Seoul, Korea
What are the schools in Seoul like?
When we asked about the schools in Seoul, they said...
"Seoul is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The Seoul Foreign School (SFS) is one of the most prestigious international schools in the city, offering a comprehensive education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. SFS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The Seoul International School (SIS) is another top international school in Seoul. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and provides a comprehensive education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. SIS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The school also has a strong emphasis on global citizenship and encourages students to become active members of the global community. The Korean International School (KIS) is a bilingual school in Seoul that offers a comprehensive education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. KIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and beyond. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The International School of Seoul (IS Seoul) is another top international school in Seoul. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and provides a comprehensive education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. IS Seoul offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The school also has a strong emphasis on global citizenship and encourages students to become active members of the global community," explained one expat living in Seoul, Korea.
"If they are a Westerner I would advice them to get their kids into SFS as soon as possible, this is a school for Koreans and my child does not fit in," said one parent with children at Seoul International School in Seoul.
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What are the schools in Seoul like?
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