
Elementary School

Going Beyond
SSI Busan Elementary follows a standards-based curriculum aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
All subjects—English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and SEL—are intentionally connected,
so students learn ideas in a meaningful and coherent way rather than as separate classes.
SSI Busan is not a place to “learn English.”
English is simply the shared language used for learning,
while the focus remains on understanding concepts, thinking critically,
and clearly explaining ideas.
This approach builds a strong academic foundation
that supports students across different school systems and future pathways.
Our Curriculum Framework
Standard
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Based on Common Core State Standards
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Clear learning expectations across grade levels
Coherence
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English, Math, Science, Social Studies, SEL are interconnected
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Shared concepts across subjects and grades
Transfer
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Learning designed to transfer across systems and countries
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Not program-based, but school-based curriculum


