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  Best Diploma Programme (DP) in South Korea The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), as presented in the Dwight Seoul curriculum, is frequently described as the “gold standard” for pre-university education. But what exactly earns it this reputation? From rigorous assessments to global recognition and holistic development, the IBDP offers many features that set it apart. Below, we explore the core components and defining strengths of the IBDP and how it prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. Rigorous Academic Framework & Assessment One of the primary reasons the IBDP is considered top tier is its rigorous academic structure. It spans  Grades 11 and 12  (ages 16–19) and employs both internal assessments (ongoing work within the school) and  external examinations  which are timed, written tests administered under supervised conditions. This dual system ensures that students not only absorb content, but also are able to app...

  IB Middle Years Programme - Dwight Seoul The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a framework for students in grades 6–10 (ages roughly 12–16) that aims to build on primary education and prepare students for further IB or other advanced programmes. Below are its core components, drawn from how Dwight Seoul implements the MYP. 1. Eight Subject Groups The MYP requires students to study  eight subject groups , providing a broad and balanced education. Each subject group is essential to developing multi-dimensional learners. The groups are: Language and Literature Language Acquisition Individuals and Societies Sciences Mathematics Arts Physical and Health Education Design Each subject must receive a minimum amount of teaching time annually (at least 50 hours per subject per year at Dwight). 2. Global Contexts and Concepts Beyond just studying subjects, students learn through  global contexts  and through  key and related concepts  that connect their subject‐learni...

  IB Primary Year Program (PYP) - Dwight Seoul Whole-child development means nurturing all aspects of a child academic, social, emotional, and personal so that each student grows not just in knowledge, but in character, confidence, and capacity. The  IB Primary Years Program (PYP)  as delivered at Dwight Seoul is structured specifically to support this holistic growth. Below are the key ways the Primary Years Curriculum supports the development of the whole child. 1. Inquiry-Based Learning Builds Intellectual Curiosity and Critical Thinking The PYP at Dwight Seoul emphasizes inquiry rather than rote memorization. Students are encouraged to ask meaningful questions, explore real-world issues, and draw connections across different knowledge areas. This inquiry-based approach nurtures critical thinking and independent learning, helping children to not just know facts, but to understand concepts, make judgments, and become self-motivated learners. These are central parts of w...

  IB Early Childhood Division (ECD) - Dwight Seoul In early childhood education, academics and character development should go hand in hand. At the heart of the  IB Early Childhood Division (ECD)  program is a belief that nurturing the whole child intellectually, emotionally, socially, and ethically is the key to lifelong success. 1. Holistic Development: Beyond Academic Knowledge The  IB Early Childhood Division (ECD)  emphasizes holistic development, integrating cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains through inquiry- and play-based methods. In effect, children gain strong academic foundations  and  cultivate important personal qualities that support social competence, emotional resilience, and physical growth. 2. The IB Learner Profile: Framework for Character Character development is embedded in the IB Learner Profile, which lies at the core of the ECD curriculum. Students learn to become caring, principled, open-minded, reflective, and ...