Korean International School

Leaving a home country where many years have been used to learn about the structure and organization of education to come to a totally new environment is an ‘interesting’ experiment for any expatriate family. It is important that such parents applying to Korean International School [KIS] understand some of the differences that most likely exist when comparing what is being left behind in the home country to what is on offer at KIS.
It is no secret that many Asian societies value education highly and that recognition allows international schools operating in Asia with large numbers of Asian students to set a higher standard and to have increased expectations of all students. This should be welcome news for parents coming to Asia as the erosion that has persisted in many western systems of education because of the politicization of the process has not been as prevalent in Asia. Simply put, both the students and the school probably have to work a lot harder here than was the case in the home country. This requirement is the basis for much of the value that is added to education at Korean International School.

When students move from a less rigourous system to one that is more challenging, it is normal that there will be a period of adaptation. KIS staff is well aware of the lack of confidence many of our beginning clients have and we work together with parents and students to effect a transition that is less traumatic. But, we do not reduce our expectations or lower our standards – experience has taught us that most students can make the change to a system where there is homework and a real management [a.k.a. discipline] system in place school-wide. Students are adaptable and they can meet challenges, especially when the school recognizes the nature of the challenge and provides the support needed initially. Together with parents and students, KIS can and does assist students to become productive – defined here objectively as measured by external as well as internal assessment.