Korean International School of Hong Kong 4.34

The Korean International School of Hong Kong is an international school located in Lei King Wan, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong. It is located near the Tai Koo Shing area, which is home to a large number of Hong Kong's Korean families. It was founded in 1994.School structure and curriculumThe 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's chief operating officer is Byun Chang Suk. Each section has its own principal; Christopher Chadwick is the principal of the English section. It is one of the few overseas Korean educational institutions which also accepts non-Korean students. As of 2013, it enrolled 560 students. Roughly 5% of its ₩4 billion operating budget is subsidised by the South Korean government. Of the Korean students, who make up roughly 70% of the student body, 65% are the children of permanent residents.The School follows the British National Curriculum as authorised by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). It is a certified member of CIE's Primary Programme, with access to the wealth of support resources produced by CIE. The English Second Language Programme also follows CIE's programmes of study with students sitting external exams offered at the British Council.