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

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