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Korea International School Pangyo Campus

South Korea, Seoul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₩18,850,000 - 26,590,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Korea International School
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Korea International School (KIS) Pangyo Campus is an international school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Located in Pangyo, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, the campus sits in a planned suburban area south of Seoul that is well known for its technology and business district. KIS Pangyo follows an American curriculum, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in high school, supporting preparation for university study, particularly in the United States. Instruction is delivered in English, while students also study Korean and can choose additional world languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, and French, depending on grade level. The school places emphasis on co-curricular participation, offering structured activities and student clubs alongside academic classes. A school bus service operates across Seoul and nearby residential areas, supporting daily commuting. KIS Pangyo is part of the wider Korea International School network and operates as a co-educational, non-boarding campus .

This campus is part of Korea International School

27 Daewangpangyo-ro 385beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

The Essentials

Korea International School Pangyo Campus has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Korea International School Pangyo Campus is located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, just south of Seoul, in the Pangyo area. Pangyo is a planned residential and business district with road connections to southern Seoul and surrounding suburbs. The campus is situated in a hilly, green area slightly away from dense city traffic, while still within commuting distance of Seoul.

Stages
The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is organized into Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, with age-appropriate campuses and facilities on the same site.

Type
KIS Pangyo is a co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
Korea International School provides learning support services, including support for students with identified learning needs. Specific details about the scope of SEN provision or specialist facilities are not publicly detailed on the school website, and families are encouraged to discuss individual needs directly with the admissions team.

Country affiliation
The school follows an American educational system and prepares students primarily for university pathways aligned with the United States.

Religious affiliation
Korea International School has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
School begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. for all students.

Bus service
KIS Pangyo offers a school bus service for students commuting from Seoul and surrounding areas, including Bundang. Routes and pick-up points are organised by the school, and details are provided directly to enrolled families. The service is optional and arranged separately from tuition fees.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Pangyo campus operates as a day school with a school bus service. The school provides a bus service with routes covering Seoul and southern Bundang, with safety measures and route management in place.

Food Options
There is a cafeteria on campus.

House System
The school has a House League with four houses: Nine Tailed Foxes, Dragons, Serpents, White Tigers.

Governance and Ownership
Korea International School Pangyo is part of Korea International School, a private, non-secular PK-12 international school. The Pangyo campus opened in 2006, and the school holds accreditation from WASC and CIS.
Fees

Annual tuition at Korea International School Pangyo Campus ranges from KRW 18,850,000 to KRW 26,590,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees
• Application and Testing Fee: KRW 400,000 (one-time at first application)
• Registration Fee: KRW 400,000 (one-time upon enrolment)
• Entrance Fee: KRW 4,000,000 (one-time upon first admission)
• Book Deposit: KRW 200,000 (one-time, refundable)

Tuition Fees (Annual)
(Note: fees below include only yearly school tuition and exclude the one-time charges above.)

• Pre/ Jr. Kinder : KRW 18,850,000 plus USD 9,270
• Grades K – Grade 5: KRW 21,090,000 plus USD 10,430
• Grades 6 – 8: KRW 22,860,000 plus USD 11,030
• Grades 9 – 12: KRW 26,590,000 plus USD 12,060

Tuition is partly denominated in Korean Won and partly in U.S. dollars (converted into KRW); this reflects the school’s published structure.

Other Costs
• Uniform: A PE uniform is required; daily uniform information is not prominently listed.
• Extras: Bus service, lunches, after-school activities, and materials may incur additional fees; these vary by service and are arranged separately.

Refund Information
• The book deposit is refundable. Other refunds (e.g., for tuition) are subject to school policy and are not detailed in published fees.

Payment Options
• Common payment methods at international schools include bank transfer; specific online or card options are not listed in publicly available fee summaries. Parents typically coordinate payment through the school finance office.
Academics

