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Korea International School Shenzhen

China, Shenzhen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 107,600 - 145,800
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 5
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Korea International School (KIS) in Shenzhen was founded in 2005 and is located in Nanshan District on Dongbin Road. The school website notes easy public-transport access — it gives walking directions from Lilin (subway) Station Exit A — and lists the full postal address and contact numbers on its Campus/Contact pages. KIS offers early years through Grade 12, runs AP courses and SAT services, and lists semester tuition bands and school-bus routes on its Admissions/Tuition page. The website does not publish a campus latitude/longitude or the total student enrolment; I can look those up on maps or ask the school if you want.

No.4357, Dongbin Road, Nanshan Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China

The Essentials

Korea International School Shenzhen has typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English.

Location
KIS in Shenzhen is located in Nanshan District; the English site lists the address as No. 4357 Dongbin Road, Nanshan Street, Shenzhen. The About page gives simple public-transport directions (walk from Lilin Station Exit A) and a taxi instruction for the address. Office hours for the school office are published as Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00.

Stages
The school operates a full PreK–Grade 12 programme: Preschool (Pre-K and KG), Elementary (Grade 1–6), Middle (Grade 7–9) and High School (Grade 10–12). Each division has its own curriculum page (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, High) on the school website. The public pages include a grade/age listing used for admissions.

Type
KIS is a private international day school serving children from preschool through Grade 12; the school describes itself as a school for students studying abroad and is an AP-authorized school and SAT test centre. The website lists paid school-bus services but does not describe any boarding provision.

Additional learning support
The website describes an English Language Learning (ELL) programme in Elementary and Middle School (ELL runs through Grade 8 in middle school) and says teachers cater to mixed-ability classes and tailor activities to reach all students. The school uses MAP Growth testing for ongoing assessment and notes counselling rooms are available in middle school.

Country affiliation
The school was founded as Korea International School and was established in 2005; it was originally set up to serve Korean expatriate children and the site also notes the student body now includes many nationalities. The Chinese-language site name likewise identifies it as the Korean expatriate children's school in Shenzhen.

Religious affiliation
The school website does not state any religious affiliation; material on the About and Academics pages focuses on academic programmes, language support and school mission rather than religious instruction.

School day structure
The school website publishes office hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00) but does not give a detailed daily timetable (start/end times for lessons, break and lunch times) for each division. For exact start/end times and break/lunch arrangements, the admissions office or the school calendar/PDFs available from the school should be contacted.

Bus service
KIS operates a paid school-bus service with published per‑semester fees for different catchment areas (for example, Shekou/Houhai/Nanyou listed at RMB 5,100 per semester; other zones have different rates). The admissions information notes designated stops must be used, that routes may change slightly each semester depending on demand, and gives a per-area fee table. The website does not name an external bus provider; for route maps, stop locations and current provider details contact Admissions.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school provides a school bus service with multiple routes. Bus fees are charged per location per semester (5,100 RMB for Shekou / Houhai / Nanyou; 5,300 RMB for Kejiyuan / Qianhai / Nantou / Huaqiaocheng; 5,700 RMB for Baoan / Qiaoxiang / Chegongmiao). Routes may be adjusted slightly each semester based on boarding applications, and boarding/disembarking at locations not designated by the school bus stops you applied for is not permitted.

Uniform Requirement
The school requires a uniform. PreK–Grade 6 wear a Green Polo; PreK–Grade 12 wear a Grey Polo; Grade 7–12 wear a Navy Polo. PE uniforms are available for summer and autumn; Cadigan; Short/Long Shirt; Short/Long Pants; Skirt; Hoodie; TKD. An extra uniform can be purchased for a fee, and there are no exchanges or refunds after receiving.

Governance and Ownership
The school is led by Chairman JongJin Park. KIS is an AP authorized school and an SAT authorized center.
Fees

Annual tuition at Korea International School Shenzhen ranges from RMB 107,600 to RMB 145,800 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- No separate application or admissions-test fee is listed on the school's published admissions/tuition page. The page lists required documents and an application form but does not show a standalone application fee amount.

Tuition fees (per semester and per year)
- Preschool (Pre‑K to K): RMB 53,800 per semester — Annual estimate (2 semesters): RMB 107,600.
- Grades 1–6: RMB 63,800 per semester — Annual estimate: RMB 127,600.
- Grades 7–9: RMB 69,800 per semester — Annual estimate: RMB 139,600.
- Grades 10–12: RMB 72,900 per semester — Annual estimate: RMB 145,800.

