Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
338 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 |
| Most common nationality |
Korea |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Chinese, Korean |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes (for some classes) |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards, I-Pads and personal lap tops |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, DIS is ready to offer virtual classes through Google Meets. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
High school diploma, AP |
| Results in these examinations |
[AP] Out of the 187 exams given in May 2024, 99% of the scores were 3 or higher.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Weekly homework for regular classes: Light to Moderate
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of DIS graduates attend college |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
N/a |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer 15 AP courses. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a full-time social/emotional counselor. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Evaluation test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
NWEA MAP Test for reading skills |
| Waiting list |
Yes, the waiting list is valid within the same school year. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The beginning of March |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, when we have available spots for Korean students. There are three categories to be aware of in the application process. The first is for international students. The Korean Ministry of Education (KMOE) allows DIS to have 60% of our capacity to have international citizenship and these students can apply on a rolling basis. The KMOE permits DIS to have 30% of our capacity to have Korean citizenship and these students may apply during our two admission windows which are in the spring and fall. The remaining 10% of students can have Korean citizenship, but their parents must work in a specific zone, so we refer to it as the 10% zone. And these students are also admitted on a rolling basis. |
| School start time |
8:55 |
| School finish time |
14:35 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After-school activities from 2:40-4:20 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes (for vegan) |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, baseball, kickball, futsal, pin pong, jump roping, cheerleading, yoga, fitness, Zumba, golf, gymnastics, soccer, tag, MUN, Amnesty international history, reading adventure, speech and debate, Harry Potter, Chinese calligraphy, movie making, wind ensemble, Chinese cooking, drama/story telling, creative writing, orchestra, Lego robotics, rock bands, journalism, video production, dance, creative games, 3D printing, yearbook, art Please visit the website (www.dis.sc.kr) for more information. |
| Sports activities included |
Futsal, basketball, volleyball, and cross-country |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, DIS is a member of the South Korea Association of International Schools (SKAIS) and Korean International Schools Activities Conference (KISAC), which provides our students with opportunities to participate in athletics, fine arts, and academic events with other international schools throughout South Korea. |
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities, presentation hall, library, technology lab, dining hall, video production studio |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 outdoor playgrounds, gymnasium, outdoor tennis court, 2 outdoor basketball courts, artificial turf athletic field |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 5 through 12 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
The DIS facility is equipped to hold 120 students. The building is comprised of five floors. Four of the floors contain fifteen residential rooms, a staff room, study room, and a laundry area. The first floor has a large lobby for watching television, a game room, kitchen, and a fitness center. The study room has computers and work stations. Each room is built for two students that share one private bathroom. Each room has air conditioning, radiant heat, and wireless internet. The rooms have two single beds with drawers, two study desks with chairs, and two closets for clothes. The residential area is guarded by a security service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Daegu International School is a K-12 independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
DIS provides a holistic education that stresses academic excellence, social engagement, and intellectual curiosity. In addition, its small school size gives each student an opportunity to pursue leadership roles in student clubs and athletics. |