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Korea Kent Foreign School was founded in 1993 to provide education to international students. The school is authorized by the Republic of Korea Minister of Education, member of East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools(EARCOS) and accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges(WASC). The school began as a high school only institution and today has classes from kindergarten to twelfth grade. All classes are taught in English. |
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Faculty members have an average of 7 years teaching experience in English speaking schools. Most members are graduates of United States, Canadian or other English speaking universities. |
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The class sizes of the elementary classes are maintained at a 20:1 ratio. The middle and high school classes may vary in size due to course interest, but a ratio of 18:1 is attempted to be maintained. |
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Korea Kent students represent over 30 different nations. Since English is not the native language of some students, those students may take courses in English As a Second Language. The school capacity is 300 students. Over 95% of our high school graduates are admitted to universities in The United States and other countries. |
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A minimum of 21 credits is required for graduation. One-half credit is awarded for each semester course which is completed with a passing mark of at least 60%. |
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The Grade Point Average(GPA) for high school students is computed by averaging the numerical value of the semester grades using the following conversion for non Advanced Placement Courses : A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1. Advanced Placement Courses use the following conversion : A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and F=0. |
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