International schools in South Korea
There are 32 international schools listed in South Korea. They offer British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, French National Curriculum, Cambridge Lower Secondary, US Common Core, NGSS, and AERO. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $6.2K–$31.2K (USD). 5 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 32
- Curricula
- 13
- With boarding
- 5
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $6.2K–$31.2K
Curricula offered: British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, French National Curriculum, Cambridge Lower Secondary, US Common Core, NGSS, and AERO.
Accreditations: IB, WASC, ACSI, AEFE, Cambridge International, NEASC, CIS, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Middle States Association, and Cognia.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton International SchoolAIS | British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | $24.8K |
| Branksome Hall Asia | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, WASC | Girls | ₩21.3M |
| Chadwick International SchoolCI | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, WASC | Co-ed | ₩28.6M |
| Dwight School Seoul | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | ₩14M |
| Global Prodigy Academy | Advanced Placement | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | — | ₩18M |
| Taejon Christian International School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | WASC, IB, ACSI | — | USD + KRW 7.3k |
| Lycee Francais SeoulLFS | French National Curriculum | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | AEFE | — | ₩14.8M |
| Korea Foreign School | IB PYP, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge A-Level | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International, WASC | — | ₩26.9M |
| North London Collegiate School Jeju (NLCS) | IB Diploma, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | ₩20.7M |
| Seoul International SchoolSIS | Advanced Placement, US Common Core | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | WASC | — | ₩18.9M |
| Gyeonggi Suwon International School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, WASC, ACSI | Co-ed | — |
| St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | NEASC | — | ₩24.6M |
| International Christian School, Uijeongbu | Advanced Placement | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | ACSI, WASC | Co-ed | ₩16.3M |
| Gyeongnam International Foreign School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | WASC, IB | Co-ed | ₩19M |
| Korea Kent Foreign School | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | — | ₩22.5M |
| Cheongna Dalton SchoolCDS | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | Co-ed | ₩19.8M |
| Busan Foreign School | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | Co-ed | $6.2K |
| Dulwich College Seoul | IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, WASC, Cambridge International, IB, British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | ₩42.7M |
| International School of Busan | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | WASC, CIS, IB | Co-ed | — |
| Gwangju International School | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC | — | ₩23.2M |
| Yongsan International School of Seoul | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | CIS, WASC | — | — |
| Korea International School Seoul | — | Early years, Primary | WASC | Co-ed | KRW/USD 9.6k |
| Hyundai Foreign School | — | — | CIS, IB, WASC, NEASC, COBIS, Middle States Association | Co-ed | — |
| St.paul Preparatory Seoul | Advanced Placement | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| International Christian School, PyeongtaekICSP | US Common Core, NGSS, AERO | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | WASC, ACSI | — | — |
| Calvin Manitoba International School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | ₩25.3M |
| Central Christian Academy (High School) | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Ulsan Hyundai International School | — | — | CIS, IB, WASC, NEASC, COBIS, Middle States Association | — | — |
| Seoul Scholars International | — | — | Cognia | — | — |
| Global Christian Foreign School, Seoul | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Big Heart Christian School | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dulwich College Seoul British School | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in South Korea?
- Novana Index lists 32 international schools in South Korea.
- What are the best international schools in South Korea?
- There is no single best international school in South Korea; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 32 listed schools offer British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, French National Curriculum, Cambridge Lower Secondary, US Common Core, NGSS, and AERO and hold accreditations including IB, WASC, ACSI, AEFE, Cambridge International, NEASC, CIS, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Middle States Association, and Cognia. Compare all 32 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in South Korea offer?
- International schools in South Korea offer British EYFS, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, French National Curriculum, Cambridge Lower Secondary, US Common Core, NGSS, and AERO.
- How much does international school tuition cost in South Korea?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in South Korea ranges from about ≈ $6.2K–$31.2K (USD).
- Are there boarding schools in South Korea?
- Yes, 5 of the international schools listed in South Korea offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in South Korea hold?
- Listed schools in South Korea hold accreditations including IB, WASC, ACSI, AEFE, Cambridge International, NEASC, CIS, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Middle States Association, and Cognia.