Top International Schools in South Korea
South Korea has 7 verified international schools in this collection on Schoozy, with annual tuition from ₩18.4M–₩26.3M (International day schools) (median ₩18.9M). The table compares every school by tuition, curriculum, ages and boarding.
At a Glance
7
Verified schools
₩18.9M
Median annual tuition
₩18.4M–₩26.3M
International day schools
1
With boarding
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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| Location | Curriculum | Boarding | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich College Seoul | Seoul | 3–18 | A-Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE | ₩42.7M–₩47.9M | No |
| Dwight School Seoul | Seoul | 3–18 | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | ₩13.6M–₩35.3M | No |
| Korea International School | Seoul | 3–18 | US Curriculum, AP | ₩19.5M–₩27.7M | No |
| NLCS Jeju | Jeju | 4–18 | British National Curriculum, IGCSE, A-Level | ₩18.2M–₩25.5M | Yes |
| Seoul Foreign School | Seoul | 3–18 | US Curriculum, AP | ₩18.3M–₩33.4M | No |
| Seoul International School | Seoul | 3–18 | US Curriculum, AP | ₩18.9M–₩27.8M | No |
| Chadwick International | Incheon | 4–18 | AP, IB Diploma, US Curriculum | ₩28.6M–₩33.7M | No |
| Tuition band | Schools |
|---|---|
| Under ₩18.3M | 2 schools |
| ₩18.3M – ₩19.5M | 2 schools |
| ₩19.5M and above | 3 schools |
Featured international schools
Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · ₩42.7M–₩47.9M
Dulwich College Seoul, founded in 2010, is a prestigious international day school in Seoul's Seocho District serving over 720 students from 45+ nationalities. It delivers an enhanced British curriculum leading to Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is known for its academically selective admissions, strong exam results, and holistic education encompassing STEAM, performing arts, and competitive sports. Its mission is to inspire students to become confident, compassionate global citizens who make a positive difference in the world.
Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · ₩13.6M–₩35.3M
Dwight School Seoul is South Korea's first IB continuum school offering the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes, founded in 2012 in partnership with Seoul City Government. Part of the global Dwight Schools network (established New York, 1872), it serves over 620 students from 49 nationalities in Seoul's Digital Media City. The school's mission centres on igniting the 'spark of genius' in every child through personalized, inquiry-based learning. With small average class sizes of 19 students and a comprehensive campus including a 455-seat Performing Arts Center, Makerspace, and Spark of Genius Centre library, Dwight Seoul provides a rich academic and co-curricular environment for an internationally diverse community.
Overview: US Curriculum, AP · 3–18 · ₩19.5M–₩27.7M
Korea International School (KIS) is a U.S.-curriculum international school in the Seoul metropolitan area operating two campuses: the Pangyo Campus (PK–12, approximately 1,200 students) and the Seoul Campus (PK–6, approximately 155 students). KIS offers an inquiry-based, STEM-focused program designed to develop globally minded graduates. The school community brings together Korean and expatriate families from 18 nationalities, with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and maximum class sizes of 15. Graduates proceed to selective universities worldwide, underpinned by up to 26 AP courses at the high school level.
Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 4–18 · ₩18.2M–₩25.5M
NLCS Jeju is a private British international day and boarding school for students aged 4–18, located in Jeju Global Education City, South Korea. Founded in 2011 as the first overseas campus of the UK's North London Collegiate School (est. 1850), it offers a rigorous curriculum spanning British-style IGCSEs and the IB Diploma, delivered entirely in English alongside integrated Korean studies. The school's distinctive 'diamond model' provides co-educational learning in the early years and Sixth Form, with single-gender classes in Years 7–11. Small class sizes, world-class facilities, and a strong emphasis on academic scholarship, character development, and global citizenship have enabled over 45% of graduates to gain places at QS Top 50 universities worldwide.
Overview: US Curriculum, AP · 3–18 · ₩18.3M–₩33.4M
Seoul Foreign School (SFS), founded in 1912, is the oldest international school in Korea and serves approximately 1,600 students aged 2–18 from over 55 nationalities on a 100,000 m² forested campus in western Seoul. It is a non-profit, co-educational day school offering two complementary curriculum tracks: the IB Continuum (PYP/MYP/DP) and the English National Curriculum. Centred in a Christian ethos, SFS emphasises academic and creative excellence, inquiry-based learning, and service to others. The school's motto is 'Inspiring Excellence, Building Character,' and it was the first school in Korea to introduce the IB programme.
Overview: US Curriculum, AP · 3–18 · ₩18.9M–₩27.8M
Seoul International School (SIS) is a private, secular U.S.-curriculum day school serving students from PK3 through Grade 12, primarily from the expatriate community in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1973 as Korea's first foreign school licensed by the Ministry of Education, SIS has grown into one of the region's most established international schools with approximately 818 students. The school offers a challenging American curriculum supplemented by a wide range of AP courses and robust extracurricular programs in sports, arts, and community service. The modern campus south of Seoul features an Olympic-size swimming pool, three gymnasiums, an auditorium, science laboratories, makerspaces, and multiple libraries. SIS achieves a 100% university acceptance rate, with graduates attending top institutions including Ivy League and other elite universities worldwide.
How this list is compiled
Every school listed holds accreditation from a recognised body (such as WASC, CIS or the IB) and publishes its curricula and fees. The list is ordered by Schoozy listing priority — an internal measure of how complete a school's data is on Schoozy and which regions we cover most deeply. **It does not rank school quality.** Use the table controls to re-sort by an objective column such as annual tuition.
Data sources: official school websites, Schoozy deep research and editorial review.
Last verified Aug 17, 2026.
Editorial review of this collection is in progress.
FAQ: Top International Schools
How many international schools are listed here?
There are currently 7 international schools in this collection on Schoozy. Every entry is a verified, published listing.
Which schools have the lowest fees?
Annual tuition across the schools listed here ranges ₩18.4M–₩26.3M (International day schools). Sort the comparison table by annual tuition to see the most affordable options first. Fees vary by grade level and whether boarding is offered.
Can my child enrol without speaking the local language?
Many international schools teach in English and accept students with limited local-language ability, often through EAL (English as an Additional Language) support. Entry requirements differ by school and grade — check each school's admissions page for its language policy and any assessment.
How is the school year and grade level counted?
International schools usually follow their home system's grade names (for example US grades, UK years or the IB programme structure), which may not map one-to-one to the local system. Each school listing shows the age range it serves so you can match your child's stage.
When can students transfer in?
Most schools accept applications year-round and admit mid-year subject to availability, though the main intake aligns with the start of the academic year. Places in popular grades can be waitlisted — apply early and confirm transfer timing with the school directly.
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