HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Benjamin P. Thomas
FOUNDED
2006
GRADES SERVED
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12
ACCREDITATIONS
- Accredited in 2012 and Reaccredited for 2019-2026 with Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools- Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)
MEMBERSHIPS
- Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA)
- College Board
- WIDA International School Consortium
- Child Safety Protection Network (CSPN)
VISION
To impact the world for Christ by preparing servant-leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service above self, and a lifestyle of participation over apathy.
MISSION
The mission at KICS is to provide a Christ-centered, U.S. accredited primary and secondary education that challenges students to excel academically and live out a biblical worldview.
VALUES
KICS values are; Servant leadership, Christ-centered, Global family, Customization, and Life-long learners.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- J-Term: Beyond the Books course offerings
- Beyond the Gates outreach
- Bounce Back: Social-Emotional Learning (K-5)
- Mission: Small Group Mentoring (6-12)
- Inquiry-Based Learning for Science and Social Studies
- 1:1 laptops (9-12), Digital Citizenship and Computer Programing courses
- 8th Grade and Senior Defense requirements
- Customized learning based on Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
- AP Courses from 9-12 Grade
- AP Capstone Diploma School (Starting 2020-2021)
BY THE NUMBERS
- Total student enrollment 2019-2020: 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Faculty holding advanced degrees (Masters and Ph.D.): 37%
- Faculty and staff holding a teaching and administrative certificate: 96%
- Countries represented among the student body: 33
- Countries represented among staff: 12
- Parent participation in the annual Capital Development Fund: 100%
GRADUATION
- 100 percent of KICS students who apply are accepted for admission to college and university.
- 2019 KICS Graduates are attending 16 universities in 5 countries. Their applications were accepted in 39 universities and post-secondary programs.
OFFICIAL TESTING SITE FOR
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- AP
KICS SNAPSHOTS
To discover more, download the KICS Snapshots with more facts over the years:
- 2018-2019 KICS Snapshot: Page 1 and Page 2
- 2017-2018 KICS Snapshot
