KOREAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
At a Glance
- District
- Eastern
- Founded
- 1994
- School category
- Non-profit-making
- Voucher scheme
- No
- Principal
- MR HILTON, DANIEL JOHN
- Supervisor
- MR KANG YOON SIK PETER
Admissions & Fees
K1 (age 3)
2027/28 entry- Application window
- Open All Year RoundYear Group: Reception To Year 5. Application Period: Open All Year Round
- Age eligibility
- 2027-28 Academic Year: Age of Child 5, Birth Date 2022, KIS Class Year 1, HK Class K-3, US/Canada KG
- How to apply
- Online
- Results announced
- The Admission Department will contact you once there is an outcome of the evaluation process. Simply log in to the KIS Admissions Portal to view your decision, where you’ll have the opportunity to accept or decline the offer.
- Acceptance deadline
- To ensure a smooth transition, please complete these Enrolment items within 5 working days of receiving your acceptance offer letter.
- Priority categories
- Priority is given to foreign passport holders, siblings, etc.
- Interview
- 1 round(s) · Intake Assessment of applications for the upcoming academic year will begin in early January, once vacancies are confirmed. · EnglishThe interview assessment will take approximately 1 hour and will be conducted on campus at KIS. The medium of instruction for the International Section is English, and all applicants are required to complete an English assessment. Early Years & Primary – Admissions Assessment: English Test, Mathematics Test, Social Skill Test.
Required documents
- One passport-size photo of your child
- Copies of school reports from the last two years
- ID document and passport copies of parents and students
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to foreign passport holders, siblings, etc.
Applications are processed based on the application date and when all documents are received. Waitlist priority is based on specific criteria, not order of application. Applications are valid only for the specific academic year of entry and may be deferred once to the following year group (for example, a Year 3 application for 2025/26 can be deferred to Year 4 in 2026/27); this deferral option applies exclusively to applications for Reception through Year 9.
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- Application fee
- HK$2,000
- Registration fee (whole-day)
- Free
Curriculum & Approach
Mission Statement: 'find PASSION; foster VISION; encourage ACTION': Korean International School (KIS) is essentially two schools running two curriculums:
Korean International School (KIS) stands out as a leading international institution in Hong Kong, committed to delivering a British-style academic education specifically designed for the English-speaking community. The school’s curriculum is rooted in the National Curriculum for England, while also expanding beyond it to provide a holistic educational experience that integrates both local and global perspectives. KIS serves students aged 4 to 18, encompassing all educational stages from Reception through Year 13. This all-through structure ensures continuity in learning and development, fostering a strong sense of community among its diverse student body. The school emphasises academic excellence, personal responsibility, and the cultivation of transferable skills, preparing students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
KIS’s curriculum is characterized by rigorous benchmarking and high transferability, making it widely recognized across the English-speaking world. This framework facilitates seamless transitions for students moving to and from British, British International, and English medium schools globally. The school emphasizes challenge, opportunity, and responsibility, fostering a culture where students are expected to commit to personal excellence, develop transferable skills, and cultivate a global outlook.
Capacity & Enrolment
Approved capacity: 59
| K1 (Nursery) | K2 (Lower) | K3 (Upper) | Teacher-to-pupil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM session | — | — | — | 1:4.1 |
| PM session | — | — | — | 1:4.1 |
| Whole-day | — | 20 | 9 | — |
Teaching Staff
Pre-Nursery service (2-3 yrs)
Campuses
- KOREAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLMain campus
55 LEI KING ROAD, SAI WAN HO, HONG KONG