Korea International School
International School in Shenzhen
Quick answer
Korea International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $107,600–$145,800/year, it sits below the Shenzhen average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $14,841–$20,110/yr published annual range.
- 30 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
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AP
About Korea International School
Korea International School is a comprehensive K-12 International School. The school opened in the fall of 2005 with an organized academic program based on a semestral schedule. KIS' staff is committed to excellence, as they work to prepare students to achieve their future educational and career goals with pride.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,841 – $20,110 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 元107600-元145800 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,126(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,626 |
| Cost position in Shenzhen | 75th percentile(above average) |
American
AP
AP, SAT
Yes
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Fee Position in Shenzhen
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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Nearby Schools (within 5km)
Shenzhen American International School
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$21,793 – $38,345/yr
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