About
Kunming International Academy provides an American educational program for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. It is a private, non-profit institution serving the international community in Kunming.
Key facts
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Curriculum
American
Language
English
Type
International school
- Grades
- PK – 12
- Founded
- 1994
- Term dates
- 2024-25: first day 9 Aug 2024, last day 5 Jun 2025
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 08:30-15:50
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
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One-off costs
- Application fee
- CNY 3,000
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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- Intake
- 1, 8
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Placement test
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Fine Arts
After-school activities
- Clubs
- Athletics
- Fine Arts
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- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- ACAMIS
The essentials
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Additional learning support
ELD programme helps non-native English speakers build academic English for mainstream classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Follows the United States education model and uses a calendar that meets U.S. requirements.
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Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
A private non-profit institution aiming to provide quality education for the children of the international community.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Offers an American-style curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12, with programs for preschool, elementary, middle and high school.
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Wellbeing
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English as an additional language (EAL)
Runs an ELD support programme for grades 1 to 10 students whose mother tongue is not English, focusing on academic English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
School counsellors support students with personal and academic needs.
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Parent experience
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History
Started in 1994 with fourteen students in Kunming for the foreign community. It marked 25 years in 2019.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Social and hobbies
Weekly clubs on topics such as science, ballet, technology and Chinese culture, based on sponsor availability.
- Science
- Ballet
- Video Games
- Technology
- Chinese Culture
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Reputation
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Accreditations
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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Admissions
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Admissions
Decisions consider age, test results, available places and prior school records. The school does not assist with visa applications.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Applicants are placed on a waiting list when a grade has no open seats.
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Location
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