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Korean International School Logos Academy 55 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho District: Eastern Tel: [phone] International Section Email: [email protected] Korean Section Email: [email protected] www.kis.edu.hk Campus I No. 5, Ling Kwong Street, Tseung Kwan O District: Sai Kung Tel: [phone] International Section Principal: Mr. Christopher Chadwick Korean Section Principal: Mr. Lee, UI Sun Description: The Korean International School is divided into two sections based on medium of instruction: the Korean section teaches in Korean, while the international section teaches in English. The school has roughly 700 students and 70 teachers from various international backgrounds. The School follows the British National Curriculum as authorised by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). The school has elite facilities including a new library, 25 metre swimming pool, 3 basketball courts, ICT lab and school canteen. Campus II No. 1, Kan Hok Lane, Tseung Kwan O District: Sai Kung Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.logosacademy.edu.hk Principal: Dr. Paul Cho Number of Classrooms: 45 Description: Logos Academy is founded on the Truth of the Bible and on a global education perspective. It adopts the”through-trainî mode of primary and secondary education, takes advantage of the flexibility of the direct- subsidy scheme and enjoys well-equipped classrooms and buildings with high-tech learning facilities. With these, Logos Academy is in a privileged position to develop into a unique school of character, meeting world-class standards and comparing with high quality schools around the world. Teacher/student ratio: 1:20 Number of Teachers: 166 Hours: 8:30am-3pm Curriculum: Logos Academy, on top of designing an eleven-year school- based curriculum for the “through-train” education to prepare the students to take the International Baccalaureate Diploma examination and/or the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, has also developed a broad and balance curriculum for the students. Number of Teachers: 70 Curriculum: Cambridge and British Curriculum. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 4 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Primary 3 lessons per week (45 mins), Secondary 4 lessons per week (1 hour) Facilities: Basketball courts, music practise cubicles, activity corners. Scholarships: Fee remission available. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 4 years old Mandarin Curriculum: Traditional, simplified and foreign. Other Languages Available: Spanish and Korean. Features: International environment, SEN Support, Springboard Primary (10 students), Springboard Secondary (9 students) and Springboard Post-16 (6 students). Fees: Foundation Stage One Secondary HKDSE Secondary IBDP HKD$28,600 HKD$32,300 HKD$79,020 Accreditations: International Baccalaureate, AdvancED, NCPSA, Accreditation International. Admission: Online application available. Facilities: 2 Labs, library, 2 art studios, drama room, gym, auditorium, media room, music room, basketball court, tennis court, outdoor play area, swimming pool, technology centre, library research centre and a school shop. Transport: School bus available. Parents: PTA and Parents Fellowship. SEN Support: There is a Special Needs Department available in the school. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: No Fees: Reception Primary Secondary HKD$79,800 (per annum) HKD$100,900 (per annum) HKD$112,300 (per annum) Inspection: EDB and UK. Debenture Info: None Admission: Space Available, please enquire. Transport: School bus available. Parents: iPTA group community involvement. University Information: Places accepted around the world such as US, UK, Australia, China and Canada. The School Book 2019-2020 129