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Korea Christian International School

South Korea, Goyang

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 161
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Mandarin, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

KCIS is a private Christian international school in Ilsan, Goyang, Korea. It serves about 161 students with a roughly 50/50 gender split and a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Established in 1998, Korea Christian International School offers an American curriculum with AP courses and a college-preparatory program. The school operates a two-semester system with about 95 courses, and transcripts use a weighted GPA for Honors and AP work, with no student ranking. Facilities include a dormitory, cafeteria, chapel, STEM laboratories, and a rooftop garden. Regular chapel services and an extracurricular program support STEM learning, Westernized, student-led opportunities, and a deeply Christian code of honor. Students complete a minimum of 300 hours of community service before graduation, with projects such as the Eagle Project and Schweitzer Project guiding scholarship opportunities at universities. KCIS is accredited by Accreditation International, NCPSA, and MSA and is a College Board SAT Test Center, plus Carnegie Mellon-affiliated programs.

471 Gyeongui-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10406, Republic of Korea

The Essentials

Korea Christian International School has 161 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
KCIS is located in the Ilsan area of Goyang City, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. The address is 471 Gyeongui-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10406. Contact: +82 31 913 9105; Fax: +82 31 905 9107.

Stages
The school serves Elementary, Middle School, and High School.

Type
Private Christian international school with a student dormitory.

Country affiliation
Republic of Korea

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has a student dormitory on campus.

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria on campus.
Fees
Application fees

- Elementary (Grades 1–5): KRW 100,000 — non‑refundable.
- Secondary (Grades 6–12): KRW 200,000 — non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group

- KCIS does not publish a detailed public schedule of tuition amounts by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (and no complete 2025/26 tuition schedule was located in publicly available admissions or profile materials). Per‑term and per‑year tuition figures are therefore not available here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school operates on a two‑semester academic system. Specific published billing schedule, invoice timing, payment deadlines, early‑payment discounts, and late‑payment penalties were not found in publicly available materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- KCIS operates a student dormitory. No publicly posted boarding fee schedule, boarding deposit, one‑time dorm capital fees, or boarding payment terms were found.

Other costs and fees

- No publicly listed amounts were located for the following common items: registration/capital fees, per‑year or per‑term tuition, uniforms, textbooks, school lunch/cafeteria charges, school bus/shuttle fees, extracurricular or activity fees, technology fees, or exam/senior fees. The elementary application process lists a health check/health record requirement as part of admissions documentation.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund policy, withdrawal penalties, or refund schedules were located in available admissions or profile materials.

Fee payment options

- No definitive public list of accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, international wire, online payment portals) was found in available materials. For fee payment instructions and the current tuition and boarding rates, contact the school's admissions/accounting office at info@kcis.ac or by phone at +82 31 913 9105.

Concise summary of findings

- Published, verifiable items located: the non‑refundable application fees (KRW 100,000 for elementary; KRW 200,000 for secondary), confirmation that KCIS operates a student dormitory, and that the school follows a two‑semester academic calendar.
- Items not publicly published in accessible admissions/profile materials: full tuition schedule by year group or per term; boarding fee schedule and terms; specific additional fees (uniforms, lunch, bus, textbooks, activity fees); refund policy; and the list of accepted payment methods.
Academics

Korea Christian International School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
Established in 1998, Korea Christian International School (KCIS) is a private Christian school in Ilsan, Goyang, with four tenets of education: Knowledge, Creativity, Integrity, and Spirituality. The school emphasizes community service (minimum 300 hours) and maintains a low teacher-to-student ratio. The academic program is college preparatory, features a two-semester system with about 95 courses offered, and uses a weighted GPA (Honors & AP) with no student ranking. Regular chapel services, a comprehensive extracurricular program, a focus on STEM, Westernized, student-led educational opportunities, and a deeply Christian code of honor are part of school life. Facilities include a dormitory, cafeteria, chapel, STEM labs, and a rooftop garden. KCIS maintains a multicultural student body (about 161 students, roughly 50/50 gender) and a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. The school promotes college matriculation across a wide range of universities and supports programs like the Eagle Project and Schweitzer Project, which prepare students for scholarship opportunities at Ivy League and other top universities. STEM and advanced coursework include Computer Science, Robotics, 3D Printing, and STEM-centric science courses, along with Carnegie Mellon University–affiliated programs and other university partnerships. (KCIS Profile 2025-2026)

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Higher Education Progression
Graduates matriculate to a broad set of universities, including Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, University of California campuses (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Riverside, San Diego, etc.), New York University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Chicago, and numerous other U.S., UK, and international institutions (2008–2025 matriculation).

