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Plymouth International Christian School

South Korea, Seoul

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Introduction

Plymouth International (PICS) is an English-language program operating out of Plymouth International, 2nd Floor, 55 Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07279, Republic of Korea. The site notes that the regular curriculum is US-accredited. Public pages do not disclose the exact opening year, campus facilities details beyond the address, or other operational particulars such as fees, age ranges, class sizes, total enrollment, boarding, or transportation options.

The Essentials

Location
Plymouth International is located on the 2nd Floor at 55 Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. The street address places the school in Seoul's Yeongdeungpo district. The campus is in a central urban area with accessible public transport links in the district. The CEEB code for the school is 117665.

Stages
The school operates as a K-12 program, according to accreditation listings. Publicly available materials show curriculum pages for early years up to Grade 9 and indicate overall K-12 planning. Enrollment data published by the accrediting body suggests a small student body.

Type
Plymouth International is a private, Christian international school. It presents itself as a Christian educational institution with Bible central to its education. The site does not indicate boarding facilities; it functions as a day school.

Additional learning support
English as a Second Language (ESL) support is offered on the curriculum pages, including ESL classes. There is no explicit SEN or special education program described in publicly accessible materials.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with United States accreditation and American educational standards. This is evidenced by its US private school accreditation language and American-style curriculum materials.

Religious affiliation
Plymouth International provides Christian education with the Bible central to its curriculum.

School day structure
Public start and end times are not published in publicly accessible materials. The curriculum structure includes Bible, English, heritage studies, math and science, with additional offerings such as ESL and electives, but exact daily hours are not listed.

Bus service
No bus service details are published for Plymouth International. There is no publicly listed information about transportation providers or arrangements.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Plymouth International is a private institution located on the 2nd Floor, 55 Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07279, Republic of Korea. The phone number is 02-2634-0191. It operates as Plymouth International Language Institute (Registration Number 6053). The CEEB code is 117665. The curriculum is accredited by U.S. credentialing agencies (AI, NCPSA), and graduates who complete the regular curriculum receive diplomas and qualifications equivalent to those of graduates from U.S. private schools.
Fees
Application fees

- No application fee amount is published in the school's publicly available fee schedule.

Tuition fees by year group (detailed: per month and per 6-month semester)

- Grades 1–5: KRW 1,200,000 per month (standard rate); discounted rate shown as KRW 900,000 per month; one semester (6 months) KRW 5,400,000.

- Grades 6–8: KRW 1,300,000 per month (standard rate); discounted rate shown as KRW 1,100,000 per month; one semester (6 months) KRW 6,600,000.

- Grades 9–12: KRW 1,400,000 per month (standard rate); discounted rate shown as KRW 1,300,000 per month; one semester (6 months) KRW 7,800,000.

Additional course fees (regularly itemised)

- ESL classes: ESL 1 (one class per week) KRW 100,000 per month; ESL 2 (two classes per week) KRW 200,000 per month.

- AR Reading programme: KRW 30,000 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No specific billing schedule, payment due dates, deposit amounts, or instalment plan details are published in the available fee materials. Parents should note the monthly and semester amounts shown above when planning payment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published; no boarding charges are listed in the available fee material. The school is presented as a language/international programme rather than a residential boarding school.

Other costs or fees

- The fee material explicitly lists ESL and AR Reading fees (see above). No separate, published line items were found for application/registration fees, uniforms, uniforms deposits, textbooks, meals, transportation (school bus), activity fees, technology fees, or insurance within the published fee schedule.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, schedule of refunds, or refund conditions for withdrawal or cancellation of enrolment is included in the available fee material.

Fee payment options

- The published fee material does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, PayPal) or provide bank account details or online payment instructions.

