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Korean International School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$97,100 - 137,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 900
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Korean International School’s International Section offers a UK pathway from Reception to Year 13 on Hong Kong Island in Sai Wan Ho, beside the Sai Wan Ho Pier. The curriculum is British, combining Cambridge programmes in primary and lower secondary with Cambridge IGCSE in upper secondary; post-16 options include A-Levels (AQA/Cambridge) and Pearson BTEC. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, science labs, library and more. The school runs a compulsory 1-to-1 device program from Year 5 upward to integrate digital learning. Language provision spans Chinese (multiple pathways), Spanish and Korean. A distinctive feature is the Springboard SEN Programme, a dedicated division for neurodiverse learners, alongside mainstream learning support that keeps students in a standard 1-to-25 classroom environment. Co-curricular partnerships bring in PSG Football Academy, Clubsmash Badminton, Morlotti Tennis and Berlitz for languages, and daily school buses serve the wider city.

55 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Korean International School has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
KIS is located at 55 Lei King Road in Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong, adjacent to Sai Wan Ho Pier and the Island East Sports Centre. It’s about a 5-minute walk from Sai Wan Ho MTR Station (Exit A) and is served by multiple bus routes along Lei King Road.

Stages
KIS operates as an “all-through” school: Early Years (Reception) through Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–13).

Type
It is co-educational and operates as a day school.

Additional learning support
KIS runs a Springboard SEN Programme designed for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities; classes are personalized based on learning profiles. Additionally, the school provides English Language Support (ELS) in Primary to small groups of students needing extra help in English.

Country affiliation
The school does not have a formal country affiliation; it is an independent international school.

Religious affiliation
KIS does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day begins at 8:00 am. For Primary students, the day ends at 3:00 pm; for Secondary, at 3:15 pm.

Bus service
The school contracts EMJ International Co. Ltd. to provide school bus service (one-way and round-trip) across Hong Kong.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
KIS has school uniforms; uniforms can be purchased online or in person from the school uniform provider.

Food Options
School lunch is provided.

Governance and Ownership
Korean International School is a private, independent school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Korean International School ranges from HKD 97,100 to HKD 137,000 for 2026/27.

Admissions Fee
An admissions fee of HK$2,000 applies to initiate the application review and process. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee is waived for Reception and Year 1 applicants.

Tuition Fees (per annum / 10 months)

* Reception: HK$97,100 (HK$9,710 per month)
* Primary (Years 1–6): HK$122,900 (HK$12,290 per month)
* Secondary (Years 7–13): HK$137,000 (HK$13,700 per month)

If a family has three or more children enrolled, the annual tuition fee for the third and subsequent children in the lowest year group is reduced by 50%.

Registration
Registration is confirmed only after the first month’s tuition fee is received. This first payment is non-refundable if the student does not attend.

Billing & Payment
Fees are billed monthly and must be paid via direct debit (Auto Payment System) before the due date — the last working day of the previous month.

Payment Method & Bank Details
Parents pay through HSBC, Account Holder: *Korean International School*. Payments by cash or credit card are not accepted.

Other Costs
Additional costs may include school uniforms, lunches, school buses, field trips, camps, certain educational materials, and a laptop purchase program.

Refunds
The admissions and first-month tuition fees are non-refundable. Subsequent refunds are subject to the school’s withdrawal policy.
Academics

Korean International School teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Korean International School (English Section) follows the National Curriculum for England, providing a structured yet adaptable British-style education from Reception to Year 13. In the Primary years (Reception to Year 6), students study a broad curriculum integrating English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, with elements of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to promote thematic and inquiry-based learning. The Lower Secondary stage (Years 7–9) builds on this foundation through Cambridge and UK National Curriculum frameworks, concluding with Cambridge Checkpoint assessments at the end of Year 9. In Upper Secondary (Years 10–11), students prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE examinations across a wide range of subjects. The Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers pathways leading to Cambridge AS and A Levels or Pearson BTEC qualifications in areas such as Performing Arts and Creative Media. Alongside mainstream programmes, the school’s Springboard SEN Programme provides tailored support for students with mild to moderate learning needs.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
KIS uses its counselling team not only for reactive support but also to embed social-emotional learning across the school. The counsellors collaborate with classroom teachers to help students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Group counselling sessions and thematic workshops are organized to strengthen peer relationships and social competence.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school runs a Springboard SEN Programme for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, with a curriculum personalized to each student’s learning profile and academic levels. The Springboard classes are offered at Primary, Secondary and Post-16 levels, and include opportunities for social and extra-curricular integration with the mainstream student body. KIS is not a specialist SEN institution (i.e. it does not serve severe or complex special education needs), but supports students whose requirements can be accommodated within its Springboard and mainstream setup.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
KIS provides English Language Support (ELS) in Primary and English Second Language (ESL) programmes in Secondary to support students whose first language is not English. The ELS/ESL functions as small group remediation to help with language acquisition alongside the regular curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
KIS emphasizes developmental guidance through its counselling team, promoting emotional awareness and resilience in students. Students can approach the counselling team for confidential support any time, and the team is involved in preventive and developmental work. The school does not publicly disclose a detailed mental health programme beyond its counselling services.