Gifted and Talented
Eagle Project and Schweitzer Project support high-achieving students; Eagle Project specifically targets scholarship acceptance to Ivy League and top-100 universities, complemented by leadership and research opportunities within KCIS' STEM and humanities programs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Character development and sensitivity education, leadership, and social development are central, taught within a Biblical worldview and Christian philosophy.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
KCIS follows the US curriculum and uses American textbooks in all classes.

Mental Wellbeing
Education that heals people; focus on spirituality, character, and social development to support wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 1998, Korea Christian International School (KCIS) is a private Christian school located in the Ilsan area of Goyang City, Korea. KCIS emphasizes four tenets of education: Knowledge, Creativity, Integrity, and Spirituality. KCIS emphasizes community service, with high school students completing a minimum of 300 hours of community service. KCIS prioritizes low teacher-to-student ratios and intimate classroom environments for close academic interaction. School life includes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, regularly scheduled chapel services, a comprehensive extracurricular program with a focus on STEM, Westernized, student-led educational opportunities, and a deeply Christian code of honor.

Community
KCIS provides a community with regular chapel services, a broad extracurricular program, and a focus on STEM within a Christian worldview. The school supports a multicultural student body of 161 students with a 50/50 gender balance and a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio, reflecting its close-knit learning environment. KCIS promotes community engagement through initiatives such as the KCIS Community Service Day and a variety of clubs and activities under Life at KCIS, including club activities, galleries, and videos. The campus emphasizes student-led educational opportunities and a Western-inspired approach to education within a Christian framework.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
KCIS has a student dormitory, a cafeteria, a chapel, STEM laboratories, and a rooftop garden. The school maintains intimate classrooms with a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. School life includes regularly scheduled chapel services and a comprehensive extracurricular activities program. A strong emphasis on STEM is integrated into campus facilities to support hands-on learning.

Academic Facilities
STEM labs are a key component of KCIS's academic facilities. These labs enable hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. KCIS provides a college preparatory curriculum with AP courses. Transcripts use a weighted GPA system reflecting Honors and AP coursework.

Extra Curricular Facilities
KCIS emphasizes community service, with a minimum of 300 hours required for high school students before graduation. There is a comprehensive extracurricular activities program. The school emphasizes STEM and Westernized, student-led educational opportunities. The school upholds a deeply Christian code of honor.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the US curriculum based on historically approved American textbooks in all classes. KCIS is accredited by Accreditation International since June 2015, and is also accredited by the National Council for Private School Accreditation and the Middle States Association. KCIS is an official SAT Test Center authorized by the College Board. STEM Education is a central focus, with core courses in Math, Science, English & Language Arts, and Research, and dedicated STEM pathways in Computer Science and Engineering Design.

Arts & Creative
Culture and arts are integrated into KCIS's curriculum, alongside second language development. The curriculum emphasizes culture, arts, and language as part of developing practical abilities. KCIS hosts events such as Elementary Culture Day to explore and celebrate cultures.

Cultural & Language
Regular subjects center English, Mathematics, and Inquiry, with culture and a second foreign language knowledge integrated into the curriculum. The school highlights English-language instruction as a core component of its regular subjects and emphasizes the inclusion of a second foreign language.

Social & Hobbies
KCIS provides multicultural experiences through events like Culture Day that broaden global awareness. Students engage in culture-related activities and experiential learning beyond the classroom. Community experiences and events contribute to social understanding and interaction among students.

Community & Service
KCIS hosts Community Service Day to encourage volunteering and service. Students participate in volunteer activities such as RCY projects and other social responsibility initiatives. These activities foster a sense of community and service-minded citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
KCIS's mission is to raise future leaders who will transform Korea and the world, integrating globalization, IT & STEM education, and a Christian worldview. The school cultivates spirituality, intellect, and sociality as part of its leadership preparation. Leadership development is embedded in the school's Christian philosophy and vision for students as global Christian leaders.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Spirituality and sociality are central to KCIS's education, with focus on character traits such as integrity, sincerity, morality, and ethics. The curriculum emphasizes holistic development, including moral and spiritual formation. Participation in service and culture-related activities also contributes to students' wellbeing and community-minded outlook.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. ESL support is provided if a student's English level is low.
Admissions

Scholarships
Scholarships Available. Need-based scholarships are offered; approximately 30% of KCIS students receive need-based scholarships. Financial Aid: Competitive tuition fees.
School Events
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