Korea International School Seoul Campus
한국외국인학교(서울캠퍼스)
- American
Per yeartotal about USD 23.9K–26.9K
KRW 19.5M–21.9M + USD 9.59K–10.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Elementary campus of Korea International School in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, serving Pre-K to Grade 5 in an international, inquiry-based programme with a small, close-knit community.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American
Ages
Ages 3–11
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 20
- Founded
- 2000
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kinder / Jr. Kinder | KRW 19,500,000 + USD 9,590total about USD 23.9K |
| Grades K–5 | KRW 21,950,000 + USD 10,780total about USD 26.9K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kinder / Jr. Kinder | KRW 19,500,000 + USD 9,590 (total about USD 23.9K) |
| Grades K–5 | KRW 21,950,000 + USD 10,780 (total about USD 26.9K) |
Source: school website (kisseoul.or.kr) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Korea International School Seoul Campus (this school) | KRW 19,500,000 + USD 9,590 (total about USD 23.9K) | KRW 21,950,000 + USD 10,780 (total about USD 26.9K) |
| Asia Pacific International School | KRW 23,400,000 + USD 7,600 (total about USD 24.8K) | KRW 31,000,000 + USD 8,100 (total about USD 30.9K) |
| Yongsan International School of Seoul | KRW 24,000,000 + USD 5,400 (total about USD 23.1K) | KRW 28,850,000 + USD 5,600 (total about USD 26.8K) |
| Korea Kent Foreign School | KRW 22,500,000 (about USD 16.6K) | KRW 27,100,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Seoul Foreign School | KRW 26,740,000 (about USD 19.7K) | KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955 (total about USD 39.5K) |
| Lycée International Xavier | KRW 13,308,000 (about USD 9.79K) | KRW 19,254,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
Source: school website (kisseoul.or.kr) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KRW 400,000
- Enrolment fee
- KRW 400,000
- Capital levy
- KRW 4,000,000
- Bus
- KRW 3,600,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Isee, Map, Star
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Running
- Cross country
- Gaga ball
- Gaelic football
- Hiking
Arts
- Music
- Visual arts
- Creative clubs
After-school activities
- Doodling club
- Nature art club
- Mandala coloring club
- Paper dolls club
- Coding club
- Robotics club
- LEGO club
- Science club
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Movement club
- Trail blazers club
- Running club
- Soccer club
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, CIS
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Multi-tier system of support (MTSS) with a learning support plan for students who need it, offered from Pre-K to Grade 5.
- MTSS
- Learning support plan
- Small group instruction
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
The school day opens with a morning meeting and closes with a closing circle for reflection and celebration.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
The school nurse reviews the cafeteria menu with the cafeteria manager and plans allergy-safe meals when needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Inquiry-driven learning uses transdisciplinary units covering language, maths, science and social studies, with real-world application.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
A full-time counsellor delivers social-emotional lessons, and classes use the Responsive Classroom framework such as morning meetings and closing circles.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
Individual learning needs are met through tiered support and a learning support plan; educational psychology, speech and occupational therapy come from local partners.
- Educational psychology
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
A full-time EAL specialist and assistant support multilingual learners in class and in small groups, also building home-language skills.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The counselling programme centres on elementary students' wellbeing, relationships and self-regulation, with a counsellor on staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
The school is small by design, with frequent events so that every child, parent and teacher is known and valued in the community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Parent Teacher Organisation runs fundraisers and events; parents can volunteer as class liaisons or chaperones on field trips.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The wooded campus includes a library and outdoor learning areas, with hiking trails and river paths nearby.
- Library
- Outdoor learning area
- Hiking trails
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
STEM-focused after-school clubs include coding, robotics, LEGO and science.
- Coding club
- Robotics club
- LEGO club
- Science club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Creative clubs include doodling, nature art, mandala colouring and paper dolls.
- Doodling club
- Nature art club
- Mandala coloring club
- Paper dolls club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Sports-focused after-school clubs and Saturday events include soccer, basketball, gymnastics and fencing.
- Soccer club
- Gymnastics
- Fencing
- Running club
- Saturday sports events
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Chinese is taught with an inquiry approach, and the library holds mother-tongue books in Korean, Chinese and Arabic; language Saturdays are offered.
- Chinese
- Korean
- Arabic
- Language Saturdays
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
서울특별시 강남구 개포로 408 (개포동,한국외국인학교)
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