2010Founded
5Campuses
73%IGCSE A* rate
CambridgeAccreditation
BEK British Education Korea — school campus
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BEK

Gyeonggi, Bundang, Korea

Gyeonggi

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About BEK

Overview

BEK (British Education Korea) delivers the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 2, with Cambridge Primary/Secondary pathways and IGCSE/A-Levels at secondary. Mandarin is a core language from Nursery. Early Years are play-based; older students follow an inquiry-based framework. BEK operates five campuses across Korea and partners with City of London Freemen's School.

100, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Life in the Area

Living Near BEK

Modern suburban hub — highly educated community, education-focused

Transit

Suin-Bundang Line · Sunae Stn (17 min to Gangnam)

Shopping

AK Plaza Bundang · Jeongja commercial district

Parks & Nature

Bundang Central Park · Tancheon Stream trails

Life as a Teacher

Teaching at BEK

British National Curriculum + Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level + Mandarin from Nursery (est. 2010)

Curriculum Style

BEK (British Education Korea, est. 2010) is a fully accredited Cambridge International School delivering the England National Curriculum from 18 months through A-Level. Mandatory Mandarin from Nursery onward makes BEK unique among British schools in Korea. 2024 IGCSE results: 73% of grades were A*s. Five campuses offer bilingual streams (Lodge, Bundang, Dongtan) alongside the mainstream British pathway. Inquiry-based learning develops independence, curiosity, and cross-curricular thinking.

Lesson Prep

Unit plans follow UK National Curriculum frameworks with inquiry-based tasks. Cambridge Primary milestones guide assessment design. Expect 4–5 hrs/week for planning, marking, and parent communication. Professional background in English, Science, or Humanities typical.

Typical Day

Full school day: EYFS play-based mornings → inquiry-based afternoons for older students. Staff on campus 8:00 AM–4:45 PM. International staff community; careers@bek.co.kr for applications.

Programs at BEK

All Levels
Early Years (EYFS)18 months–5 years

Play-based British EYFS framework. Mandarin from the start. Inquiry and exploration.

Primary / PrepYears 1–6

Cambridge Primary across English, Math, Science + History, Geography, Art, Computing.

IGCSEYears 10–11

7–8 subject focus. 73% A*s in 2024 — exceptional academic outcomes.

A-LevelYears 12–13

3–4 subject specialisation for UK and international university entry.

✓ Cambridge accredited school✓ Mandatory Mandarin from nursery✓ International school career path✓ Flight allowance
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