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International Schools in BusanCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data

Based on 3 schools · 2 with published fee data · Updated April 2026

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Total Schools

3

Median True Cost

$28,301

per year

Hidden Fee Markup

+6%

above published tuition

Busan, South Korea has 3 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $28,301. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 6%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are IB, American, British.

Quick answer

Busan, South Korea has 3 international schools across 3 curricula (IB, American, British). 2 schools publish full fee data; the median true annual cost (tuition + hidden fees) is $28,301/yr, with hidden fees typically adding 6% on top of headline tuition. Admissions are mostly open and rolling.

Key facts

  • 3 international schools 2 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
  • Median true cost: $28,301/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
  • Hidden-fee markup: +6% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
  • Top curricula IB (2) · American (1) · British (1).
  • Admissions mix 3 open · 0 moderate · 0 competitive · 0 highly selective.

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Curriculum Breakdown

IB
2 (67%)
American
1 (33%)
British
1 (33%)

Admissions Difficulty

3

Open / Rolling

Most Affordable

Busan Foreign SchoolAmerican
$27,824/yr
International School of BusanIB
$28,777/yr

Most Internationally Diverse

International School of Busan350 students
40 nationalities
Busan Foreign School250 students
20 nationalities

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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 3 schools in Busan, 2 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.

True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.

Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.

School profiles are decision aids, not endorsements. Always verify fees and admissions directly with schools.