Singapore Korean International School

What Singapore Korean International School does

Singapore Korean International School (SKIS), founded in 1993 and located at 71 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore, is a private K-12 educational institution serving the Korean expatriate and diaspora community in Singapore. The school delivers a Korean curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12, structured across three core academic divisions: kindergarten (유치원), elementary school G1-G6 (초등학교), and secondary school G7-G12 (중고등학교). It also operates a Saturday Korean Language School (토요일한글학교) program for heritage language learners attending other weekday schools. SKIS is an official TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) testing center and an authorized College Board AP examination administration site, allowing it to certify Korean language proficiency and administer international university-prep examinations on-campus.

The school's technology footprint comprises a school management system with online portals for parents and students, an online application system for CCA registration via Google Forms, an official YouTube channel for educational content, and a digital e-library partnership with Kyobo Bookstore (교보문고 전자도서관) providing electronic book access. SKIS supplements its core curriculum with extensive co-curricular programming, including the SKIS Philharmonic Orchestra, academic competitions (AMO, Model UN, creative writing), international exchange programs, and seasonal vacation camps. The institution is overseen by Korea's Ministry of Education and operates in compliance with Singapore's CPE (Committee for Private Education) and ACRA requirements.

SKIS generates revenue primarily through semester-based tuition and fees, supplemented by CCA and activity fees, summer/winter camp fees, AP examination fees (S$250 per subject remitted to College Board), a voluntary School Development Fund, and the weekend Saturday Korean Language School program. The institution provides a 50% tuition subsidy program for low-income families and offers ancillary services including school bus transportation and cafeteria meals. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer via the school's admissions office and on-campus enrollment at the single Singapore campus, with marketing conducted through the school website, YouTube channel, and direct parent communications.

Name

Singapore Korean International School

Legal name

Singapore Korean International School

Website

https://skis.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Singapore Korean International School (SKIS) is a private K-12 Korean international school founded in 1993, serving Korean expatriate and diaspora families in Singapore with Korean curriculum education from kindergarten through grade 12, including a Saturday heritage language program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Online K–12 Schools (EDAJADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• Korean curriculum school
• Bilingual education programs
• Expatriate student services
• Heritage language programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Semester-based tuition payments including tuition fees, cafeteria/meal fees, and activity fees (CCA). Tuition payments collected per semester with specific payment periods communicated to parents.
2. CCA and Activity Fees: Fees collected for Co-Curricular Activities, summer camps, English camps, and orchestra camps offered during school breaks
3. AP Examination Fees: S$250 per subject collected for AP (Advanced Placement) exams administered through College Board, with residual refund after exam administration
4. School Development Fund: Voluntary contributions to school development fund for infrastructure and program improvements
5. Saturday Korean Language School: Korean language education program for children of Korean diaspora on weekends

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Singapore Korean International School (SKIS) is a private K-12 educational institution established in 1993 that delivers Korean curriculum-based education from kindergarten through grade 12 to Korean expatriate and diaspora families in Singapore. The school supplements its academic program with an official TOPIK testing center, AP examination administration, Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), an orchestra program, summer/winter vacation camps, and a separate Saturday Korean Language School for heritage language learners.

Product overview

Singapore Korean International School (SKIS) operates a comprehensive K-12 educational institution with a multi-level architecture comprising Kindergarten, Elementary School (G1-G6), Middle and High School (G7-G12), and a Saturday Korean Language School. The school supplements its core academic curriculum with extensive add-on programs including CCA (Co-Curricular Activities), SKIS Orchestra, summer/winter vacation camps, AP examination preparation, and international exchange programs. Additional services include a digital library partnership with Kyobo Bookstore and college preparation counseling for high school students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 토요한글학교: Saturday Korean Language School program for students to learn Korean language and culture

Products and services

• Kindergarten (유치원)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for university admissions globally through AP and TOPIK examinations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Korea Ministry of Education (한국教育部)coreOthersOfficial oversight and support from the Korean Ministry of Education for overseas Korean schools. The school operates under the guidance of the Korean education system.
• Singapore Ministry of Education (Singapore MOE)coreOthersRegulatory compliance with Singapore's Ministry of Education requirements for operating as a private educational institution in Singapore.
• Committee for Private Education (CPE), SingaporecoreOthersSingapore's regulatory body for private education institutions. SKIS is registered and compliant with CPE requirements for private schools.
• Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), SingaporeminorOthersCorporate registration and regulatory compliance in Singapore as a registered private company operating an educational institution.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized AP (Advanced Placement) examination administration center. Students register through myap.collegeboard.org and take AP exams at SKIS, with fees collected and remitted to College Board.
• Kyobo Bookstore (교보문고)moderateTechnology or IntegrationElectronic library (전자도서관) partnership providing students access to digital books and learning resources through Kyobo's platform.
• Gachon University (가천대학교)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGachon University conducts admissions information sessions at SKIS for prospective university students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Singapore American School: Premier American-curriculum international school in Singapore with strong AP offerings and substantial enrollment. Serves as a benchmark international school alternative for Korean families considering SKIS, particularly for university-prep outcomes.
• Dulwich College Singapore: Premium British-curriculum international school in Singapore offering K-12 with IB program. Targets similar premium expatriate families and competes with SKIS for Korean students seeking globally-oriented credentials.
• Tanglin Trust School: Long-established British-curriculum international school in Singapore with comprehensive K-12 offerings and strong university placement. Competes for premium expatriate families and offers an alternative path for Korean families prioritizing international over Korean-curriculum credentials.
• Canadian International School Singapore: Mid-tier international school in Singapore offering IB and AP programs across K-12. Provides an alternative for Korean families evaluating international curriculum options, with overlapping CCA and university-prep program offerings.
• Australian International School Singapore: Established Australian-curriculum international school in Singapore serving diverse expatriate families including Korean community. Competes for the same premium expatriate segment with comparable K-12 pathway and university-prep orientation.
• United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA): One of Singapore's largest and most prestigious international schools, offering K-12 with IB and AP tracks to a multinational student body. While not Korean-curriculum specific, it competes with SKIS for Korean-heritage families seeking globally recognized credentials in Singapore.

Direct peers

• Korean School in Tokyo (Seoul International School): Overseas Korean international school serving the Korean expatriate community in Tokyo. Provides full K-12 Korean curriculum with AP offerings, mirroring SKIS's product mix and mission for Korean diaspora education in an Asian business hub.
• Korean International School of Bangkok: Overseas Korean international school in Bangkok serving Korean expatriate families in Southeast Asia. Comparable K-12 Korean curriculum model and customer demographic, with similar AP and TOPIK preparation offerings, making it a strong regional peer to SKIS.
• Korean International School in Beijing: Overseas Korean international school serving Korean expatriate families in Beijing. Operates a parallel K-12 Korean curriculum model targeting Korean diplomatic, corporate, and diaspora families — structurally analogous to SKIS's Singapore operation.
• Korean International School, Hong Kong: Another overseas Korean international school serving Korean expatriate families in another major Asian financial hub. Operates a similar Korean curriculum with K-12 pathway, comparable regulatory positioning, and identical target customer base, making it the closest structural analog to SKIS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skis

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Funding overview

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