Korea International School - Seoul Campus
Korea International School’s Seoul campus serves early-years and elementary learners in Gangnam. It is distinct from the Pangyo campus.
The official fee schedule requires tuition payments in Korean won and US dollars together. Compare the full two-currency breakdown and additional charges, rather than treating either component as the total.
School levels and curriculum
Grade levels: Early years through Grade 5.
- Early years use a play-based, Reggio-inspired approach.
- Kindergarten through Grade 5 use project-based learning, with US Common Core standards in mathematics, English language arts and social studies.
This curriculum information is for the Seoul campus.
Admissions and placement
Grade placement and eligibility
- Foreign-school eligibility must be documented.
- The school describes foreign-parent, qualifying overseas residence/study, and specified Korean-family exception routes.
- The admissions office determines which route applies.
Language requirements
- Admissions assessment is conducted in English.
- Remote assessment depends on the school’s conditions; no blanket test waiver is confirmed.
Entry dates
- Opening date: Not confirmed
- Closing date: Not confirmed
Tuition and school costs
Reference tuition: Mixed currencies - check official fees.
2026–2027 annual tuition requires BOTH currencies: Pre/Jr. Kindergarten KRW 19,500,000 PLUS USD 9,590; Kindergarten–Grade 5 KRW 21,950,000 PLUS USD 10,780. These are not alternative payment amounts. No exchange-rate conversion or single-currency total is supplied here.
Application fee: KRW 400,000 OR USD 400. Registration: KRW 400,000. Applicable new Kindergarten-and-above entrance fee: KRW 4,000,000. Refundable book deposit: KRW 200,000. Annual bus service, if used: KRW 3,600,000. Check source conditions and payment plans.
Scholarships and fee support
Current award amounts and eligibility are not confirmed in this record. Check the official scholarship notice before budgeting.
Required documents
- Applicant photo; student/parent passports; family relationship and eligibility evidence; current and previous school reports; confidential teacher recommendation.
- Grades 3–5 applicants need recent standardized scores or the applicable school assessment.
How to apply
Application links
Official application guidance ↗1. Check the published eligibility route and grade placement.
2. Gather the required evidence and school reports.
3. Apply through the official admissions process.
4. Complete the required assessment or interview and await the school’s decision.
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Where can I confirm the current admission requirements?
Read the admission criteria and use the official admissions guide for your chosen grade and curriculum. Requirements can differ between routes.
Are the listed fees my complete study budget?
Check the fee breakdown, including its currency, academic year and payment period. Housing, meals, insurance and other charges may be listed separately. Confirm the current invoice with the institution.
How do I check whether applications are open?
See the recorded dates and route notes, then check the current official notice. A past deadline or a source-check date does not confirm an open intake.
Admissions contact
- Campus address
- 408 Gaepo-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06324, South Korea
Official sources and last checked
Last checked: 2026-11-01.
