Expat families who have been assigned to Southeast Asia most likely know what is IASAS. It is because they also most likely have school-age children who go to international schools and are members of IASAS. It stands for Interscholastic Association International of Southeast Asia Schools. Its member countries are Singapore American School (SAS), International School… Read More What is IASAS?
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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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
(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
The first time I had gas refill in a Shell Station in Cabanatuan, I was amazed! Awed! I candidly took a photo of the staff who awed me with his enthusiasm in greeting us in Tagalog: Gasoline station in Cabanatuan: “Ano po ang ipambabayad nila? SALAPI o TARHETANG PANGKALTAS?” “Meron po kayong TARHETANG PAMPUNTOS?” Tagalog… Read More “Wikang Filipino” sa Shell Station sa Cabanatuan
My eldest son is now in 5th Grade here at Dwight School Seoul. For the past 5 years, I would proudly volunteer to be part of the VIP Reading Day, an annual event being held here at Dwight in honor the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) celebration of the International Mother Language Day… Read More 2018 VIP Reading at Dwight School Seoul
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
