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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): 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
- 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?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,667 – $19,852 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩19800000-₩26800000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,910(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $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.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with 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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