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International Schools in Busan, South Korea

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About international schools in Busan, South Korea

Busan’s international schools form a smaller, more concentrated sector than Seoul’s but they nevertheless cover common international pathways: the International Baccalaureate continuum and English-medium American-style programmes are available alongside community language schools for Japanese and Chinese families. Instruction is predominantly in English, often with dedicated Korean language and cultural lessons, and many schools are accredited by international bodies. Annual tuition varies by school and by grade; families should budget for headline tuition plus one-off entry charges, capital or development fees and transport or lunch costs. Admissions tend to be handled directly by each school, with places offered year-round in many cases but most new cohorts starting in the late summer term; expect schools to ask for school reports, passport/eligibility documentation and entrance assessments during the application process.

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At a glance 8 schools · avg fee KRW 25,601,551
Schools listed
8
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
KRW 25,601,551
Fee range
KRW 6,840,000 – 44,905,001
Most common curriculum
Chinese National Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
360 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Busan International High School (BIHS)
Oldest
Overseas Chinese Elementary School Busan (1951)
With boarding
3
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American (3) IB (1)
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FAQs for South Korea

What kinds of curricula will I find in Busan’s international schools?
You will mainly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP) and English-medium American-style programmes, with a few community schools offering national curricula for specific language groups. Schools that describe themselves as ‘foreign’ or ‘international’ will usually publish which curriculum they follow and their accreditation status, so check each school’s published curriculum information.
How much does attendance typically cost each year?
Tuition in Busan varies by school and by age, and you should budget for both recurring tuition and first-year one-off charges (application, enrolment, capital or technology fees) plus extras such as transport and meals. Published school fee schedules in Busan show annual tuition figures spanning lower primary levels in the low-to-mid tens of millions of Korean won up to higher totals for older year groups, so compare the current fee handbooks from the schools you are considering.
Can Korean nationals enrol in Busan international schools?
Admission rules are set by Korean education authorities and vary with a school’s legal status, but many foreign schools admit children of foreign nationals and Korean nationals who can demonstrate a qualifying period of overseas residence; the regulation typically used as guidance allows Korean students who have lived abroad for a specified continuous period to apply. Always check the school’s published eligibility rules and be prepared to supply passports, immigration records or transcripts that prove overseas residence if required.
When should I apply and what documents will schools usually ask for?
Many international schools in Busan accept applications throughout the year, but the main intake aligns with the late-summer start of the academic year, so apply several months ahead for popular year groups. Typical requirements include an application form, recent school reports, proof of identity and eligibility (passport or residency documents), and some schools use age-appropriate assessments or interviews as part of enrolment.
What language support and community-language options are available?
Instruction is predominantly in English at Busan’s international schools, and most schools offer English language support or English as an Additional Language provision for learners who need it, alongside optional or scheduled Korean language lessons. In addition, the city has separate community schools that teach in Japanese or Chinese for families wanting instruction in those languages, so check each institution’s language programmes and support services before applying.