Korea International School Seoul Campus
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$24K - US$28K
Curriculum: American
Age Range: 3-11
Students: ~350
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
Updated April 2026
In Brief
KIS Seoul is the natural choice for American-curriculum families with primary-age children in Gangnam. It covers PreK through Grade 5 only - families will need to plan a secondary transition at age 11, typically to KIS Pangyo or another school.
KIS Seoul Campus sits on a wooded hillside in Gaepo-dong, backed by parkland, serving roughly 350 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. The American curriculum matches the main KIS Pangyo campus in content and accreditation, which makes the Grade 6 transition to Pangyo straightforward for families planning to stay in Korea.
The campus setting is one of the stronger selling points: backing onto Gaepo Ecological Park, the outdoor space is unusually generous for a city school. Families consistently praise the tight-knit, welcoming community and the quality of classroom teachers. Class sizes are small and the pastoral atmosphere is calm - qualities that matter more at primary than secondary level.
The hard limit is the age range. KIS Seoul stops at Grade 5, so every family arrives knowing they face a secondary transition. The default path is KIS Pangyo in Gyeonggi-do (a 30-40 minute drive south), but not all families want to relocate. Ask admissions for a realistic picture of where current Grade 5 families are going at transition.
What parents value
- –American curriculum aligned with the main KIS Pangyo campus, giving a clear and well-tested pathway for families who stay in Korea for secondary.
- –Wooded campus in Gaepo-dong with strong outdoor space - unusual for an urban Seoul school. Backed by Gaepo Ecological Park with hiking trails nearby.
- –Small school with tight community feel; families with primary-age children consistently mention welcoming teachers and easy pastoral relationships.
Points of consideration
- –School ends at Grade 5. Every family needs a secondary plan. KIS Pangyo is the natural continuation but adds daily travel or relocation to Gyeonggi-do.
- –Limited to American curriculum - no IB or British pathway. If you want an IB foundation at primary level, SFS or Dulwich are the alternatives.
- –Fees combine a KRW and USD component, making them exchange-rate sensitive in the same way as SFS. Verify current rates with admissions when planning.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten / Jr Kindergarten | 3 | 20,788 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | 5 | 23,309 |
Fees converted from KRW. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application and Testing Fee (non-refundable) | 266 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | 266 |
| Entrance Fee (non-refundable) | 2,659 |
| Book Deposit (refundable) | 133 |
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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Student Body
Seoul's international schools serve a diverse mix of diplomatic, corporate, and locally-based families. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
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