other type is cold stuff like glass noodles, cucumbers and greens. Very yin and yang, you might say.

What else... Seoul is a very safe place to travel and visit. It's got a low crime rate and a very welcoming, friendly population. Even if people can not speak English very well, they will try to help you so bring some paper to write down your questions for things you may need.

The architecture of the city combines modern high-rises with ancient temples and palaces, making for lots of both shopping and absorption of history.

You may catch a street performance if you're lucky.

Things to do, Recommendations

To explore small cafes and restaurants in a cool district of Seoul, go to Samcheong-dong. The name means "Three Pure Things" and it refers to its mountains, water and people. There are many new wine bars and a feeling of secluded charm among the hanok, Korean-style homes.

When you start to feel overwhelmed by the high-tech side of Seoul, head for the woods. You can enjoy walking around the lake in the Seoul Forest , ride bikes and visit the butterfly greenhouse.

The sculpted topiary gardens of Yonsei University will also bring your eyes some welcome relief from flickering digital screens.

Seoul has some really cool museums, small ones devoted specifically to Korean culture like the Seoul Museum of Chicken Arts . This is the first and only chicken museum in the world.

As always, before you go home you need to visit the top of something WAY UP HIGH and take some pictures. Try the Seoul Tower , if it doesn't do the job then call up Icarus.

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Campus tours are offered daily to prospective families by appointment in advance. The best way to know about us is to meet our teachers and students in action. We would love to show you around our learning community. 

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Campus Tours

SNU Campus Tour accommodates more than 2,000 visitors from all around the world every year. With the SNU Student Ambassadors supported by the Office of International Affairs, we provide various forms of tours from an indoor tour, SSA-led walking tour to bus tours to guide the visitors through the history and vision of Seoul National University. SSAPeople who visit Seoul National University are from high schools and colleges, NGOs to government-owned institutions.

Group Tours

Number of Tours per week: It depends on the situation, Mon-Fri (11:00 - 16:00).

For Whom: Middle & High school students and educational Institutions

How to Apply: Make a reservation at ( http://oia-campustours.snu.ac.kr ) and fill out a visit request form. We will inform you whether or not campus tour is available.

Points to Note: Campus tour will be cancelled if you are 15 minutes late.

Benefits: SNU Student Ambassadors will be provided as tour guide.

Self-Guided Campus Tours

For Whom: Anyone interested in visiting Seoul National University and do not apply Group Tours.

Please note that there is limited amount of parking space. Hence, it may be difficult to find a place to park, especially for larger vehicles. Also, There is a parking fee. Basic rate is 1,500 won per 30 minutes. (extra 300 won charged for every 30minutes)

No other benefits provided. You can just walk around anywhere you like to visit.

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Culture School Trip to South Korea

Seoul, south korea, starting from £950, starting from €1,100, starting from $1,200.

In this South Korea culture school trip, you and your students will spend 7 days in bustling Seoul. A captivating mix of traditional and modern, and home to some of the most exciting developments in current pop culture, Seoul promises a varied and exciting itinerary. Highlights include a lesson on sustainable Korean food, a visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, a professional K-Pop dance class, and an eye-opening trip to the DMZ. This Korea culture school trip is the ultimate well-rounded tour.

Read on below to find out all about our amazing korea culture school trip. but remember – all our trips are fully customisable simply enquire with us to learn more, or browse the rest of our south korea school trips here ..

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✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students ✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip ✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing ✓ Full financial failure protection ✓ Public liability insurance ✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed

Learning Outcomes

Day 1: welcome to korea.

Your South Korea culture school trip begins today! You’ll touch down in Seoul’s Incheon airport, greeted by one our wonderful Adventure Leaders. They’ll help you transfer to your accommodation and let you get settled in. Later, you’ll have an all-important trip briefing with your guide.

It’s time to acquaint yourself with your new home! Your Adventure Leader will take you on a walking tour of your local area. They’ll point out local landmarks, give you tips on orientating yourself in the city, as well as giving you key advice on adjusting to Korea’s way of life.

