Korea Kent Foreign School
한국켄트외국인학교
- AP
- American
Per yearabout USD 16.6K–19.9K
KRW 22.5M–27.1M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Korea Kent Foreign School (KKFS) in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Fully accredited by WASC and recognised by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. Offers a school bus service and a social-emotional counselling programme.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sources
Curriculum
AP · American
Ages
Ages 5–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1993
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 |
|---|---|
| K | KRW 22,500,000≈ USD 16.6K |
| 1-5 | KRW 23,500,000≈ USD 17.3K |
| 6-8 | KRW 25,300,000≈ USD 18.6K |
| 9-12 | KRW 27,100,000≈ USD 19.9K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K | KRW 22,500,000 (about USD 16.6K) |
| 1-5 | KRW 23,500,000 (about USD 17.3K) |
| 6-8 | KRW 25,300,000 (about USD 18.6K) |
| 9-12 | KRW 27,100,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
Source: school website (kkfs.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Korea Kent Foreign School (this school) | KRW 22,500,000 (about USD 16.6K) | KRW 27,100,000 (about USD 19.9K) |
| 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) |
| Seoul Foreign School | KRW 26,740,000 (about USD 19.7K) | KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955 (total about USD 39.5K) |
| Dwight School Seoul | KRW 14,041,500 (about USD 10.3K) | KRW 36,334,000 (about USD 26.7K) |
| Dulwich College Seoul | KRW 42,740,000 (about USD 31.5K) | KRW 47,940,000 (about USD 35.3K) |
Source: school website (kkfs.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KRW 200,000
- Enrolment fee
- KRW 400,000
- Deposit
- KRW 200,000
- Bus
- KRW 3,000,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Sibling discount
- 15% discount for additional family members (tuition only)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
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
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Many sports activities
Arts
- Music
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Sign in to requestAccreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Bus service
School bus routes cover most areas of Seoul, with designated stops and bus monitors on board.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Covers elementary, middle and high school core subjects, plus electives in music, art and design, PE, computer science and world languages, with character and mindfulness education.
- Character Education
- Mindfulness Education
- Literacy
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Music
- Art & Design
- PE
- Computer Science
- World Language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Individual counselling, group sessions and workshops support social-emotional development at every grade, including crisis intervention.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
In middle and high school, support covers stress, academic pressure, self-esteem and mental health, working with teachers, families and professionals.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic facilities
A student-centred school library with fiction, non-fiction and reference books, an online catalogue and a book request form for families.
- Library
- Online catalogue
- Book request form
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Fully accredited by WASC and recognised by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education; also an active member of regional professional organisations.
- WASC
- Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (SMOE)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
서울특별시 광진구 자양로35길 13 (구의동,한국KENT외국인학교)
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