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Seoul Providence School

South Korea, Seoul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Korean, English
Fees ₩18,000,000 - 0
Ages Not listed
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Korean, English
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

Seoul Providence School (SPS) is a Christ-centered international school located in central Seoul at the Onnuri Youth Center, Ichon-ro 358, Yongsan-gu. It offers instruction in Korean and English and follows a U.S.-style curriculum grounded in a biblical worldview. The core curriculum aligns with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, and the school provides English Language Arts with ESL support (ELL). The campus includes a multi-purpose gym, a 190-seat theatre, a library, a media and computer lab, and a cafeteria.

4F, 358 Ichon-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

The Essentials

Seoul Providence School has instruction in Korean, English.

Location
The school is located at Ichon-ro 358, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 04428. The campus is housed in the Onnuri Youth Center in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, central Seoul. The location places SPS within the Seoul urban area with access to nearby public transit options.

Stages
SPS currently serves Grades 5–8. A 9th grade opens in Fall 2026, with the plan to add one grade per year through 2029 to reach Grade 12. The curriculum for Grades 9–12 includes college prep and AP options aligned to the Massachusetts framework.

Type
SPS is a not-for-profit Christian international school with independent governance. It operates with autonomy from any church oversight and uses an American-style curriculum with instruction in Korean and English.

Additional learning support
The school offers an English Language Learner (ELL) program with individualized support and small-group classes integrated within the ELA immersion curriculum. An after-school program exists from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, which includes learning support and other activities.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated for Seoul Providence School; it operates as an independent Christian international school with an American-style curriculum.

Religious affiliation
SPS is a Christian international school with a biblical worldview and Christian-based learning; it is not tied to a specific denomination.

School day structure
School hours run from 8:00am to 4:00pm. An after-school program runs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Bus service
The school does not advertise its own bus service; transportation is arranged by families. Public transit serves the campus area; nearby Onnuri Church facilities are accessible by local buses (e.g., routes 100, 2016, 3012, 6211).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The SPS Board of Governors provides strategic oversight and governance while upholding the school's commitment to academic excellence and biblical values. The Board operates independently from Onnuri Church and maintains transparency and effective decision making in all aspects of school governance. Through prayerful leadership and wise stewardship, the SPS Board is committed to ensuring that SPS remains Christ-centered, academically strong, and ethically sound for generations to come.
Fees

Annual tuition at Seoul Providence School ranges from from KRW 18,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Application fee

- No separate non-refundable application fee is published. An Enrollment payment of KRW 5,000,000 is required upon admission (listed as "Tuition / Enrollment KRW 18,000,000 per academic year / KRW 5,000,000 upon admission").

Tuition fees by year group (per academic year and per term)

- Tuition is stated as a single annual amount: KRW 18,000,000 per academic year. This figure is listed as the school's tuition for enrolled students (grades currently listed as 5th–8th).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The publicly available admissions information states that completed Enrollment Agreements are due within two weeks of acceptance, indicating a short deadline to complete enrollment paperwork and required payments, but a detailed recurring billing schedule (term dates, installment options, late fees, or exact payment deadlines) is not published.
- The school mentions tuition assistance eligibility for children of missionaries and pastors; details about how that alters billing or payment schedules are not published.

Boarding fees

- Seoul Providence School operates as a day school with no boarding program indicated in the school information; no boarding fees are listed or applicable.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, activities, meals, extras)

- No separate published fees for uniforms, textbooks, technology, meals, extracurricular activities, or after-school programs are listed on the publicly accessible school pages. The school lists an after-school program in its hours/offerings but does not publish separate charges or package prices.

Refund information and withdrawal penalties

- No published refund policy, tuition refund schedule, or early-withdrawal penalty is available on the school pages reviewed. The school's admissions page indicates Enrollment Agreements are due within two weeks of acceptance but does not publish the refund terms that apply after enrollment.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, online payment)

- Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal, cheque) are not published on the publicly available pages. The school provides contact details for inquiries, but no explicit list of payment channels is given.
Academics

