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  IB Early Childhood Division (ECD) - Dwight Seoul Early childhood is a crucial stage and when young children receive the right kind of education early on, it can set them up for success for the rest of their lives. That’s exactly what the IB Early Childhood Division (ECD) at Dwight School Seoul aims to achieve: a robust, balanced foundation that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning from age 2 to 6. A Nurturing, Child-Centered Environment At the heart of the ECD is a learning philosophy built around a warm, safe, and welcoming environment. Rather than enforcing rigid lessons, the program gives children a sense of choice: they have a say in their learning journey, and the classroom environment evolves with their interests and inquiries. This sense of security and agency where children feel seen, comfortable, and empowered becomes a powerful foundation for lifelong learning. When children grow up believing their voice matters, they carry that confidence forward int...

  IB Diploma Program (IBDP) - Dwight Seoul The IB Diploma Program (IBDP) has long been regarded as the benchmark for pre-university education and there are compelling reasons why this distinction holds true, especially as reflected in how it’s implemented at Dwight Seoul. 1. Rigorous, Balanced Assessment One of the defining features of the IBDP is its combination of internal and external assessments. Students are evaluated not only through externally graded exams but also by internal coursework. This dual structure ensures that learning isn’t just about exam preparation it measures a deep understanding and application of knowledge. 2. Holistic, Well-Rounded Curriculum Beyond just academics, the IBDP requires students to engage with three core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK) -  which challenges students to think about the nature of knowledge itself, to question how we know what we claim to know. Extended Essay (EE) -  a 4,000-word independent research project that he...

  IB Middle Year Program (MYP) - Dwight School Seoul The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides a powerful framework for developing students who are not only academically capable, but who also think deeply, communicate confidently, and act thoughtfully in a changing world. At Dwight School Seoul, the MYP is designed to equip students in grades 6–10 with the tools they need to become reflective learners and responsible leaders. 1. A Broad, Balanced Framework The MYP at Dwight spans eight subject groups: Language & Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts; Physical & Health Education; and Design. By requiring students to engage in all these disciplines, the programme ensures that they don’t specialise too early instead, they build a wide base of knowledge and skills. This breadth lays the foundation for critical thinking: when students know many ways of knowing, they can draw connections, ask varied questions, and evaluate i...

  IB Primary Year Program (PYP) - Dwight Seoul The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) emphasises more than just acquiring facts: at the heart of the programme is helping young learners become inquisitive, reflective, and thoughtful thinkers. At Dwight School Seoul, the PYP is crafted specifically to nurture these skills through a range of purposeful approaches. Below we explore  how  the PYP fosters critical thinking, reflection and inquiry skills. Inquiry-Based Learning as the Engine of Thinking One of the core features of the PYP at Dwight School Seoul is its inquiry-based curriculum. The PYP is described as a “dynamic, inquiry-based curriculum that fosters critical thinking and creativity.” Rather than relying solely on teacher-driven instruction, students are invited to ask questions, explore concepts, and make connections across disciplines. The curriculum is organised into units of inquiry (for Grade 1 there are 5 units, and for Grades 2–5 the...