In an educational landscape dominated by large international institutions, Dwight School Seoul has established itself as a boutique premier foreign school delivering world class International Baccalaureate Programme with a personalized approach. Founded in 2012 as part of the prestigious Dwight global network that originated in New York City in 1872, the school has maintained its deliberate size limitation to foster an environment where individual student achievement flourishes.
With a maximum capacity of 620 students, Dwight School Seoul differentiates itself through its intimate community approach. This year’s graduating class reflects the school’s far-reaching impact. Despite being a small cohort, our graduates have earned places at some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Yale, Brown, Johns Hopkins, Columbia, Cornell, University of Toronto, McGill, and Imperial College London, among others.
“Our intentionally intimate learning environment enables us to create an educational experience where every student is known, valued, and challenged,” said Tom Ferguson, Head of School. “The remarkable university acceptances our graduates receive year after year demonstrate that a close-knit community can achieve extraordinary outcomes.”
The school’s success extends beyond academic achievements. In a significant recognition of its values-based approach, Dwight School Seoul recently received the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea’s (BCCK) inaugural business award, Responsible Business of the Year.
The nomination recognizes the school’s groundbreaking “Living BJEDI Out Loud” initiative, which has systematically integrated principles of Belonging, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BJEDI) throughout the school’s operations and culture. The program has fostered student-led events, specialized curriculum integration, and community partnerships that collectively produced measurable results: 100% student engagement in BJEDI activities and a marked increase in students’ sense of belonging across all grade levels, reflected in both peer interactions and school climate data.
“We’ve deliberately embedded BJEDI principles into every aspect of our policies and practices,” explained Wilbert Kwakkel, Dwight School Seoul Student Life Coordinator. “This approach has transformed our community’s understanding of inclusivity and social responsibility, preparing our students to become thoughtful global citizens.”
As an educational institution with deep international roots but a strong local commitment, Dwight School Seoul represents a bridge between global educational excellence and Korea’s dynamic educational landscape. The school’s balanced approach focuses on nurturing both academic brilliance and character development.
“What makes our community special is the sense of belonging that permeates every classroom and activity,” noted Nathalie Waldmann, PYP Coordinator, a long-serving faculty member. “Students thrive academically because they feel emotionally secure and personally valued.”
As Dwight School Seoul continues to evolve in its second decade, its commitment to maintaining its boutique status while delivering world-class educational outcomes position it uniquely in Seoul’s competitive international education sector. The school stands as compelling evidence that sometimes, in education, less is indeed more.
Part of the prestigious Dwight global network, Dwight School Seoul is connected to sister campuses in New York City, London, Shanghai, Dubai, and Hanoi, as well as Dwight Global Online School. This international presence provides students with unique cross-cultural learning opportunities and global perspectives.
For more information about Dwight School Seoul, visit their website or contact their admissions office.
