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CitySeoul
CurriculumIB
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 19 students / class
Maximum 24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: ₩26,507,000
to: ₩34,284,000
Address: 21 World Cup Buk-ro 62-gil Mapo-Gu, Seoul Korea 03919
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All the details about this school in their own words

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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.

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