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Global Christian Foreign School (GCFS)
An American Christian school in Yongsan, founded 1996, serving around 600 students aged 5 to 18 on Dokseodang-ro.
Curriculum
American
Fees, annual
KRW 21m–24m
Ages
5 to 18
Pupils
~600
Founded
1996
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | 5 | ₩21,400,667 |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | 11 | ₩23,400,667 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) | 14 | ₩24,400,667 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee (non-refundable) | ₩200,000 | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | ₩400,000 | |
| Capital Fee (non-refundable) | ₩3,000,000 |
Reviews
- A small K-12 Christian school in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, with capped enrolment around 100 students; the school positions the small size as the central strength.
- The published independent reviews are uniformly positive but the pool is tiny (four reviews) and short on detail; one reviewer cited good teachers and faith-led leadership.
- Twice-weekly chapel is required for all students, and educators are expected to operate as missionaries; that is a feature for some families and a hard filter for others.
- Ministry of Education accreditation in Korea plus US-based affiliations (College Board, ACSI) cover the academic credentialing side.
Positives
- Small size and family feel. Capped at around 100 students; school describes a family culture between staff and students.
Considerations
- Christian identity. Required twice-weekly chapel; staff operate as missionaries. A fit factor rather than a quality signal.
- Independent review pool is thin. Only four reviews on aggregator sites; uniformly positive but limited detail.
Leadership
Soon-Rahn Chung
Soon-Rahn Chung is the headmistress of Global Christian Foreign School, continuing the vision established by her late husband, Pastor Joseph Song, who founded the school in 1996. She is dedicated to fostering a Christ-centered educational environment that raises global Christian leaders.
Accreditations
- Korean Ministry of Education — overseas Korean schools 01
- Association of Christian Schools International 02
Academic results
- SAT Class of 2021 1370 average
- Class of 2020 1360 average
- Class of 2019 1590 average
- Class of 2018 1360 average.