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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14
2024-09-11
2023-09-11

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