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Nationalities
| Number of students |
150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1/4 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer Korean for elementary school students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Korean, Mandarin, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
11 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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? |
Yes, Christianity. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our international atmosphere is an open door for students of all cultures, races, nationalities, and religions. All students will be “known well, loved well, and taught well,” as creatures of God, irrespective of their or their family’s religious beliefs or backgrounds. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP); SAT, AP |
| Results in these examinations |
For MAP, the vast majority meet their growth projections, and we are well above the US norm. The most recent composite score for SAT (2022) was 1305.8. In 2021-22, 63% of students took AP exams and students scored 4's and 5's in Computer Science Principles, English Literature, and US History. 29% of class of 2022 earned the AP Scholar designation. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Teachers assign homework to varying degrees but within our policy guidelines. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The policy is to assign no more than about 10 minutes of homework per grade (e.g., 20 minutes for grade 2), with the exception of AP courses. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of 2023-2024 graduates. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a Student Support Services staff that provides English Language Development, subject-specific support, and enrichment for advanced students. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We provide enrichment opportunities for advanced students at the elementary level and AP courses in high school. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We do not currently have an educational psychologist, although we are recruiting for a school counselor. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We primarily use Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) for admissions, and we use WIDA for placement if needed. |
| Waiting list |
It depends on the grade. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
As a general rule, any qualified student may enroll at ICSP at any point before the school year and up to the add/drop date for the school year, which is after the first 15 school days. Those who enroll after the course add/drop date must be transferring from another school in which they are already enrolled. Any K-12 student who is transferring directly from an accredited English-language school may enroll at any point before May 1. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, for elementary students, enrollment is rolling until May 1st. Secondary Students should be a transferring student from other schools or overseas. |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
3:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Student Council, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and a variety of other clubs and after school activities |
| Sports activities included |
Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Computer lab, science lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International Christian School-Pyeongtaek is a not-for-profit school offering a balanced K-12 American-style education from a biblical worldview to the international community in the Pyeongtaek (South Korea) area. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of ICSP is to establish an international Christian school staffed by qualified Christian educators, instilling in each student a Biblical worldview in an environment of academic excellence and respect for people of all cultures and religions. |