Summary of scope and limitations of the published fee information

- The publicly available fee schedule provides the monthly and semester tuition rates by grade band and specific monthly fees for ESL and AR Reading. Other standard fee details commonly requested by parents—application/registration fees, explicit billing timetable and instalment options, boarding fees, uniform and textbook costs, refund policy, and accepted payment methods—are not specified in the published fee material.
Academics

Plymouth International Christian School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Plymouth International (PICS) offers a K-12 program in Seoul with accreditation from American credentialing bodies (NCPSA); completing the regular curriculum yields a diploma and academic qualifications recognized as equivalent to attending a private U.S. international school. The curriculum uses BJU Press textbooks for core materials. Core subjects are Bible, English/Writing & Grammar, Reading/Literature, Heritage Studies, Math, and Science, with an extra curriculum including Music, P.E., Art, Computer, 1:1 Writing, and Debate. The school has a College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) code of 117665 for college admissions. Enrichment and assessment activities include Field Trips, Volunteer Work, Spelling Bees, Speech Contests, Bible Memorization, and a Reading Program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
PICS supports Social and Emotional Learning through a commitment to a safe and respectful environment and personalized education that aims to develop every student to their full potential.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Publicly available information does not specify any Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, types of SEN supported, or whether the school is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is provided through an ESL program with ESL classes (ESL Class 01–08) available for students requiring English language assistance.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported implicitly through the school's emphasis on a safe and respectful environment as part of its philosophy and mission.

Safeguarding
Public safeguarding policies or named safeguarding staff are not publicly disclosed in the available materials.
Parent Experience

History
Plymouth International Christian School (PICS) was founded to provide international Christian education to as many students as possible without racial or cultural discrimination. The Bible is central to its education and informs the school's worldview. The school pursues academic excellence and aims to develop students into outstanding Christian global leaders. It operates as a private institution and holds accreditation from Accreditation International (AI) and NCPSA, underscoring its adherence to American-style private international-school standards. The precise founding year is not published in publicly accessible materials.

Community
The PICS community participates in a calendar of on-campus and field activities. Public event records show a BJU Press Speech Contest on 10/08/2022, a Field Trip to Boramae Safety Experience Center on 05/10/2023, and a series of December 2023 activities including a visit by Accreditation International and a Merit Sale, followed by the 03/15/2024 Special Activities. These events illustrate a community engaged in language arts, experiential learning, accreditation processes, and fundraising. The school also maintains an ongoing event and activities calendar that reflects a busy, participation-focused community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not described in publicly accessible materials for Plymouth International Christian School. There is no dedicated PTA page, no published meeting schedule, bylaws, or list of PTA officers. The site layout shows sections for 'Student Support' and 'Event' but no PTA-specific content. Public events such as the Merit Sale suggest parent involvement in school activities, though these do not appear to be organized under a named PTA. The school's private status and accreditations (AI/NCPSA) are noted, but a PTA is not documented in public-facing materials.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Plymouth International is located on the 2nd Floor, 55 Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. The CEEB code is 117665. The school is registered as Plymouth International Language Institute with registration number 6053.

Academic Facilities
The regular curriculum is US-accredited, and graduates receive diplomas and qualifications equivalent to those from private U.S. international schools. Textbook materials are provided by BJU Press, written from a biblical worldview and supported by educational technology.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular elements include Mathematics Competitions, Field Trips, Volunteer Work, Spelling Bee, Speech Contest, Bible Memorization, and a Reading Program. Core and extra curriculum cover Bible, English/Writing & Grammar, Reading/Literature, Heritage Studies, Math, Science, plus Music, P.E., Art, 1:1 Writing, Computer, and Debate.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Academic enrichment at Plymouth International occurs through competitions and curriculum-linked activities beyond standard classwork. For example, the school hosted a BJU Press Speech Contest on October 8, 2022. The events calendar also lists field trips that support experiential learning, such as a Field Trip to Boramae Safety Experience Center on May 10, 2023. It also references various Special Activities during 2023-2024.

