South KoreaAmerican Curriculum
American Curriculum Schools in South Korea
Schools offering an American curriculum in South Korea typically charge ₩18.7M–₩21.8M (International day schools) in annual tuition.
Market Data
At a Glance
~45
International schools in South Korea
International School Information portal, operated for the South Korean education authorities
Information as of August 2026
~16,500
Students enrolled
Korean Educational Development Institute
Information as of October 2023
₩18.7M–₩21.8M
International day schools
4 schools
median ₩19.2M
School Directory
All American Curriculum Schools in South Korea
Ages 3–18From $14,119/yr- Ages 3–18From $13,235/yr
Ages 3–18From $13,670/yr
Ages 4–18From $20,700/yr
Where these schools are in South Korea
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Policy Watch
Policy changes in South Korea
Rules that affect cost and eligibility, with the date each was last checked.
- In force
VAT exemption applies to tuition at authorised/approved schools, not to parents directly
South Korea's National Tax Service has confirmed that educational services supplied by a school authorised or approved by the competent authority are exempt from value-added tax. This is an exemption for the school's qualifying educational service rather than a parent-specific tax break, and charges for services separate from core education are not automatically covered; eligibility depends on actual operating arrangements. The National Tax Service issued this interpretation on September 5, 2025, confirming the rule was already in force at that date. The original commencement date of the underlying general VAT exemption could not be verified from available sources.
Checked August 2026
- In force
Foreign schools: local-citizen enrolment cap, residency test, and Korean curriculum requirement
Under a regulation in force from April 8, 2025, local (Korean) citizens may enrol in a legally recognised foreign school only if they meet an eligibility route, generally having lived abroad for a cumulative three years or more, or if a Korean-nationality child is assessed as likely to struggle in a regular Korean school. Eligible local citizens are capped at 30% of authorised capacity, which a provincial education office may raise by up to 20 percentage points to a maximum of 50%. Where a foreign school seeks domestic recognition of a local citizen's studies, it must also provide at least 102 hours per year each of Korean-language and social-studies instruction, including Korean history at middle and high level.
In force since April 2025 · Checked August 2026
- In force
Foreign educational institutions: local-citizen enrolment cap and Korean curriculum requirement
For legally recognised elementary and secondary foreign educational institutions, there is no individual nationality or overseas-residence condition for local (Korean) citizens to enrol, but local citizens are ordinarily capped at 30% of total capacity, which a provincial education rule may raise to a maximum of 50%. Where such an institution seeks domestic scholastic recognition for a local citizen, the student must take at least two subjects for a minimum of two hours per week each, including Korean language and social studies, with Korean history included in social studies from the relevant middle-school stage. No specific date for this rule's commencement was verifiable from available sources, though government guidance describes it as currently in force.
Checked August 2026
Other Curricula in South Korea
Common Questions
FAQ about American Curriculum Schools in South Korea
How much does a American Curriculum school in South Korea cost?
Annual tuition at schools offering an American curriculum in South Korea typically ranges ₩18.7M–₩21.8M (International day schools). Fees vary by grade level, city, and whether boarding is offered.