Korean International School : Details and Fees

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
Class sizes	Maximum	25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: HK$93,400 to: HK$131,700

School fees range in HKD valid for the academic year 2024/2025

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).