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Number of students |
540 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
46 |
Most common nationality |
Korean. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
70 percent international to 30 percent local - who must meet overseas residency criteria. |
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. We have a Jump intensive English programme for those students with very limited English proficiency. |
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 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 and Design Lab. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We can if we need - hopefully not though! |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, but we do have a multi-faith room available for any student who wishes to use it. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our school accepts all students. We ignite the spark of genius in everyone. |
External examinations or assessments available |
MAP testing in Grades 3 through 9, then MYP e-assessments & then the IB Diploma. |
Results in these examinations |
Always above the world average - last year our final DP results were 15% higher than the global average IB DP score. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework time varies by grade, but is always age appropriate and scheduled in coordination with other subjects to ensure a balance of tasks set. |
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, whether in EAL, Speech & Language, Dyslexia or other needs. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We aim for every child to be considered gifted, able and talented in whatever area they identify and will challenge everyone to be their best. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have two school Counsellors and a Student Life Coordinator. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, to ensure that we can learn more about a child's level and how we can best support that child in their learning if enrolled. They are not pass/fail but rather informative for our faculty. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Usually a MAP test and a WIDA to assess language proficiency. |
Waiting list |
Yes. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling enrolment 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 with numerous activities for students to choose form. |
School bus service available |
Yes, we have bus routes which cover most of the popular residential areas in Seoul. |
School provided lunches |
Yes. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we have four different choices - Asian, Western, Halal and Vegetarian food on offer each day. |
Uniform required |
Yes. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a rotating mix of engaging activities for students, whether in sports, the arts, STEAM or purely academic pursuits, we offer something for everyone. We have a large number of student organised clubs as well, including MUN, Robotics, Red Cross Youth and Forensics. |
Sports activities included |
Dwight has a full sports offering and an active PE curriculum. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. Varsity teams compete in the local KAIAC league in basketball, volleyball and soccer, with teams and matches for younger athletes as well. |
Facilities at the school |
There is a newly renovated library, a 450-seat auditorium, fully equipped science labs, a MakerSpace, Robotics Centre and a Design Lab, Drama Studio and green screen broadcast centre, roof garden and terrace, a lecture hall and Gallery, art studios complete with kiln, music rooms with large and small rehearsal spaces, DP study centre and lots of break-out spaces, including seating areas, table tennis and table football. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have a full sized 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. |