British Education Korea

BEK operates across five campuses in the Seoul metropolitan area. The Bundang campus is in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si (Gyeonggi-do); the Dongtan campus is in Dongtan, Hwaseong-si. The Gangnam campuses are located in central Gangnam (Yeoksam-dong and Dogok-dong) and BEK Secondary is located at Yangjae. A campus in the Noksapyeong area of Yongsan also forms part of BEK's network.

BEK provides education from 18 months to 18 years. It comprises Early Years (Pre-Nursery to Reception), Primary (Year 1–6) and Secondary (Year 7–13). Bundang serves Pre-Nursery to Year 2; Dongtan offers Nursery to Year 5; BEK Prep covers Nursery to Year 6; BEK Secondary delivers the senior secondary programme.

Co-educational day school across all BEK campuses.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided by specialist teachers to help students access the curriculum. Mandarin is taught from Nursery age as part of the language programme, with language support available where needed.

BEK follows the British National Curriculum and is marketed as British Education Korea, with no formal country affiliation stated beyond its UK-inspired curriculum.

No religious affiliation is indicated by BEK.

Start times are typically around 08:30; core day lengths run to about 15:30, with after-school activities extending the day to around 16:30 depending on campus and programme.

A BEK school bus service is available; routes and pickup points vary by campus and are arranged with BEK admissions or campus administration.

British Education Korea delivers a broad curriculum closely aligned with the National Curriculum for England, spanning ages 0–18 and incorporating Mandarin from Nursery onward. The Early Years stage runs 18 months to age 5 (Pre-Nursery to Reception) under the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by Primary Years (Years 1–6) for ages 6–11, and Secondary Years (Years 7–13) from age 12 onward. At the BEK Lodge, Pre-Nursery through Year 2 follows EYFS for the early years and the National Curriculum for Years 1–2. Secondary education offers IGCSE and A Levels, preparing students for universities worldwide. Across all stages, the curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, internationalism and global thinking, with a language program that includes Mandarin, strong PSHE, and deliberate focus on developing independence and critical thinking.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is supported at BEK through a structured pastoral program and character education. Prep students study a character trait each month, and this is explored in weekly assemblies to develop morals and personal responsibility. Staff provide a warm and supportive environment and are responsible for fostering cooperation, community, and cohesion. The EAL provision reinforces inclusion as part of a caring learning culture. BEK's approach to SEL is embedded across its campuses as part of its pastoral framework.

BEK Lodge is a specialized learning environment established for Pre-Nursery through to Year 2. It follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for Pre-Nursery through Reception and the National Curriculum of England for Years 1 and 2. BEK is not described as a dedicated specialist SEN institution on BEK materials; external sources indicate SEN provision is considered on a case-by-case basis. The school's public materials do not list a detailed range of SEN types or a formal SEN team. A third-party listing notes that SEN provision is considered on a case-by-case basis, indicating BEK provides some level of SEN support depending on individual needs.

EAL teachers provide specialist English support for students who require focused English lessons within or outside of classrooms to access the curriculum. This support helps students cope with language demands so they can participate fully in class and beyond. In addition, all staff have a duty of care to provide a warm and supportive environment that encourages cooperation, community and cohesion. BEK frames EAL as part of its Learning Journey with dedicated EAL provision available to learners across campuses. The EAL page states that language support is available to help students access the curriculum.

Mental wellbeing is supported through BEK's Pastoral Care program, which emphasizes character development and a supportive school climate. Character Education is an essential part of developing students who are well-rounded, with a monthly character trait explored in weekly assemblies. These activities aim to foster resilience, morals, and positive social relationships. Staff actively support students to build sound personal and social skills as part of daily school life. BEK's approach weaves wellbeing into the broader learning journey across campuses.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies. BEK is affiliated with COBIS and Cambridge Assessment International Education, which aligns with international safeguarding expectations. BEK's Pastoral Care and EAL provisions emphasize student welfare and inclusive practices, contributing to safeguarding in practice. The publicly available materials do not list explicit safeguarding procedures or designated safeguarding staff. External affiliations suggest that BEK adheres to standard safeguarding expectations typical of COBIS-affiliated institutions.

Step 1: Initiate the application through BEK's admissions portal (Enquire Here). Prepare and upload the required documents: for Korean Nationals, a birth certificate or certificate of family relation, the most recent school report or transcripts (two years minimum), and a recommendation letter from the applicant's previous school, plus an immunisation record; for International Applicants, a copy of the passport and birth certificate, a visa, the most recent school report or transcripts (two years minimum), a recommendation letter from the previous school, and an immunisation record. Step 2: The campus admissions team reviews the application forms, previous school reports and entrance exam outcomes and invites eligible candidates to attend an on-site assessment. Step 3: Assessments are carefully tailored to the age of the candidates and full account is taken of educational experience and background. Step 4: The assessments are processed as quickly as possible, and the outcome is provided in writing within seven days. Step 5: After the written outcome, families proceed via the BEK enrollment process through the enrollment portal (Enquire Here); details about next steps are communicated in writing. Fees: Exact tuition figures are not published on the public pages; BEK publishes fee information by campus on the Tuition Fee page and you can request the latest fee schedule via the Enquire Here portal to obtain current amounts.

BEK does not publish scholarships on its site. There is no dedicated scholarships page, and the Tuition Fee page does not specify any scholarship options. If BEK offers scholarships, details are not publicly disclosed on BEK pages; inquiries about financial assistance should be directed through the Enquire Here admissions channel.

The BEK site does not publish a waitlist or pool system. The Admissions Procedure describes the application, assessment and outcome timeline but provides no information about waitlists or pools. To confirm whether a waitlist is used for a given campus or program, contact BEK admissions via the Enquire Here portal.