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| Number of students |
50 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Korean & American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
5:5 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
7 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is integrated in subjects. Students bring their own devices (laptops or tablets) to school. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we use virtual classroom technologies. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP Assessments and MAP testing |
| Results in these examinations |
Our students perform above or at international standards. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Around 1 hour a day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are part of the National Honor Society. Classwork is differentiated to allow for gifted students to be challenged more. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The school has access to outsourced educational psychologists. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students meet the principal for an enrollment interview and placement test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The evaluation focuses on assessing the students academic skills across English, math and science. It is a written test and the results are discussed in detail with the potential parents. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We do not have a deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:10am |
| School finish time |
2:45pm for students. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students who arrive early in the morning are supervised until homeroom starts. After school programs are supervised. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. Students are allowed to bring their own food to the school. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our school is a South Korean Activities Conference (SKAC) member. We also provide a variety of electives for high school students and activity classes for the whole school. |
| Sports activities included |
Regular PE classes. Under SKAC we have basketball, soccer, volleyball and cross country running. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we are a SKAC member. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science lab, computer lab, library, indoor gym, music room, art room cafeteria, multi purpose room, outside playground and sport field. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court, soccer field. Indoor gym with basketball, volleyball and badminton. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kwangju Foreign School (KFs) is a private school located in the city of Gwangju. The school provides education for Pre K - 12th grade based on the American common core curriculum as well as Next Generation Science Standards. KFS caters for a wide variety of nationalities with English being the main instructional language. KFS focuses not only on academic excellence but also in developing students 12st century skills. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our Beliefs about Teaching and Learning
Kwangju Foreign School stands on the pillars of character and knowledge. We build well-rounded thinkers and problem solvers with a life-long love of learning. Supporting academic and personal needs, KFS strives for students to be effective communicators who can work individually and collaboratively. While strengthening Korean cultural ties and an understanding of their own identity, KFS strives to create active community members who will succeed in an increasingly globalized society. |