Kwangju Foreign School
International School in Gwangju
Quick answer
Kwangju Foreign School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 7 students. Tuition of $14,667–$19,852/year is in line with Gwangju averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Kwangju Foreign School.
- Tuition: $14,667–$19,852/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 7 (max 20) Gwangju international school · 50 students total.
- 10 nationalities top: Korean & American.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 8:10am.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
50
10 (Korean & American)
7 avg / 20 max
Rolling
WASC
About Kwangju Foreign School
Kwangju Foreign School (KFs) is a private school located in the city of Gwangju. The school provides education for Pre K - 12th grade based on the American common core curriculum as well as Next Generation Science Standards. KFS caters for a wide variety of nationalities with English being the main instructional language. KFS focuses not only on academic excellence but also in developing students 12st century skills.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,667 – $19,852 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩19800000-₩26800000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $18,910(+10%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $20,410 |
American
AP Assessments and MAP testing
Our students perform above or at international standards.
Mandarin
unknown
No
Yes
8:10am – 2:45pm for students.
Yes
No. Students are allowed to bring their own food to the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Gwangju
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Korean & American
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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