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Busan Foreign School (BFS), established in 1996, serves students from early childhood through Grade 12 in Haeundae, Busan. The campus is in a quiet residential neighborhood next to Jangsan Mountain, about a 10-minute walk from Busan Metro Line 2 (Jung Dong Station) and about a 10-minute bus ride from the beach. Facilities include a gym, sports field, maker space, creative arts performance area and a library. Early Childhood is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, while Elementary learning is grounded in American standards-based learning. In High School, students may begin Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Grade 10. Students can join after-school clubs (K–Grade 12). Student publications includes Sharkwave, BUSAN.IZ and Global Affairs Magazine.
Seoul International School (SIS) is a PreK–12 school in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, serving international students in the Seoul area. Founded in 1973, SIS provides an American curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. The school’s 2024–2025 High School Profile lists a total PreK–12 enrollment of 802 students. Class sizes are capped at 20 students in Pre-K through Senior Kindergarten, up to 23 students in grades 1–8 and high school classes typically range from 8 to 25 students depending on the course. Students can join activities such as Model United Nations, Science Club, Math Club, Coding club, Student Council and National Honor Societies. SIS also describes a music program that includes ensembles and Suzuki violin beginning in Junior Kindergarten.
Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) is a K–12 school in Yongsan-gu, on Itaewon-ro and the school describes its campus as being in the heart of Seoul. YISS follows a U.S. educational model and its high school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Families choose between two student programs, which are the NICS Christian program (with Bible class/chapel) or the Oasis program (character education/philosophy and weekly assembly). The school provides student support services, including a Student Learning Support program that includes help for students acquiring English as an additional language. For daily logistics, YISS offers bus transportation and states it operates a fleet of 20 buses, with average rides of 25–30 minutes. In early August, kindergarten families take part in the school’s “Boo Hoo Breakfast” tradition.
Kwangju Foreign School (KFS) is a private foreign school in Gwangju, South Korea, serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Opened in March 1999, the school follows an American-style program guided by Common Core and NextGen standards. It offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. KFS claims to a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio and an average class size of 7. Students can join activities such as Model United Nations, orchestra, chess, gardening and sports including futsal, basketball and volleyball. The school also describes “learning beyond the classroom,” including trips such as a middle-school visit to the DMZ.
Asia Pacific International School (APIS) in Seoul is an international K-12 school, offering education for students aged 3 to 18. The school follows a U.S.-based curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and integrates project-based learning and global perspectives into its programs. APIS places strong emphasis on language learning, requiring students to engage with multiple languages such as Korean and additional East Asian languages as part of its curriculum. The school provides small class sizes (around 15 students) and a personalized learning environment. Facilities include classrooms with digital integration, athletic fields and specialist spaces supporting science, arts and creative projects. APIS also offers a school bus service and a range of student-led clubs and activities that promote participation in sports, arts and academic pursuits. English is the primary language of instruction and the school fosters engagement through experiential learning opportunities including global exchange activities.
International Christian School Uijeongbu (ICSU) is an English-language international school located in Uijeongbu, north of Seoul, South Korea. It serves the international community since 1983. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and is recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education as a foreign school. ICSU offers a US-based curriculum for Elementary, Middle and High School learners, with opportunities for students to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses approved by the US College Board in the upper grades. Its academic framework is built on US Common Core and other internationally recognized standards, and includes English Language Development support. The school emphasizes teacher-student mentorship grounded in Christian values. ICSU also provides counseling services, standardized testing, college placement support and activities ranging from arts to athletics and character development.
Korea International School, Jeju Campus (KISJ) is a co-educational day and boarding school for students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with boarding starting in Grade 7. Teaching is delivered mainly in English, with world language classes such as Korean, Spanish and Chinese. KISJ offers an American standards-based program and provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses in High School. The school also offers the AP Capstone program for Grades 11 and 12. The campus is in Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si and was established as part of the Jeju Global Education City. For boarding students, the school describes themed extracurriculars and weekend activities that can include hiking and scuba diving.
