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| Number of students |
500 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Korean |
English Language Support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Korean, Mandarin |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms with digital projectors, SMART Boards and amplifier systems. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| 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. |
| 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.
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
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. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Football, basketball, softball, netball, swimming, golf, fencing, tennis, cross country. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis court, 3 playing areas. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| 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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