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British Education Korea

South Korea, Seoul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₩30,000,000
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 529
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 14
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

British Education Korea (BEK) is a group of five campuses delivering a British-style international education in Seoul, Bundang and Dongtan. BEK was established in 2010 and operates BEK Secondary in Seoul, BEK Prep, BEK Lodge, BEK Bundang and BEK Dongtan. The curriculum is built around the National Curriculum for England and Cambridge pathways, with Primary and Prep offerings incorporating Cambridge (Primary/Secondary) and IGCSE/A‑Levels in the secondary program. BEK runs an English-speaking environment across its campuses, with a dedicated bilingual approach in the Lodge and Bundang settings. Mandarin is taught as a core language from Nursery age, alongside English, Maths, Science and other subjects. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness and host-country awareness, with a strong pastoral care framework, small class sizes, and active co-curricular life. Co-curriculars include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Student Council and a music program, as well as regular sports fixtures and educational trips.

www.bek.co.kr

244 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

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The Essentials

British Education Korea has 529 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.

Location
BEK operates across five campuses in the Seoul metropolitan area. The Bundang campus is in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si (Gyeonggi-do); the Dongtan campus is in Dongtan, Hwaseong-si. The Gangnam campuses are located in central Gangnam (Yeoksam-dong and Dogok-dong) and BEK Secondary is located at Yangjae. A campus in the Noksapyeong area of Yongsan also forms part of BEK's network.

Stages
BEK provides education from 18 months to 18 years. It comprises Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception), Primary (Year 1–6) and Secondary (Year 7–13). Bundang serves Pre-Nursery to Year 2; Dongtan offers Nursery to Year 5; BEK Prep covers Nursery to Year 6; BEK Secondary delivers the senior secondary programme.

Type
Co-educational day school across all BEK campuses.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided by specialist teachers to help students access the curriculum. Mandarin is taught from Nursery age as part of the language programme, with language support available where needed.

Country affiliation
BEK follows the British National Curriculum and is marketed as British Education Korea, with no formal country affiliation stated beyond its UK-inspired curriculum.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated by BEK.

School day structure
Start times are typically around 08:30; core day lengths run to about 15:30, with after-school activities extending the day to around 16:30 depending on campus and programme.

Bus service
A BEK school bus service is available; routes and pickup points vary by campus and are arranged with BEK admissions or campus administration.
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Fees

Annual tuition at British Education Korea ranges from KRW 30,000,000 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition at British Education Korea is KRW 30,000,000.
Academics

British Education Korea teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 1.5 to 18.

Curriculum
British Education Korea delivers a broad curriculum closely aligned with the National Curriculum for England, spanning ages 0–18 and incorporating Mandarin from Nursery onward. The Early Years stage runs 18 months to age 5 (Pre-Nursery to Reception) under the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by Primary Years (Years 1–6) for ages 6–11, and Secondary Years (Years 7–13) from age 12 onward. At the BEK Lodge, Pre-Nursery through Year 2 follows EYFS for the early years and the National Curriculum for Years 1–2. Secondary education offers IGCSE and A Levels, preparing students for universities worldwide. Across all stages, the curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, internationalism and global thinking, with a language program that includes Mandarin, strong PSHE, and deliberate focus on developing independence and critical thinking.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Initiate the application through BEK's admissions portal (Enquire Here). Prepare and upload the required documents: for Korean Nationals, a birth certificate or certificate of family relation, the most recent school report or transcripts (two years minimum), and a recommendation letter from the applicant's previous school, plus an immunisation record; for International Applicants, a copy of the passport and birth certificate, a visa, the most recent school report or transcripts (two years minimum), a recommendation letter from the previous school, and an immunisation record. Step 2: The campus admissions team reviews the application forms, previous school reports and entrance exam outcomes and invites eligible candidates to attend an on-site assessment. Step 3: Assessments are carefully tailored to the age of the candidates and full account is taken of educational experience and background. Step 4: The assessments are processed as quickly as possible, and the outcome is provided in writing within seven days. Step 5: After the written outcome, families proceed via the BEK enrollment process through the enrollment portal (Enquire Here); details about next steps are communicated in writing. Fees: Exact tuition figures are not published on the public pages; BEK publishes fee information by campus on the Tuition Fee page and you can request the latest fee schedule via the Enquire Here portal to obtain current amounts.

Scholarships
BEK does not publish scholarships on its site. There is no dedicated scholarships page, and the Tuition Fee page does not specify any scholarship options. If BEK offers scholarships, details are not publicly disclosed on BEK pages; inquiries about financial assistance should be directed through the Enquire Here admissions channel.

Waitlist
The BEK site does not publish a waitlist or pool system. The Admissions Procedure describes the application, assessment and outcome timeline but provides no information about waitlists or pools. To confirm whether a waitlist is used for a given campus or program, contact BEK admissions via the Enquire Here portal.
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