Covers the KOAI Middle School scope (Subjects 1·2) in condensed form and adapts you to the 3-hour / 40 multiple-choice + 5 free-response exam format. With the big reward of a High School Round 1 application waiver within 2 years for a Grand Prize or Gold in the Middle School division, it's the most important track for grade 8–9 students.
Published: May 16, 2026 | Last updated: May 16, 2026 · Based on the KOAI 2026 guidelines
Track
Middle School Comprehensive
Direct KOAI Middle School sitting
Target Grade
Grades 7–9
Prior Python study required
Recommended Hours
About 20 hours
1:1 basis · 14–28 hours, variable
KOAI Mapping
Subjects 1·2
Subjects 3·4 excluded
M1 covers the KOAI Middle School scope (Subject 1, Subject 2) in condensed form, and aims to get you comfortable with the 3-hour / 40 multiple-choice + 5 free-response exam format. It doesn't stop at learning concepts — by repeating mock exams in the exact format of the real test, it builds your time management and free-response writing skills as well.
Win the Grand Prize or Gold in the Middle School division and the High School Round 1 application is waived within 2 years— a big reward that makes this the most important track for grade 8–9 students. For the exact conditions and schedule of the placement reward, see KOAI Competition Guide.
Prior learning of basic Python syntax is Required. If Python reinforcement is needed, CIT Coding Class Or E2 short versionbuilds the foundation. E3 Top performers can move to an advanced section or accelerated pacing after a diagnostic.
M1 covers Subjects 1·2, the KOAI Middle School scope, in condensed form (Subjects 3·4 excluded). The ~20 hours is a recommended figure on a 1:1 basis, varying from 14–28 hours per student.
| Distinction | Content | Maps to |
|---|---|---|
| First half | Condensed F1 (NumPy·Pandas·scikit-learn·classical ML) | KOAI Subject 1 |
| Second half | Condensed F2 + Middle School mock exams | KOAI Subject 2 + 3-hour exam format adaptation |
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Bilingual Korean-English comments in every notebook: serving both international school students and the Korean exam environment at once.
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Biweekly mock exams (3-hour format) starting in May. The timing is adjusted to that year's KOAI schedule; for the exact schedule, see KOAI Competition Guide.
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Grade 9 and up can also sit the High School division in the same round → we branch based on your path.
※ Recommended ~20 hours, range 14–28 hours.
You write a bilingual Korean-English notebook (condensed F1·F2 scope) every week. This leverages international school students' English strengths while also preparing for the Korean free-response KOAI Middle School exam.
We run Middle School format mock exams (3-hour / 40 multiple-choice + 5 free-response) biweekly and track score trends. We repeatedly drill exam time management and free-response writing.
The Middle School division has no Round 1 application, but we build up the GitHub repo foundation you'll use when moving to the High School division. A Grand Prize or Gold in the Middle School division waives the High School Round 1 application within 2 years. This waiver greatly accelerates the move to the High School division.
GitHub
Condensed F1·F2 output repo
Mock Exams
Score-trend record
On placing
High School Round 1 waiver
For the exact waiver conditions and schedule, see KOAI Competition Guide.
M1 is the Middle School Comprehensive track of the KOAI curriculum. For the full track structure, see KOAI Prep Curriculum Hub.
Current Course
M1. Middle-School Comprehensive Program
Condensed KOAI Subjects 1·2
It's a course for grade 7–9 students sitting the KOAI Middle School division directly. Prior study of basic Python syntax is required, and if Python is shaky, we reinforce it with the CIT Coding Class or the E2 short version.
Winning the Grand Prize or Gold in the Middle School division waives the High School Round 1 application within 2 years. It's a big reward, which makes M1 the most important track for grade 8–9 students. Check the exact waiver conditions in the KOAI competition guide.
No. It covers only Subjects 1 and 2, the Middle School scope, in condensed form (Subjects 3·4 excluded). The first half is condensed F1, the second half is condensed F2 + Middle School mock exams.
Yes. E3 graduates have already experienced about 5–6 weeks of M1's first half, so after a diagnostic, an advanced section or accelerated pacing is possible.
Grade 9 and up can also sit the High School division in the same round. We branch based on your path; check the exact eligibility and schedule in the KOAI competition guide (https://citcoding.com/competitions/koai.html).
We individually design your Middle School sitting strategy and your path to the High School division (Round 1 waiver) in a diagnostic session.