Korea Guide by WCS

By WCS Last reviewed and updated: July 18, 2026 · Checked against official Korean government sources. Key takeaways Seoul's official guidance separates Korean schools from educational institutions for foreigners; admissions, curricula, and fees vary by school, so confirm the category and current rules with the school and local education office. Common foreign-school qualifications include foreign children, children with one or both foreign parents, and Korean nationals who lived overseas for more than three years, but documents, admission limits, and eligibility depend on the school and applicable education rules. Seoul Foreign School's 2026-2027 schedule lists separate KRW and USD tuition components and additional fees; use each school's current schedule rather than treating one school's converted total or a ₩40M–60M range as universal. Admissions follow a yearly rhythm: shortlist Sept–Dec, main applications Jan–Mar, testing and interviews Mar–May, with rolling/wa...