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Korea International School - Seoul

South Korea, Seoul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₩18,850,000 - 21,090,000
Ages 3 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 1150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
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Korea International School
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages English, Korean, Mandarin
Typical class size 19
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Elementary
Introduction

Korea International School (KIS) Seoul Campus serves students from Pre-K to Grade 5 in the Gaepo-dong area of Gangnam, Seoul, offering an international education in English. The school uses a play-based, Reggio-inspired curriculum in its Early Years, where young learners explore concepts through discovery and play. From Kindergarten to Grade 5, students engage in project-based learning grounded in U.S. Common Core standards for mathematics, English language arts, and social studies, with specialist classes in Korean, Chinese, music, PE, library, art, design, and STEM. KIS Seoul hosts a variety of after-school clubs twice yearly, spanning creative arts, coding, LEGO, sports and more, plus Saturday events geared to broad interests and skills. Furthermore, the campus sits amidst trees, parks and river paths, supporting opportunities for outdoor education and local exploration.

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408 Gaepo-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

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The Essentials

Korea International School - Seoul has 1,150 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English.

Location
Korea International School Seoul Campus is located in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, within an urban neighborhood surrounded by parks, wooded areas, hiking trails and river paths. The school is accessible by local subways and city buses, and there is parking available for families who drive.

Stages
The Seoul Campus serves Early Years through Elementary, offering programs from Pre-K (age 3) to Grade 5 (age 11). Older students typically transition to the KIS Pangyo campus beyond Grade 5.

Type
KIS Seoul Campus is a co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
The school offers a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that includes individualized Learning Support Plans (LSP) for students who need tailored assistance or extension, as well as an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program and partnerships with outside specialists for services such as educational psychology or speech therapy. A full-time school counselor supports social-emotional learning.

Country affiliation
Korea International School in Seoul follows an international education framework and is accredited by U.S.-based and regional bodies; it is not affiliated with a single national system.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation; it operates as a secular international school.

School day structure
The school day for all students begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., with a lunch period and recess scheduled daily. On half-days, dismissal is at 11:30 a.m.. Children have daily snack and recess periods, and lunch times vary by grade.

Bus service
KIS Seoul Campus offers a school bus service with routes covering many areas within Seoul and surrounding districts. The school coordinates this transportation for daily school access; details and routes are available through the school’s transport office.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Korea International School - Seoul ranges from KRW 18,850,000 to KRW 21,090,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Entry Fees

Application processing fee: KRW 400,000 (non-refundable).
Registration fee: KRW 400,000 (non-refundable, payable upon acceptance).
Entrance fee: KRW 4,000,000 (non-refundable, charged to new students enrolling in Kindergarten or higher, or when promoted to Kindergarten).
Book deposit: KRW 200,000 (refundable, subject to book return conditions).

Tuition Fees (per year)

Pre-K / Junior Kindergarten: KRW 18,850,000 per year.
Grades K–5: KRW 21,090,000 per year.
Tuition is billed annually rather than per term.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

Returning students: a re-enrollment deposit of KRW 3,000,000 is applied toward tuition.
New students must pay tuition and fees within two weeks of admission notification.
Tuition installment plans (full, two-payment, or four-payment options) are available with set due dates during the year.

Other Required or Optional Fees

School bus (round-trip only): KRW 3,400,000 per year.
Elementary School technology fee (Grades 3–5): KRW 200,000 per year.

Refund Information

Tuition and bus fees are partially refundable based on the official early-withdrawal schedule and dates.
Application, registration, entrance fees, and technology fees are non-refundable.
Book deposit is refundable if books are returned in good condition and withdrawal procedures are completed on time.

Fee Payment Options

Payments are made by bank wire transfer. Tuition is paid in KRW (with a USD component indicated by the school), while all other fees are paid in KRW only.
Academics

Korea International School - Seoul teaches American Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Korea International School – Seoul Campus offers an English-medium curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 5. In the Early Years (Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten), learning is play-based and influenced by a Reggio-inspired approach, focusing on inquiry, social development, and early literacy and numeracy. From Kindergarten through Grade 5, the school follows a U.S. standards-based curriculum aligned with the Common Core, covering English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students also attend specialist classes in Korean, Chinese, art, music, physical education, library, design, and STEM, which are integrated into the weekly timetable. Assessment is ongoing and classroom-based, with no external examinations at this campus. Students typically transition to another KIS campus for middle and high school education after Grade 5.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online application submission
Families begin by completing the online application form through the KIS admissions portal and paying the non-refundable application processing fee. Required documents typically include the child’s passport, academic records (if applicable), and immunization and health forms. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to space availability.

2. Document review and eligibility check
The admissions team reviews submitted documents to confirm age eligibility, grade placement, and whether the school can meet the student’s learning needs. For students transferring from another school, previous school reports are required. The school may request additional documentation if clarification is needed.

3. Assessment and school visit (if required)
Some applicants may be asked to complete an age-appropriate assessment or participate in an informal observation, particularly for elementary grades. This helps the school understand the student’s academic readiness and English language proficiency. Parents may also be invited to visit the campus, either in person or virtually.

4. Admission decision and offer
If an offer is made, families receive a formal admission letter outlining tuition fees, required deposits, and payment deadlines. Acceptance is confirmed once the registration and entrance fees are paid within the stated timeframe. Places are not held without payment.

Scholarships
KIS Seoul Campus does not publicly disclose any scholarship or financial aid programmes.

Waitlist
KIS Seoul Campus operates a waitlist when grade levels are full. Students on the waitlist are considered only for the academic year they applied for. If a place becomes available, families are contacted in order of suitability and space availability; waitlist placement does not guarantee admission.
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