Korea Foreign School, usually shortened to KFS, is one of the English medium day schools serving central Seoul and appears on our Seoul city hub. It was founded in 2007 and is registered with the Korean Ministry of Education as a foreign school, drawing an international community to its campus in the Gangnam district.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
KFS pairs two respected frameworks. In the primary grades it follows the IB Primary Years Programme, an inquiry led approach, then moves students into Cambridge International programmes in the secondary school, culminating in the Cambridge AICE Diploma for the senior years.
Because the senior school leads to a Cambridge diploma recognised by universities worldwide, and because the school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, graduates apply to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Korea and elsewhere. Our IB curriculum guide and Cambridge guide explain how each stage is examined.
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Korea Foreign School fees
Korea Foreign School sits in the mid to premium band on our best IB schools in Seoul shortlist and the wider Seoul international school fees guide. The school confirms its schedule to enquiring families, and third party figures vary and date quickly, so treat any quote you see elsewhere as indicative and confirm the current schedule directly with the admissions office.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Registration, a deposit, meals, transport, uniform where required and activities all add to the annual total. Families comparing the full cost of secondary places across the city can use the Seoul secondary fees reference alongside our compare tool.
Admissions
Admission depends on space in the relevant grade, previous school reports and an English readiness assessment where needed. The school runs English language support for students who speak another language at home, which helps families arriving from non English speaking postings.
Places at the popular entry points can be limited, so relocating families should contact the admissions office early, share recent school records and ask directly about availability rather than assume a place will open in a given year.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Yeoksam in the Gangnam district, a central business and residential area in the south of Seoul that is well connected by the metro and popular with internationally mobile families. The location suits households posted to central and southern Seoul.
The intake is strongly international, reflecting the multinational presence in Gangnam, alongside Korean families seeking an English medium route. For the wider view of where international families settle across the city, see the Seoul city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Korea Foreign School fees?
KFS sits in the mid to premium band for Seoul. The school confirms its schedule to enquiring families, and third party figures date quickly, so confirm the current schedule directly with the admissions office.
What curriculum does Korea Foreign School follow?
It teaches the IB Primary Years Programme in the primary grades and Cambridge International programmes in the secondary grades, leading to the Cambridge AICE Diploma.
When was Korea Foreign School founded?
It was founded in 2007 and is registered with the Korean Ministry of Education as a foreign school.
Where is Korea Foreign School located?
The campus is in Yeoksam in the Gangnam district of southern Seoul.
Is Korea Foreign School accredited?
Yes. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is both an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme and a Cambridge International School.