Seoul Providence School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Core SPS Curriculum is biblically grounded and aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for core subjects, with English Language Arts taught using BJU Press materials and an ELL program offering individualized support in small groups. Science is Massachusetts Framework-aligned and presents natural science and creationism side by side, with college prep and AP options available in Grades 9–12. World History provides a biblical worldview, with Grade 5–8 resources from BJU Press and college prep and AP pathways in Grades 9–12. Mathematics follows a Finnish curriculum for Grades 5–8 with a focus on personalized learning pathways and real-world problem solving, followed by college prep and AP in Grades 9–12. The program also covers Korean History and Christian Studies, SHAPE America-based Physical Education, and beginning Fall 2026 the high school will be AP-focused with anticipated ACSI accreditation and a first graduating class in 2030.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Seoul Providence School's mission states that it partners with families to provide an academically rigorous education that nurtures students intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and socially, and daily devotions, chapel services, community outreach, and leadership opportunities support students' social-emotional development with faculty acting as mentors.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers learning support as part of its after-school program and activities, but detailed information about the range of SEN provisions or whether the school operates as a specialist SEN institution is not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language support is provided through an English Language Learner (ELL) program with individualized support for second-language learners and small-group classes integrated within the ELA immersion curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's published materials emphasize holistic development that includes emotional growth, but specific mental wellbeing programs or supports are not publicly detailed.

Safeguarding
The site does not publicly disclose safeguarding and child-protection policies.
Parent Experience

History
Seoul Providence School was established to meet the growing need for Christian education in Seoul, South Korea. It is a not-for-profit Christian international school that follows an American-style curriculum and provides instruction in both Korean and English, with a plan to pursue accreditation from ACSI and WASC. The school is governed by an autonomous Board of Governors and an autonomous Board of Trustees and operates independently from Onnuri Church, with facilities leased from the church. The high school program is planned to begin with 9th grade in 2026 and expand to a full 12th grade by 2029, as part of its strategic growth; accreditation efforts are described in that context. A precise founding year is not published in public materials.

Community
Seoul Providence School describes its community as close-knit, Christ-centered, where students are known, loved, and encouraged to grow in faith, with daily devotions, chapel services, community outreach, and leadership opportunities. The school engages in service projects and mission-driven initiatives as part of the student experience. The student body is diverse, with about 40% foreign students and 40% domestic students, and roughly 20% of students being children of pastors, missionaries, and faculty. The campus is located on the Onnuri Youth Center site in Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and SPS operates as an independent school leasing the facilities from Onnuri Church.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials describe parent involvement through partnerships with parents and the broader Christian education community rather than a formal PTA. The governance page notes that the Board of Governors provides strategic oversight and engages with parents, churches, and the Christian education community. Parents are invited to participate in Open Houses and School Visits by submitting a Request Form to receive updates about future events. There are after-school activities and programs, including options run by the Onnuri Youth Center that students may join. SPS operates with independent governance and leases facilities from Onnuri Church, which is described as separate from the school's governance. Overall, parent involvement is framed within partnerships with parents and churches as a core element of community life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Seoul Providence School operates from space within the Onnuri Youth Center in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The campus includes a multi-purpose gymnasium for physical education and indoor activities. A 190-seat theatre provides a venue for performances and arts-related activities. The school offers a library and a Media & Computer Lab to support academic study and digital learning. A cafeteria serves student meals on campus. The facilities are leased from Onnuri Church, with SPS operating as an independent school.

Sports Facilities
Multi-purpose Gymnasium is the primary sports facility on campus for physical education and indoor activities.

Academic Facilities
The school provides a Library and a Media & Computer Lab for academic work and digital learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are after-school activities offered by SPS, including sports, learning support, music, arts, and leadership programs. Students may also participate in activities run by the Onnuri Youth Center.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school maintains high academic standards through a rigorous Massachusetts Common Core–based curriculum enriched by biblical foundations. Core subjects include English Language Arts aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, with an English Language Learner program offering individualized support within an immersion framework. Science, World History, and Mathematics are offered with college-preparatory and AP options; World History presents a biblical worldview and Korean History is included as part of the program. Physical Education follows SHAPE America standards with a focus on teamwork, effort, and ownership.