Entrance / admission fees
- Entrance Fee (one‑time for new students): RMB 18,000.

School bus / transport fees
- Bus fees are charged per semester and vary by route:
- Shekou / Houhai / Nanyou: RMB 5,100 per semester.
- Kejiyuan / Qianhai / Nantou / Huaqiaocheng: RMB 5,300 per semester.
- Baoan / Qiaoxiang / Chegongmiao: RMB 5,700 per semester.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is published on a per‑semester basis; annual tuition equals two semesters (per‑semester amount × 2). The site states payments must be made “by the specified deadline” but does not publish specific payment dates or installment deadlines on the public tuition page. Additional activity or after‑school charges may be billed separately.

Boarding fees
- No boarding or dormitory fees are listed; the published materials do not indicate a boarding option.

Other costs
- School uniform: charged only when an individual elects to purchase extra uniform items (no fixed uniform price listed on the tuition page).
- Additional fees may be charged for outdoor school activities, after‑school programs and similar items (details noted as attached to the application form). Sibling discounts are published: second child 5% off tuition; third child — 50% discount on entrance fee and tuition (when siblings are concurrently enrolled).

Refund information
- The public tuition/ admissions page does not specify refund rules or a refund policy for entrance, tuition or other fees.

Fee payment options
- The school's public admissions/tuition page does not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, etc.).

Summary of missing details: The published admissions/tuition page provides per‑semester tuition, entrance fee, bus fees, sibling discounts and notes on additional charges and uniforms, but it does not publish a distinct application/test fee, specific billing deadlines, refund policy language, or the accepted payment methods. The school's application form or admissions office holds further billing and payment‑term details.
Academics

Korea International School Shenzhen teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Korea International School Shenzhen (KIS) provides an English‑medium curriculum from preschool through Grade 12, organised as Preschool (Pre‑K/KG), Elementary, Middle (Grades 7–9) and High School (Grades 10–12). Preschool comprises Pre‑K (age 4) and KG (age 5) with a developmental curriculum in phonics and literacy, mathematics, science, life skills, creative activities, Chinese as a second language, physical education (yoga/taekwondo/swimming), music and arts. Elementary focuses on core subjects taught in English (English reading/writing, math, science, computer, PE, music, art), supplemented by ELL support, second/third languages (Korean, Chinese, Spanish) and after‑school STEM and clubs. Middle school (Grades 7–9) includes English Language Arts, Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), Social Studies, Science, Chinese plus a third‑language option, computer, PE, music, art & design, with ELL support and MAP Growth benchmarking. High school (Grades 10–12) prepares students with subject pathways including AP‑level options (AP Precalculus/Calculus, AP Biology/Chemistry/Physics, AP Economics/Psychology, AP Computer Science and others); KIS is a College Board‑certified AP school and an SAT test centre, and uses MAP Growth data to monitor progress.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
KIS describes a programme of student leadership, clubs and regular school events that contribute to students' social and emotional development; middle and high school students take part in student council activities and school-wide events. The middle-school page also says the curriculum explicitly aims to foster "social maturity," and that counseling rooms are available to assist students. Weekly electives and after-school clubs (sports, music, debate, etc.) are listed as part of school life and opportunities for social development. The school website does not set out a separate, detailed SEL curriculum document or a named SEL team.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school states that teachers cater to mixed-ability classes and that staff tailor activities and learning environments to reach all students. Beyond this statement about mixed-ability teaching, KIS's public pages do not describe specific Special Educational Needs provision, the types of needs supported, specialist staff, or whether the school is a specialist SEN institution. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about SEN provision or specialist status.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
KIS operates English Language Learning (ELL) programmes: ELL is described for elementary students and the middle-school page states an ELL programme runs up to Grade 8, with restricted participation in some regular subjects for ELL students. The school uses MAP Growth testing (twice per semester) to assess English and maths achievement and to inform ELL placement. The website therefore documents an organised ELL/ELL assessment approach but does not publish a separate, detailed EAL policy or staffing list.

Mental Wellbeing
The site notes the availability of counseling rooms in middle school and lists a range of extracurricular activities, physical education and taekwondo aimed at physical and social development. These facilities and activities are presented as part of the school's pastoral and co-curricular provision rather than as a named mental-health programme. The dedicated "Consultation" page is a contact form for enquiries but does not describe a formal mental-health team or clinical services on the public site. KIS does not publicly publish details of any dedicated mental-health staff, external counselling providers or a mental-health programme.

