Asia Pacific International School
아시아퍼시픽국제외국인학교
- American
- AP
Per yeartotal about USD 25K–31.1K
KRW 23.4M–31M + USD 7.6K–8.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
K-12 international school in Nowon-gu, Seoul, with a sister campus in Hawai'i. Requires two East Asian languages and uses project-based learning.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2007
- Religion
- christian
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 (KRW portion; plus | KRW 23,400,000 + USD 7,600total about USD 25K |
| Grades 6-8 (KRW portion; plus USD 7,900) | KRW 28,100,000 + USD 7,900total about USD 28.8K |
| Grades 9-12 (KRW portion; plus USD 8,100 | KRW 31,000,000 + USD 8,100total about USD 31.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 (KRW portion; plus | KRW 23,400,000 + USD 7,600 (total about USD 25K) |
| Grades 6-8 (KRW portion; plus USD 7,900) | KRW 28,100,000 + USD 7,900 (total about USD 28.8K) |
| Grades 9-12 (KRW portion; plus USD 8,100 | KRW 31,000,000 + USD 8,100 (total about USD 31.1K) |
Source: school website (apis.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific International School (this school) | KRW 23,400,000 + USD 7,600 (total about USD 25K) | KRW 31,000,000 + USD 8,100 (total about USD 31.1K) |
| Yongsan International School of Seoul | KRW 24,000,000 + USD 5,400 (total about USD 23.2K) | KRW 28,850,000 + USD 5,600 (total about USD 27K) |
| Seoul Foreign School | KRW 26,740,000 (about USD 19.9K) | KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955 (total about USD 39.7K) |
| Korea Kent Foreign School | KRW 22,500,000 (about USD 16.7K) | KRW 27,100,000 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Lycée Français de Séoul | KRW 14,760,000 (about USD 11K) | KRW 26,500,000 (about USD 19.7K) |
| Korea International School Seoul Campus | KRW 19,500,000 + USD 9,590 (total about USD 24.1K) | KRW 21,950,000 + USD 10,780 (total about USD 27.1K) |
Source: school website (apis.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KRW 400,000
- Enrolment fee
- KRW 4,000,000
- Deposit
- KRW 200,000
- Bus
- KRW 4,000,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Admissions test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Korean menu
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Makerspace
- Library
Sports
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Arts
- Musical ensemble
- Recording studio
After-school activities
- NEHS
- NJHS
- Math Olympiad Club
- Chess Club
- Badminton Club
- Japanese Club
- Key Club
- DECA
- Animation/Film Club
- THEIA mission trip
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
The school runs a fleet of 14 buses across Seoul and nearby areas. Routes are reviewed each year based on student needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Lunch offers both Korean and global food, provided by an outside caterer. The weekly menu is posted on PowerSchool.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Based on the Hibiscus model, combining core content, character values and 21st century skills. High school pairs college-prep study with project-based learning.
- Core curricular content
- Key character values
- 21st century skills
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school states that all students go on to universities in the US and abroad. It gives 2018 figures for placement at top-ranked universities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school says it grew from the need for a new kind of international education. It operates alongside a sister school in Hawai'i.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Located in northeastern Seoul in Nowon-gu, about a 30-minute drive from City Hall.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Offers volleyball, basketball, soccer and other sports.
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has recording studios, a cooking lab, STEM labs, a woodshop and makerspaces.
- Recording studios
- Cooking lab
- STEM labs
- Woodshop
- Makerspaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include maths and science olympiad, chemistry and investment.
- Math Olympiad Club
- Science Olympiad Club
- ACS Chemistry Club
- Investment Club
- NHD Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs cover dance, music production, visual art and more.
- APIS Dance Team
- Music Production Club
- Digital and Traditional Art Club
- National Art Honor Society
- Paint The Town
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language and culture clubs include Japanese and sign language.
- Japanese Club
- SIGN Language Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs include badminton, table tennis, cooking, chess and animation.
- Badminton Club
- Table Tennis Club
- Cooking Club
- Chess Club
- Animation/Film Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service clubs and an annual service trip to Cambodia support community involvement.
- Key Club
- GIN (Global Issues Network)
- MSF club
- HESED
- THEIA (Cambodia trip)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student council, honour societies and business clubs offer leadership roles.
- Student Representative Council
- National Honor Society
- DECA
- Entrepreneurship & Management Club
- NEHS
- NJHS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Fitness and cross country clubs are available.
- Fitness Club
- Cross Country Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
A full K-12 foreign language programme runs across all grades. All students take two East Asian languages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Fully accredited by WASC and holds In-ga certification from the Seoul Metropolitan Board of Education. Member of several regional and education associations.
- WASC
- In-ga certification
- EARCOS
- AAIE
- AMCHAM
- KAIAC
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Rolling admissions. Applicants confirm eligibility under Ministry of Education categories, submit documents, then have an interview and admissions test. Decisions in about 7-10 business days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
서울특별시 노원구 월계로45가길 57 (월계동,아시아퍼시픽 국제학교)
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