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Nationalities
| Number of students |
80 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
8 |
| Most common nationality |
Korean American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1 to 4 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Development |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French and Mandarin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
8 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes: 1:1 Google Chromebook |
| 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. We are a Christian International School. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They are welcome to enroll but understand that we operate and teach from a biblical worldview. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, PSAT, SAT, Advanced Placement, WIDA and Dibels |
| Results in these examinations |
Above Average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The “Homework Time Guidelines” will help parents to know what a reasonable amount of homework is for their children. This may not include assigned independent reading time. Kindergarten - 10 minutes
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95%+ |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We do have a special needs program for students with mild learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
We develop an individualized plan for each student that outlines the accommodations they will receive in the classroom. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our program is academically rigorous, and we do not have a special program for gifted and talented. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have outside resources to whom we can refer students. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We do MAP testing, especially screening for English language levels and ability. We also occasionally do an assessment using WIDA. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling enrollment. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
3:00 PM |
| 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 |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a variety of clubs ranging from ping-pong, badminton, chess, newspaper and others. |
| Sports activities included |
All students take PE. Our sports program offers the following sports for both boys and girls: Volleyball, Cross Country, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, and Soccer. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. Our sports program offers the following sports for both boys and girls: Volleyball, Cross Country, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, and Soccer. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
We have a library, computer lab, science labs, and music. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We lease our sports facilities from nearby providers. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International Christian School Uijeongbu is an international school on the northern edge of the Seoul metropolitan area and is part of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS). ICSU follows an American curriculum, and all instruction is in English. For its high school students, AP (Advanced Placement) classes are available, which can give college credit at universities across the United States. ICSU is accredited by WASC, ACSI and registered as a Foreign School with the Korean Ministry of Education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The philosophy of ICSU is based on a Christ-centered view that Jesus Christ is the source of all truth. ICSU deems itself responsible for the spiritual, mental, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of each student, while attending ICSU. Biblical principles permeate all activities and agendas as the school aims to integrate the Bible throughout the total curriculum. Christ touched lives collectively and individually as He modeled a caring and effective teaching style, thus effective teaching begins with offering unconditional love for each child and continues through positive teacher-student relationships. |