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Korean International School (KIS)
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Korean Section (national curriculum) + International Section (English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels).
Levels:
Reception to Year 13 (ages 4-18); through-train.
Student Body:
Over 900 students total; 25+ nationalities across both sections.
Campus
55 Lei King Road, Lei King Wan, Sai Wan Ho. Shared campus; both sections.
Founded:
1988 (Korean Section); 1994 (English Section launched).
Website:
Academic Profile
Language of Instruction:
International Section: English. Korean Section: Korean. Both study the other.
Additional Languages:
Korean and Mandarin offered; Korean language exchange across sections.
Academic Rigour:
Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A-Levels in the International Section; benchmarked to UK National Curriculum.
Notable Strengths:
Korean-English cross-cultural mix, small classes, pastoral care, affordable fees.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
UK: Imperial, UCL, KCL, Warwick. Korea: Seoul Nat’l, Yonsei, Korea Univ. HK / US: HKU, HKUST, CUHK, US LACs.
IGCSE Outcomes
Strong year-on-year IGCSE pass rates; school publishes results to enrolled families only.
A-Level Outcomes
Consistent A-Level grades supporting UK and global university entry.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Reception, K3:
HK$ 97,100 to 122,900
Years 1 to 6:
HK$ 122,900
Years 7 to 13:
HK$ 137,000
Capital Levy
Not applicable: no capital levy.
Debentures:
Family Debenture
Not applicable: no debenture scheme.
Corporate Debenture
Not applicable: no debenture scheme.
Application Fee
HK$2,000 (non-refundable).
Admissions & Application Windows
Application Deadline:
Confirm with admissions
Assessment:
Confirm with admissions
Assessment Format:
Confirm assessment details with admissions
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Families wanting a British A-Level (not IB) through-train on Hong Kong Island at an accessible price, plus Korean families wanting a Korean-curriculum education or an English-medium school with strong Korean community ties. KIS uniquely runs a Korean-curriculum stream and a Cambridge English-medium International Section side by side on one Sai Wan Ho campus, and kept A-Levels by choice rather than switching to the IB.
The “Insider” Tip:
There is no debenture and no capital levy, making it one of the most affordable A-Level routes on the Island. Admissions are rolling with year-round intake and ESL support, so it is a realistic target for mid-year or off-cycle entry and for relocating families whose child’s English is still developing.
