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CityHong Kong
CurriculumsBritish and Korean
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE and A-Levels
Languages of instructionEnglish and Korean
Age RangeAges 4 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instruction English and Korean
Native English and Korean teachers
Extra languages (other than English and Korean)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: HK$93,400
to: HK$131,700
Address: 55 Lei King Rd, Aldrich Bay, Hong Kong

KIS has 2 sections: Korean and International.
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Number of students

800

Number of nationalities represented in the school

30

Most common nationality

Hong Kong Chinese

Ratio of local students to international students

70%

Native English and Korean speaking teachers

Yes, the Medium of Instructions is English for the 'International Section' and Korean for the 'Korean Section'

Language support for students not fluent in English and Korean

English Language Support

Additional language classes offered by the school

Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Classrooms with digital projectors, SMART Boards and amplifier systems.

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

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, AS and A Level

Results in these examinations

In the IGCSE results for 2013, 70% of all grades awarded to KIS students was at A* to C level.
Students have also achieved Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards – Hong Kong High Achievement:
IGCSE – First Language Korean, Foreign Language Malay
A Level – Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Depends on the subject and grade level.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

Springboard SEN programme - supporting students with mild to moderate learning disabilities

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

We have a range of scholarships ranging from, talent, achievement to university.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

Assessment/Interview

Brief description of entry evaluation required

The medium of instruction for the International Section is English and all applicants are required to complete an English assessment. Applicants may also occasionally be required to complete a Mathematics assessment.

These assessments will be followed by a short interview with the Principal, who will then meet with the family to discuss the outcome of the assessments.

Waiting list

Depends on the Year level.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No, there is no deadline. Our applications are open all year round.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8am

School finish time

3pm

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Gee club, football, Mandarin, badminton, Taekwondo, choir, film club, yoga, storytelling and games, fitness, aerobics, football, ceramics and wood work, sewing and puzzles, drawing, science, engineering, chess, weird science, sketch club, African drumming and dance, tennis, Spanish, art, bead work and jewelry making, paper mache, interactive scrabble, French, robotics, drama, Korean, Shakespeare, debating, basketball, pantone graffiti, fashion design, squash, acoustic guitar, rock school, green screen production, touch rugby.

Sports activities included

Football, basketball, softball, netball, swimming, golf, fencing, tennis, cross country.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

Library, Mini-Auditorium, Sixth-Form Room

Sports facilities at the school

Gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis court, 3 playing areas.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Korean International School has 2 sections: Korean and International. The International section is a registered Cambridge School & Centre catering for students from Reception up to and including Year 13. The modern facilities, dedicated teaching staff and small classes create a caring and friendly environment that provides challenging and positive learning opportunities for all students.

Teaching approach of the school

The International Section of Korean International School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales and is authorised by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

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