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| Number of students |
105 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
US |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:10 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, KFS has ELL (English Language Learners) Program. There are many different tools, resources, and methods that are implemented at KFS to support these learners. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Korean and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each KFS Classroom has Apple TV, SmartBoard, Computers, and iPads To provide opportunity for children to take ownership of their learning by choosing tools that best fit their individual learning style. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Teachers assign homework to students for reinforcing classroom learning and expand on a student's school experiences.
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| Approximate hours of homework given |
Approximately,
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| Entry evaluation for students |
All students entering 1st - 10th grade at Korea Foreign School must take a MAP placement test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Korea Foreign School uses the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test as one measure to determine course placement in math, English, and reading for a new student. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, KFS has a waiting list. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, KFS does. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 (13:15 on Wednesdays) |
| School bus service available |
Yes, KFS provides bus services for students. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
KFS expects students to wear the school uniform, maintaining a modest, neat and clean appearance at all times. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Book club, newspaper, thinkfun, clay-dough, soccer, debate, Turkish club, science, Math, robotics/lego, music, drama, Korean, Student council. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Korea Foreign School is the non-profit private day-school. KFS is a nondenominational school which proudly represents students from more than 20 different countries. Its multicultural atmosphere is both warm and friendly. KFS enables students to achieve academic excellence while being encouraged to be global leaders who promote global peace through equity, innovation, diversity, integrity, community,care for the environment and self-respect. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
KFS offers Elementary through Middle School students a modern education with high academic standards that foster an appreciation and awareness of the world around them. |
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