Korea International School Pangyo Campus
International School in Seoul
Quick answer
Korea International School Pangyo Campus (KISP) serves 1,250 students from 30 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in the Seoul tech-corridor (Pangyo). The school delivers an American curriculum with AP courses for senior school. Accredited by CIS and WASC. Tuition $24,299-$33,144 per year. Strong fit for tech-industry expat families on Pangyo (Naver, Kakao, NCSoft) corporate assignments seeking American-track education near Korea's Silicon Valley.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and ACT.
- Tuition: $24,299–$33,144/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 22) Seoul international school · 1,250 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
- Accreditations: CIS, WASC verified.
1,250
30 (American)
16 avg / 22 max
Rolling
2000
CIS, WASC
AP and ACT
About Korea International School Pangyo Campus
Korea International School Pangyo Campus is a private, non-profit, nonsectarian school offering an American college preparatory curriculum (AP). KIS was established in 2000 and is located in a state-of-the-art facility in the rapidly glowing southern Seoul suburb of Pangyo.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $24,299 – $33,144 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩32804227-₩44744043 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $31,692(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $33,192 |
| Cost position in Seoul | 94th percentile(premium tier) |
American
AP and ACT
ACT/SAT MAP Assessments (ES & MS) AP Tests (HS)
Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean
ESOL, Speech and Language Support, and resources for student with certain learning needs.
Yes.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Seoul
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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