Safeguarding
KIS maintains a Child Protection Programme with appointed Child Protection Officers (CPOs) and a dedicated safeguarding team that includes counsellors, vice principals, and the school nurse. All staff undergo training in child protection, and the school publishes formal procedures for reporting concerns, visitor screening, and staff responsibility.
Parent Experience

History
Korean International School traces its roots to a Korean School established in 1988 under the license of the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Education. In 1993, it was incorporated and received land in Sai Wan Ho; construction began that same year, and the first classes moved into the campus in 1994. The school is structured as two sections — a Korean section overseen by the Korean government and an International section using English instruction — under a unified Board of Directors and management committee. Over time, committees such as a Building Committee and a Fundraising Committee have overseen campus expansions and facility development.

Community
The KIS community hosts regular cultural fairs (for example, a Primary Cultural Fair in December 2024), during which students present projects and performances reflecting different countries’ cultures. The school also collaborates with external organizations (e.g. PSG Academy for football) to bring specialized programmes into the community. Events such as fundraising drives, donation ceremonies, and seasonal celebrations are also featured in the school’s event calendar.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
All parents of KIS students are automatically members of IPTA (International Parent-Teacher Association), which is structured into two core groups: PIPTA for Primary and SIPTA for Secondary. In October 2024, PIPTA was formally established with fourteen parent volunteers forming an executive committee; their work includes organising second-hand uniform sales, cultural fairs, facility improvements, and class-level support efforts. Meanwhile SIPTA, composed of about nine parent volunteers, arranges events like fundraising drives, cultural fairs, and second-hand uniform sales for the secondary section. IPTA groups coordinate communications with parents through class representatives, newsletters, and Veracross.
The IPTA also supports wellbeing-oriented events; for instance, the Primary Mental Health Day included an IPTA booth and volunteer recruitment by the IPTA.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus provides a range of facilities to support learning and student life. It includes dedicated spaces for the arts, science, and information technology, as well as general classrooms. The campus features a gym, swimming pool, library, and multiple outdoor and indoor spaces for study and activities. The tennis courts are split into lower and upper courts, and there is a mini football pitch and a basketball court. Additional facilities include an art room, a canteen, and multiple ICT-enabled classrooms. The facilities are available for academic use and extracurricular activities, and venue hire is offered for events.

Sports Facilities
Facilities include a gym, a swimming pool, a basketball court, a mini football pitch, and tennis courts (lower and upper). These spaces support the school's sport program and inter-school competition. The school participates in leagues and fixtures organized by APSSO, ISSFHK, and HKSSF. Sports ECAs provide opportunities to participate in a variety of activities.

Academic Facilities
The school has dedicated spaces for science and technology, including science laboratories and ICT-enabled classrooms. There is an art room for visual arts, and a library supporting study and research. The campus includes multiple classrooms essential for teaching across both the Korean and International sections.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The sports programme offers a broad range of team and individual sports as extracurricular activities. The sports teams include Basketball (U18, U14, U12, U11, U9), Football (U14, U11, U9), Swimming (U16), Fencing, Badminton, and Ultimate Frisbee. The program emphasizes involvement in at least one activity per term and includes league-level competition with APSSO, ISSFHK, and HKSSF.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
KIS operates with two sections: the Korean Section delivers the National Curriculum of Korea with Korean as the medium of instruction, and the International Section delivers the British/UK Curriculum with English as the medium of instruction. The school is an all‑through institution serving students aged 4 to 18. The International Section follows the Cambridge International Programme and uses Cambridge examinations (Cambridge Primary Checkpoint for Year 6, Cambridge Checkpoint for Year 9, IGCSE for Year 11, AS Level for Year 12, and A2 Level for Year 13). English language support is available from Year 1 to Year 9. University Guidance and a Student Careers Hub support higher education and career planning.

Arts & Creative
Art & Design, Creative Arts, and Music are part of the curriculum offerings at KIS.

