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Nationalities
| Number of students |
105 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
US / Asia / Arab / Europe |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:10 |
Languages
| 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 |
Classroom
| 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. |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| 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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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
In-class support / Behavior intervention / Collaboration with homeroom teacher |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
All students entering 1st - 12th grade at Korea Foreign School must take a WIDA / 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 day
| School start time |
Around 8: 10 am |
| School finish time |
Regular days: 15pm / After Shool Activities Day: 15:45pm / Friday: 13:15 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes, KFS provides bus services for students. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. (vegetarian / halal) |
| Uniform required |
KFS expects students to wear the school uniform, maintaining a modest, neat and clean appearance at all times. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Art Room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym / Rooftop |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
IB & Cambridge International School |
| Teaching approach of the school |
IB (Primary Years Programme): G1-5 / Cambridge Secondary Programme: G 6-9 / Cambridge Diploma Programme: G11-12 |