Korea International School Pangyo Campus teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Korea International School Pangyo Campus follows an American curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, with instruction delivered in English. In the Elementary School, the curriculum focuses on core subjects including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside specialist subjects such as world languages, art, music, and physical education. The Middle School programme continues these core subjects while introducing more subject-specific coursework and increased elective options. In High School, students complete a college-preparatory programme leading to a KIS high school diploma, with the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in selected subjects. World languages offered across the school include Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, and French, depending on grade level. The curriculum is designed to align with university entry requirements, particularly for higher education systems in the United States.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Korea International School states that student wellbeing is supported through school counselling services available to students across divisions. The school employs qualified school counsellors who work with students individually and in small groups. Counsellors are involved in supporting students with personal, social, and school-related concerns.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
KIS provides learning support through a multi-tier system, offering universal classroom support, targeted short-term interventions, and intensive support through an individual Learning Support Plan (LSP) when required. Support is delivered by learning support teachers working collaboratively with classroom teachers. The school can support students with a range of learning needs, including those requiring strategies for learning organisation, processing, and self-regulation. A Speech and Language Pathologist supports students with developmental language disorders, articulation or speech sound difficulties, and speech and language challenges linked to diagnosed disabilities. KIS is not a specialist SEN school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Korea International School Pangyo offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for students who require additional English language support. Placement in the EAL programme is subject to availability. In addition to EAL, the school provides other forms of academic support to assist students in accessing the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Student mental wellbeing at KIS is supported through school counselling services and learning support structures. Counsellors and learning support staff work with students who may experience academic, social, or emotional challenges. Learning support programmes emphasize perseverance, self-awareness, and self-advocacy, particularly as students progress into middle and high school. High school support includes planning for adulthood and helping students recognize and articulate their needs. The school does not publicly disclose additional named mental health programmes.

Safeguarding
Korea International School has a whole-school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy that applies to all students and adults in the school community. Safeguarding is overseen by a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies, and all staff are mandatory reporters required to follow formal reporting procedures. The policy aligns with Korean child protection laws and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and includes staff training, student safeguarding education, and clear processes for working with local authorities when concerns arise.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
Korea International School was established in the late 1990s to serve the educational needs of the international and expatriate community in South Korea. The school expanded with the opening of the Pangyo Campus in 2006, responding to population growth in the southern Seoul and Bundang areas. KIS operates as a non-profit international school under Korean law. It is governed by a board and operates multiple campuses within South Korea. Since its founding, the school has continued to develop as an English-medium international school serving students from early years through secondary education.

Community
Korea International School serves a multinational community that includes both international and locally based families. The school brings families together through school-wide events, student activities, and community gatherings held across the academic year. Cultural and community-related events are organized through the school and parent groups.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Korea International School has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that supports community engagement across the school. The PTA works with school leadership and staff to support students, families, and school activities. PTA involvement typically includes community events, parent networking activities, and support for school initiatives. However, the school does not publicly disclose detailed information about specific PTA committees, regular events, or programme structures. Families generally receive PTA information after enrolment or directly through school communications.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The KIS Pangyo Campus operates PK-12 on a single campus in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. It houses about 1,200 students across elementary, middle, and high school divisions. The campus opened in 2006 and emphasizes applied learning and a strong STEM program, supported by makerspaces and an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach. Facilities listed on the campus map include an Elementary School Building with an on-site library, a Middle School Building, a High School Building, a Secondary Library, a greenhouse, and a Performing Arts Center with a Black Box Theater. Outdoor spaces include a Soccer Field, a Pool, a Fitness Center, an Outdoor Basketball Court, hiking trails, and play spaces. Transportation services are provided by school buses serving routes in Seoul and southern Bundang.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities on campus include a Soccer Field, a Lower Gym, and a Pool, with a Fitness Center and an Outdoor Basketball Court for student use. The campus offers hiking trails and other outdoor spaces that support physical education and recreation. The athletic program includes tennis, volleyball, cross country, swimming, soccer, track and field, badminton, and other sports. Athletic programs are organized for middle and high school students with grade-level teams and school-wide competitions. The school competes in inter-school leagues through the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC).

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities on campus include an Elementary School Building with the ES library and a Secondary Library. The campus map shows a greenhouse and a Performing Arts Center with a Black Box Theater. The arts program covers music, visual arts, and theater, and the high school offers a robust AP program including the AP Capstone program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities are central to KIS. Phoenix Athletics provides sport programs for middle and high school students with multiple sports offered and school-wide competition opportunities. The arts program includes music, visual arts, and theater and provides opportunities for performance and exhibition. KIS is a member of KAIAC and other affiliations that support inter-school competitions and exchanges. The school reports more than 50 after-school clubs in elementary and more than 70 student-led clubs in high school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Lego Creations Club is offered for Kindergarten through Grade 1 at the Pangyo Campus and fosters creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork through hands-on LEGO building, free builds, themed challenges, storytelling with LEGO, and simple STEM-inspired projects. Paint and Draw Club is available for Kindergarten through Grade 2, guiding students in drawing and painting with markers, colored pencils, paint, and crayons to develop fine motor skills. Mindful Coloring Club is for Grade 3–5 and offers calming, creative coloring activities to support focus and well-being, while Origami Club is also for Grade 3–5 and develops creativity through paper folding and mixed-media art.

