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Taught languages English, French, Korean, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Lycée International Xavier (LIX) is a French school in Seoul, on the north side of the Han River. The principal describes its setting as next to Bukhansan National Park and about 15 minutes from central Seoul.
Students follow the French curriculum, with pathways to the Diplôme National du Brevet (end of grade 9) and the Baccalauréat in high school. Instruction is in French, and foreign languages taught include English and Korean. From middle school, students may also study Chinese or Spanish and Latin. The school offers boarding and provides school bus information on its site.
Activities listed include Model United Nations (MUN), orchestra, theatre and sports options such as judo and basketball.
23 Bibong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
The Essentials
Lycée International Xavier has 208 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in French.
Location
The Lycée International Xavier is located at 23 Bibong-gil, Gug-i-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The campus sits in central Seoul and is accessible via multiple public transport options. Public transport access includes Bulgwang Station (Line 3, 6) Exit 2 with bus routes 7211, 7212, and 7022; Gyungbok (Gyeongbokgung) Station (Line 3) Exit 3 with bus 7212 and 7022; Seoul Station (Lines 1 and 4) with bus 7022; and Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) Exit 2 with bus 7212.
Stages
The school offers four levels: maternelle (preschool), école élémentaire (elementary), collège (middle school), and lycée (high school).
Type
The school operates as a secular French international day school affiliated with Mission Laïque Française (MLF) and the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Boarding facilities are available on campus for eligible students.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Enrollment is around 118 students. Public data on the exact number of nationalities represented, the local-to-international ratio, or the most common nationality is not published.
Additional learning support
Public pages do not list specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. Families should contact the school to discuss accommodations, needed support staff, and inclusive arrangements.
Country affiliation
France; the school is part of the Mission Laïque Française network and AEFE.
Religious affiliation
Secular; no formal religious affiliation.
School day structure
School days for day students run from about 8:25 to 16:50. Boarding students have a longer schedule: wake-up 7:15–8:15, classes 8:25–16:50, mandatory study 17:00–18:30, dinner and tidying 18:30–19:30, further study 19:30–22:00; dormitory access ends at 22:00.
Bus service
The school is accessible by subway and operates a school bus service with routes linked to public transport. Noted bus routes include numbers such as 7022 and 7212/7211 with stops at locations like Samseong Museum of Publishing and Seunggasa Stop.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée International Xavier ranges from KRW 7,617,000 to KRW 9,978,000 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees - Initial registration fee (for students not enrolled at LIX the previous academic year): French nationals KRW 1,200,000; Other nationalities KRW 3,000,000. The initial registration fee is payable upon acceptance of the application. A 100% waiver of the initial registration fee may apply when one parent is employed by LIX and no other employer schooling assistance is provided. - Re-enrolment fee (for continuing pupils who wish to re-enrol): KRW 130,000, payable before May 19.
Tuition fees (annual) — amounts by school level and nationality Note: tuition is billed as an annual amount (must normally be paid in full before 1 September; payment plans may be arranged). Annual amounts are: - Preschool (maternelle): French nationals KRW 7,617,000; Third-country nationals KRW 13,048,000; Korean nationals KRW 13,048,000. - Elementary school (primaire): French nationals KRW 8,275,000; Third-country nationals KRW 14,327,000; Korean nationals KRW 14,327,000. - Middle school (collège — 6e, 5e, 4e, 3e): French nationals KRW 9,401,000; Third-country nationals KRW 16,949,000; Korean nationals KRW 16,949,000. - High school (lycée — 2nde, 1re, terminale): French nationals KRW 9,978,000; Third-country nationals KRW 18,165,000; Korean nationals KRW 18,165,000.
Billing schedule and per-term / in-year billing - Standard billing: annual tuition fees are due in full before 1 September. Payment in instalments is possible by agreement with the accounting department. Late payment penalties apply (see below). - Mid-year enrolment proration: if a student enrols after the start of the school year, tuition (and canteen and boarding fees) are prorated according to the date of enrolment using the following rule: registration after 01/10 = 90% of the annual amount; after 01/11 = 80%; 01/12 = 70%; 01/01 = 60%; 01/02 = 50%; 01/03 = 40%; 01/04 = 30%; 01/05 = 20%; 01/06 = 10%. The school's trimester start dates referenced for refunds are 01/09, 15/12, and 15/03. - The school's published fees are annual figures; the institution requires full-year payment by the stated deadline unless a payment plan has been agreed with the accounting office. Instalment schedules (when granted) are handled through the accounting service.
Boarding (internat) fees and schedule - Boarding is optional and runs for 10 months (September–June). Annual boarding fee: KRW 5,982,000. This covers accommodation, evening meals and supervised evening study for the boarding period. Any month started is payable in full. - Example instalment schedule shown for boarding (payment deadlines and amounts): due 01/09 = KRW 2,392,800; due 01/01 = KRW 1,794,600; due 01/04 = KRW 1,794,600 (total equals KRW 5,982,000). Temporary absences: a student who keeps a room during a temporary leave is charged an administrative fee of KRW 100,000 per month.
Other mandatory and optional costs - School cafeteria (canteen) — annual amounts: Elementary KRW 1,400,000; Secondary KRW 1,500,000 (covers lunches five days a week, September–June). These amounts are billed annually and are subject to change. - Uniforms — the uniform is mandatory (minimum three pieces: pants or skirt; jacket for secondary or sweatshirt for elementary; white polo). Prices vary by model. Families should budget for the purchase of a complete uniform set. - Examination registration fees (set by the exam centre): Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB, 3e) KRW 160,000; Early baccalaureate exams (EA, 1re) KRW 400,000; Baccalaureate exams (terminale) KRW 710,000. These are not included in the standard annual tuition. - Textbooks and supplies: loaned textbooks are included for certain levels but any lost or damaged book will be charged to the family. Supplies for middle and high school, some extracurricular activities and certain educational outings are not included in the tuition and will be billed separately. Elective options or specialty courses may incur additional charges depending on participation. AES (extracurricular activity) fees must be paid in full on receipt of the invoice.
