QUICK ANSWER
There is no official ranking of yuhak art academies in Apgujeong, and any academy that calls itself “the best” is making a claim you cannot check. What you can check is a short list: a dated record of acceptances by school, the fee posted as Korean academy law requires, the refund schedule in the contract, and whether the teaching follows each U.S. school’s current portfolio rules.
Visit two or three academies with the same list and compare the answers side by side. The differences are usually clear within one consultation.
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A Side-by-Side Worksheet
| Ask each academy | What a checkable answer looks like | Royal Blue’s answer |
|---|---|---|
| Results | A dated list by school and year | 1,099 acceptances, 2009–2026, each confirmed with the student |
| Awards | Rate and average with the number of awards | 454 awards (41.3%); no average where a sample is too small |
| Experience | Who teaches, and for how long | Director with 19 years in U.S. art school preparation |
| Fees and refunds | Posted fee; refunds by the statutory schedule | Fee and refund terms given in consultation |
| School rules | Knows current counts and content rules | For example, RISD 12–20 works; Parsons 8–12 |
Royal Blue results record and admissions pages of RISD and Parsons, checked October 2026.
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Why the Record Matters More Than the Address
An address in Apgujeong tells families little. What separates academies is evidence. A results list that counts only acceptances confirmed with students, and marks where a sample is too small to average, gives families something to test rather than something to trust.
FOR FAMILIES
Bring the same worksheet to every consultation, including ours. See four checks for any programme and how our record is counted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an official ranking of art academies in Apgujeong?
No. Compare academies on records, fees, refunds and knowledge of U.S. requirements.
What should an academy’s results list show?
Acceptances by school and year, and how each was confirmed.
Must Korean academies post their fees?
Yes. Korean academy law requires tuition to be posted, and sets a refund schedule.
How long has Royal Blue’s director taught?
19 years of preparing students for U.S. art schools.
Where is Royal Blue?
In Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul. Call 02-3446-5929.
ROYAL BLUE ART & DESIGN
Our director has taught Korean students for U.S. art schools for 19 years, from our studio in Apgujeong, Seoul. Our results page lists 1,099 acceptances, 2009–2026, each confirmed directly with the student. Call 02-3446-5929 or book a consultation.
From the Royal Blue results record (2009–2026), RISD and Parsons admissions pages, and the Act on the Establishment and Operation of Private Teaching Institutes. Checked October 2026. If something here has changed, tell us and we will correct it.
Related reading: Evaluating a Programme · Our Record Explained · Choosing an Academy · Academies in Gangnam · Royal Blue Results