Actress Lee Si Young has caught attention after revealing that her six-year-old son is attending the prestigious Chadwick International School in Songdo, Incheon, known for its exorbitant tuition fees and rigorous admissions process on November 21.
On her social media, Lee shared recent photos with her son, captioned, “These days, we’re inseparable. Time to prepare for Christmas!” The photos revealed her son’s backpack with the Chadwick International School logo, confirming his enrollment. Additional images showed her son in Chadwick’s branded uniform, further highlighting his attendance at the esteemed institution.
Chadwick International School is renowned for its exclusivity, with the total fees for a six-year-old in the 2024–2025 school year amounting to KRW 49,565,670 (approximately $36,000 USD). This includes tuition, application fees, and other additional costs such as the capital development charge. For kindergarten and elementary levels alone, tuition fees are KRW 26,060,000 plus USD 14,790.
The tuition fees at Chadwick International School vary by grade level, and for the 2024–2025 academic year, they are as follows:
- Village School (Kindergarten–Grade 5): KRW 26,060,000 + USD 14,790 per year
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): KRW 28,030,000 + USD 15,880 per year
- Upper School (Grades 9–12): KRW 30,680,000 + USD 17,400 per year
Based on these figures, the total cost of education from kindergarten through Grade 12 is estimated to be approximately KRW 640,000,000 (roughly $460,000 USD).
Lee Si Young’s commitment to her son’s education reflects her dedication to providing him with world-class opportunities. Married to a successful restaurateur in 2017, Lee has one son and recently moved to a luxurious apartment in Samsung-dong, Gangnam, valued at 3 billion KRW (approximately $2.15 million USD).
Online users continue to admire Lee’s balancing act as a devoted mother and a celebrated actress, with her family life as impressive as her career.
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