International Schools Directory

Korea International School is a K-12 school located in Pangyo or Bundang, Korea, which is the main campus, and Gaepo Dong, Korea, which is 2nd campus, and original campus from 1999 through 2006, and opening for the 2007-2008 academic year will be JK school of KIS. Instruction is in English and the curriculum is college preparatory. Students in KIS are forbidden to speak Korean while within the school premises. The teachers and staff believe that student use of the English language throughout the day will enhance their ability to speak effectively in a variety of settings and prepare them appropriately for their future. The "Use of English Language" is evaluated by the students and a score will be assigned to each student quarterly. These scores are placed on student's report card and transcript. If a student gets caught speaking Korean, they receive checks, which will be recorded by building level principal. Also, too many checks can deprive students of receiving academic awards and going to a final trip at the end of the year. As a member of Middle School KAIAC (Middle School Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference), the school is required to have a team for soccer, swimming, volleyball, and basketball. The school has three buildings that houses the Primary, Middle and High School departments respectively.