Korea International School Pangyo Campus

Korea International School Pangyo Campus is located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, just south of Seoul, in the Pangyo area. Pangyo is a planned residential and business district with road connections to southern Seoul and surrounding suburbs. The campus is situated in a hilly, green area slightly away from dense city traffic, while still within commuting distance of Seoul.

The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is organized into Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, with age-appropriate campuses and facilities on the same site.

KIS Pangyo is a co-educational day school.

Korea International School provides learning support services, including support for students with identified learning needs. Specific details about the scope of SEN provision or specialist facilities are not publicly detailed on the school website, and families are encouraged to discuss individual needs directly with the admissions team.

The school follows an American educational system and prepares students primarily for university pathways aligned with the United States.

Korea International School has no religious affiliation.

School begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. for all students.

KIS Pangyo offers a school bus service for students commuting from Seoul and surrounding areas, including Bundang. Routes and pick-up points are organised by the school, and details are provided directly to enrolled families. The service is optional and arranged separately from tuition fees.

Korea International School Pangyo Campus follows an American curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, with instruction delivered in English. In the Elementary School, the curriculum focuses on core subjects including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside specialist subjects such as world languages, art, music, and physical education. The Middle School programme continues these core subjects while introducing more subject-specific coursework and increased elective options. In High School, students complete a college-preparatory programme leading to a KIS high school diploma, with the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in selected subjects. World languages offered across the school include Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, and French, depending on grade level. The curriculum is designed to align with university entry requirements, particularly for higher education systems in the United States.

Korea International School states that student wellbeing is supported through school counselling services available to students across divisions. The school employs qualified school counsellors who work with students individually and in small groups. Counsellors are involved in supporting students with personal, social, and school-related concerns.

KIS provides learning support through a multi-tier system, offering universal classroom support, targeted short-term interventions, and intensive support through an individual Learning Support Plan (LSP) when required. Support is delivered by learning support teachers working collaboratively with classroom teachers. The school can support students with a range of learning needs, including those requiring strategies for learning organisation, processing, and self-regulation. A Speech and Language Pathologist supports students with developmental language disorders, articulation or speech sound difficulties, and speech and language challenges linked to diagnosed disabilities. KIS is not a specialist SEN school.

Korea International School Pangyo offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for students who require additional English language support. Placement in the EAL programme is subject to availability. In addition to EAL, the school provides other forms of academic support to assist students in accessing the curriculum.

Student mental wellbeing at KIS is supported through school counselling services and learning support structures. Counsellors and learning support staff work with students who may experience academic, social, or emotional challenges. Learning support programmes emphasize perseverance, self-awareness, and self-advocacy, particularly as students progress into middle and high school. High school support includes planning for adulthood and helping students recognize and articulate their needs. The school does not publicly disclose additional named mental health programmes.

Korea International School has a whole-school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy that applies to all students and adults in the school community. Safeguarding is overseen by a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies, and all staff are mandatory reporters required to follow formal reporting procedures. The policy aligns with Korean child protection laws and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and includes staff training, student safeguarding education, and clear processes for working with local authorities when concerns arise.

1. Application submission
Families begin by submitting an online application form for Korea International School, along with required documentation. This typically includes academic records, school reports, and other supporting materials relevant to the student’s grade level. An application and testing fee is required at this stage and is non-refundable.

2. Assessment and review
After submission, applications are reviewed by the admissions team. Students may be required to complete grade-appropriate assessments and, where relevant, interviews. English language ability and academic readiness are considered as part of this review.

3. Admissions decision
Following assessment, families are informed of the admissions decision. An offer may be made subject to space availability and the school’s ability to meet the student’s learning needs. Some offers may be conditional.

4. Enrolment and confirmation
To secure a place, families must accept the offer and complete enrolment requirements, including payment of required registration and entrance fees. Enrolment is finalized once all documentation and payments are received.

Korea International School does not publicly disclose information indicating that scholarships are offered.

Korea International School does operate a waitlist when year groups are full. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee admission, and offers are made if spaces become available.