Welcoming New Colleagues

We are delighted to welcome our newest colleagues to the Dulwich College Seoul community. They join us from a wide range of countries and backgrounds, each bringing a wealth of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm for the year ahead.

As many are settling into life in Korea for the first time, our induction programme has helped them to get to know the school, explore the local area, and connect with their new teams. From IT onboarding and curriculum sessions to neighbourhood walks and riverside dinners, it has been a warm and energetic start. We are excited for the year ahead and proud to have such a strong group joining our community.

Growing to Meet Demand

The demand for high-quality international education in Seoul has never been greater. In 2024, the number of foreign residents in Korea reached a record 2.56 million, and foreign direct investment hit a record high of USD 3.4 billion. Dulwich College Seoul is a top international school in the city, and unlike many schools that operate well below capacity, we have consistently been full - with more than 60 students on the waiting list as of June 2025. Education is ranked as the most important issue for foreigners in Korea, and they come to us because they want the best education for their children. However, we have not been able to meet significantly growing demand and have had to turn down families that were a good fit due to the capacity quota of 700 that remained unchanged since 2013.

This resulted in some serious challenges for families relocating to Seoul — including those on international executive assignments. Families were separated with one parent staying abroad with their child because a suitable school place was not available in Korea.

After a lengthy process of engagement with city and national authorities, embassies, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders, we have been granted an increase in our enrolment capacity from 700 to 805 students. This change reflects both the pressing need from families and the fact that our current campus and facilities have had the physical space to accommodate up to 875 students.

For parents, it’s important to note:

We will not get to 805 overnight. It will be a gradual growth.
Maximum class sizes are not changing.
Our admissions criteria and standards remain high and will not change.
Most of the growth will come from organic progression in older year levels as retention continues to increase, rather than larger class intakes in younger years.
We will appoint additional staff as needed to preserve our excellent student–teacher ratios.

This measured expansion allows us to meet the needs of more families seeking the Dulwich Difference, without compromising the quality, attention, and community atmosphere that define our school.

From Our Head of College