International Schools in South Korea
Compare 21 international schools in South Korea. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KRW 36,566,320), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 21
- Curricula
- 17
- Average annual fee
- KRW 36,566,320
- Fee range
- KRW 21,700,000 – 60,197,655
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (PYP) (11 schools)
- Average school size
- 733 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Cheongna Dalton School
- Oldest
- Seoul Foreign School (1912)
- With boarding
- 7
About international schools in South Korea
International schools in South Korea form a small, tightly regulated sector concentrated in a few city clusters (chiefly around Seoul, Songdo, Busan and Jeju) and primarily serve expatriate families and Koreans who have lived abroad. Most schools teach mainly in English and commonly follow the International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-Level) or American (US diploma/AP) pathways, while a number of national systems and language-specific schools also operate. Tuition is among the highest in Asia: in Seoul typical annual fees cluster around ₩20 - 30 million, with lower charges in early years and some premium campuses charging toward ₩40 - 47 million a year. Admissions are handled school-by-school but the main enrolment season is usually in winter for an academic year that commonly begins in August; expect assessments, interviews and document checks (passports, transcripts, proof of overseas residence) as standard.
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11 international schools in Seoul
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See all 4 →2 international schools in Busan
See all 2 →1 international school in Daejeon
See all 1 →1 international school in Geoje
See all 1 →1 international school in Sacheon
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Curricula
There are 21 international schools in South Korea covering 17 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (PYP) (11), IB (MYP) (11), IB (DP) (11), American Curriculum (7), British Curriculum (5). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across South Korea runs from about KRW 21,700,000 to KRW 60,197,655, averaging roughly KRW 36,566,320. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in South Korea run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
7 of the 21 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in South Korea we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.