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South Korea, Goyang
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
