Dwight School Seoul

Dwight School Seoul is located at 21 World Cup Buk-ro 62-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03919, South Korea. The campus sits in Seoul's Digital Media City, a district associated with Korea's broadcasting and media industries. It is part of the Dwight global network of international schools.

Grades: Preschool 3s–Grade 12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) across all divisions.

Co-educational; day school. No boarding facilities are offered.

Quest provides learning support across the IB continuum. Services include English language learning support, academic learning support, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy, delivered by Quest specialists with individualized goals.

None stated as a country-specific affiliation; the school is part of the Dwight global network with campuses in multiple countries (e.g., New York, Jersey City, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Cairo).

Not specified; the school operates as an international IB school without a public religious affiliation.

The school day typically runs from about 8:20 AM to 3:20 PM. The cafeteria offers a lunch program with Semester or Annual plans, and Morning Café service begins at 7:30 AM.

Dwight Seoul offers full-year bus transportation with Round Trip or One Way options (Morning, Afternoon, or Activity Bus). Service covers a broad range of neighborhoods in Seoul and nearby areas. Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; a waitlist is used when full. Registration is required via forms, and a dedicated Bus/Transportation Coordinator (Julie Kim) administers the program.

Dwight School Seoul offers an International Baccalaureate continuum (ECD, PYP, MYP, DP) with English as the language of instruction. The Early Childhood Division (ECD) serves children aged 2 to 6 using play-based, inquiry-focused learning to build foundational skills. The Primary Years Program (PYP) is offered for grades 1–5, with five units in Grade 1 and six units in Grades 2–5 centered on six transdisciplinary themes and six IB subjects (mathematics, science, social studies, language, arts, and physical, social and personal education). The Middle Years Program (MYP) runs for grades 6–10 and comprises eight subject groups—Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design—united by global contexts and inquiry-based learning. The Diploma Program (DP) is for grades 11–12 (ages 16–19) and includes six subject groups plus a core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service; assessments include externally evaluated examinations.

Dwight School Seoul implements a school-wide SPARK program focused on health and wellbeing as a core part of the student experience. SPARK stands for Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Action and Agency, Responsibility, and Knowledge, and it emphasizes mindfulness, relationship building, mental care, and stress-coping strategies for emotional wellbeing. The program covers physical wellbeing through healthy eating, exercise, and sleep habits, and it includes assemblies and advisory sessions that celebrate student achievements and progress. The House System supports belonging and community, reinforcing social-emotional development across grades. SPARK is described as tightly connected to the school's philosophy of personalized learning, community, and a global vision.

Quest is Dwight Seoul's learning-support hub offering individualized services for students needing extra assistance. It is grounded in evidence-based practice and neurodiversity-affirming principles and collaborates closely with teachers and families. The core Quest services include English Language Learning Support (ELL), Academic Learning Support (literacy and numeracy), Occupational Therapy, and Speech & Language Therapy, all aligned with the IB PYP, MYP, and DP frameworks. Quest Specialists work with students through SMART goals, progress monitoring, and individualized plans, delivering services 2–4 periods per week in various settings. The school does not publicly disclose a formal list of specific Special Educational Needs categories it can support, and Quest is described as a holistic student-support hub rather than a separate specialist SEN institution.

English Language Learning Support is provided through Quest, offering individual or small-group instruction to accelerate English language acquisition. It includes strategies for reading, writing, listening, and speaking within the IB PYP, MYP, and DP. The EAL provision is integrated within Quest's learning-support framework, delivered by specialists who collaborate with teachers and families to support language development across IB programmes. The available information does not indicate a separate standalone EAL department; EAL support is encompassed within Quest's services.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through the SPARK program, which prioritizes Social and Emotional Wellbeing, mindfulness activities, and mental-care practices alongside physical health and life-skills development. Students engage in activities and assemblies that promote emotional regulation, goal setting, and resilience, with House-based community events reinforcing these aims. Advisory sessions and club activities in the Upper School complement wellbeing education by providing spaces for goal-setting and personal development. The SPARK program is explicitly linked to Dwight Seoul's commitment to holistic, globally minded education and personal growth.

Dwight Seoul maintains a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy that underscores the school's commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing, safety, and welfare of students. The policy states that rigorous systems, practices, and policies are in place to proactively prevent and respond to potential harm and to maintain a healthy, safe, and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes school-wide safeguarding and child protection as essential for emotional and physical safety. The policy and related safeguarding commitments are publicly accessible on the site.

