Korea International School (KIS) 2026-2027 Admissions Now Open

About us

Opened in September 2005, Korea International School in Shenzhen welcomes a diverse community of students and teachers from over 28 countries and regions.

This rich multicultural environment allows children to build lifelong friendships, gain cross-cultural understanding, and thrive in a truly international setting from an early age.

Mission: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

We dedicate ourselves to nurturing students and preparing them to become knowledgeable, integrity driven leaders in our interconnected world. Parents choose KIS because it focuses on holistic development, equipping children not just with academic skills, but with the character and confidence to make a positive impact globally.

The CIRCLE Core Values:

Building Character That Lasts: Curiosity Integrity Respect Compassion Leadership Excellence

At the heart of KIS lies the CIRCLE Values, a guiding framework that fosters lifelong learning, strong relationships, and compassionate leadership in our diverse community. These interconnected values form a “circle” to remind everyone that growth is continuous and empathy drives excellence.

These values create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where your child feels valued and empowered to shine.

A Tailored Curriculum for Global Success

We offer a rigorous academic program that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. We follow an American-style curriculum, which includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses in a wide range of subjects. The language of instruction is English, and the school also offers Korean, Chinese, and Spanish classes as second languages.

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Core subjects of Middle & High School

Children engage in interactive, hands-on learning experiences both in the classroom and through off campus activities. This approach helps build a strong foundation of knowledge, logical thinking, intellectual confidence, and essential lifelong learning skills.