South Korea, Seoul
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Founded and opened in 2010, Dulwich College Seoul is a British international school located in Banpo-dong, Seocho District, Seoul. It operates as part of the Dulwich College International network, which was created to bring the ethos and practices of Dulwich College London to Asia, beginning with Shanghai in 2003 and expanding to other cities. The international network was co-founded by Fraser White and Karen Yung, and in 2024 its Asia-based schools were acquired by Hillhouse Investment Group from Education in Motion. The school is governed with oversight from Dulwich College London, including annual inspections by the Deputy Master. The campus features facilities such as a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and a large auditorium to support a broad educational program.
FoD is the volunteer parent association for Dulwich College Seoul, and all parents or guardians of enrolled students are automatically members. It is run by an Executive Committee drawn from across DUCKS, Junior, and Senior schools, and it coordinates fundraising, community-building, charity commitments, and social functions. Current leadership includes Chair Tracey Freshwater Lincoln, Vice-Chair Gina Oh, Treasurer Gwayne Williams, and Secretary Almon Yao Chong Fei. Community life is supported by FoD-led events and communications, and the school publishes WeStory (launched September 2022); the campus celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025.
Friends of Dulwich (FoD) is the formal parent association at Dulwich College Seoul. All parents or guardians of enrolled students are automatically members. It is guided by an Executive Committee drawn from across DUCKS, Junior, and Senior schools. It coordinates fundraising, community-building, charity commitments, and social functions. Parents can volunteer as Class Parent Representatives and participate in FoD activities, and the TAP (Parent Ambassador Platform) provides a channel for parent involvement. FoD communications and updates are accessible via MyDulwich.
Dulwich College Seoul is a co-educational day school in Seocho District for students from Nursery to Year 13 (ages 3–18). Teaching is in English, with Mandarin and Korean also part of the language offer (including Korean as an elective in Senior School). The academic pathway is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, leading to IGCSE in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. Facilities listed by the school include learning resource centres, science laboratories, an SE21 (STEAM) room, art and design workshops (with a kiln), music rooms and the Alleyn Theatre. Students can join co-curricular options such as sports teams, musical ensembles, art clubs and community service. A distinctive programme is Ignite: Switzerland, described as an exclusive Year 9 opportunity for Dulwich College International students.