Education

What is IASAS?

Expat families assigned to Southeast Asia most likely know what IASAS is. It is because they also most likely have school-age children who attend international schools and are members of IASAS. It stands for Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools. Its member schools are the Singapore American School (SAS), International School Bangkok (ISB), International School… Read More What is IASAS?

Education

International School in Korea: Seoul International School

Seoul International School article was published in the printed March 2019 edition of Groove Magazine History Seoul International School (SIS) was established on June 5, 1973. The Ministry of Education of Korea granted the founder, Mr. Edward B. Adams, permit to establish a school that does not have any religious, diplomatic, or governmental ties. So,… Read More International School in Korea: Seoul International School

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covid19, Education, Living in South Korea

International School Students in Korea: Online Learning in the Time of Corona

published in Korea.net The academic year of Korean local school and international schools based here in Korea is different. Students go on different winter and summer vacation schedules. So, when the corona outbreak posed a big threat after Daegu’s super spreader was discovered, students going to international schools were already settled back in their respective… Read More International School Students in Korea: Online Learning in the Time of Corona

Education, Living in South Korea

International School in Korea: Dwight School Seoul

(published in the March 2019 printed edition of Groove Magazine) “Igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872” This is Dwight’s commitment to every child that walks its walls at all Dwight campuses: New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, and Dubai. Every Dwight student knows their individuality is respected and their unique spark of… Read More International School in Korea: Dwight School Seoul

Education, Holidays/Events/Festivals

Dwight School Seoul Celebrates Lunar New Year

The 2 biggest holidays of Korea are Chuseok (Thanksgiving) and Seolnal (Lunar New Year). Everyone heads over to their families and celebrate these very family oriented holidays. The family performs jesa, a ceremony that honors their ancestors before they enjoy the food and the games. Dwight School Seoul, though an international school catering to the… Read More Dwight School Seoul Celebrates Lunar New Year