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| Number of students |
520 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70 percent international to 30 percent local. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have a Quest department and they assist with language learning. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Korean, German, Spanish and Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Every classroom is equipped with smart televisions and smart projectors. Beginning in grade 4, every student is required to bring a laptop. Every class down to our Early Childhood Department has ongoing computer and iPad projects as well as tech projects in our MakerSpace Design Lab. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our class accepts all students. We ignite the spark of genius in everyone. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework time varies by grade. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99.9% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
We have a well staffed Quest department and this department nurtures students who may need additional help. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our Quest department also runs a program for gifted and talented students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes we do have two whole school counselors. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
To inquire about enrollment, please contact admissions@dwight.or.kr |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling enrollment and rolling wait-lists. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:20AM. |
| School finish time |
3:20PM. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Tuesday through Thursday, we have an extra curricular program. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we have Asian, Western, Halal and Vegan food on offer each day. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a rotating mix of engaging activities for students. |
| Sports activities included |
Dwight has full sports offering and an active PE curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a gym, two fields, two playgrounds and a dance studio. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Dwight is the FIRST and ONLY fully authorized IB Continuum School in Seoul. Our school is joyous and hardworking. We ignite the spark of genius in EVERY child. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Personalized learning. |
Contact the admissions team at Dwight School Seoul
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