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South Korea has 10 international schools matching the premium category, offering families genuine choice across different price points and locations.
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Seoul Foreign School (SFS) is an international school in Seoul serving students ages 2–18. Students learn on a 25-acre hilltop campus across four sections: British School, Elementary, Middle and High School. SFS offers two curricular pathways which are the International Baccalaureate Continuum and the English National Curriculum. In Elementary, students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and in Middle School, they follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The High School offers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11–12. Early learners in the British School Foundation follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and primary years they use the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside Maths and Literacy linked to the English National Curriculum. For performing arts, SFS lists multiple theatre venues, including the Lyso Center for the Performing Arts.
Chadwick International is a Pre-K to Grade 12 school in Songdo, Incheon, founded in 2010. It is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career Programme (CP). English is the language of instruction, and students can study Korean, Mandarin and Spanish as world languages (grade availability varies). Students take part in Outdoor Education trips, including compulsory experiences for Grades 4–12 ranging from two to 12 days. The school also highlights global programming such as exchanges with Chadwick School in California, Round Square conferences and Model United Nations. Beyond classes, the school describes over 50 clubs and student-run organizations and lists examples such as Robotics, Sustainability Council, Drama Club and service clubs.
Gyeongnam International Foreign School (GIFS) is located in Sacheon, South Korea, in a coastal area on the south-central tip of the country. It is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. The campus includes an indoor gym with a climbing wall, an outdoor soccer field and playground, a large auditorium room, a dedicated technology lab, a library, music and art studios and a renovated chemistry lab, as well as an early childhood center. For activities beyond classes, GIFS runs after-school clubs from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and has a Student Council for grades 5–12. The school also uses a House System to organize events and build community across students.
North London Collegiate School Jeju is a boarding and day school in Jeju Global Education City, South Korea, for students aged 4–18. In the Senior School, students study a British curriculum in Years 7–9, move into an IGCSE programme in Years 10–11, and can take the IB Diploma Programme in Sixth Form (Years 12–13). Teaching is in English (except language lessons). The campus facilities listed by the school include three libraries, science labs, a Performing Arts Centre, drama studios, dance studios, a swimming pool and astro turf pitches. Beyond lessons, students can choose from 100+ co-curricular activities and societies and the school also runs the Saturday Bryant programme. Boarding is a central part of school life, and students are encouraged to board from Year 5 onwards.
Branksome Hall Asia is an international day and boarding school on Jeju Island, South Korea, educating students from Junior Kindergarten Prep through Grade 12. Students follow the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP (JK Prep–Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6–10) and the Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). Beyond classes, students can join C.A.S.E. (Creativity, Action, Service, Enrichment), described as offering over 100 options, including activities such as theatre productions, orchestra, TEDx and Model UN. A distinctive tradition is the school’s Clan (House) System, which brings students across grades together for friendly competition and charitable work.
Seoul International School (SIS) is a PreK–12 school in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, serving international students in the Seoul area. Founded in 1973, SIS provides an American curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. The school’s 2024–2025 High School Profile lists a total PreK–12 enrollment of 802 students. Class sizes are capped at 20 students in Pre-K through Senior Kindergarten, up to 23 students in grades 1–8 and high school classes typically range from 8 to 25 students depending on the course. Students can join activities such as Model United Nations, Science Club, Math Club, Coding club, Student Council and National Honor Societies. SIS also describes a music program that includes ensembles and Suzuki violin beginning in Junior Kindergarten.
Atherton International School (AIS) also formerly known as Okpo International School in Okpo-dong, Geoje City, educates students aged 2 to 18 using a combination of British and international curricula, including the EYFS, IEYC, IPC, IMYC, Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. The school follows the English National Curriculum in Early Years, Primary and Middle School and Cambridge qualifications in High School, preparing students for global university pathways. Class sizes average 12–15 students, fostering individualized learning. AIS promotes leadership and resilience through programs such as the William Pike Challenge Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The campus offers specialist facilities for music, art, drama, design and science. The school also runs a school bus service and teaches Korean alongside English instruction. Atherton’s location on Geoje Island, a coastal city near Busan, places it within a vibrant expatriate community supported by local industry and international families.
Dulwich College Seoul is a co-educational day school in Seocho District for students from Nursery to Year 13 (ages 3–18). Teaching is in English, with Mandarin and Korean also part of the language offer (including Korean as an elective in Senior School). The academic pathway is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, leading to IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. Facilities listed by the school include learning resource centres, science laboratories, an SE21 (STEAM) room, art and design workshops (with a kiln), music rooms and the Alleyn Theatre. Students can join co-curricular options such as sports teams, musical ensembles, art clubs and community service. A distinctive programme is Ignite: Switzerland, described as an exclusive Year 9 opportunity for Dulwich College International students.
Asia Pacific International School (APIS) in Seoul is an international K-12 school, offering education for students aged 3 to 18. The school follows a U.S.-based curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and integrates project-based learning and global perspectives into its programs. APIS places strong emphasis on language learning, requiring students to engage with multiple languages such as Korean and additional East Asian languages as part of its curriculum. The school provides small class sizes (around 15 students) and a personalized learning environment. Facilities include classrooms with digital integration, athletic fields and specialist spaces supporting science, arts and creative projects. APIS also offers a school bus service and a range of student-led clubs and activities that promote participation in sports, arts and academic pursuits. English is the primary language of instruction and the school fosters engagement through experiential learning opportunities including global exchange activities.
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju (SJA Jeju) is a NEASC-accredited PreK–12 day and boarding school on Jeju Island, South Korea. Students learn through inquiry and project-based learning, including the school’s Capstone Intensive Learning Model in Grades 5, 8 and 12. In the early grades, the program includes specialist classes such as Robotics and the Elementary program includes an Outdoor and Experiential Education sequence that culminates in overnight camping for Grades 3–5. For students planning university pathways, the school offers a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program, with 30 AP course offerings listed by department. Boarding is available for Grades 6–12.
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