As a pioneering International Baccalaureate school in South Korea, Dwight Seoul is the first Continuum School in Seoul authorized to offer the Early Childhood Division (ECD), Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). With a rich history of academic excellence that dates back to 1872, our commitment to delivering globally-recognized education lies in igniting the spark of genius in every child.
At Dwight Seoul, we are committed to creating an environment where students are valued, appreciated, and supported.
We believe in curated learning to the unique needs, interests, and strengths of each student, along with prioritizing their socio-emotional well-being. This approach empowers students to unlock and optimize their full potential.
A strong sense of community is essential for a holistic education. Working together in harmony — students, parents, teachers, and staff — is key to creating a warm and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
We empower students to navigate the dynamic shifts in the world by cultivating a global perspective, emphasizing cultural competence, and nurturing a sense of responsibility toward the wider global community.
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We believe in our mission and philosophy, but these testimonials from parents and students in our community prove that our approach to education works.
Under the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in South Korea, foreign and international schools offer the same globally standardised IB subjects from language and literature, acquisitions, individual and societies, science, mathematics, arts, PHE and Design. The variation depends on the school, campus size, class size and student demand.
The IB school education system builds critical thinking, research skills, global awareness, and communication, preparing students for top universities worldwide.
The IB organises education for the ages 24 months -18 into:
CAS encourages balanced living, community engagement, leadership, and creativity beyond academics, fostering resilience and global responsibility among all the students.
Yes, they offer diverse curricula, global exposure, language support and nurturing environments that help expat children transition confidently and thrive socially and academically.
International schools priortize inquiry, global curricula, diverse classrooms and holistic development; unlike exam-centric traditional systems focused mainly on rote learning methods alone.
Some IB schools offer limited scholarships or need-based fee support, varying yearly, typically based on merit, diversity or family circumstances criteria availability.