Seoul Foreign School
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Seoul Foreign School
| Established | 1912 |
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| School type | Private School |
| Head of School | 홍드류 |
| Address | 55 Yonhi-ddong Seoul, Republic of Korea 120-113 |
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| Enrollment | ~1,500 |
| Organizational Membership |
National Association of Independant Schools |
| Athletic Conference | KAIAC APAC |
| Colors | Red Black |
| Nickname | Crusaders |
| Homepage | Official Site |
Located in Seoul, South Korea, the Seoul Foreign School is a K-12, IB World school, founded in 1912 that is an international school and offers a Western-style education to international students with an emphasis on "Christian values." The school is located in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu.
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[edit] Divisions
The school is currently divided into 4 divisions. British, Elementary, Middle, and High school.
British School
The British School (SFBS) offers a curriculum based around the English National Primary Strategy and National Curriculum for Reception to Year 9. SFBS spans Year 1 to Year 9. The headteacher is Timothy J. Gray.
Elementary School
The elementary school (SFES) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style grade school education. The grade levels are K through 5. The principal is Mr. Gaylord. Uniforms will be introduced to SFES in the school year 2008-2009
Middle School
The middle school (SFMS) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style middle school programs. The grade levels are 6 through 8. The principal is Ms. Shirley Droese. Uniforms come out in the middle school in the school year of 2008-2009. Mrs. Gaylord will be the new principal of the Middle School starting from the school year 2008-2009. The counselor is Mr. Dale Swanson.
High School
The high school (SFHS) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style high school programs. The grade levels are 9 through 12. During junior and senior year, the IB Diploma Programme is offered. The principal is Mr. Kevin Baker.
[edit] Influences of Christianity
Seoul Foreign School, founded in 1912 by missionaries to Korea, has grown into a premier international college-preparatory school all the while holding to its Christian roots, philosophy, and ethos. In particular, it is committed to education within a caring Christian environment and consistent with the highest Christian values. The school provides programs designed to give an understanding of the Christian faith, both through a study of Bible and consideration of historical and contemporary understandings of Christianity. Through personal example and through certain extra-curricular activities, the school aims to encourage students to make the truths of the Christian faith a matter of personal commitment.
[edit] Discovery Week
Exclusive to the high school is Discovery Week, which is a mandatory 5-10 day program usually held around the last week of May to the first week of June. [1] Extracurricular activities such as overseas trips and local activities are provided at a cost. The cost of overseas trips range from $1800 USD to $3000 USD. Local activities can be things such as sports (golfing, basketball), city photography and excursions, and in-school activities such as computer gaming, or American Red Cross Lifeguarding. The cost range of local activities ranges from about $100 USD to $700 USD.
[edit] Grounds
The school grounds span from the Yonhi-dong. The separate school divisions are also physically divided. The elementary school (which has recently been remodeled) sits next to the high school which is situated across from the middle school. Teacher housing is located in apartment complexes built within the campus. The Lyso Center for the Performing Arts is also located at SFS and is the site for many of the school's plays and concerts. [2] The newest building opened in November 2007 and holds 2 cafeterias, a chapel, a theater, a coffee shop, and the SFS spirit shop.
[edit] Athletic Facilities
Seoul Foreign School has an indoor sports complex which houses two gyms, each with several basketball courts, as well as one weight training room. Also, located outside are two more basketball courts (next to the soccer field). More basketball courts can also be found on the British school playground. There is a soccer (football) field and a running track. There is also an indoor pool and two tennis courts are situated above it. Two more tennis courts are situated adjacent to the British school playground. There is also a gymnastics room for various uses ranging from acrobatics workout to ballet practice. An additional four tennis courts are located on the roof of the MPC (Multi-Purpose Center).
[edit] Extracurricular Activities
Seoul Foreign School supports a fair range of activities. One great example of an academical activity is the AMC (American Math Contest) competition. There are three levels to this contest- 8th grade, 10th grade, and 12th grade. Next, there is the Model United Nations activity, which is like the real UN with people debating. In the 2007-2008 School year, the name has changed to Speech and Debate. The Speech and Debate team that represented SFS also debated with teams from other schools. There is also the Spelling Bee. There are also after-school activities, such as the Jazz Band/Ensemble, chess club, instrumental private lessons, and for the ES, many "fun" activities. There are also activities sponsored by each division's "Senate", or Student Council. These activities include dances.
[edit] Famous Alumni
Ken Jennings: holds the record for the longest winning streak on the U.S. syndicated game show Jeopardy!
Bennett Koo: owner of Redcap
Charles Spackman: corporate mogul
Eddie Shin: A Korean pop singer