Community & Service
The school engages in service projects, mission-driven initiatives, and outreach programs that foster compassion and servant leadership. The mission emphasizes serving communities as part of Christ-centered education.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a central focus in a Christ-centered framework, with character formation and servant leadership emphasized across the program. Counseling supports students' academic planning, spiritual development, and college admissions guidance, helping them prepare for higher education and leadership roles. Beginning in Fall 2026, the high school program will be AP-focused and the school is pursuing accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) with high school accreditation targeted for 2028.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education follows SHAPE America National Standards with teamwork, effort, and ownership as guiding principles. Counseling addresses academic, spiritual, and social–emotional well-being, guiding students toward a Christ-centered identity and purpose. Daily Bible instruction, prayer, and worship accompany student life to support spiritual growth.
Languages

Language Provision
Korean and English are the languages of instruction. Non-native English speakers receive English Language Learner (ELL) support through individualized and small-group instruction. The English Language Arts curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and is delivered in English. Korean language exposure, including Korean History, is included in the curriculum as part of the bilingual program.

Bilingual Teaching
Seoul Providence School provides instruction in both Korean and English. The bilingual model means classes are delivered in both languages to support bilingual proficiency. The current grade range is 5th through 8th, with 9th grade opening in Fall 2026 to begin high school. The bilingual arrangement is part of Seoul Providence School's Christian international program.

Immersion Programs
English Language Learner (ELL) is taught within an English-language immersion framework. ELL offers individualized support for second-language learners and small-group classes integrated within the ELA immersion curriculum. The English Language Arts curriculum aligns with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and is taught in English, with biblical worldview content. The program focuses on developing English proficiency as part of the core curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
1) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) – SPS is a current ACSI member school. ACSI membership signals alignment with Christian school standards and access to network resources, professional development, and accreditation pathways. The school states it is on track to receive ACSI high school accreditation in 2028, ahead of its first graduating class in 2030. 2) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) – SPS intends to seek WASC accreditation; as of now, there is no indication of earned WASC accreditation. The site notes the school aims to obtain accreditation from both ACSI and WASC. 3) ACSI staff certification – SPS lists ACSI Certification for its faculty, indicating teachers hold ACSI credentials in addition to other teaching certifications.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application: Begin by filling out the online application. The form collects student questions, recent school transcripts, optional references, and a brief family introduction video. This step creates the initial record for review and allows the admissions team to assess academic history and family context.
2. School Visit: We invite you to visit our Yongsan-gu campus to meet our faculty and community, learn more about SPS culture, and explore our state-of-the-art learning facilities. This visit helps families understand the school environment and meet key staff who will support the student.
3. Interview: Selected applicants will be invited to our admissions day, where students complete academic assessments, a lesson observation, and participate in an in-depth family interview. The admissions day combines academic work with family discussions to gauge fit with SPS's program and values.
4. Admission Decision: Families will be notified of the admissions decision by the end of the application period. If accepted, completed Enrollment Agreements are due within two weeks.
5. Onsite Evaluation: Shortlisted students and parents will be invited to an onsite evaluation at SPS, which will include student academic assessments, a group lesson activity, and a family interview. This step provides a hands-on chance to observe how the student engages in classroom tasks and collaborative activities.
6. Reading Assessment: Shortlisted students will complete an assessment to determine their Reading level. The Reading Assessment helps determine readiness and any needed reading support.
7. Group Lesson Activity: During the onsite evaluation, students will participate in a group lesson activity with fellow students and members of SPS faculty. This activity assesses collaboration, communication, and how the student participates in a peer-learning setting.
8. Family Interview: Students and parents will participate in a family interview, where we discuss how SPS can best support their child's development. The family interview addresses goals, concerns, and how SPS can align with the family's values and expectations.
9. Tuition Assistance: Children of missionaries and pastors are eligible for tuition assistance.
10. Enrollment & Fees: Admission decisions are communicated by the end of the application period. If accepted, Enrollment Agreements are due within two weeks. Tuition is ₩18,000,000 per academic year, and ₩5,000,000 is due upon admission.

Scholarships
Scholarships: The school offers tuition assistance for children of missionaries and pastors. Details are provided through the admissions team, and families should contact admissions@seoulprovidence.org for more information.

Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool: Seoul Providence School does not publicly advertise a waitlist or pool system. The admissions process is described in terms of online application, campus visit, interviews, onsite evaluations, reading and group activities, and eventual admission decision, with specific application periods and deadlines published for each cycle.
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