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International School of Busan

International School in Busan

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International School of Busan (ISB) serves 350 students from 40 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in South Korea's southern port city. The school is an IB Continuum World School, accredited by IBO, CIS, WASC and ECIS — a four-accreditation set. Strong fit for shipping-industry, diplomatic and corporate expat families on Busan assignments seeking established IB pathways outside the Seoul metro area.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at International School of Busan.
  • Tuition: $21,080–$33,833/yr published in KRW, US$ equivalent.
  • 40 nationalities top: USA.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, WASC plus 1 more.
IBAges 3 to 18English$21,080–$33,833/yr(₩28457808-₩45673943)
Est. all-in: $28,777/yr(+5%, modeled)Open admissions78% data coverage
Official website
Students

350

Nationalities

40 (USA)

Class Size

23 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, WASC, ECIS

ibpremium-tieropen-admissionssmall-schooldiverse-communityinternationally-mobile

About International School of Busan

International School of Busan is an international school situated in Busan, South Korea's second largest city. ISB educates children from the age of three years old, right through to university entrance age in Grade 12.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Learning-support provision not published
  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for International School of Busan
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$21,080–$33,833
Annual tuition (KRW)₩28457808-₩45673943
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$28,777(+5%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$30,277
Curriculum

IB

External examinations

IB Diploma

Additional languages

Korean, Spanish

Learning support

unknown

ESL / EAL support

English as an Additional Language

School hours

8:30 – 15:30

School busYes
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredNo
Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 78%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Busan

Mid-range
Median
$20,889$21,080–$33,833$33,833

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversity
International School of Busan

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

40nationalities350 students

Highly diverse

Common: USA

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Nearby Schools (within 5km)

Busan Foreign School

American · Ages 3 to 18

$20,889–$31,458/yr

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