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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

www.kis.edu.hk

55 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong

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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.
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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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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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