Kunming International Academy

Kunming International Academy 昆明国际学校
Learn Lead Love
Address
Hu Pan Zhi Meng Xiaoqu, Guang Fu Lu Kunming, Yunnan China
Information
Type	Private International School Christian School
Established	1994
Faculty	50
Grades	JK-12
Enrollment	65 senior high school 78 junior high school 145 elementary school
Campus	Urban
Color(s)	Red, black and white
Accreditation	WASC, NICS
Newspaper	currently none
Yearbook	20th Anniversary
Telephone	+86-871-412-6887
Fax	+86-871-412-6829
Website	www.kia-china.org

Kunming International Academy (Chinese: 昆明国际学校; Wade–Giles: Kun-ming Kuo-ji Hsüeh-hsiao; Hanyu Pinyin: Kunming Guóji Xuéxiào; Literally: Kunming International Academy; Abbreviation KIA) is a private international school in Kunming, China, owned and operated by Oasis International Schools. Founded in 1994, it serves the international community by providing education to expatriate children living in Kunming in English for Pre-Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12. The school has an enrollment of over 300 students from over 20 different countries, including the United States, Korea, Australia, Austria, Benin, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Myanmar, Switzerland, France, and the United Kingdom.

The school uses an American curriculum and is accredited by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is a member of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS).

KIA graduates have been accepted at Azusa Pacific University, Baylor University, Biola University, Calvin College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Grand Canyon University, Houghton College, Liberty University, New Mexico State University, Seattle Pacific University, Hong Kong University, Tufts University, University of Florida, Virginia Commonwealth University, Hofstra University Mount Holyoke College and Wheaton College among others.

Campus

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The building block of Kunming International Academy

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The library media center of Kunming International Academy

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

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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; Literally: Lakeside Dreams Residential Area) in southern Kunming.

Academics

Senior High & Junior High School

Junior High School

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

• A “self-contained” school with its own schedule and set of teachers.
• Students have homeroom teachers for at least three core classes to create a "secure", small learning community.
• 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 are developed and presented
• 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 some 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:

Young Musicians Orchestra

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

Student Government Association (SGA)

• Senior High 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

• Kunming International Academy (Official School Site)
• Kunming International Academy (OASIS International Schools Site)
• Kunming International Academy (Association of Christian Schools International {ACSI})
• Kunming International Academy (Western Association of Schools & Colleges {WASC})
• Kunming International Academy (Network of International Christian Schools {NICS})