1. Submit Application. Submit the online application and pay the KRW 100,000 application fee. Attach all required documents: a copy of the applicant's passport, copies of both parents' passports, and copies of the applicant's and parents' Alien Registration Cards if applicable. Provide the family registry or birth certificate, plus the student's Entry/Exit statements for overseas applicants. Include a New Student Health Form and transcripts (current year plus the previous two years), plus a Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form. For Early Childhood Division (PS and K), include a report or recommendation from the current or previous school; Lower School (Grade 1–5) applicants should submit one recommendation from their current homeroom teacher; Upper School (Grade 6–12) applicants should submit two recommendations: one from the applicant's English Language Arts teacher and another from a different subject teacher. If applicable, submit an application for bus service. Grades 6–12 applicants also submit an Applicant Questionnaire; Grades 11–12 require a Diploma Programme Course Selection Form. Transcripts must be sent directly from the current school to Dwight; if the transcripts or recommendations are not in English, include an official translation. This process and the listed requirements pertain to the 2025–2026 academic year.

2. Interview & Assessment. After the application, fee, and all required documents are received, an interview and admissions assessment will be scheduled. The interview/assessment typically lasts about 1.5–2 hours. DP applicants (Grades 11–12) must attend an additional interview with the Upper School Principal and the IB Diploma Coordinator. If a student is applying from overseas and cannot attend in person, the interview can be conducted via Zoom or Google Meet, with a teacher or counselor at the applicant's current school administering the assessment.

3. Review & Evaluation. The family must ensure the application is complete, as incomplete applications are not reviewed. Following the interview and assessment, the Admissions Committee evaluates the application; in some cases, additional action may be required, such as an extra day on campus for further observation or assessment. Previous reports or the Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form may prompt contact with the previous school for clarification. For Diploma Programme applicants, English as an Additional Language is not available in DP, and learning support is limited to time management and study skills. Offers of admission are at the discretion of the Principals and Head of School, with a holistic review of the student's records, behavior, recommendations, extracurriculars, service, and attitudes toward learning.

4. Admissions Decision. When a decision has been made, parents are informed by email through Open Apply.

Fees (summary for 2025–2026): The Tuition & Fees document shows the following for 2025–2026. Early Childhood Division (Preschool 2–4 years) Full day: KRW 27,266,000; Half day: KRW 13,633,000. Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5) and Upper School (Grade 6–12) tuition: KRW 35,276,000 each. Additional fees include: Application Fee KRW 100,000; Assessment Fee KRW 300,000; School Development Fund for New Students KRW 5,000,000 (non-refundable); Existing Student (2nd year) KRW 3,500,000 (non-refundable); Existing Preschool Student (2nd year) KRW 500,000 (non-refundable); Library Book Deposit KRW 200,000 (refundable); Parents' Association Fee KRW 35,000 (non-refundable). Optional/ancillary items include Bus Service (Round Trip, annual) KRW 3,600,000; Daily Meal options (Regular KRW 7,200; Halal KRW 10,700); Full Quest Program at 50% of tuition; Yearbook KRW 60,000; MYP/DP-related fees (e.g., DP exam and textbooks deposits) as listed in the document. Enrollment/deposit and payment terms include: a non-refundable enrollment deposit of KRW 3,000,000 due within 7 days of admission; balance due within 14 days; a 1% early payment discount if tuition/fees are paid by March 31, 2025; a 5% late fee for late payments; and installment options with 2% interest upon approval. The school notes that three-or-more-child families may receive a 15% third-child discount on tuition and School Development Fund; additional details and any changes are provided by the Accounting Office. Means-tested financial aid is available for a limited number of students, with decisions that may be reviewed term-by-term. Please contact the Admissions Office for details. All payments are required in Korean Won and payment methods are by bank transfer. This information reflects the 2025–2026 structure.

Scholarships/financial aid: The school offers a limited number of yearly financial aid opportunities. Aid is means-tested and may be reviewed on a term-by-term basis, with decisions communicated through the Admissions Office. For assistance and discussions of options, contact the Admissions Office.

Admissions waitlist/pool for the school: the published admissions pages describe the process and discretionary offers by the Principals and Head of School but do not describe a formal admissions waitlist or pool. Separate waitlists do exist for transportation; bus seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with remaining registrations placed on a waitlist.