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Nationalities
| Number of students |
120 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
3 |
| Most common nationality |
Korean and US |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
6:4 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learner |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15 Students |
| Average number of students per class |
8-10 Students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Christian |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non-religious students or students of a different religion can attend Valor. All Valor students are required to attend Chaple, Retreat, and Missions. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
US Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
100% Graduating |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admissions Tests (MAP and writing test), Student Interview, Parents Interview |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
No, our school only allows students to join before each trimester begins. |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 AM |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, Math Club, Science Club, Music Club, Worship Team, Art Club, Digital Media, Yearbook and Photo Club, Student Council, Ambassador, Flim Club, Coding Club, Speech and debate, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, Basketball, Dodge ball, Volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Triathlon, Taekwondo, Fencing, Badminton, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Kendo, Pilates, Volleyball |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, Library, Science Labs, Cafeteria |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-court |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
7th-12th |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Please refer to the following link: https://valor.co.kr/geic-dorm-life/dorm-room/ |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Valor International Scholars established itself as a residential school for grades 6 to 12 students (with the desire of giving them a holistic positive learning experience). Strategically located in Anseong, Korea, VIS is a global campus consisting of Korean and international students who wish to receive an American education and a U.S. diploma. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
VIS is dedicated to raising generations of missional-minded students driven to become global influencers in their communities. |