Safeguarding
KIS lists contact details and an address on its public pages and, in its Chinese "About" chronology, records a 2024 partnership with Shekou People's Hospital, indicating a formal medical partnership. However, the website does not publish a standalone child-protection or safeguarding policy, nor does it publicly detail safeguarding procedures or named child-protection officers. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose a full child-protection/safeguarding policy on its site.
Parent Experience

History
Korea International School in Shenzhen was founded in 2005 and established under the founding philosophy of "Knowledge, Integrity, Service." The school's public materials list a sequence of school leaders and governance figures (multiple principals inaugurated over the years and a named chairman), indicating an institutional leadership structure overseen by a school chair. Its timeline on the school website records milestones such as the start of a Korean weekend school in 2009, the first enrollment of multinational students in 2014, and other program developments through 2024. These details are presented on the school's official About/History pages.

Community
KIS presents itself as a multicultural community with students from multiple nationalities and a regular schedule of school-wide events posted in its news and calendar sections. Recent and archived items on the school news pages include an International Culture Festival, Winter Festival concerts, Halloween activities, Model UN, math challenges and university/career fairs, plus moving-up and graduation ceremonies. The site also posts open days and curriculum information sessions, and highlights community partnerships (for example, a cooperation agreement mentioned in recent timeline entries). These news and calendar entries are the primary public record of community life on the school website.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school website does not publish a distinct Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page or constitution; however, parent engagement is referenced in the school's welcome message, which thanks parents and emphasizes ongoing communication and collaboration. Parents are visibly invited into community activities through events listed in the news and notices—examples include International Culture Festival, Winter Festival concerts, open days, curriculum information sessions, moving-up/graduation ceremonies and other school celebrations where parental attendance or support is implied. The site's event notices and community news pages are the best available sources for how parents participate publicly, though they do not specify formal PTA committees, elected steering groups, or fundraising roles. For up-to-date information about any formal PTA structure, volunteer groups, or how to get involved, the school lists a contact email (info@kis.org.cn) on its site and that would be the recommended channel to request current PTA details.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
KIS Shenzhen has a campus in Shenzhen's Nanshan District. It was founded in 2005 in Shenzhen, China, and serves a diverse student body from 28 countries. The campus address is No.4357, Dongbin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00. The school is AP authorized and an SAT authorized center.

Academic Facilities
AP courses are offered and the school is AP authorized and an SAT authorized center.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches in English as the primary language of instruction; all subjects are taught in English, with exceptions for taekwondo and language courses. An ELL (English Language Learner) program supports students needing language development through middle school. The MAP Growth Test is administered twice per semester to track English and Mathematics achievement. The school is an official AP School certified by the College Board and hosts an SAT Test Center, enabling AP courses and SAT testing on campus.

Arts & Creative
Weekly electives and clubs include Music Band, Jazz Dance, Broadcasting, Drone, Debate, and Orchestra, alongside Art & Design as part of the curriculum. Visual and performing arts opportunities are integrated through concerts and talent shows. Students have opportunities to develop their creative talents across the middle and high school levels.

Cultural & Language
Second foreign language offerings include Chinese, with a third foreign language option of Korean or Spanish. Korean and Spanish are listed as third-language options, and Korean/Chinese/Spanish language study is part of the program at different levels. The school emphasizes multilingual communication through second and third language study.

Social & Hobbies
There are weekly elective and club activities such as Badminton, Football, Volleyball, Music Band, Jazz Dance, Broadcasting, Drone, Debate, and Orchestra. Students participate in events like Field Trips, Contests, Sports Day, and Talent Show. The social and extracurricular program supports broad participation and personal interests across middle and high school.

Community & Service
Volunteer activities and social responsibility initiatives are part of student life, with opportunities beyond middle school. The school provides various volunteer activities and social engagement experiences as part of its programs. The curriculum and activities support community involvement and service.

