Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
124 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 20 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Frence, Japan, etc. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Approximately 95% of our students are international, with about 5% local students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Korean |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 Students |
| Average number of students per class |
10 Students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
An interactive white board, a big television, laptops, tablets, google classroom, etc. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma(TBC), CNED(TBC) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Appropriate amount of time |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have specialized SEN teachers who provide targeted support for students requiring additional assistance. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We recognize and nurtures gifted, able, and talented students through personalized and differentiated instruction. Our small class sizes allow teachers to identify individual strengths early and provide appropriate academic challenge and enrichment. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08:00 |
| School finish time |
17:00 (Regular: 15:05, ASA: 16:00 or 17:00) |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
To be planned. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports (basketball, volleyball, football, fitness, taekwondo, yoga, etc.), debating, stem, arts & craft, science, dance, coding, reading, drama, musical, lego, ballet, orchestra, chess, 3d paper puzzle, math challenge, korean, french, leadership, domino, instruments, fan dance, gardening, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, volleyball, football, fitness, badminton, pingpong, taekwondo, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, cafeteria, science lab, computer lab, music room, art rooms, textiles makerspace |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, basketball court, volleyball court, soccer field, athletic track, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Atherton International School (AIS) is a close-knit international learning community that provides a warm, welcoming, family-like atmosphere for students and parents. Established in 1985, AIS has educated approximately 5,000 students from around the world. Students from over 20 countries — including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada — are enrolled, with international students making up 95% of our student body, one of the highest ratios nationwide. As the only Ministry of Education–accredited international school in Geoje, AIS offers globally recognized academic programs, including Cambridge Assessment International Education, the International Baccalaureate, and CNED. AIS serves students aged 2 to 18 and is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and preparing globally minded citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AIS follows a student-centered, inquiry-based approach to learning. Our small class sizes allow for personalized instruction, ensuring that each student’s strengths, interests, and learning needs are carefully supported. Our internationally recognized programs encourage critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and independent learning. Teachers foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment where students are challenged academically while also developing confidence and social responsibility. We emphasize global awareness, intercultural understanding, and real-world application of knowledge, preparing students to succeed in universities and careers worldwide. |