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South Korea, Seoul
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Safety and Wellbeing is a core value in Korea Foreign School's guiding statements, and the school promotes a safe, inclusive learning environment with an emphasis on building positive relationships and the wellbeing of all learners.
KFS provides Learning Support for students with learning needs and an English Language Learners (ELL) program; Learning Support carries an additional fee, and the school does not publicly disclose information about the specific SEN categories it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
KFS offers English Language Learners (ELL) support with placement based on the WIDA MODEL assessment, and provides push-in, pull-out, or ELL Intensive services for eligible students (additional costs may apply).
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Safety and Wellbeing value and Student Learning Outcomes that include effective self-management, interpersonal skills, and wellbeing, complemented by on-site health services with a first-aid–certified nurse for basic care.
Korea Foreign School has a formal Child Protection Policy aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with mandatory staff safeguarding training, clear reporting procedures, and the option to contact school counselors or administration; in serious cases, suspected abuse or neglect may be reported to the appropriate child protection authorities.
Korea Foreign School (KFS) is a non-profit, coeducational day school in Seoul, founded in 2007, serving Grades 1–12. In Grades 1–5, students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), built around inquiry and six transdisciplinary themes. From Grade 6 onward, KFS offers Cambridge International programmes, including Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary with IGCSE assessments and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Levels) as well as the AICE Diploma for high school students. The school supports English language development through ELL services, including WIDA MODEL assessment and targeted support such as push-in, pull-out and an intensive English course. Weekly clubs run on Wednesdays and examples of the clubs in the school include Robotics, Model UN, Chess, and Football.
