Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
380 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Korean |
English as a Second Language
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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Japanese |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
HIS uses Google Workspace for Education. Teachers and students can use Google Classroom and Zoom to manage assignments and communicate. Chromebooks and laptops are available for use in class, and middle and high school students are allowed to use their personal laptops for classwork. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Exam Subjects:
Interviews:
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| School start time |
8:45 |
| School finish time |
Primary: 15:15
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| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Crafts, volleyball, choir, music, storybox, jigsaw puzzles, reading and origami, public diplomacy club, book discussion, ukulele, basketball, DIY, translation club, creative writing, English debate, Shakespeare club, video club, science is amazing, hack club |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, boarding facilities |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Handong International School is a Christian alternative elementary, middle and high school accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education which is located on the Handong Global University campus in Pohang. HIS is called to nurture students to become Kingdom agents serving in multicultural contexts of the world by providing them Biblically founded academic, character, and global education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
HIS' education is based on the foundation of Christ. HIS hopes to teach its students to recognize Jesus Christ as Lord of this world and of themselves and to develop his heart and character. |