Kwangju Foreign School

1. Admissions Consultation. Families begin by submitting a simple initial application and meeting with the admissions team. During this consultation, KFS outlines its programs, curriculum, learning environment, and the overall admissions process, and answers any questions from parents. If the family wishes to continue, the admissions team guides them to reserve an Admissions Assessment. 2. Test Application & Pre-Assessment Documents. To reserve an Admissions Assessment appointment, families must submit the Test Application and prepare the following: academic transcripts from the past 3 years; a Test Assessment Fee of 100,000 KRW (paid prior to assessment); and for Middle & High School applicants, two confidential recommendation letters. The Admissions Assessment date is set only after documents and the fee are received. 3. Admissions Assessment. The Admissions Assessment includes a MAP Screening Test (Mathematics & Reading Comprehension), an age-appropriate English writing activity, and a 1:1 interview evaluating motivation, academic readiness, communication skills, behavior, and emotional preparedness. After the assessment, admissions staff provide immediate feedback, including MAP results and interview/writing activity. 4. Admissions Decision. Admissions decisions are made after reviewing the assessment results and submitted documents. Families will receive the official decision within approximately one business week. 5. Document Submission (On/Offline). Once a student is accepted, the admissions office will guide families through the KFS Online Application Form and KFS Application Checklist. Parents must complete and submit all required online and offline documents as instructed. 6. Payment & Enrollment. To finalize enrollment, families complete tuition and fee payment and final enrollment confirmation. Enrollment is official once both steps are completed. Fees for 2025-2026 are as follows: Elementary ₩22,500,000; Middle ₩24,200,000; High ₩25,800,000; New Student Fees: Admissions Test ₩100,000; Registration ₩300,000; Entrance ₩4,000,000; Other Fees: Bus ₩1,800,000; Lunch ₩1,500,000; Development ₩1,000,000; Yearbook ₩70,000. Tuition and fees are paid exclusively in Korean Won.

Waitlist/Pool: Kwangju Foreign School does not operate a traditional waitlist. Admissions are conducted year-round with a guarantee of a 100% open vacancy for the grade your child will be entering, supported by small class sizes and a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Families can inquire about current capacity and seat availability at any time, and the admissions team will guide them through the ongoing process.

Scholarships: Kwangju Foreign School does not publish standard scholarships. The school offers individualized financial aid packages for families, managed by the admissions or school office, and details vary by family situation. To pursue aid, families should engage with the admissions team to discuss eligibility and the application process for financial aid.