Seoul Foreign British School
URN: 149811 • South Korea
Overview
- Name
- Seoul Foreign British School
- URN
- 149811
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Timothy Gray (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 39, Yeonhui-Ro 22 Gil, South Korea
Summary
Seoul Foreign British School (SFS) is an established international institution located in South Korea, celebrating over 110 years of educational excellence. The school serves a diverse community, with approximately 50% of its students being US citizens and the other half representing 55 different nations. SFS operates on a 25-acre hilltop campus, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes the British School, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
The school is renowned for its commitment to academic and creative achievement, particularly through its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which it has offered for 40 years. In the 2021-2022 academic year, SFS students achieved an impressive average IB score of 36, significantly higher than the global average. The faculty, comprised of highly qualified educators from around the world, fosters a supportive and challenging learning environment, ensuring that each student is guided in their educational journey.
SFS prioritises a sense of community and belonging, with a mission centred on inspiring a passion for learning and serving others. The school promotes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities, including music and inter-school competitions, while nurturing their individual interests and talents.
The school is renowned for its commitment to academic and creative achievement, particularly through its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which it has offered for 40 years. In the 2021-2022 academic year, SFS students achieved an impressive average IB score of 36, significantly higher than the global average. The faculty, comprised of highly qualified educators from around the world, fosters a supportive and challenging learning environment, ensuring that each student is guided in their educational journey.
SFS prioritises a sense of community and belonging, with a mission centred on inspiring a passion for learning and serving others. The school promotes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities, including music and inter-school competitions, while nurturing their individual interests and talents.
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 14
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2016-10-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 |
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