Day 2: Private Tours & Palaces

• Today you’ll embark on a half-day private bus tour of the bustling city. You’ll visit key landmarks around Seoul, including Namsan Tower, the Lotte Tower, and the Gangnam District, with running commentary from your own personal local guide.
• Pay a visit to the iconic Gyeongbokgung, the main Royal Palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Explore the grounds, before heading uphill to the world-famous Bukchon Hanok village. This stunning area is the traditional heart of the city, so spend some time exploring the narrow rustic alleyways.
• If that’s not enough, you’ll also get a chance to see what Myeongdong district has to offer!
• Two hours north of Seoul is the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. On the visit today, head to the Dora Observatory, to see across the zone and into North Korea. You’ll also visit infiltration tunnels underground to learn about attempts to enter the South, as well as more about the area’s fascinating sociopolitical past.
• You’ll learn about another key moment in Korean military history with a visit to the Gloucester Hill Battle Monument. Known in full as the British Army’s Seolmari Battle Monument in Paju, the monument commemorates the actions of the 1st Gloucestershire Regiment in 1951 during the Korean War. You’ll also visit Hill 235 in the same area, known as ‘Gloster Hill’, and learn about the actions of the Regiments during this period.
• For a change of pace, you’ll also explore Hongdae Street. Known for its street performances, art, and buskers, Hongdae Street is one of most exciting places for a walk in the city!

Day 4: Pop Culture

For the K-Pop fans in your group, Day 4 of your Korea culture school trip kicks off with a bang.

• You’ll attend a K-Pop dance class, taught by professional instructors! Students will learn routines that will help them perform like their idols.
• Today you’ll also head to the HiKR Ground. Set up by the Korean Tourism Organization, it’s a home to all things K-wave. Filled with smart tech and entertainment spaces, it’s an interactive playground celebrating hallyu, the arts, and more.
• If you’d not been musical enough today – it’s karaoke time! Head to a local space to belt out all your favourite hits.

Day 5: Food Class

• Today, you’ll meet with a local expert for a sustainable food class. You’ll learn about Korean food and nutrition, and enjoy three staple Korean foods. You’ll be taught about using seasonal and local produce, how to reduce food waste and avoid highly-processed foods, and learn about the environmental impact of what you eat.
• You’ll also pay a visit to Namdaemun Market. Opened in 1964, it’s the largest traditional market in Korea and is filled with shops selling amazing products at affordable prices – many of which are made by the shop owners themselves.
• Then it’s showtime! You’re heading out to watch a Nanta Show. These hugely popular entertainment experiences are a non-verbal comedy show. They incorporate a traditional samul nori rhythm from a percussion quartet, and feature acrobatics, magic, and a healthy dose of audience participation.

Day 6: Taekwondo

• Dojang is the Korean word for ‘training hall’ – and today you’ll pay a visit to a martial arts dojang! You’ll see the local areas where taekwondo and tangsoodo take place, which are staple parts of Korean culture. You’ll then join a training session, led by a local instructor!
• Home to more than 50,000 books and magazines, the Starfield Library is at the centre of the COEX Mall. Pay it a visit to gaze up at the 13-meter tall bookshelf! The mall is also home to an endless amount of entertainment – including an aquarium!
• From under the water to on top of it – you’ll take a boat cruise down the Han River. On your scenic tour, you’ll be able to see Seoul’s landmarks from a new perspective, including the Banpo Bridge, complete with its unique fountains.

Day 7: Hometime

Sadly, today marks the end of your Korea culture school trip. You’ll transfer back to the airport, ready to head home with a suitcase full of new experiences and memories!

Gain an appreciation of South Korea’s rich culture, both traditional and modern.

Understand the causes and effects of the relationship between north and south korea., engage in south korean traditions through experiencing authentic activities such as a cooking class and martial arts demonstration..

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