Dwight School Seoul (commonly known as DSS) is a coeducational day school located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, offering a comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) education from early years through senior school. Distinguished as an authorized IB World School delivering the full continuum—the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes—it uniquely connects students to the broader global Dwight network with a strong emphasis on personalized learning. This integrated, globally focused academic pathway provides a seamless and internationally minded environment for students across all grade levels.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Full IB Continuum curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP) providing valuable teaching experience and structured inquiry-based learning.
- Tight-knit staff camaraderie and a welcoming, diverse student body.
- Pleasant neighborhood location situated in a relatively quiet, modern residential area of Seoul (Digital Media City).
Negatives
- Leadership and micromanagement issues, with recurring teacher reports of top-down pressure, unsupportive administration, and high turnover.
- Lower compensation and heavier workload relative to other Tier 1/2 international schools in the Seoul area.
- Address
- 21, World Cup Buk-ro 62-gilMapo-guSeoul, 3919South Korea
- Website
- http://www.dwight.or.kr
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +82 2-6920-8600
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 530
- Faculty
- 70
- Students
- Coeducational
