How many English-speaking schools are there in South Korea?

We list 20, in 6 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is English unusual for schools in South Korea?

67% of the 30 schools we hold in South Korea are recorded as teaching in English. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.

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English-speaking schools in South Korea

20 schools in South Korea that teach in English, in 6 cities. Seoul (9), Jeju Island (4) and Daegu (3) hold 80% of them.

20schools

6cities

67%of all schools here

Photo: Laurie Nevay (CC BY-SA 2.0)

City

Showing all 6 cities.

South Korea20 in 6 cities

Seoul skyline at dusk with Bukhansan mountains in the background

SeoulSouth Korea9EnglishOf all schools here9 of 1656%

Aerial view of Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic crater on Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju IslandSouth Korea4EnglishOf all schools here4 of 4100%

Suseong Lake fountain with mountains behind, Daegu, South Korea

DaeguSouth Korea3EnglishOf all schools here3 of 3100%

Busan skyline with Gwangan Bridge, Marine City skyscrapers, and LCT Landmark Tower

BusanSouth Korea2EnglishOf all schools here2 of 540%

Daejeon spread out below the surrounding hills

DaejeonSouth Korea1EnglishOf all schools here1 of 1100%

Gwangju National Museum building with traditional Korean architecture against blue sky

GwangjuSouth Korea1EnglishOf all schools here1 of 1100%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in South Korea where a source says a school teaches in English. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These English-speaking schools come from 1 source, led by isi.go.kr (20).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many English-speaking schools are there in South Korea?: We list 20, in 6 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Seoul, with 9 of the 20.
Is English unusual for schools in South Korea?: 67% of the 30 schools we hold in South Korea are recorded as teaching in English. Each source records a language for its own reasons, so the figure reflects who publishes that information, not only who speaks what.