Kunming International Academy

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Kunming International Academy
昆明国际学校
KIA New Logo.jpg
KIA Building Block.jpg
Address
Hu Pan Zhi Meng Xiaoqu, Guang Fu Lu

Kunming
,
Yunnan

China
Information
TypePrivate, international
MottoLearn Lead Love
Established1994
DirectorMarina Lytle
PrincipalShamala Boice (junior/senior high)
Rebecca Young (elementary)
Faculty50
Gradespre Jk-12
Enrollment65 senior high school
78 junior high school
145 elementary school
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Red, black and white
MascotThe Flying Tigers
AccreditationsWASC
Yearbook20th Anniversary
Websitewww.kia-china.org

Kunming International Academy (simplified Chinese: 昆明国际学校; traditional Chinese: 昆明國際學校; pinyin: Kunming Guóji Xuéxiào; Literally: Kunming International Academy; Abbreviation KIA) is a private international school in Kunming, China. Founded in 1994, it serves the international community by providing education to expatriate children living in Kunming in English for Pre-Junior-Kindergarten-Grade 12. The school has an enrollment of over 300 students from over 20 different countries.

The school uses an American curriculum and is accredited by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

KIA graduates have been accepted at major universities worldwide.

While the school serves as an accredited option for foreigners looking for a western style education in Kunming, it has endured some criticism for its inability to retain high quality teachers and a campus similar to that of other high quality international schools. Competitors are emerging in the market, though.

Campus[]

  • The library media center of Kunming International Academy

  • One of the full science labs equipped with advanced laboratory materials in Kunming International Academy

  • The 300-meter running track and the soccer field in Kunming International Academy

The current campus is located within the expanse of Hu Pan Zhi Meng Residential Area (Chinese: 湖畔之梦小区; lit. 'Lakeside Dreams Residential Area') in southern Kunming.

Academics[]

Elementary School[]

Senior High & Junior High School[]

Junior High School[]

Junior High School (grades 6-8) has the following characteristics:

  • During the non-core enrichment classes, grade levels are mixed to create a larger junior high school community.
  • Project-based learning is emphasized during science and social studies courses.
  • Cross-curricular learning activities
  • Emphasis of foundation-based mathematics and English language arts courses, including two "classes" of English language arts at each grade level.

Senior High School[]

In senior high school (grades 9-12), a greater number of courses and activities are available, including AP courses, Student Government, drama, and various sports. Beyond the required courses, students can select at least two courses they are interested in. To graduate, students are required to fulfill the graduation requirements that prepare them for university study.

Extracurricular Activities[]

KIA provides a wide array of extracurricular activities to develop individual student interest and abilities. At KIA, students can choose to participate in one or more of the following:

Secondary Extracurricular Activities[]

Young Musicians Orchestra[]

The Young Musicians orchestra is an orchestra consisting of about 30 attending members who play the violin, viola, cello, flute, piano etc. They have toured Hungary, The Czech Republic, Dali, Yunnan and Chengdu, Sichuan.

Student Government Association (SGA)[]

  • Student Government Association

Athletics[]

Possessing an athletic program for many years, KIA offers its students the opportunity to play in several sports and possesses school teams that compete in both local or international tournaments of the following sports:

External links[]

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