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Seoul is home to 20 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 8 international schools in Seoul, South korea. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KRW 27,967,699), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Cheongna Dalton School (CDS) is an international, coeducational school in Cheongna International City, Seo-gu, Incheon, with tuition published for Pre-K through Grade 12. CDS opened on September 1, 2011. The school’s program is built on the Dalton Plan, including its “House, Assignment and Laboratory” structure. Facilities described in admissions information include Dalton Hall (an auditorium), a gym, a swimming pool, a turf soccer field, an equestrian field and dormitory facilities. The course catalog materials reference Advanced Placement (AP) coursework (for example, AP English Language and Composition).
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.
Korea International School (KIS) Pangyo Campus is an international school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Located in Pangyo, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, the campus sits in a planned suburban area south of Seoul that is well known for its technology and business district. KIS Pangyo follows an American curriculum, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in high school, supporting preparation for university study, particularly in the United States. Instruction is delivered in English, while students also study Korean and can choose additional world languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, and French, depending on grade level. The school places emphasis on co-curricular participation, offering structured activities and student clubs alongside academic classes. A school bus service operates across Seoul and nearby residential areas, supporting daily commuting. KIS Pangyo is part of the wider Korea International School network and operates as a co-educational, non-boarding campus .
Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) is a K–12 school in Yongsan-gu, on Itaewon-ro and the school describes its campus as being in the heart of Seoul. YISS follows a U.S. educational model and its high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Families choose between two student programs, which are the NICS Christian program (with Bible class/chapel) or the Oasis program (character education/philosophy and weekly assembly). The school provides student support services, including a Student Learning Support program that includes help for students acquiring English as an additional language. For daily logistics, YISS offers bus transportation and states it operates a fleet of 20 buses, with average rides of 25–30 minutes. In early August, kindergarten families take part in the school’s “Boo Hoo Breakfast” tradition.
International Christian School Uijeongbu (ICSU) is an English-language international school located in Uijeongbu, north of Seoul, South Korea. It serves the international community since 1983. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and is recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education as a foreign school. ICSU offers a US-based curriculum for Elementary, Middle and High School learners, with opportunities for students to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses approved by the US College Board in the upper grades. Its academic framework is built on US Common Core and other internationally recognized standards, and includes English Language Development support. The school emphasizes teacher-student mentorship grounded in Christian values. ICSU also provides counseling services, standardized testing, college placement support and activities ranging from arts to athletics and character development.
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.
Korea International School (KIS) Seoul Campus serves students from Pre-K to Grade 5 in the Gaepo-dong area of Gangnam, Seoul, offering an international education in English. The school uses a play-based, Reggio-inspired curriculum in its Early Years, where young learners explore concepts through discovery and play. From Kindergarten to Grade 5, students engage in project-based learning grounded in U.S. Common Core standards for mathematics, English language arts, and social studies, with specialist classes in Korean, Chinese, music, PE, library, art, design, and STEM. KIS Seoul hosts a variety of after-school clubs twice yearly, spanning creative arts, coding, LEGO, sports and more, plus Saturday events geared to broad interests and skills. Furthermore, the campus sits amidst trees, parks and river paths, supporting opportunities for outdoor education and local exploration.
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