Cultural & Language
Languages offered include Chinese, Spanish, and Korean. The International Section uses English as the medium of instruction.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular opportunities include partner programmes such as Badminton – Clubsmash HK, Football – PSG HK Academy, Language – Berlitz HK, Taekwondo – Cheung Do Kwan, and Tennis – Morlotti Academy.

Community & Service
The community includes We Are KIS, News & Events, IPTA, Alumni, Charity Projects, and Sustainability initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
University Guidance and the Student Careers Hub support higher education and career planning; Scholarships are available.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Counselling Service is available; Adventure Week is offered; School Lunch is provided; School Bus is available; School Uniforms are required; the school day runs 8:00 am–3:00 pm for Primary and 3:15 pm for Secondary.
Languages

Language Provision
The Korean Section follows the National Curriculum of Korea with Korean as the medium of instruction. The International Section follows the British/UK Curriculum with English as the medium of instruction. Korean language is taught from Reception to Year 6, including Korean as a Second Language for native Korean-speaking students and Korean as a Foreign Language for non-native speakers; Year 6 students may study Korean as a Foreign Language four times per week. Teaching materials come from the Korean Education Department for first and second language courses and from the National Institute of Korean Language for foreign-language courses; assessment is conducted by teachers through year-level progress and regular evaluations.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has two language-medium sections: Korean Section with Korean as the medium of instruction and International Section with English as the medium of instruction. The Korean Section follows the National Curriculum of Korea, while the International Section follows the British Curriculum.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publicly disclose any institutional awards received within the past five years on its official website.

Accreditations
* International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC): An inquiry-based curriculum framework for children aged 2–5, designed to support holistic development and international-mindedness.
* International Primary Curriculum (IPC): A thematic curriculum for learners aged 5–11, integrating academic subjects with global awareness and personal learning goals.
* Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): KIS is an accredited *Cambridge International School*, authorised to deliver Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications recognised worldwide.
* AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance): The school is approved to offer qualifications from this UK examination board, including A-Level subjects.
* TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean): KIS is a registered test centre for the official Korean language proficiency exam, reflecting its link to Korean language education and community engagement.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-Application / Inquiry
Prospective parents first complete a *Pre-Application Form*, submitting basic details (student name, date of birth, intended year) to generate interest. Once submitted, the admissions office sends login credentials for the school’s Admissions Portal for further application steps.

2. Complete the Admissions Portal Application
In the portal, parents must complete all required sections (Parts A–G) including personal, medical, academic, and parent questionnaires. Payment of the HK$2,000 admissions fee is required to validate the application.

3. Assessment & Interview
After reviewing a completed application, KIS contacts the family to schedule an *intake assessment and interview*. The assessment usually takes about an hour and includes English proficiency testing and age-appropriate subject evaluation.

4. Decision & Offer / Wait Pool Placement
The Admissions Committee reviews the assessment, interview, and full application to make a decision. Successful applicants receive an offer via the Admissions Portal, which must be accepted or declined. Applicants for whom no place is available are placed into the wait pool (waiting list) for up to six months.

5. Enrolment Contract & Final Steps
Once the offer is accepted, parents complete the enrolment contract online (within five working days), submit the student reference form from the previous school, and agree to school policies. Failure to complete enrolment in time may result in forfeiture of the offered place.

Scholarships
KIS offers several scholarships to existing or incoming students, evaluated by a Scholarship Committee comprising senior leadership and accounts staff. The types include:

* Academic Scholarships (e.g. *Park Byung Won*, *Park Hee Bong*) — awarded to students in Years 7–11 or 11–12 based on strong performance in internal or external exams.
* Talent Scholarships (Harm Young Sil Scholarship) — awarded for exceptional ability in arts, sports, or leadership among year groups 7–13.
* University Scholarships (Lee Nae Kun Scholarship) — granted to Year 13 students who have studied at KIS for at least two years and are accepted into certain Hong Kong universities (HKU, HKUST, CUHK, PolyU).

Scholarships are applied toward tuition (or university first-term payment) depending on scheme, and recipients must meet conditions (e.g. maintain academic standards, participate in school community).

Waitlist
KIS maintains a wait pool (waiting list) process. After all application steps (documents, fee, assessment) are completed, if the target year group has no available place, the student is placed in the wait pool for up to six months. When a vacancy arises, the school may invite a waitlisted student to reassess and offer placement based on fit, not strictly by waitlist order. Priority is sometimes given based on defined criteria such as sibling status or foreign passport holders.
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