Dwight School, Seoul

In Brief

Dwight is the clear first choice if the IB Continuum matters to you and you are based in Mapo or Sangam. The full four-programme pathway from nursery through Diploma in a single school is rare in Seoul, and the 2025 average of 34 - well above the global norm - backs the academic promise. If you are in Gangnam or Seocho, weigh the commute carefully.

Dwight Seoul holds the distinction of being the first IB Continuum school in Korea - the only school in Seoul running all four IB programmes consecutively: Early Childhood, PYP, MYP, and Diploma. For families who want one consistent pedagogical philosophy from age two through university preparation, that continuity is hard to find anywhere else in the city. Around 540 students share the purpose-built Digital Media City campus in Mapo-gu, which places it west of the Han and outside the traditional expat belt.

Academically, the 2025 IB results are the strongest argument in Dwight's favour. An average point score of 34 against a global average of 30.58, a 100% pass rate, and a top score of 44 out of 45 place this cohort well into the upper quartile of IB schools worldwide. The school holds CIS accreditation and has earned a positive review from the Good Schools Guide, which noted the strong pastoral culture and the international mix of the staff. The campus itself is genuinely well-equipped: a 200,000 sq ft facility with a 455-seat performing arts centre, a dedicated Makerspace, and a Bakerspace - an unusual commitment to practical creativity at secondary level.

Fees are all-inclusive and published clearly: KRW 27.3M for early years and KRW 35.3M from Grade 1 through Grade 12, with no hidden extras beyond the one-time School Development Fund of KRW 5M. That fee structure is simpler and lower than SFS or Dulwich, which matters if you are paying privately rather than on a corporate package. The Mapo location is the main practical consideration - it sits near Sangam World Cup Stadium, which is convenient for families in Mapo, Eunpyeong, or Yeonnam-dong, but adds meaningfully to the commute for families in Gangnam or Seocho.