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South Korea, Seoul
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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.
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 .
