How to Find the Best International Preschool and Kindergarten in Seoul
The following is a list of the most popular international nurseries, day cares, preschools and kindergartens in Seoul, Korea. Find Seoul’s best preschool options for your child, closest to where you live. All the schools listed here provide an English immersive environment and offers great opportunities in a fun, inclusive learning environment for primary school and kindergarten students. You may contact the schools directly to apply for open spaces.
If you have questions about kindergartens in Seoul, send us an email to expatguidekorea@gmail.com.
There are English-learning kindergartens on every corner of the city. Although most kids attending these English kindergarten are children of locals, the teachers who run these kindergartens are native English speakers.
If you are looking for a truly diverse environment, consider picking a school from the list below:
Here’s a list of International Kindergartens in Seoul
1. ECLC Early Childhood Learning Center: Yongsan-gu, Seoul
ECLC is an English-speaking, non-profit kindergarten that strives for continued excellence in early childhood education programs for children aged 2 to 6 years in Seoul, South Korea.
Contact Us
Address: 12 Jangmun-ro 6-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Tel: 02 795 8418
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eclcseoul/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eclc_seoul/
Website: www.eclcseoul.com
Email: admin@eclcseoul.com
2. Gangnam English Academy: Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Founded Gangnam English Academy(GEA) is a Pre-school/Kindergarten/ Elementary after school program for students ages 2-12. Our students ride buses from all over Seoul to learn English literacy and speaking skills, arts and culture, physical education, character education, science, music, and a variety of fun theme activities and weekly special events. Founded in 2013, GEA is owned and operated by Andy Knopp, an American-born Harvard alum, and Jenny Fuglsang Knopp, a Swedish-born educator who has lived in Korea for over 13 years.
Contact Us
Address: 649-1 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Tel: 02 511 9864
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gangnamenglishacademy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZqp0n1jePaSBO28oTMumOg
Website: https://gangnamenglishacademy.com/
Email: info@gangnamenglishacademy.com
3. Seoul Foreign School: Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
First-class international school in Seoul. From ages 2-6. SFS early years offer International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
Contact Us
Address: 39 Yeonhuiro 22-gil, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 330 3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seoul.foreign.school/
Email: sfsoffice@seoulforeign.org
Website: www.seoulforeign.org
4. Dulwich College Seoul: Seocho-gu, Seoul
DUCKS caters to our students from Reception to Year 2 (ages 4 to 7) and provides a happy and purposeful introduction to learning.
In DUCKS our approach to learning is student-centred and cross-curricular. Our inquiry-based learning model nurtures learning dispositions and engages students in topics in which they express interest. Children learn how to communicate their ideas and listen to others, to solve problems and to persevere with relevant tasks.
Just as each child has different interests, each child has an individual learning style. We understand that students make progress in different areas at different rates and we work closely with parents to support their child’s unique learning journey.
Our DUCKS environment is specially designed to meet the needs of our youngest students. We encourage outdoor learning to develop their curiosity and look to nurture confident young learners who take pride in their achievements.
Contact Us
Address: 6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-gil, Banpo 2(i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 3015 8500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dulwichcollegeseoul/
Email: admissions@dulwich-seoul.kr
Website: www.seoul.dulwich.org
5. Yongsan International School of Seoul: Yongsan-gu, Seoul
DUCKS is an international kindergarten and toddlers school. The kindergarten offers a caring and stimulating environment.
Contact Us
Address: 285 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 797 5104
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YISSGuardians/
Email: business.office@yisseoul.org
Website: www.yisseoul.org
2. Gangnam English Academy: Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Founded Gangnam English Academy(GEA) is a Pre-school/Kindergarten/ Elementary after school program for students ages 2-12. Our students ride buses from all over Seoul to learn English literacy and speaking skills, arts and culture, physical education, character education, science, music, and a variety of fun theme activities and weekly special events. Founded in 2013, GEA is owned and operated by Andy Knopp, an American-born Harvard alum, and Jenny Fuglsang Knopp, a Swedish-born educator who has lived in Korea for over 13 years.
Contact Us
Address: 649-1 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Tel: 02 511 9864
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gangnamenglishacademy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZqp0n1jePaSBO28oTMumOg
Website: https://gangnamenglishacademy.com/
Email: info@gangnamenglishacademy.com
3. Seoul Foreign School: Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
First-class international school in Seoul. From ages 2-6. SFS early years offer International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
Contact Us
Address: 39 Yeonhuiro 22-gil, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 330 3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seoul.foreign.school/
Email: sfsoffice@seoulforeign.org
Website: www.seoulforeign.org
4. Dulwich College Seoul: Seocho-gu, Seoul
DUCKS caters to our students from Reception to Year 2 (ages 4 to 7) and provides a happy and purposeful introduction to learning.
In DUCKS our approach to learning is student-centred and cross-curricular. Our inquiry-based learning model nurtures learning dispositions and engages students in topics in which they express interest. Children learn how to communicate their ideas and listen to others, to solve problems and to persevere with relevant tasks.
Just as each child has different interests, each child has an individual learning style. We understand that students make progress in different areas at different rates and we work closely with parents to support their child’s unique learning journey.
Our DUCKS environment is specially designed to meet the needs of our youngest students. We encourage outdoor learning to develop their curiosity and look to nurture confident young learners who take pride in their achievements.
Contact Us
Address: 6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-gil, Banpo 2(i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 3015 8500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dulwichcollegeseoul/
Email: admissions@dulwich-seoul.kr
Website: www.seoul.dulwich.org
5. Yongsan International School of Seoul: Yongsan-gu, Seoul
DUCKS is an international kindergarten and toddlers school. The kindergarten offers a caring and stimulating environment.
Contact Us
Address: 285 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 797 5104
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YISSGuardians/
Email: business.office@yisseoul.org
Website: www.yisseoul.org