Seoul Foreign School

Seoul Foreign School is located at 39 Yeonhui-ro 22-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03723, South Korea. The hilltop campus sits on about 25 acres in the Yeonhui area of Seoul and hosts four sections on one site, including the British School, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The school's Seodaemun-gu location places it on a central-west side neighborhood that is served by city transport; the campus is described as a hilltop setting with extensive facilities.

Seoul Foreign School consists of four sections: the British School (Early Years–Year 6), the Elementary School, the Middle School, and the High School, all on one hilltop campus. The school offers two curricular paths: the English National Curriculum in the British School and the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP in Elementary, MYP in Middle, and DP in High) across sections. Ages map to the sections as follows: Ages 2-5 can join the British School Foundation or Elementary School PYP; Ages 5-11 can follow British School Key Stage 2 or Elementary School PYP (Grades 1-5); Ages 11-14 attend Middle School (MYP); and Ages 14-18 complete High School (DP).

Seoul Foreign School is a co-educational international day school.

Seoul Foreign School provides on-site, full-time Student Support Services with specialists who support language and literacy, learning needs, school psychology, counseling, and speech-and-language therapy. The program includes Language Support, Learning Support, School Psychology Services, School Counseling, and Speech and Language Therapy, with collaborative processes to inform admissions and ongoing support.

There is no formal country affiliation for Seoul Foreign School; it functions as an international school offering IB DP, MYP, PYP and the English National Curriculum.

Seoul Foreign School has a Christian orientation, with the mission centered in Christ, and holds membership in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Middle School starts at 8:10 AM and the day typically runs until around 3:00 PM, with Period 1 beginning at 8:10 AM and advisory time scheduled near the end of the day. After-school activities and late buses are available for eligible students, and advisory periods provide structured end-of-day time. The school operates on a rotating Six Day Schedule for ES/BS/MS and a Twelve Day Schedule for HS.

Seoul Foreign School owns and operates a fleet of 25 full-sized buses, with 24 routes that bring more than 1,000 students to school daily, designed to keep drive times close to one hour and to reach popular Seoul neighborhoods. Each bus has a safety monitor, and all monitors speak English. Parents receive a text message confirming assigned bus stops and times in early June, with contact details for drivers and monitors.

Application & New‑student Fees
- Application Fee (payable upon application, one‑time, non‑refundable): KRW 400,000.
- Registration Fee (payable upon acceptance, one‑time, non‑refundable): KRW 600,000.
- Entrance Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): KRW 5,500,000.
- Re‑enrollment deposit for returning students (applied to tuition; non‑refundable): KRW 6,500,000 due by the re‑enrollment date.

Tuition Fees by Year Group (annual; full school year Aug 11, 2025 – June 12, 2026)
- Elementary School — Partial Day Pre‑K 2 & 3: KRW 17,500,000 plus USD 7,000.
- Elementary School — Full Day Pre‑K 2: KRW 25,940,000 plus USD 8,350.
- Elementary School — Full Day Pre‑K 3 & 4: KRW 25,650,000 plus USD 12,560.
- Elementary School — Full Day Kindergarten through Grade 5: KRW 26,160,000 plus USD 13,090.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): KRW 26,800,000 plus USD 14,160.
- High School (Grades 9–12): KRW 32,010,000 plus USD 14,500.
- British School — Partial Day Foundation (3‑year‑olds): KRW 17,500,000 plus USD 7,000.
- British School — Full Day Foundation (3 & 4 combined): KRW 25,650,000 plus USD 12,560.
- British School — Full Day Years 1–6: KRW 26,160,000 plus USD 13,090.

Other Fees & Typical Additional Charges
- Annual bus fee (round trip): KRW 4,000,000.
- Annual bus fee (afternoon only): KRW 2,900,000.
- Early exam fee (per exam): KRW 80,000.
- Senior fee (Grade 12 only): KRW 400,000.
- Extracurricular program fees (SWEP), field trips, overseas trips and similar activities are additional to tuition and charged separately.
- Uniforms, school supplies and branded gear are available through the school Spirit Shop; these costs vary by item and are not included in tuition. Contact the Spirit Shop for item prices and purchase options.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Tuition is denominated in both Korean Won and U.S. Dollars for the full school year; the school issues invoices with the specific currency breakdown and due dates.
- For returning students: the non‑refundable re‑enrollment deposit (KRW 6,500,000) must be paid by March 6, 2025. Total USD tuition is due by April 24, 2025. Total KRW tuition (less the re‑enrollment deposit) is due by May 29, 2025 unless an approved installment plan is arranged.
- For newly enrolling students: specific deposit, tuition and fee payment instructions are provided by Student Accounts; installment plans are not available to newly enrolling students.

