Seoul Foreign School
서울외국인학교
Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Info checked 2026-11-02 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
KRW 18.3M–33.4M + USD 7.18K–15K
total about USD 20.8K–39.9K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-04)
About
Seoul Foreign School is a coeducational international school in Seoul, founded in 1912 and offering pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. It runs a British School, Elementary, Middle and High School, and offers the IB Continuum alongside the English National Curriculum. Its mission is centred in Christ and focused on learning, academic and creative excellence, and service to others.
Key facts
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
1,555
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 55
- Founded
- 1912
- Religion
- christian
- Top nationalities
- US
- School bus
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Service
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 36
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 98%
Fees
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-K 2 & 3 (partial day) | KRW 18,280,000 + USD 7,185total about USD 20.8K |
| Pre-K 2 (full day) | KRW 26,990,000 + USD 8,625total about USD 28.8K |
| Pre-K 3 & 4 (full day) | KRW 26,740,000 + USD 12,960total about USD 32.9K |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | KRW 27,285,000 + USD 13,500total about USD 33.9K |
| Grades 6-8 | KRW 27,930,000 + USD 14,625total about USD 35.5K |
| Grades 9-12 | KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955total about USD 39.9K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 2 & 3 (partial day) | KRW 18,280,000 + USD 7,185 (total about USD 20.8K) |
| Pre-K 2 (full day) | KRW 26,990,000 + USD 8,625 (total about USD 28.8K) |
| Pre-K 3 & 4 (full day) | KRW 26,740,000 + USD 12,960 (total about USD 32.9K) |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | KRW 27,285,000 + USD 13,500 (total about USD 33.9K) |
| Grades 6-8 | KRW 27,930,000 + USD 14,625 (total about USD 35.5K) |
| Grades 9-12 | KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955 (total about USD 39.9K) |
Source: school website (seoulforeign.org) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-04)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul Foreign School (this school) | KRW 18,280,000 + USD 7,185 (total about USD 20.8K) | KRW 33,370,000 + USD 14,955 (total about USD 39.9K) |
| Korea Kent Foreign School | KRW 22,500,000 (about USD 16.8K) | KRW 27,100,000 (about USD 20.2K) |
| Yongsan International School of Seoul | KRW 24,000,000 + USD 5,400 (total about USD 23.3K) | KRW 28,850,000 + USD 5,600 (total about USD 27.2K) |
| Asia Pacific International School | KRW 23,400,000 + USD 7,600 (total about USD 25.1K) | KRW 31,000,000 + USD 8,100 (total about USD 31.3K) |
| Dulwich College Seoul | KRW 42,740,000 (about USD 31.9K) | KRW 47,940,000 (about USD 35.8K) |
| Global Christian Foreign School | KRW 20,729,259 (about USD 15.5K) | KRW 23,729,259 (about USD 17.7K) |
Source: school website (seoulforeign.org) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-04)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KRW 450,000
- Enrolment fee
- KRW 650,000
- Capital levy
- KRW 5,500,000
- Bus
- KRW 4,200,000
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 (2026-11-04). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Musicals
- Plays
- Music
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- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS, fobisia
Location
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