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  IB Early Childhood Division (ECD) Program - Dwight Soeul From ages 2 to 6, a child’s learning journey is filled with opportunities not just to learn facts and skills, but to develop the foundation for lifelong success. The IB Early Childhood Division (ECD) model, as implemented by Dwight School Seoul, offers a compelling blueprint for that foundation. 1. Building a Strong Academic Foundation One of the key benefits of the ECD programme is that it fosters critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity from the very beginning. At Dwight School Seoul, the curriculum is designed so that young children develop strong literacy and numeracy skills and then explore these across subjects such as science, social studies and the arts, all in interconnected contexts. This means that children are not just memorising isolated concepts, but are making meaningful connections between what they learn and the world around them an advantage when they move into primary and later years. 2. ...

  IB Diploma Program (IBDP) - Dwight Seoul The IBDP at Dwight School Seoul offers far more than academic knowledge it builds the mindset, skills, and global perspective that students need to thrive in university and in life. Here’s how. 1. Rigorous academic preparation The Diploma Programme is described by the school as “the ‘gold standard’ in pre-university preparation”. Students aged 16–19 (Grades 11–12) engage in a challenging curriculum that includes both internal and external assessments culminating in timed examinations. This rigorous structure helps students master content and develop the discipline needed for university-level work. At Dwight Seoul, the curriculum offers both Higher Level and Standard Level courses, encouraging intellectual challenge. As a result, students gain advanced analytical, research, and communication skills core competencies for success in tertiary studies. 2. Development of key research, communication and self-management skills A key distinction of...

  IB Middle Year Program (MYP) - Dwight Seoul In an era where information is abundant and change is constant, the ability to think critically and reflectively is more vital than ever. The  IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)  as implemented in grades 6–10, offers a rich framework aimed at cultivating these very skills. Here’s how the MYP nurtures critical and reflective thinkers: 1. Inquiry-Based Learning as the Core Engine One of the foundation stones of the the MYP is  inquiry-based learning . Rather than delivering knowledge in isolation, the curriculum encourages students to  ask meaningful questions ,  conduct investigations , and  construct their own understanding . Students are prompted to dig beneath the surface, to challenge assumptions, and to explore multiple perspectives. This approach inherently demands reflection: after inquiry, learners must revisit their questions, evaluate their methods, and refine their understanding. By making inquiry ce...

  IB Primary Year Program (PYP) - Dwight Seoul In the  IB Primary Years Program (PYP)  at Dwight Seoul, students from Grade 1 to Grade 5 explore their education through  transdisciplinary themes  big ideas that cross subject boundaries and connect learning to the real world. These themes are central to how the PYP shapes learning, helping students see the interconnections between knowledge, concepts, and their own questions. Here’s a closer look at those core themes, and how they influence the way children learn: The Six Transdisciplinary Themes From Grades 2 to 5, students engage with  six units of inquiry , each aligned under one of these six globally significant themes: Who We Are Where We Are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet (Grade 1 students explore five units of inquiry, which also connect to these themes.) Each theme frames a lens through which the curriculum is explored, mean...

  As parents, you want your child to receive the best education possible. After all, the competition ahead is anything but easy to tackle. Education that challenges your kid mentally is critical. That, too, while nurturing his or her creativity, physical well-being, and sense of social responsibility. The IBDP curriculum just does that. At the International Baccalaureate... readmore

  IB Early Childhood Division (ECD) - Dwight Seoul At Dwight School Seoul, the Early Childhood Division (ECD) serves as a dynamic launchpad for children aged  2 to 6 , offering a thoughtfully designed and inquiry-driven educational environment that fosters lifelong learning. Operating within the framework of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), the ECD cultivates trusting relationships, nurtures curiosity, and tailors learning to each child’s unique style. A Foundation Built on Inquiry and Play At the heart of the ECD lies a philosophy that young children learn best through  purposeful play  and inquiry-based experiences. Rather than teaching in isolation, subjects are interwoven across disciplines language, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and physical education all explored under transdisciplinary themes that allow children to see meaningful connections in their learning. The environment is crafted not only for safety and...