Kunming International Academy
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.
| Kunming International Academy 昆明国际学校 | |
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Hu Pan Zhi Meng Xiaoqu, Guang Fu Lu , | |
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| Type | Private, international |
| Motto | Learn Lead Love |
| Established | 1994 |
| Director | Marina Lytle |
| Principal | Shamala Boice (junior/senior high) Rebecca Young (elementary) |
| Faculty | 50 |
| Grades | pre Jk-12 |
| Enrollment | 65 senior high school 78 junior high school 145 elementary school |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Red, black and white |
| Mascot | The Flying Tigers |
| Accreditations | WASC |
| Yearbook | 20th Anniversary |
| Website | www |
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
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:
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: