Academics

LEARN, LEAD, EXCEL

At YISS, we empower students with a rigorous education to become tomorrow's leaders. We aim to instill a love of learning in our students that endures beyond graduation.

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRs)

In the pursuit of learning, developing spiritual identity, relationships, and core character, a YISS student is…

SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER EDUCATION

Within a diverse community, YISS emphasizes both spiritual and character education in our classrooms, chapels, assemblies, special events, and service-learning opportunities. Spiritual education involves the deepening of students’ knowledge of and relationships with God, while character education involves examining ideal character traits and learning how to practically live as people of character.

PROGRAMS

The NICS program provides opportunities for character and spiritual growth. Our hope is that students deepen their understanding of the Gospel message, are encouraged to live a life of worship, and embrace what it means to know Christ and make Him known.

Oasis is a community where faculty and students seek to imagine what a life of character and service to others looks like. Together, we create an environment in which we can challenge one another to pursue such a life with passion and integrity.

WEEKLY SEMINARS

Weekly chapel services provide students with an opportunity to worship God through music and the message of Scripture. The students participate in worship and hear Bible-based messages from our chaplains or guest speakers. Chapel provides students with another way to discover more about God and learn what it means to follow Jesus Christ.

Oasis Assemblies, or Ossemblies, take place with all Oasis-program students, hosting speakers and activities to engage students and equip them with lifelong skills. Through these activities, students grow in their understanding of character qualities together. Ossemblies work towards equipping students to make a lasting impact on the world by serving people with compassionate hearts and practical wisdom.

LEARNING SUPPORT

At Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS), we believe every student has the innate capacity to learn, grow, and thrive. Guided by our core values of truth, excellence, and diversity, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each student’s unique strengths and potential are recognized and nurtured. Our goal is to ensure that every learner has the opportunity to achieve success academically, socially, and personally.

Student Learning Support (SLS)

The Student Learning Support (SLS) program at YISS provides specialized assistance for students with learning differences and those acquiring English as an additional language. Our team of qualified educators and paraprofessionals partners closely with classroom teachers, families, and students to promote success through a range of instructional support. Our approach includes:

Collaborative Instruction: Student Learning Support teachers work alongside classroom teachers to provide inclusive instruction within the general education setting.
Targeted Support: Structured academic labs and study skills classes offer focused assistance designed to strengthen specific learning areas.
Small Group Instruction: Modified and individualized support is provided in smaller settings to reinforce core skills, support language acquisition, and build learner confidence.

Through these services, we seek to ensure that all students experience belonging, access, and growth as they engage fully in the YISS learning community.

SERVICE LEARNING

At YISS, through community events, service trips, and classroom projects, our students work to make a difference in our world. Throughout each year, the YISS community takes part in various service projects and trips including the Oak Tree Run, Operation Christmas Child, the middle school Week Without Walls and Immersion programs, and the high school Guardian Outreach and Education (GOES) program.

YISS Elementary School aims to inspire generosity and a desire to contribute to others, fostering students who become actively engaged adults.
Middle school students engage in service-learning through the CARES and Immersion programs, learning the importance of practicing stewardship by serving people both locally and abroad.
High school students engage in service-learning through the Guardians Outreach Education and Service (GOES) program as well as through various service-oriented student club opportunities. YISS GOES seeks to provide students with cross-cultural, service-learning, small-group experiences by which they can develop a passion to become lifelong servants and impact their world with the gifts and talents they have been given.