Arts & Creative
Phoenix Choir (Grade 4–5) provides singing and musical development, with performance opportunities and a showcase at KIMEA Choir Festival on March 21, 2026. Violin Club offers Beginner and Intermediate tracks for Grades 2–5, with instruction from a teacher trained at the Royal College of Music and Suzuki repertoire; students must bring their own instrument. Flute Club (Grade 2–5, Beginner Track 3) provides beginner instruction with standard materials and guidance; other clubs include Dance Club (Grade 3–5) which explores contemporary and jazz dance and offers performance opportunities.

Cultural & Language
Story Telling is offered for Grade 1–2 as an eight-week program that teaches the structure of stories (character, setting, problem, solution). Students learn to invent characters and settings, structure plots, and share stories within the group, fostering confidence and collaboration.

Social & Hobbies
Dance Club for Grade 3–5 runs on Thursdays with tiered pricing (Grades 3–4: 84,000 won; Grade 5: 72,000 won) and emphasizes movement, technique, and performance. Zumba Club for Grade 3–5 runs on Fridays with an 84,000 won fee and provides a high-energy dance fitness environment. Ice Hockey Club for Grades 2–5 runs on Thursdays with a 350,000 won seasonal fee and uses a rink-based format with intra-squad showcases.

Community & Service
The Applied Learning framework offers student-led clubs, forums, youth philanthropy, and service projects to empower students to translate ideas into action. High school students have internships and the Design Your Impact class to explore interests and develop professional skills. Experiential Education trips and service-focused projects are integral components of the program.

Leadership & Professional
Applied Learning includes leadership opportunities through student-led clubs, forums, youth philanthropy, and service projects, empowering students to take initiative. High school students can participate in internships and the Design Your Impact class to deepen professional skills and leadership capabilities. The program emphasizes real-world impact through service and project-based experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Yoga and Mindfulness Club for Grade 3–5 focuses on relaxation, breathing, and mindfulness to improve strength, flexibility, focus, and overall well-being. Taekwondo Club for Grades 1–5 provides beginner-level training with belt progression and a structured curriculum, with an optional belt test. Climbing Club for Grades 4–5 uses a local gym and emphasizes strength and resilience, with a required waiver. Swimming Club for Grades 3–5 offers weekly sessions to develop strokes and endurance.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Elementary students speak 17 languages and 19 nationalities are represented; Middle School students speak 11 languages and 18 nationalities are represented. The student support team includes English as an Additional Language (EAL), a School Psychologist, a Speech and Language Pathologist, and Learning Support.
Reputation

Accreditations
* Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
KIS is accredited by WASC, a U.S.-based accreditation body that evaluates schools against established standards for governance, curriculum, teaching, and student support. WASC accreditation confirms that the school meets recognized criteria for American-style international education.

* Council of International Schools (CIS)
KIS holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools, an international organization that assesses schools on areas such as educational practice, safeguarding, governance, and international-mindedness. CIS accreditation indicates that the school has undergone a comprehensive international review process.

* Approved by the Korean Ministry of Education
Korea International School is licensed and recognized by the South Korean Ministry of Education as an international school. This approval allows the school to operate legally within South Korea and enroll both international and eligible Korean students.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application submission
Families begin by submitting an online application form for Korea International School, along with required documentation. This typically includes academic records, school reports, and other supporting materials relevant to the student’s grade level. An application and testing fee is required at this stage and is non-refundable.

2. Assessment and review
After submission, applications are reviewed by the admissions team. Students may be required to complete grade-appropriate assessments and, where relevant, interviews. English language ability and academic readiness are considered as part of this review.

3. Admissions decision
Following assessment, families are informed of the admissions decision. An offer may be made subject to space availability and the school’s ability to meet the student’s learning needs. Some offers may be conditional.

4. Enrolment and confirmation
To secure a place, families must accept the offer and complete enrolment requirements, including payment of required registration and entrance fees. Enrolment is finalized once all documentation and payments are received.

Scholarships
Korea International School does not publicly disclose information indicating that scholarships are offered.

Waitlist
Korea International School does operate a waitlist when year groups are full. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee admission, and offers are made if spaces become available.
School Events
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