Welcome to Korea Foreign School Website!
Thank you for your interest in Korea Foreign School in Seoul. Choosing the right school for your child is, of course, of paramount importance.
In order to make your choice, you will be seeking as much information as possible. Our website will give you some details about the school including facilities, the curriculum offered, personnel involved and our philosophy.
Our dedicated teams of staff are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background or ability, makes the best progress possible. We also offer all our students the opportunity to take part in a wealth of different experiences, cultural and extra-curricular activities so that each individual student can discover their own unique talent.
We are a caring staff, but we also expect and demand the very highest standards from every student. In return, we encourage and challenge every student to be the best they can be. In this way, we create students who are confident, motivated and successful.
We believe in team work – the combined efforts of staff, parents, students and the community working together in partnership to ensure every student has the best education possible. Nothing but the best is the right of every student who attends Korea Foreign School.
We are honored that you are considering Korea Foreign School as a partner in your child`s education. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange a personal tour of our school facility.
Sincerely,
Jamie Byun
Director of Admissions & Marketing
Why Choose KFS?
We believe that every child has the ability to become a lifelong learner, paving their own unique path to success. Education plays a fundamental role in nurturing our young minds and inspiring our students to become compassionate and ethical learners. Our students explore worldly topics and acquire the wisdom and inspiration to become future leaders of tomorrow. Korea Foreign School is a place:
Where children gain a passport to the world through academically and socially supportive extracurricular activities and field trips
Partnering with family and community through student-led conferences and global events that motivate students to excellence
Empowering students to be inquiring, digital citizens who imagine tomorrow today
We inspire students to be problem-solvers—explorers, scientists, authors, lawyers—with our standard-based, accredited curriculum
Learning with qualified teachers who encourage students to discover and explore the world around us
Together, through small class sizes and constant goal setting, we nurture a world of learners who grow into informed, empathetic global citizens
Committed to teaching, modeling, and encouraging a love of learning and reflection, students are at the heart of all we do
Application Procedures
All prospective families must first complete an application form. Parents may apply within one year of the proposed starting date. Application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Office by visiting the school in person, writing, telephone, fax or e-mail or can be downloaded from the website link: Apply Now
The completed application form, with the student’s photo and other documents specified by the school, should be returned to the Admissions Office by mail, fax or in person. If you fax the application, please call us (+82-2-571-2917) or email us (admissions@koreaforeign.org) to confirm receipt and bring the original copy on the interview date. Each application is for one child only and carries a non-refundable fee of 300,000 KRW for each child applying. This fee should be remitted to the school bank account at the time of application and the transfer receipt attached to the application documents. The bank account details are given on tuition fees page. The fee covers all the administrative assessment and processing. KFS accept applications throughout the school year, but an earlier application in will increase the chances of being able to accommodate your child(ren).
After receiving the completed application form, our admissions committee will review the application in accordance with our admissions criteria. The admissions criteria include:
Age
Availability of Spaces
Previous School Records
Your child may or may not then be invited for an interview and placement assessment. A placement interview helps us to determine the grade placement and whether English Language Learners (ELL) or other specialized assistance is required. Families will be notified of interview dates. The child’s previous school records (originals and English translations if not already in English) and a passport copy must be submitted at least 1 week before the interview date otherwise the interview cannot take place. An official copy of your child’s academic record can be obtained from your child’s previous school.
After reviewing the assessment results and previous school records, the school will decide whether the child may register. Families will be notified as soon as possible of admission decisions and if accepted, will receive an official Acceptance Letter from the School Principal. Once a place has been offered, in most situations, the family has 15 days to accept it. Within one week of being accepted, the *application fee and registration fee should be paid in full.
Please note that Korea Foreign School policy is that students must be in full-time residence with at least one parent or a legal guardian.
*Application fee must be paid when applying to the school (before acceptance).