Payment terms, methods and late-payment penalties - Currency and method: all invoices are issued exclusively in South Korean won (KRW). Cash is not accepted. Payments must be made only by bank transfer to the school's account at KOOKMIN BANK (Swift Code: CZNBKRSE; Account: 923201-01-043739; beneficiary name in Korean as provided by the school). When making a transfer, indicate the student's name and class; if a third party pays, notify accounting. - Due dates and responsibility: responsibility for payment lies with the family; the total amount due must be paid before 1 September unless a waiver/instalment plan has been approved by the accounting office. The initial registration fee must be paid within 15 days of invoicing; the re-enrolment fee must be paid before May 19. - Late payment: if full tuition is not paid 20 calendar days after the child's initially scheduled arrival and no payment plan exists, or if a scheduled payment is not honoured within 20 days of its due date, a penalty of 3% per year on the outstanding amount will be charged, calculated pro rata by days late. Non-payment may lead to student removal and legal action; unpaid balances at the end of June may prevent re-enrolment for the following year.
Refund and cancellation policy - Registration fee and re-enrolment fee are non-refundable. If a family cancels enrollment before 1 September, 90% of the registration fee will be refunded. After 1 September, annual tuition fees are generally non-refundable except in cases of force majeure: unused trimesters may be refunded upon submission of supporting documentation (trimester start dates used for calculation: 01/09, 15/12, 15/03). Cafeteria and boarding fees and transport fees are refundable for months not commenced. Borrowed textbooks must be returned at least two days before departure to avoid charges.
Contacts for payments and accounting - Accounting contact email: accounting@xavier.sc.kr. For payment enquiries and to request an approved instalment plan or waiver, contact the accounting office within the deadlines stated in the financial regulations.
Academics
Lycée International Xavier teaches French Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.
Curriculum
Lycée International Xavier follows the French education system across Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Preschool begins at age 3 (the start of compulsory education in the French system). Elementary enables students to use the fundamental tools necessary for further learning. Middle School develops skills across various disciplines and multidirectional courses. High School offers a broad base of common subjects including humanities and science, with specialty subjects chosen by the student. The school expresses Madeleine Daniélou's view: “Intelligence is the ability to understand and accept others and it connects us to the whole world. It does not only limit our interests to the library wall, but it also opens our interests to infinity.”
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The LIX supports student wellbeing through a School Life team that includes two nurses, a Supervisor, and an Intendante, plus a Girls' Dormitory Supervisor, providing health care and pastoral support; the dormitory is described as helping students develop independence and a sense of community while living away from family, though a formally named SEL program is not publicly disclosed.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN provision is not publicly disclosed; the publicly listed staff are general teachers and welfare roles (nurses, a Supervisor, an Intendante, and dormitory staff), with no explicit SEN department or specialist SEN program shown.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is not explicitly detailed; English-language instruction is provided by English teachers (for example, Jenny Beaton) among the secondary staff, but a separate EAL program is not publicly described.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by health staff including two nurses and a Music Therapist, indicating access to medical and therapeutic support for students.
Safeguarding
No dedicated safeguarding or child-protection policy is publicly disclosed; a privacy policy exists that covers data protection rather than safeguarding.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Eligibility. Lycée International Xavier welcomes students of all nationalities and religions. Under Korean law, Korean nationals must have lived abroad for at least three years to enroll in a foreign school. 2. Documents for admission. The required documents are the application form; photocopies of student and parents' passports; photocopy of parents' alien registration card; certificate of enrollment from the previous school; health certificate and vaccination records; birth certificate or kinship certificate; one recent profile photo; and school records. 3. Application process. 4. Fees and initial registration. The initial registration fee is payable upon acceptance: 1,200,000 KRW for French nationality and 3,000,000 KRW for other nationalities, with a possible 100% reduction if one parent is employed by LIX and the family does not receive employer educational assistance. A re-enrollment fee of 130,000 KRW applies to all nationalities. 5. Tuition and inclusions. Annual tuition for High School (2nde, 1re, terminale) is 9,978,000 KRW for French nationals and 18,165,000 KRW for third-country and Korean nationals. These fees cover regulatory schooling, basic supplies (in secondary), loan of textbooks, and related items; some items are not included (e.g., certain supplies, outings, and examination registration). 6. Other costs and terms. Cafeteria fees are 1,400,000 KRW for elementary and 1,500,000 KRW for secondary; uniform costs vary; examination fees apply; optional fees (boarding, AES, etc.) may apply. Invoices are issued in KRW; cash payments are not accepted; payments are by bank transfer to KOOKMIN Bank. Enrollment during the school year may be prorated; late payments incur penalties." ,
FAQs
What does Lycée International Xavier offer?
Lycée International Xavier (LIX) is a French school in Seoul, on the north side of the Han River. The principal describes its setting as next to Bukhansan National Park and about 15 minutes from central Seoul. Students follow the French curriculum,.
What age range?
Ages 5-18.
What are the fees?
Annual fees: KRW 7,617,000 to KRW 9,978,000.
How many students?
Approximately 208 students.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN support?
Not specifically mentioned.
Where?
In South Korea.
Languages?
English with Korean typically available.
Transport?
Contact school.
What makes it special?
Lycée International Xavier (LIX) is a French school in Seoul, on the north side of the Han River. The principal describes its setting as next to Bukha.