Tuition Payment Options (returning students only, subject to approval and administrative fees)
- Payment Option 1 — Standard (no installment fee): Re‑enrollment deposit due March 6, 2025; USD tuition due April 24, 2025; KRW tuition (less deposit) due May 29, 2025.
- Payment Option 2 — Three Payment Plan (non‑refundable installment fee KRW 250,000): Re‑enrollment deposit and installment fee due March 6, 2025; 1st payment (USD tuition) due May 31, 2025; 2nd payment due Oct 31, 2025 (50% of KRW tuition less re‑enrollment deposit); 3rd payment due Dec 31, 2025 (remaining KRW tuition).
- Payment Option 3 — Eight Payment Plan (monthly; non‑refundable installment fee KRW 400,000): Re‑enrollment deposit and installment fee due March 6, 2025; 1st–3rd monthly payments (May–Jul 2025) cover 1/3 of USD tuition; 4th–8th monthly payments (Aug–Dec 2025) cover 1/5 portions of KRW tuition (less re‑enrollment deposit). A KRW 200,000 administrative fee applies for late requests/changes.

Transportation Billing
- Bus fees are due August 30, 2025: Round trip KRW 4,000,000; Afternoon only KRW 2,900,000. Seating on afternoon‑only routes is limited and subject to availability. A KRW 200,000 administrative fee applies to late requests or changes after the bus fee due date.

Late Fees and Chargeable Penalties
- Tuition late fee schedule: 30–59 days overdue = 5% of the overdue balance; over 60 days = 10% of the overdue balance.
- Bus late fees: After August 31 = KRW 50,000; After December 31 = KRW 100,000.
- Parents are responsible for all bank fees, charges and clearing costs on wire transfers. Failure to pay by the due date may result in late fees and withholding of student documents or unenrollment.

Non‑refundable Fees
- The following are explicitly non‑refundable: Application Fee, Entrance Fee, Registration Fee, Enrollment/Re‑enrollment Deposit, Installment Fee, Late Fee, and Administrative Fees.

Refunds and Early Withdrawal / Late Entry Discounts
- Refunds are issued in the currency originally received unless otherwise approved. The schedule specifies fixed refund percentages and late‑entry discounts based on defined date ranges (examples include: if a student withdraws between Aug 11–Nov 6 a defined percentage applies; other date bands have specific refund percentages; refunds are not calculated pro‑rata by days). Force majeure is excluded from refundable consideration under the policy. Exact date bands and percentages are set in the refund/late‑entry schedule.

Boarding Fees
- A boarding program is not offered; Seoul Foreign School operates as a day school and boarding fees are not applicable.

Payment Methods & Instructions
- Accepted payment methods: check or wire transfer to the school's Hana Bank account (separate account details are provided on the student invoice by the Business Office). Cash payments are no longer accepted at the Business Office; USD cash payments can be made at the Hana Bank Yeonhui Branch. All bank/wiring information and exact account details are provided on invoices from Student Accounts. Parents are responsible for all bank fees and clearing costs.

Notes and Charges Subject to Change
- All fees (tuition, transportation, etc.) are subject to annual increase. Installment plans are available only to returning students who meet payment history requirements and are subject to administrative and installment fees. Extracurricular and trip costs are charged separately and vary by activity.

Brief summary of scope of published information
- The published schedule provides full‑year tuition amounts by year group (KRW + USD), new student one‑time fees, other recurring fees (transportation, exam, senior), payment methods, due dates for returning students, approved installment plans and detailed refund/late‑entry tables. The published materials do not list a per‑term (term‑by‑term) tuition split; instead, the schedule shows full‑year tuition with specified installment/payment plan breakdowns and specific due dates.