Leadership & Professional
The high school offers college admissions guidance with 1:1 counseling to assist students in planning their university paths. The admissions office provides support and information for college applications. Career development activities include company visits and professional talks to prepare students for postsecondary opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is a core subject and students participate in team sports and fitness activities. Extracurricular clubs and athletics support physical well-being and active lifestyles, including sports such as badminton, football, and volleyball. The school integrates wellness through its PE curriculum and ongoing athletic programs.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for most core subjects. English Language Learning (ELL) is provided to support learners. The school offers second- and third-language options including Chinese, Korean, and Spanish; Chinese is taught as a second language, while Korean and Spanish are offered as third languages in middle and high school. These language offerings are available across elementary, middle, and high school.
Reputation

Accreditations
• AP authorized school (College Board) — The site states KIS is an AP-authorized school, meaning it offers College Board Advanced Placement courses and prepares students to sit AP exams; this is an academic program authorization rather than an institutional accreditation.

• Official SAT Test Center (College Board) — The school is presented on the website as a designated SAT test center, which means it can administer College Board SAT tests on campus; the site also records the school being designated as an SAT center in 2022.

• "Designated School for Academic Placement Courses" (2021) — The school's history page records that in 2021 KIS was selected as a ‘Designated School for Academic Placement Courses'; the website does not specify which external body made that designation.

• Adoption of MAP Growth (NWEA) assessments — The website documents that KIS introduced MAP Growth testing (NWEA) for student progress monitoring (not an accreditation, but a formally stated assessment partnership/adoption on the site).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Parents should confirm which academic year the form covers (the site lists details for 2025/26) and ask whether any deadlines or intake windows apply for that year. Note that the school posts notices and calendar items on its website, so check those before you apply.

2. Submit application and required documents — Complete and submit the Admission Application Form together with the required documents: the applicant's passport and visa, parent passports and visas, vaccination records, transcripts from the past year, a certificate of enrollment, and a recommendation letter if available. The school states that submitted documents become the property of KIS Shenzhen and will not be returned, so provide copies and keep originals safe. Parents should ensure document dates and translations (if needed) meet the school's expectations before submission.

3. Schedule a visit and meet school leadership — After applying, schedule a school visit and a meeting with the principal or head of the relevant school section (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, High). During this meeting you can confirm curriculum fit, ask about class size, and discuss any special educational or medical needs your child has; bring originals of key documents to the meeting if requested. Visiting also helps families confirm bus routes and campus logistics listed by the school.

4. Admission assessment — Applicants are required to take an admission test; the school's admissions sequence lists “take the admission test” as a formal step. Ask the admissions office what subjects and formats are used for your child's grade (e.g., English literacy, math, or age-appropriate assessments) and whether there is an interview component. If your child needs accommodations for testing, request them in advance from the admissions office.

5. Receive confirmation of admission — If a seat is available and the child meets the admissions requirements, the school will issue an admission confirmation. If no seat is available at the time of application, the website states the student will be added to the waiting list (see waitlist section below). Parents should confirm the timeline for receiving the written confirmation and what information (start date, class assignment) it will include.

6. Payment and enrolment finalisation — Once admitted, make payments by the specified deadline to secure the place. The site lists an entrance fee (RMB 18,000) and per-semester tuition rates for 2025/26 (Preschool RMB 53,800; G1–G6 RMB 63,800; G7–G9 RMB 69,800; G10–G12 RMB 72,900) and notes additional charges may apply for outdoor activities and after-school programmes. Ask the school for an itemised invoice, the accepted payment methods, the deadline for each fee, and whether bus fees (vary by route) or uniform purchases are billed separately.

Scholarships
The Korea International School Shenzhen admissions and tuition pages do not list any scholarships or a financial-aid programme; the site instead notes sibling discounts (second child: 5% off tuition; third child: 50% off admission fee and tuition) and itemises tuition, entrance fee, and bus fees for 2025/26. If you are specifically looking for need- or merit-based scholarships, the Shenzhen site gives no details, so contact the school's admissions office (WeChat: szkis2005 or info@kis.org.cn) to ask whether any discretionary awards, donor-funded scholarships, or external sponsorships are available. For context, other KIS campuses (for example, the Korean International School in Hong Kong) publish scholarship programmes on their own sites, but those programmes apply to their respective campuses and do not imply a scholarship programme in Shenzhen.

Waitlist
The school webpage explicitly states that students who apply for grades where no seats are available will be added to a waiting list. The site does not provide a public, detailed description of the waiting-list order, typical wait times, or whether offers from the waitlist are communicated by date of application, assessment results, or other criteria. Because the site's published information is limited, parents should confirm directly with the admissions office how the waitlist is managed (priority rules, whether deposits are required to hold a waitlist place, and how often the school offers places from the list).
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