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South Korea, Seoul
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KIS Seoul Campus states that social and emotional development is supported through a school-wide counselling programme and classroom-based practices. The campus employs a full-time school counsellor who works with students individually and in small groups. Social-emotional topics are addressed through age-appropriate classroom lessons, teacher guidance, and counsellor-led activities. Teachers collaborate with the counsellor to support student wellbeing as part of daily school life.
KIS Seoul Campus provides support through a Learning Support programme and follows a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Support is delivered through Learning Support Plans (LSPs), classroom accommodations, and targeted small-group or individual instruction. The school states it can support mild to moderate learning needs, but it is not a specialist SEN school. Services such as speech or occupational therapy may be accessed through external providers, coordinated with the school. Admission depends on whether the school can reasonably meet a student’s needs.
The school provides a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for students who require additional language support. EAL instruction is delivered by specialist staff during the school day, either in small groups or through in-class support. The programme focuses on developing academic English needed for classroom learning. Placement and level of support are based on language assessments conducted by the school.
Mental wellbeing support at KIS Seoul Campus is primarily provided by the school counsellor, who supports students with emotional regulation, peer relationships, and school adjustment. Counselling services are available for individual students as needed, and parents may be consulted as part of the support process. Teachers and administrators work with the counsellor to monitor student wellbeing. The school does not publicly disclose details of external mental health partnerships beyond referral coordination.
KIS Seoul Campus has formal child protection and safeguarding policies, as outlined in its Parent and Student Handbook. All staff are required to follow safeguarding procedures and reporting protocols. The school designates specific staff members responsible for child protection matters. Safeguarding expectations are communicated to staff, students, and families as part of school policy documentation.
Korea International School (KIS) Seoul Campus serves students from Pre-K to Grade 5 in the Gaepo-dong area of Gangnam, Seoul, offering an international education in English. The school uses a play-based, Reggio-inspired curriculum in its Early Years, where young learners explore concepts through discovery and play. From Kindergarten to Grade 5, students engage in project-based learning grounded in U.S. Common Core standards for mathematics, English language arts, and social studies, with specialist classes in Korean, Chinese, music, PE, library, art, design, and STEM. KIS Seoul hosts a variety of after-school clubs twice yearly, spanning creative arts, coding, LEGO, sports and more, plus Saturday events geared to broad interests and skills. Furthermore, the campus sits amidst trees, parks and river paths, supporting opportunities for outdoor education and local exploration.
