Dulwich College Seoul, often referred to as DCSL, is a coeducational day school in the heart of Seoul that brings the storied academic heritage of its historic British founding school to South Korea. Serving students from the Early Years through Senior School, it uniquely bridges a traditional UK-based curriculum with IGCSE and GCSE courses, culminating in the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This integration of British pastoral care and globally recognized qualifications offers an academically demanding, seamless pathway for expatriate and local international families alike.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Competitive expat compensation: Teachers frequently report strong salary packages, savings potential, and reliable overseas relocation benefits.
- Academic rigor and strong outcomes: Highly regarded by parents and staff for disciplined British curriculum standards, excellent IGCSE/IB results, and motivated students.
- Prime central location: Conveniently located in Seocho-gu (Banpo), offering much easier transit access than large suburban campuses outside Seoul.
Negatives
- High workload and extracurricular demands: Staff often cite heavy timetable loads, extensive uncompensated after-school commitments, and intense parental pressure.
- Package disparities for local/spousal hires: Significant criticism from teachers regarding the lack of housing and child tuition support for staff married to Korean nationals or on F-series visas.
- Address
- 6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-gilSeoul, 06504South Korea
- Website
- https://seoul.dulwich.org/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- South Korea (+82) +82 2-3015-8500
- System
- British, IB
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- GCSE, IB Diploma, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students
- Coeducational
