International Schools in South Korea
Compare 58 international schools in South Korea. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KRW 29,547,539), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 58
- Curricula
- 25
- Average annual fee
- KRW 29,547,539
- Fee range
- KRW 2,400,000 – 60,197,655
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- American Curriculum (27 schools)
- Average school size
- 559 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Cheongna Dalton School
- Oldest
- Seoul Foreign School (1912)
- With boarding
- 12
About international schools in South Korea
South Korea offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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34 international schools in Seoul
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4 international schools in Jeju
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See all 2 →1 international school in Daejeon
See all 1 →1 international school in Geoje
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See all 1 →1 international school in Sacheon
See all 1 →1 international school in Pyeongtaek
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Curricula
There are 58 international schools in South Korea covering 25 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (27), IB (PYP) (12), IB (MYP) (12), IB (DP) (12), Advanced Placement (AP) (12). 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 2,400,000 to KRW 60,197,655, averaging roughly KRW 29,547,539. 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
12 of the 58 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.