Beijing Korean International School, the Korean International School in Beijing, is a community school in Beijing that educates children from the city's large Korean population. It began in 1996 as a Korean kindergarten, took its present name in 1998 and moved to the Wangjing area of the Chaoyang district in 2006. It teaches grades 1 to 12 with instruction in Korean, Chinese and English and is affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education, so it follows a national route rather than an English medium IB curriculum.
Beijing Korean International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and language | Korean national curriculum; instruction in Korean, Chinese and English |
| Stages | Grades 1 to 12 |
| Founded | 1996 as a kindergarten; named in 1998; moved to Wangjing in 2006 |
| Affiliation | Korean Ministry of Education |
| Fee band | Community school; fees set for the Korean community, not published in our directory |
| Campus area | Wangjing, Chaoyang district |
Curriculum and academics
The Korean International School in Beijing follows the Korean national curriculum and is affiliated with Korea's education ministry, with teaching in Korean and additional work in Chinese and English. As the only full time school in Beijing dedicated to Korean students, its purpose is to keep children aligned with the school system at home while their families live in China, which is the same community school model used by the city's Japanese, German and French schools.
Families who instead want an English medium international route into the IB curriculum or another global system would look to a different kind of school. To compare this community school with the more affordable English medium options in the city, read our cheapest international schools in Beijing guide.
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Beijing Korean International School fees
As a community school serving the Korean population, the school sets fees for its own families rather than competing in the open international market, and we do not hold a verified fee figure for it, so we will not publish one. Families connected to the school should contact the school office for the current schedule and any community support that applies.
For the wider market, our Beijing international school fees guide sets out the bands for English medium international schools, and our fee calculator can model the full annual cost if you are also weighing one of those. Treat any figure there as the open market reference rather than a quote for this community school.
Admissions
Admission is organised around the Korean community in Beijing, which is concentrated in Wangjing, and is normally arranged through the channels Korean families use when they relocate. Eligibility centres on being part of that community and on a child being able to follow a Korean medium programme across grades 1 to 12.
Families considering the school should contact the school office directly to confirm the current entry requirements, the documents needed and the timing of intakes, since these follow the Korean school year and community arrangements rather than rolling international admissions.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in Wangjing, the district in north east Chaoyang that is home to the largest Korean community in Beijing, with Korean shops, restaurants and services clustered around it. Locating the school in Wangjing puts it at the centre of the community it serves and keeps commutes short for Korean families living there.
The community is, by design, Korean, which distinguishes it from the multinational mix of the city's English medium schools. To weigh it against those schools, including fees and neighbourhoods, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare community and international alternatives such as Beijing Japanese School and Beijing Royal School.
Beijing Korean International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Beijing Korean International School fees?
As a community school for Korean families, it sets fees for its own community and we do not publish a verified figure for it. Contact the school office for the current schedule and any community support that applies.
What curriculum does Beijing Korean International School follow?
It follows the Korean national curriculum and is affiliated with Korea's education ministry, with instruction in Korean alongside Chinese and English, so students stay aligned with the school system in Korea.
Is Beijing Korean International School an international school?
It is best described as a community school for Korean families rather than a multinational international school. It is the only full time school in Beijing dedicated to Korean students.
Who can enrol at Beijing Korean International School?
Admission is organised around the Korean community in Beijing, centred on Wangjing, for children who can follow a Korean medium programme across grades 1 to 12. Contact the school office to confirm eligibility.
When do Beijing Korean International School applications open?
Intakes follow the Korean school year and community arrangements rather than rolling international admissions. Contact the school office directly for current timing and the documents required.
