Korea Christian International School
한국기독글로벌스쿨
- American
- AP
About
Korea Christian International School (KCIS) is a private Christian school in Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, established in 1998 according to its school profile. It teaches Grades 1-12 mainly in English, and the high school follows an American college-prep programme with many AP and Honors courses. Facilities include STEM labs for robotics, aerospace and computing, a chapel, a library, a cafeteria and a boarding house. The 2024-2025 school profile lists 143 students and 31 teachers. Its 'international school accreditation' comes from US-based bodies, so check separately how its studies are recognised in Korea.
Key facts
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Curriculum
American · AP
Students
143
Language
English
Type
International school
- Grades
- Grade 1 – Grade 12
- Founded
- 1998
- Religion
- christian
Fees
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School year to be confirmed
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KRW 100,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Admissions
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- Entry process
- English test, Math test, Native-speaker english interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Academics
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Boarding
- Cafeteria
- Chapel
- Library
- Computer lab
- Makerspace
- Rooftop garden
- Taekwondo room
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Taekwondo
Arts
- Choir
- Composition
- Cello
- Violin
- Piano
- Clarinet
- Flute
After-school activities
- Sat prep
- Toefl prep
- Act prep
- Esl
- Debate
- Model un
- Science club
- Computer programming
- Math club
- Art club
- School newspaper
- Band
- Media club
- Medical club
- Community service
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Support for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
Licence
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Not on the official list of licensed foreign/international schools (isi.go.kr): studies are not recognised as Korean school credits.
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
States it follows guidance from Korea's Ministry of Education and the provincial education office for teachers, curriculum and fees.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows a US private school curriculum with AP courses and STEM tracks. Main textbooks are from Bob Jones University.
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Calculus
- AP US History
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes graduates' university admission results and holds senior portfolio presentations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Centres on Christian education, with Bible classes, chapel and events such as a Bible Bee competition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Offers taekwondo, soccer, calisthenics, PE lessons and an annual Sports Day.
- Taekwondo
- Soccer
- Calisthenics
- Sports Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Offers hands-on STEM courses in 3D printing, robotics, drones, virtual reality and aerospace.
- 3D Printing
- Robotics
- Drone
- Virtual Reality
- Aerospace
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Runs academic clubs in debate, science, math and computer programming.
- Debate Club
- Model UN
- Science Club
- Computer Programming
- Math Club
- Book Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Runs music activities such as chorus, composition and instrumental lessons, plus an art club.
- Chorus
- Composition
- Piano
- Violin
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Art Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Has service-oriented clubs, including the Red Cross Youth (RCY) club.
- RCY (Red Cross Youth)
- Medical Club
- Schweitzer Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers leadership opportunities through the student council and leadership camps.
- Student Council
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers English and Korean classes, plus Spanish and Chinese as after-school world languages.
- Spanish
- Chinese
- Korean
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
Has a scholarship information page and shares how many seniors received scholarships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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경기도 고양시 일산동구 경의로 471 국제빌딩
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