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Seoul is home to a sizeable diplomatic community as well as a significant population of US Army personnel and their accompanying families. To meet the demands of educating their children, there is a wide range of international schools in Seoul. Because of the large US expat community, a number of these schools follow the American curriculum. That said, there are also schools following British, French and German curricula, to name a few.
Expat parents should research and apply to international schools well in advance. Space is limited at these schools, so competition for admission is fierce. International schools are also notoriously expensive and expats will need to figure this into their cost of living. On a positive note, these schools usually have small classes which ensures children get individual attention. The standard of education is also typically high.
Below is a list of prominent international schools in Seoul.
International schools in Seoul
Asia Pacific International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.apis.org
Dwight School Seoul
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.dwight.or.kr
ECLC International Kindergarten
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Early Years Curriculum
Ages: 2 to 6
Website: www.eclcseoul.com
Kids of the Nations International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Montessori
Ages: 2 to 7
Website: www.koniskorea.com
The Korea Kent Foreign School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.kkfs.org
The Korea International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.kis.or.kr
The Namsan International Kindergarten
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 2 to 6
Website: www.nikseoul.org
Yongsan International School of Seoul
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.yisseoul.org
Expat Health Insurance
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