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International Schools in South Korea

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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.

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.

At a glance 58 schools · avg fee KRW 29,547,539
Schools listed
58
Curricula
23
Average annual fee
KRW 29,547,539
Fee range
KRW 2,400,000 – 60,197,655
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
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34 international schools in Seoul

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8 international schools in Busan

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4 international schools in Jeju

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2 international schools in Incheon

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2 international schools in Goyang

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1 international school in Geoje

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1 international school in Sacheon

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1 international school in Gwangju

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1 international school in Daejeon

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1 international school in Daegu

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1 international school in Pyeongtaek

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1 international school in Pohang

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1 international school in Ulsan

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Choosing an international school in South Korea

Curricula

There are 58 international schools in South Korea covering 23 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (27), IB (PYP) (12), IB (MYP) (12), IB (DP) (12), Christian Curriculum (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.

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FAQs for South Korea

How many international schools are in South Korea?
South Korea has 32 international schools listed on doris.
Which curriculum is most popular?
The most common curricula vary by city, but British, IB, and American pathways are widely available.
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