Korea Foreign School
International School in Seoul
Quick answer
Korea Foreign School (KFS) Seoul serves 105 students from 18 nationalities aged 6 to 18. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma, accredited by IBO and CIE. Tuition $20,222-$20,963 per year. Intentionally smaller-cohort model. Strong fit for international families on Seoul assignments seeking IB-track education with personalised attention and small class sizes, particularly for late-arrival students transitioning from other curricula.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $20,222–$20,963/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 16) Seoul international school · 105 students total.
- 18 nationalities top: US / Asia / Arab / Europe.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 school day starts at Around 8: 10 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
105
18 (US / Asia / Arab / Europe)
15 avg / 16 max
Rolling
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Korea Foreign School
School fees range in KRW valid for the academic year 2025/2026
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $20,222 – $20,963 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩27300000-₩28300000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $23,563(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $25,063 |
| Cost position in Seoul | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Korean and Spanish
In-class support / Behavior intervention / Collaboration with homeroom teacher
Yes
Yes, KFS has ELL (English Language Learners) Program. There are many different tools, resources, and methods that are implemented at KFS to support these learners.
Around 8: 10 am – Regular days: 15pm / After Shool Activities Day: 15:45pm / Friday: 13:15 pm
Yes.
Yes. (vegetarian / halal)
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 Seoul
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: US / Asia / Arab / Europe
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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