Lycée Français de Séoul

서울프랑스학교

Seocho-gu, Seoul, South KoreaLicensed
  • French
  • American

Per yearabout USD 10.9K–19.5K

KRW 14.8M–26.5M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)

Image from the school website · lfseoul.org

About

French-homologated school in Seoul, open to all nationalities from kindergarten (age 3) to lycée (Baccalauréat). Part of the AEFE network. Multilingual, with a French-American international section from primary.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private Foreign national schoolFrench Schools Abroad (AEFE)

Info checked 2026-11-07 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    French · American

  • Ages

    Ages 3–18

  • Language

    French, English

  • Type

    Foreign national school

  • Fee level

Nationalities
30
Founded
1974
Ownership
Non-profit
Selectivity
Moderately selective

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

GradePer year
유치원 및 초등학교 (클래식 스트림)KRW 14,760,000≈ USD 10.9K
유치원 및 초등학교 (인터내셔널 스트림)KRW 17,060,000≈ USD 12.6K
유치원 및 초등학교 (불어집중반)KRW 17,760,000≈ USD 13.1K
중학교 (클래식 스트림)KRW 20,400,000≈ USD 15K
중학교 (인터내셔널 스트림)KRW 22,700,000≈ USD 16.7K
고등학교 (클래식 스트림)KRW 23,000,000≈ USD 16.9K
고등학교 (인터내셔널 스트림)KRW 26,500,000≈ USD 19.5K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Lycée Français de Séoul · Annual tuition by grade
per year
유치원 및 초등학교 (클래식 스트림)KRW 14,760,000 (about USD 10.9K)
유치원 및 초등학교 (인터내셔널 스트림)KRW 17,060,000 (about USD 12.6K)
유치원 및 초등학교 (불어집중반)KRW 17,760,000 (about USD 13.1K)
중학교 (클래식 스트림)KRW 20,400,000 (about USD 15K)
중학교 (인터내셔널 스트림)KRW 22,700,000 (about USD 16.7K)
고등학교 (클래식 스트림)KRW 23,000,000 (about USD 16.9K)
고등학교 (인터내셔널 스트림)KRW 26,500,000 (about USD 19.5K)

Source: school website (lfseoul.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Lycée Français de Séoul · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Lycée Français de Séoul (this school)KRW 14,760,000 (about USD 10.9K)KRW 26,500,000 (about USD 19.5K)
Yongsan International School of SeoulKRW 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 SchoolKRW 22,500,000 (about USD 16.6K)KRW 27,100,000 (about USD 19.9K)
Seoul Foreign SchoolKRW 26,740,000 (about USD 19.7K)KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955 (total about USD 39.5K)
Asia Pacific International SchoolKRW 23,400,000 + USD 7,600 (total about USD 24.8K)KRW 31,000,000 + USD 8,100 (total about USD 30.9K)
Dwight School SeoulKRW 14,041,500 (about USD 10.3K)KRW 36,334,000 (about USD 26.7K)

Source: school website (lfseoul.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee
KRW 400,000
Enrolment fee
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Mid-year entry
Possible
Entry process
Eal test
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

  • 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

  • Languages

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Pull-out lessons
Nurse on site
Yes
School bus
Yes
Food options
Korean menu, Allergy safe

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Library
  • Gym
  • Sports field

Upcoming events

  • Nov11Wed
    Open dayOn campus16:00 GMT+9 (local time)

    Novembre 2026 LFS Open House

    Lycée Français de Séoul (on campus)Checked 2026-10-29

    Check on the school's page
  • Nov11Wed
    Info session16:00 GMT+9 (local time)

    입학설명회 (LFS Open House)

    Checked 2026-11-01

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Support for Korean families

Korean-speaking staff
Yes

The essentials

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Country affiliation

    Recognised by the French national education ministry and part of the AEFE network of French schools abroad.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Bus service

    A school bus service is available. Students using the bus must register for school lunch on Wednesdays.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Food options

    Lunches are prepared on site by a contractor, with French-style balanced menus, a monthly country-themed menu and Korean dishes twice a month. Allergies must be reported to the nurse.

    • 프랑스식 급식
    • 한국 음식

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Governance and ownership

    A locally incorporated school founded by a parents' association (APE). Elected parent representatives sit on management and school councils.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Wellbeing

Source: Read from the school's website

  • English as an additional language (EAL)

    Support for students with little or no French. Primary has a dedicated bridge class, and secondary entry requires French at B1 level, followed by French support.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

Source: Read from the school's website

  • History

    Founded in 1974 in Itaewon by parents. Signed an AEFE agreement in 2002, opened a new building in 2019, and marked its 50th anniversary in 2024.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Community

    Emphasises a community of French, Korean and international members, with parents involved in school life.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

    Parents take part through the parents' association (APE), including elected representatives, class delegates and volunteer roles.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Facilities overview

    The 2019 building added 11 classrooms, a library (CDI), a second gym, a new canteen, a student lounge and an infirmary.

    • 도서관(CDI)
    • 체육관
    • 급식실
    • 보건실

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Sports facilities

    Two gyms and a sports ground. The secondary building roof is used as a sports field and was renovated in 2024.

    • 체육관
    • 운동장

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Language provision

    Plurilingual provision centred on French and English. The school presents language teaching as a core axis of its curriculum.

    • Français
    • Anglais

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Bilingual teaching

    An American international section (SIA) runs from primary CP. Part of the primary curriculum is taught in English, and part of secondary history-geography is taught in English.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Admissions

    Kindergarten entry is by age. Primary has a bridge class, secondary requires B1 French, and the school is a Cambridge English exam centre.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Official recordsChecked by our team

서울특별시 서초구 서래로 7 (반포동,프랑스학교)

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