Korea International School (KIS) Seoul Campus serves students from Pre-K to Grade 5 in the Gaepo-dong area of Gangnam, Seoul, offering an international education in English. The school uses a play-based, Reggio-inspired curriculum in its Early Years, where young learners explore concepts through discovery and play. From Kindergarten to Grade 5, students engage in project-based learning grounded in U.S. Common Core standards for mathematics, English language arts, and social studies, with specialist classes in Korean, Chinese, music, PE, library, art, design, and STEM. KIS Seoul hosts a variety of after-school clubs twice yearly, spanning creative arts, coding, LEGO, sports and more, plus Saturday events geared to broad interests and skills. Furthermore, the campus sits amidst trees, parks and river paths, supporting opportunities for outdoor education and local exploration.
Cheongna Dalton School (CDS) is an international, coeducational school in Cheongna International City, Seo-gu, Incheon, with tuition published for Pre-K through Grade 12. CDS opened on September 1, 2011. The school’s program is built on the Dalton Plan, including its “House, Assignment and Laboratory” structure. Facilities described in admissions information include Dalton Hall (an auditorium), a gym, a swimming pool, a turf soccer field, an equestrian field and dormitory facilities. The course catalog materials reference Advanced Placement (AP) coursework (for example, AP English Language and Composition).
Korea International School (KIS) Pangyo Campus is an international school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Located in Pangyo, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, the campus sits in a planned suburban area south of Seoul that is well known for its technology and business district. KIS Pangyo follows an American curriculum, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in high school, supporting preparation for university study, particularly in the United States. Instruction is delivered in English, while students also study Korean and can choose additional world languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, and French, depending on grade level. The school places emphasis on co-curricular participation, offering structured activities and student clubs alongside academic classes. A school bus service operates across Seoul and nearby residential areas, supporting daily commuting. KIS Pangyo is part of the wider Korea International School network and operates as a co-educational, non-boarding campus .
Korea Kent Foreign School (KKFS) is a private international school in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, founded in 1994 as Milburn Christian School to provide education conducted in English. The school serves students from K5 through Grade 12, with divisions for Elementary (K5–5), Middle (6–8) and High School (9–12). KKFS follows the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) across its programs and the High School includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students can study Mandarin, Spanish and Korean in World Language.
International Christian School Pyeongtaek (ICSP) is a Christ-centered school in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, serving Kindergarten (K5) through Grade 12. Classes are capped at 15 students in Kindergarten, 20 in Grades 1–5 and 17 in middle and high school. Learning is based on a U.S. education model and aligns to standards including CCSS (English/Math), NGSS (Science) and AERO (Social Studies). In high school, students take core subjects including Bible and can access Advanced Placement (AP) offerings. ICSP also partners with North Star Academy Online for additional online courses. For families needing transportation, ICSP offers bus routes serving areas such as Anjeong-ri, Songtan and Godeok.
Deutsche Schule Seoul International (DSSI) is a German overseas school in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, described by the school as located “in the heart of Seoul.” It offers a continuous school pathway from Kindergarten through the upper levels that prepare students for the German International Abitur in grades 11 and 12. German is the school’s core language and the secondary section highlights foreign languages including English (from class 3) and French (from class 6/10). After lessons, students can join the Ganztagsprogramm, which the school describes as offering courses across areas such as languages, art, music, sport, technology, science and games. It also mentions activities like Taekwondo, archery and Korean language courses. DSSI is also recognized as a “MINT-freundliche Schule,” and the school references projects such as science club work and 3D printing.
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju (SJA Jeju) is a NEASC-accredited PreK–12 day and boarding school on Jeju Island, South Korea. Students learn through inquiry and project-based learning, including the school’s Capstone Intensive Learning Model in Grades 5, 8 and 12. In the early grades, the program includes specialist classes such as Robotics and the Elementary program includes an Outdoor and Experiential Education sequence that culminates in overnight camping for Grades 3–5. For students planning university pathways, the school offers a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program, with 30 AP course offerings listed by department. Boarding is available for Grades 6–12.
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