Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (H.H.I.) established Hyundai Foreign School (H.F.S.) in September 1982.
It was built to provide primary education to the children of resident representatives of H.H.I.'s clients.

The school is situated inside the Hyundai Foreigners' Compound at 260 Seobudong, Dong - Ku, Ulsan

Hyundai Foreign School is a regular member of the European Council of International Schools (E.C.I.S.)

It is the aim of Hyundai Foreign School to provide a broad and balanced education for the children through a British framework of education in conjunction with the IPC (International Primary Curriculum), which embraces not only a strong academic programme but also a committed approach to the social, emotional, intellectual, aesthetic and physical development of the child.

HFS embraces children of many different Nationalities and cultural backgrounds. The school aims to provide both a dynamic and creative learning place as well as a happy environment, with an extended family atmosphere, where respect for other's rights is appreciated. We strive to equip our children with the ability and awareness to manage the challenges of life.