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Dwight School Seoul

South Korea, Seoul

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₩27,301,000 - 35,311,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 540
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, Korean, Spanish
Typical class size 19
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Dwight School Seoul is an International Baccalaureate school serving students from Preschool through Grade 12, offering the PYP, MYP and DP. The campus is located in Seoul’s Digital Media City area and includes facilities such as a 455-seat performing arts center, a library, technology labs and dedicated spaces like a Makerspace and “Bakerspace.” Students can join activities ranging from Model United Nations to Robotics. The school lists participation in multiple varsity teams. Dwight Seoul is also an independent award center for the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. The language of instruction is English and the school discloses language learning options that include Korean, German and Spanish.

www.dwight.or.kr

21 World Cup buk-ro 62-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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The Essentials

Dwight School Seoul has 540 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English.

Location
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.

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

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

Additional learning support
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.

Country affiliation
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).

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

School day structure
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.

Bus service
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.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Dwight School Seoul ranges from KRW 27,301,000 to KRW 35,311,000 for 2026/27.

Application & assessment fees
- Application fee: KRW 100,000 (one-time, payable at application).
- Assessment fee: KRW 300,000 (one-time, due prior to interview/assessment).

One-time / entry fees and deposits
- School Development Fund (New student): KRW 5,000,000 (non‑refundable).
- School Development Fund (returning/existing student, second year): amounts reported (examples: KRW 3,500,000 for most returning students; KRW 500,000 for returning preschool students). These development / capital fees are published as non‑refundable.
- Library book deposit (one‑time): KRW 200,000 (refundable).
- Parents' Association fee (annual): small administrative charge invoiced on behalf of the parents' association (published examples: KRW 35,000).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Early Childhood Division (Preschool 2–4 years), full day: KRW 27,266,000 per year.
- Early Childhood Division (Preschool 2–4 years), half day: KRW 13,633,000 per year.
- Lower School (Kindergarten – Grade 5): KRW 35,276,000–KRW 35,311,000 per year (published figures for Lower School and most primary grades are in this range).
- Upper School (Grade 6 – Grade 12): KRW 35,276,000–KRW 35,311,000 per year (published figures for Middle and High School are in this range).

Note on per-term amounts: the publicly available fee summaries publish tuition as annual amounts. A per‑term breakdown (for example, exact amounts per semester or per term) is not published in the public fee summaries reviewed; families are invoiced on the school's billing schedule. The school's public fee documents and published summaries list annual tuition by year group rather than fixed per‑term figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published fee materials present annual tuition and one‑time fees; explicit, detailed per‑term invoice dates, installment schedules, or early‑payment discounts were not available in the public fee summaries reviewed. Families are issued tuition and fee invoices according to the school's billing procedures. Specific invoice due‑dates, installment options, penalties for late payment and pro‑rating rules are set in the official fee notice or invoice documentation. (Public summaries reviewed do not list the full billing timetable or installment schedule.)

Boarding fees
- Dwight School Seoul operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are published. Boarding fees are not applicable.

Other recurring or optional costs
- Lunch (cafeteria): Regular lunch plan — 1st semester KRW 510,600; annual KRW 1,242,000. Halal lunch plan — 1st semester KRW 769,600; annual KRW 1,872,000. Daily and Grade 12 daily plans are available at published per‑day rates. Payments for cafeteria services are handled separately and are payable to the catering provider by bank transfer.
- Extracurricular activity, yearbook, exam fees, transportation and special programme fees: these are charged in addition to tuition and vary by participation. Typical examples in published fee summaries include optional bus/transportation charges and activity fees; amounts are published separately when applicable.

Refund information
- Library book deposit: published as refundable.
- School Development Fund/capital contribution: published as non‑refundable at the levels listed for new and returning students. Other one‑time charges are generally described as non‑refundable in the published fee summaries.
- Pro‑rating and refunds for mid‑year starts or withdrawals: public fee summaries indicate that pro‑rating may apply for services such as lunch when enrollment begins after the start of the year; full withdrawal/refund terms and timings are set in the school's official fee policy and invoice terms (detailed refund schedule and withdrawal penalties were not available in the public summaries reviewed).

Fee payment options
- Cafeteria/lunch payments: bank transfer to the catering provider (Cezars Kitchen) is published for lunch payments.
- Tuition and other school fees: the public fee summaries reviewed list the amounts and one‑time fees but do not publish a complete menu of accepted payment channels (for example, specific school bank account details, credit card acceptance or online payment portal) in the materials that were available. Payment channel details (bank account for wire transfers, credit card acceptance, virtual account details or other methods) are provided on official invoices and the school's fee notice to families.

Summary of sources and limits of available public information
- Published annual tuition and the one‑time entry and deposit amounts are available in recent public fee summaries and school directories; the numbers above reflect those published annual amounts and one‑time fees.
- Detailed per‑term invoicing amounts, a full billing calendar (exact invoice due dates and installment dates), the school's bank details or explicit lists of accepted payment methods for tuition were not present in the public fee summaries reviewed. The cafeteria payment method (bank transfer to the catering provider) and the specific lunch fees were published.
Academics

Dwight School Seoul teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
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.
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Admissions

Admissions
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
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.

Waitlist
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.
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