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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.
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| 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). |
Contact the admissions team at Korean International School
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