Starting Early: Guiding Students Toward Their Future at Dwight School Seoul

At Dwight School Seoul (DSS), we believe that meaningful university and career preparation begins early. That is why students are encouraged to start their University and Career Counseling (UCC) journey as early as Grade 9. From this foundational year onward, DSS UCC team works closely with the Upper School academic team to design a thoughtfully structured and highly personalized educational experience. Together, they support each student in discovering their strengths, interests, and aspirations, empowering them to choose future pathways that are both purposeful and achievable.   Beginning in Grade 9 students engage in once a week UCC seminars that help them reflect on their academic goals and long-term ambitions. These sessions are complemented by 1:1 personalized meetings, parent workshops, and university visits for families and the wider community. This collaborative approach ensures that students receive consistent guidance and encouragement as they explore university options, career possibilities, and personal growth opportunities.   As students progress through the upper grades, this journey becomes even more dynamic. Recently, the Grade 11 students had the opportunity to participate in an alumni panel discussion, where they engaged directly with Dwight School Seoul graduates. During the session, alumni shared their personal university experiences, career journeys, and the diverse paths they have taken since graduation. Students were able to ask questions, gain practical insights, and hear firsthand how early preparation and thoughtful decision-making shaped their alumni peers’ futures. This meaningful exchange offered students a realistic and inspiring glimpse into life beyond high school.   Importantly, the UCC journey at Dwight School Seoul does not end at any single grade level. Instead, it evolves continuously, supporting students at every stage of their development. From early exploration in Grade 9 to focused university planning in the Diploma Programme years, the goal is to ensure that every student is equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to make informed choices.   Kaleena Carter, UCC director at Dwight School Seoul shared, “With the ever-changing landscape of admissions around the world, it is pertinent that we inform and guide students to prepare them for this big commitment in their adult years. At Dwight, we've been able to cultivate a program that shifts to the needs of our community with expertise and collaboration.”     By starting early and maintaining a personalized, student-centered approach, Dwight School Seoul ensures that each student is prepared to pursue the university pathway that best aligns with their goals, setting them up not only for academic success, but for a fulfilling future beyond the classroom.    정현식 기자starting students dwight school students progress why students

2026.01.20. 17:22

Dwight School Seoul: The Power of IB Education Beyond Textbooks

Each year, Dwight School Seoul celebrates the festive season with a series of schoolwide events designed to support charitable initiatives and strengthen community engagement. This year, the celebrations began with a special two-night “Beauty and the Beast JR” musical theatre production that brought students, families, and staff together in the spirit of creativity and giving.   Dwight School Seoul announced the successful staging of a musical based on a beloved classic animated film, performed from December 5 to 6, 2025, in the school’s main auditorium.   The production was part of the school’s experiential learning program and showcased exceptional student leadership throughout every stage of development. Students led script interpretation, acting, staging, and overall production planning, demonstrating creativity, collaboration, and initiative as they brought the performance to life.   According to school representatives, the musical exemplified the practical application of the International Baccalaureate (IB) educational philosophy. The IB framework emphasizes the development of well-rounded learners and seeks to nurture the IB Learner Profile attributes, including Risk-Takers and Balanced Individuals, moving well beyond the traditional focus on academic achievement alone.   By engaging directly in artistic projects such as musical theatre, students at Dwight School Seoul step outside the conventional classroom environment to strengthen teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. These experiences deepen student engagement, build confidence, and create valuable synergies that enhance academic learning.   A school official commented, “This musical was designed as one of our experiential learning initiatives to provide students with meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom. Moving forward, we will continue to incorporate schoolwide events that support academic learning while promoting holistic growth in line with the IB philosophy.”   As an IB World School offering the full IB continuum across all grade levels, Dwight School Seoul remains committed to providing comprehensive programs that cultivate students’ diverse talents and prepare them to become globally minded leaders.    정현식 기자education textbooks dwight school school representatives year dwight

2025.12.11. 17:32

Dwight School Seoul Earns Prestigious Invitation to the World Scholars’ Championship at Yale University in NOVEMBER

Early last September, Dwight School Seoul proudly sent its scholars to the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round in Bangkok, an international academic competition that brings together students from over 30 countries. The event celebrates knowledge, creativity, debate, and collaboration, providing a stage for young minds to challenge themselves and connect with peers from around the world.   Six exceptional students from Dwight School Seoul, Tain, Daniel, and Philip from Grade 8, and Amber, Nicolas, and Justin from Grade 11, earned the honor of representing the school through their outstanding performance. Their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for learning shone throughout the competition, setting them apart as exemplary scholars.   Among the highlights, Grade 8 student Philip was selected to participate in the prestigious Debate Showcase as one of the top debaters, demonstrating exceptional analytical and public speaking skills. Meanwhile, Grade 11 student Justin contributed his expertise by serving on the debate panel, guiding and supporting his fellow competitors. Beyond debating, the event offered students valuable opportunities to develop critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, the qualities that will serve them well both inside and outside the classroom.   The success of these scholars has earned them a place at the highly anticipated World Scholars’ Championship at Yale University in November 2025, one of the most esteemed global academic competitions. This invitation is a testament to their talent, perseverance, and commitment to excellence, as well as to Dwight School Seoul’s ongoing mission to nurture curious, confident, and capable learners.   As the school community celebrates this achievement, we look forward to cheering on our scholars as they continue to shine on the international stage, bringing pride to Dwight School Seoul and inspiring future generations of students to reach for excellence.   Dwight School Seoul is part of the prestigious Dwight Global Network and the Global School Group (GSG) based in Singapore. It is connected to sister campuses in New York City, London, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi, Tokyo, Riyadh and the Dwight Global Online School. This international network provides students with unique opportunities for cross-cultural learning and promotes a global perspective.    정현식 기자championship invitation dwight school world scholar students valuable

2025.10.21. 23:07