International School of Busan is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Busan, South Korea. Founded in 1983. It serves 310 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $7,650 to $13,100 USD.
Explore This School
Location & Getting There
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Key facts
About
International School of Busan is a private, coeducational day school authorized as an IB World School since April 30, 2008. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—with English as the language of instruction. Located in Gijang-gun, Busan, it serves the international community with a comprehensive IB education.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) with IGCSE; English-medium instruction; serves students from age 2 through 18 in the Busan region of South Korea.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | USD 40,888,685 |
| Grade 3 | USD 40,888,685 |
| Grade 4 | USD 40,888,685 |
| Grade 5 | USD 40,888,685 |
| Grade 6 | USD 41,340,988 |
| Grade 7 | USD 41,340,988 |
| Grade 8 | USD 41,340,988 |
| Grade 9 | USD 45,379,972 |
| Grade 10 | USD 45,379,972 |
| Grade 11 | USD 46,903,460 |
| Grade 12 | USD 45,903,460 |
| Kindergarten 1 (Age 3) | USD 28,591,997 |
| Kindergarten 2 (Age 4) | USD 28,591,997 |
| Kindergarten 3 / Grade 1 (Age 5/6) | USD 40,888,685 |
Original currency: US$7,650 - US$13,100. Application fee: $300.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the Online Application, upload required documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee of KRW 300,000 / USD 300. Step 2: Admissions staff review the application and may request additional information or connect families with counselors. Step 3: Interview with the Principal (required for all applicants); Math and Reading assessments required for Grade 3–11 applicants. Step 4: Acceptance decision made by the Principal/Head of School; foreign students typically notified before end of April, Korean students in May. Step 5: Family must accept offer within 7 days; invoice issued after acceptance. Step 6: Submit additional required documents before the first day of school.
Admissions Details
School Day
School hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The school year runs from mid-August to mid-June and comprises approximately 180 teaching days.
Student Life
Healthy lunches are available to purchase in the school cafeteria. Dishes are prepared on-site daily with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options always available. The school encourages healthy eating and discourages foods high in fats, sugars or artificial ingredients.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private