Korean International School
홍콩한국국제학교
- British
- IGCSE
- Korean
Per yearabout USD 7.46K–18.3K
HKD 58.5K–143K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Private, independent school with over 900 students from more than 25 nationalities. Two sections: the Korean Section follows the Korean national curriculum (Korean medium) and the International Section follows the British/UK and Cambridge programmes (English medium).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · Korean
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
900
Language
English, Korean
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 25
- Founded
- 1988
- Selectivity
- Selective
Fees
Source: Read from the school's websiteOfficial records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Lower Grade 2 Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session Korean Stream | HKD 75,000≈ USD 9.57K |
| Lower Grade 1 Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session Korean Stream | HKD 75,000≈ USD 9.57K |
| Whole-Day Session Korean Stream (Grade 1-6) | HKD 85,000≈ USD 10.8K |
| Whole-Day Session Korean Stream (Grade 7-12) | HKD 103,000≈ USD 13.1K |
| Lower Reception Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session English Stream | HKD 58,500≈ USD 7.46K |
| Upper Reception Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session English Stream | HKD 101,500≈ USD 13K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Lower Grade 2 Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session Korean Stream | HKD 75,000 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Lower Grade 1 Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session Korean Stream | HKD 75,000 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Whole-Day Session Korean Stream (Grade 1-6) | HKD 85,000 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Whole-Day Session Korean Stream (Grade 7-12) | HKD 103,000 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Lower Reception Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session English Stream | HKD 58,500 (about USD 7.46K) |
| Upper Reception Whole-Day (Non-Local) Whole Day Session English Stream | HKD 101,500 (about USD 13K) |
| Whole-Day Session English Stream (Grade 1-6) | HKD 128,500 (about USD 16.4K) |
| Whole-Day Session English Stream (Grade 7-13) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Whole-Day Session English Stream Springboard Class (Grade 1-6) | HKD 128,500 (about USD 16.4K) |
| Whole-Day Session English Stream Springboard Class (Grade 7-9) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Whole-Day Session English Stream Springboard Class (Grade 10-13) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Korean International School (this school) | HKD 58,500 (about USD 7.46K) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Glenealy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 188,300 (about USD 24K) |
| DSC International School | HKD 153,700 (about USD 19.6K) | HKD 175,700 (about USD 22.4K) |
| Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School | HKD 132,500 (about USD 16.9K) | HKD 177,540 (about USD 22.7K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 2,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- English test, Mathematics test, Social skill test, Non verbal test, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Service
- Sport
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Korean
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- None
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Sports field
- Science labs
- Art room
- Ict lab
- Playground
Sports
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Mini football
- Swimming
- Gym
Arts
- Art room
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Support for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
The Korean Section follows the Korean national curriculum with a principal appointed by the Ministry of Education. The International Section follows the Cambridge International Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
A Board of Directors oversees a School Management Committee that includes both section principals and a Supervisor. The Korean Residents Association is listed in the governance section.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The Korean Section follows the Korean national curriculum; the International Section follows the Cambridge International Programme, with IGCSE and AS-level exams referenced.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Students with limited English can use English Language Support, primary hot housing or secondary ESL programmes, subject to available space.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1988 as a Korean school, the International Section was set up in 1993 and first classes moved to the Sai Wan Ho campus in 1994.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school presents itself as a school for the community and opens its facilities for hire for academic or extracurricular events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The campus has sports courts, a pool, a gym, libraries and labs. Facilities are rented out only for academic or extracurricular use.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool, a mini football pitch and a gym.
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts (upper and lower)
- Swimming pool
- Mini football pitch
- Gym
- Playground
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include an art room, libraries, a science lab and an ICT classroom.
- Art room
- Library
- Science lab
- ICT classroom
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Bilingual teaching
Two sections run under one school: the Korean Section teaches in Korean and the International Section in English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions run through a pre-application form, an online portal application, an assessment and interview, then a decision. Applications are accepted year-round and assessments start in January.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Scholarships recognise academic results, talents in arts and sports, and student leadership. They are open only to current KIS students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Waitlist entry requires all documents and an admissions fee. Places are offered by school criteria rather than by order of application.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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