Admissions

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Dwight School Seoul.

We are now accepting applications for the 2022/23 school year.

Families are welcome to submit applications to our ECD, Lower and Upper Schools.

Dwight is a community of students and faculty, parents, alumni and friends who care deeply about our school and engage in the process of growing and developing together. We invite you to explore and learn about our community. Please feel free to contact admissions@dwight.or.kr

When the online application is received, you will receive a confirmation email, including banking information to submit the non-refundable, application processing fee (100,000 KRW).

Click here to submit your online application and application fee.

ECD - PYP (Pre-School/Kindergarten)

Lower School - PYP Grade 1 - Grade 5

Upper School MYP/DP Grade 6 - Grade 12

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Dwight School Seoul seeks to ensure that all students admitted to our school are eligible under the Korean law for admission into foreign schools. Dwight’s Admissions Policy outlines these requirements and our internal procedures to ensure all students admitted to Dwight School Seoul are in full compliance with the law.

Admissions Policy

Eligibility

Eligibility

Requirements

Students are eligible for admission to a foreign school if they meet one of the following criteria and can provide documentation outlined below.

One or both parents hold foreign passport:

Copy of valid passport title page of child, father and mother
Copy of child's birth certificate and or Korean Family Registry
Copy (front/back) of parents' valid Alien Registration Card

Both parents hold Korean passports (including those who hold dual passports):

Copy of valid passport title page of child, father and mother
Copy of child's Korean Family Registry
Student's Certificate of Entry and Exit to support that the student has spent 1,095 days or more outside of Korea (reference period from birth)
If student is a dual citizen, copies of both passports, and Certificate of Entry and Exit for both passports must be provided

One or both parents are naturalized Korean citizens whose child is deemed unable to continue enrollment by the Head of their respective school in conformity with the standards and procedures prescribed by Presidential Decree in Article 60-2 (1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Copy of valid passport title page of the child, father and mother
Copy of child's Korean Family Registry
Original identification Certificate (기본증명서) of the parents
Original letter issued by the Head of the local school confirming deliberation according to the Act

Step 1

Submit supporting documentation.

All students applying to preschool through grade 12 are required to submit the following documents to complete their application.

Documents must be sent directly from the issuing school or institution. Documents originally issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.

Please note, all documents submitted become the property of Dwight School Seoul and will not be returned.

Early Childhood Division (ECD): Applicants for preschool (PS) and kindergarten (K) should submit a report or recommendation from any current or previous school attended.

Only after all supporting documents are received will the student’s file be reviewed for admission.

Copy of applicant’s passport.
Copy of parents’ passports.
Copy of applicant’s and parents’ Alien Registration Cards (ARC) – foreign passport holders only.
Copy of applicant’s birth certificate or family registry for Korean nationals.
Entry/Exit Statement for applicant.
Entry/Exit Statement for parents – 3 years overseas applicants only.
Transcripts (academic records) for the current year plus previous two years.
Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form:
- Lower School applicants (preschool through grade 5) submit one form from your current homeroom teacher.
- Upper School applicants (grades 6 through 12) submit two – one from the applicant’s current English language arts teacher and an additional from a subject teacher.
- Applicant Questionnaire (grades 6 through 12 only).
- Diploma Programme Course Selection Form (grades 11 and 12 only).
- New Student Health Form (all grades).
- Application for school bus service (if applicable).

Step 2

Complete an interview and admissions assessment.

Once your application, application fee and all supporting documents have been received, a member of the Admissions team will contact you to arrange an interview and admissions assessment.

Please be advised that interviews and admissions assessments last approximately 1½ – 2 hours.

Students applying to grades 11 and 12 (Diploma Programme) are required to attend an additional interview with the Upper School Principal and the IB Diploma Coordinator.

Overseas applicants: If a student is applying from overseas and is unable to complete the interview and admissions assessment at the Dwight School Seoul campus, an online interview can be arranged, and a teacher or counselor at the applicant’s current school can administer the test.

Step 3

Review and evaluation of the application.

Upon completion of the interview and admissions assessment, the application will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee. In some situations, further action may be required.

The applicant may be required to spend an additional day on the campus to undergo further assessment. Observations and recommendations may be sought from a variety of specialist teachers.

If the previous reports or the Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form indicate behavioral problems, the previous school will be contacted for clarification and further information pertaining to the student’s issues.
If the previous reports or admissions test indicate learning difficulties, the Quest Coordinator will interview and/or formally assess the student and advise as to whether Dwight School Seoul is the correct placement for the student and whether the school can adequately support the student’s needs.

NOTE: English as an Additional Language is not available in the Diploma Programme (grades 11 and 12) and Learning Support is limited to time management and study skills support only.

Step 4

We will contact you with a decision.

Once the Admissions Committee has made a decision, you will be contacted with one of the following:

Unconditional Offer of Acceptance.
Conditional Offer of Acceptance: Quest or English as an Additional Language (EAL) support may be required. This may involve an additional cost.

Conditional Offer of Acceptance: Probationary Acceptance. Conditions of the probation will be shared.
Waitlist.
No Offer of Acceptance.

Please allow a minimum of 5 working days for notification following the interview test date.

2021-2022 School Year

2022-2023 School Year

Age & Grade Placement Table

2021-22
2022-23

2021-22

Grade	Birth Date
12	Sep 2003 to Aug 2004
11	Sep 2004 to Aug 2005
10	Sep 2005 to Aug 2006
9	Sep 2006 to Aug 2007
8	Sep 2007 to Aug 2008
7	Sep 2008 to Aug 2009
6	Sep 2009 to Aug 2010
5	Sep 2010 to Aug 2011
4	Sep 2011 to Aug 2012
3	Sep 2012 to Aug 2013
2	Sep 2013 to Aug 2014
1	Sep 2014 to Aug 2015
Kindergarten	Sep 2015 to Aug 2016
Preschool - Age 4	Sep 2016 to Aug 2017
Preschool - Age 3	Sep 2017 to Aug 2018

2022-23

Grade	Birth Year
12	Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
11	Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
10	Sep 2006 - Aug 2007
9	Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
8	Sep 2008 - Aug 2009
7	Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
6	Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
5	Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
4	Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
3	Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
2	Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
1	Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
Kindergarten	Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
Preschool - Age 4	Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
Preschool - Age 3	Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Admissions

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Dwight School Seoul.

We are now accepting applications for the 2022/23 school year.

Families are welcome to submit applications to our ECD, Lower and Upper Schools.

Dwight is a community of students and faculty, parents, alumni and friends who care deeply about our school and engage in the process of growing and developing together. We invite you to explore and learn about our community. Please feel free to contact admissions@dwight.or.kr

When the online application is received, you will receive a confirmation email, including banking information to submit the non-refundable, application processing fee (100,000 KRW).

Click here to submit your online application and application fee.

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