Arts & Creative
A documented student arts activity is the PICS Literary Magazine 2024, a student-led publication. The page shows an entry 'PICS Literary Magazine 2024' dated 2025-02-05, with an attached PDF. This indicates opportunities for creative writing and editorial work. The magazine demonstrates active engagement in the arts beyond the classroom.

Social & Hobbies
Social life beyond class is supported through school events such as a Merit Sale on 2023-12-15 and various Special Activities listed for 2024. The Events page documents a PICS Literary Magazine 2024 as a student-initiated activity, indicating peer collaboration and leadership in student life. These activities provide opportunities for students to engage with peers and develop organizational skills.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. The curriculum uses English-language textbooks (BJU Press) for core subjects. ESL classes are provided to support non-native speakers, and there is no explicit listing of other language subjects in the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
English-medium instruction is used across the core curriculum. A bilingual program is not described on the site. ESL support is available for non-native English speakers. English-language materials are used in Bible, English/Writing & Grammar, Reading, Math, and Science.

Immersion Programs
No immersion programs are described. ESL instruction is provided for non-native English speakers. The site does not list any language-immersion framework or immersion in another language.
Reputation

Awards
Publicly posted school-wide awards are not listed on the site for the past five years. The site shows past events such as a BJU Press Speech Contest in 2022 and a 2023 accreditation-related school visit, but no explicit school-wide awards are documented for 2021–2025.

Accreditations
Plymouth International Christian School (PICS) is accredited by two U.S. credentialing bodies. AI is listed as one, and NCPSA (National Council for Private School Accreditation) is the other, indicating private-school level accreditation recognized in the United States. The school's accreditations imply that graduates are prepared to receive diplomas and credentials comparable to those from U.S. private schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Consultation appointment: Prospective families are invited to schedule a consultation to discuss the student's background, goals, and fit with PICS's program. PICS recruits students who have a positive attitude toward learning and welcomes students from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. All applicants who meet the criteria may apply for admission, and the school evaluates applicants on a case-by-case basis considering academic performance, English ability, school activities, and letters of recommendation to determine whether the student can complete the program successfully. This initial step sets expectations for the admissions process.

2. Admissions counseling: After the consultation, families participate in admissions counseling to discuss program specifics and the admissions process. This counseling provides information about the school's approach and what the admissions team looks for in applicants. The session helps families understand the next steps and how candidacy is evaluated in relation to the program's requirements.

3. Document submission: The application documents are submitted as part of the process. The documents are reviewed to verify eligibility and completeness as part of moving toward the interview stage. This step marks the transition from initial discussion to formal assessment of the candidate's file.

4. Interview: An interview is conducted as part of the admissions process. The interview provides an opportunity for the school to assess the applicant beyond written materials. It also allows the family to ask questions and gauge how well the student might integrate with PICS's environment.

5. Admission: Admission is the formal acceptance step. The school makes an admission decision based on the review of the submitted materials and the interview outcomes. Families are notified of the decision and the next steps to finalize enrollment.

6. Orientation: An orientation is conducted to help new students begin at PICS. Orientation prepares students and families for the start of the program and provides guidance on school routines and expectations.

Scholarships
Scholarships: PICS provides several tuition-reduction scholarships as of May 26, 2025. A. If a student's parent is a pastor or missionary, tuition is reduced by 20% for a semester. B. If a student's parent is a faculty member, tuition is reduced by 40% for a semester. C. If there are three or more students from the same family attending the school, tuition is reduced by 10% for a semester. D. If the average GPA of the previous semester is A, tuition is reduced by 10% for a semester. E. If the student's native language is English, 10% of the current semester's tuition is reduced. F. If multiple criteria A–D apply, only one may be selected. G. Criterion E can be applied in duplicate. These provisions are listed under the school's scholarship criteria as of the cited date.

Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool: There is no published waitlist or pool system described in PICS's admissions materials. The admissions page lists six steps (consultation, admissions counseling, document submission, interview, admission, and orientation) but does not mention a waitlist process.
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