International School Fees South Korea: Budget to Premium

South Korea (Seoul, Busan and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and American curricula. This guide outlines fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly KRW 15,000,000–28,000,000 per year (primary). Smaller or newer schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly KRW 32,000,000–45,000,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly KRW 48,000,000–65,000,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Dwight School Seoul (certain divisions), Branksome Hall Asia (Jeju) and Korea International School (KIS) (certain programmes) can sit in the budget band. Primary often KRW 18,000,000–28,000,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Seoul Foreign School (SFS), Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) and Busan International Foreign School (BIFS) are mid-tier examples. Primary often KRW 35,000,000–45,000,000; secondary/IBDP can be KRW 48,000,000–58,000,000. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium: example schools and fees

Seoul International School (SIS), Chadwick International (Incheon) and North London Collegiate School Jeju (NLCS Jeju) sit at the premium end. Primary can be KRW 52,000,000–62,000,000 and secondary/IBDP KRW 58,000,000–70,000,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be KRW 3,000,000–10,000,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add KRW 5,000,000–15,000,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget KRW 4,000,000–12,000,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Set your budget band and curriculum; request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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