International Schools in Seoul
For those looking for the best international schools in Seoul, there are 27 to choose from. There are 11 American schools, 10 International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, 5 British as well as 2 French and 1 German school.
Education in South Korea
South Koreans are some of the best educated people on the planet, regularly amongst the highest literacy rates in annual surveys. Schools and education in general are of the highest quality so there are many opportunities to make sure your children thrive while in school in Seoul.
International schooling in South Korea has one particular difference from other countries; there are what most people would consider normal 'international schools' and also something called a 'foreign school' - if you are not from South Korea, the difference doesn't matter as much as you are free to attend either type of school. For South Koreans there are limits to how many can attend foreign schools but apart from that, they are essentially the same. In reality you are likely to find a good mix of international and local students in both school types just as you would in most other countries.
International School Tuition Fees in Seoul
Given the popularity of international schooling in Seoul and the booming economy in recent decades, you probably won't be surprised to find out that fees are on the high side. Fees can range from $15,000 to $35,000 per year depending on the school locations, reputation and so on.