Mission & Values

find PASSION; foster VISION; encourage ACTION
KIS Mission

Korean International School (KIS) is a unique educational community that brings together two distinct schools within one institution, each offering a well-established and respected curriculum. The Korean Section follows the national curriculum set by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, with both the Principal and teaching staff appointed directly by the Ministry to ensure authenticity and academic rigour. In parallel, the International Section delivers the UK Cambridge International Programme, providing a globally recognised pathway that fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and academic excellence.

While each section maintains its own curriculum and educational approach, KIS is united by a shared vision and a strong sense of community. The school embraces its dual identity as a strength, creating a culturally rich and diverse learning environment where students benefit from both local and international perspectives. Across both sections, KIS is committed to nurturing students’ academic growth, personal well-being, and character development. This commitment is reflected in everything we do, guided by the KIS slogan: “find PASSION, foster VISION, encourage ACTION.”

At the heart of KIS is a common mission: to empower every student to become a confident, compassionate, and responsible individual. By fostering mutual respect, global-mindedness, and a lifelong love of learning, KIS prepares students to thrive as active contributors in an ever-changing world.

To ensure a supportive, happy and secure environment for learning.
We show care, kindness and compassion to others.
We are supportive of each other.
We respect the needs and rights of each member of our community.
We embrace diversity and celebrate individuality.
We are responsible and honest in our actions.

To create an effective, caring and supportive learning environment.
To provide students with the qualifications and approaches to learning necessary to access tertiary education and future careers.
To provide challenges and opportunities to succeed for all students, and to create high expectations of behaviour and involvement.
To develop a sense of social responsibility and participation in the international community.
To foster self-discipline, leadership, respect for others and the ability to work independently.
To provide an ethos of continual improvement and lifelong learning
To promote a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.
To provide an individualised and personalised approach to learning, together with small class sizes and flexible teaching methods.
To develop leadership skills and a sense of service to others through a range of extracurricular opportunities locally and internationally.
To use innovative pedagogy and technology to enrich learning. To work in partnership with parents and the local and wider community in the ongoing development of the school.
To foster a learning community where every student, teacher, staff member and parent has an ongoing passion for learning