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Education Team 2 January 2024

We are a global network of premier International Baccalaureate World Schools with an unparalleled legacy of visionary leadership. Dwight New York was the first U.S. private school to open a campus on another continent in 1972, a century after its own founding, and five more have followed.

No matter where a student attends Dwight, we personalize their journey based on individual talents and passions. We call this “igniting the spark of genius in every child.” Our unique educational philosophy has distinguished Dwight worldwide as a respected educator of global leaders ― one student at a time.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND VICE CHANCELLOR

Dwight Schools are renowned internationally for providing students with a world-class education. Each School is a recognized leader in its home country ― collectively, our network is a powerhouse at the forefront of global education.

With a culture of innovation, a diverse and dedicated faculty of IB experts, and a singular mission to ignite the spark of genius in every child, Dwight Schools stand apart. Further distinguishing our network is an illustrious history dating back to 1872, when Dwight was founded in New York City, with numerous pioneering firsts and a three-generation legacy of family leadership.

We draw on these strengths across all of our seven campuses, where we customize the educational journey for each student based on their talents and passions. We empower them to pursue whatever captures their mind, spirit, body, or imagination ― and inspire them to believe that anything is possible. As we guide and support students on their individual IB trajectories and admission to top colleges and universities internationally, we also prepare them to succeed in the ever-changing working world.

While students travel their own path, they have opportunities to connect with peers at other Dwight Schools who share their interests through trips and exchanges throughout their journey. They join in cross-campus cultural, curricular, and extracurricular collaborations, introducing them to new friends, perspectives, and experiences. The world is at our students’ feet ― and we couldn’t be more delighted to offer them a global passport to learning.

OUR MISSION
Seven Schools, One Shared Philosophy

Our School in New York, founded in 1872, is the flagship campus. Those in London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, and online followed. Today, with an additional School in Hanoi under construction, our network is expanding even further.

Wherever you find a Dwight School, you’ll discover that every one proudly lives our mission, shares a vision, and is built on the same three pillars.

Kindling their interests, we develop inquisitive, knowledgeable, self-aware, and ethical citizens
who will build a better world.

OUR VISION

To foster the next generation of global leaders who can thrive anywhere in the world.

OUR THREE PILLARS

Personalized Learning

Dwight embraces the individuality of each learner, as no two students are the same. Dwight supports these student journeys through a robust academic curriculum and after-school programs. Dwight makes it a priority to focus on and develop each child’s spark of genius. Whether connecting a student with an exceptional mentor, designing tailor-made enrichment, crafting a special study abroad opportunity, or providing an innovative program or tutorial, Dwight recognizes and fosters each student’s gifts and talents.

Community

Dwight’s community is a family of diverse individuals whose collective goal is to build a better world. The power of our learning environment is enhanced by connecting and valuing all members’ different contributions and talents. Through unlimited service, leadership, programmatic, and scholarship opportunities, we inspire students to find their own unique paths to action.

Global Vision

Dwight’s mission, vision, and pillars extend globally across our network of schools and are supported by the International Baccalaureate ethos. Students develop a sense of themselves and the world around them. Dwight opens students’ hearts and minds through challenges and opportunities, inviting students to build bridges within and between cultures.

OUR SEVEN SCHOOLS

Dwight New York

Located in Manhattan and founded in 1872, Dwight School New York is a leading private IB World School for students from Preschool 2s through Grade 12. A pioneer in global education, Dwight is the first school in the Americas to offer all four IB programs. We also have unprecedented continuity in leadership: Chancellor Stephen Spahn, distinguished as the longest-serving school leader in the U.S., has spearheaded Dwight since 1967.

Dwight School New York

Dwight School New York

291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212.724.6360
Email: Communications@dwight.edu, admissionsteam@dwight.edu

Dwight London

Located in North London and founded in 1972, Dwight School London is a leading independent IB World School for Nursery through Year 13 students. Ranked among the top 100 IB Schools, we are proudly #1 in IB Diploma Program exam scores among all international schools in London.

Dwight School London

6, Friern Barnet Lane
London, N11 3LX
Phone: 0208 920 0600
Email: ssoffice@dwightlondon.org, admissions@dwightlondon.org

Dwight Dubai

Located in Dubai Sports City and founded in 2018, Dwight School Dubai is a premier independent IB World School for Pre-K through Grade 12 students. Just a year later, the School and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority signed a first-ever educational license to launch innovative online and blended learning models in Dubai, with live virtual classes offered through Dwight Global Online School.

Dwight School Dubai

Hessa Street
Dubai Sports City, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 279 8100
Email: info@dwight.ae, admissions@dwight.ae

Dwight Hanoi

Located in the Manor Central Park, Dwight School Hanoi is a planned IB World School currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2024 for Preschoolers through Grade 12. It will extend Dwight Schools’ mission of igniting the spark of genius in every child in Vietnam.

Dwight School Hanoi

The Manor Central Park
Nguyen Xien Road
Hoang Mai District, Hanoi
Vietnam

Phone: +84 (24) 7300 6300
Email: contact@dwighthanoi.org, admissions@dwighthanoi.org

Dwight Shanghai

Located in the Minhang District and founded in 2014, Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School is a top IB World School for boarding students in Grades 10 through 12. Distinguished as the first independent Sino-American high school approved by the Ministry of Education in China, we integrate an international perspective with courses from Chinese compulsory education. We’re proud to be ranked by KingLead as the #2 best international school in Shanghai and #5 in China.

Qibao Dwight High School

No. 3233, Hongxin Road
Minhang District, Shanghai
China
Phone: +86 (021) 34908092
Email: admissions@qibaodwight.org

Dwight Seoul

Located in Digital Media City and founded in 2012, Dwight School Seoul is a premier private IB World School for students from Preschool 3s through Grade 12. Dwight was the only school among over 120 applicants selected by the Seoul Municipal Government to open a model IB School. Just two years later, we became the first fully authorized IB continuum school in Seoul.

Dwight School Seoul

21 World Cup Buk-ro 62-gil
Map-Gu, Seoul
Korea 03919
Phone: +82-2-6920-8600
Email: communications@dwight.or.kr, admissions@dwight.or.kr

Dwight Global Online

Located in the cloud and founded in 2014, Dwight Global Online School is the premier online campus of all the Dwight Schools for students in grades 6-12 everywhere. Ranked #2 best online school by Newsweek and niche.com, Dwight Global offers both AP and IB courses – and was selected as one of only two schools worldwide by the International Baccalaureate to pilot the delivery of the two-year IB Diploma online.

Each Dwight School shares the same deep commitment to igniting the spark of genius in every child, inspiring students to discover and pursue their passions within and beyond the classroom. This singular educational philosophy — and our proven track record of success — have long set Dwight’s Global Network apart.

Dwight Global Online School

2054 Vista Parkway Suite 400
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: 212.724.2420
Email: communications@dwight.global, admissions@dwight.global

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Sparking Genius podcast

Host Dianne Drew sits down with education leaders and innovative thinkers to explore what the future of education holds. We dive into the most cutting-edge topics, and hear firsthand how new strategies and fresh perspectives can inspire and enlighten students like never before. So join us as the Dwight Schools Global Network takes the next step forward in our long history of leading the way in education — all while discovering incredible advancements that will benefit the next generations of students. This is Sparking Genius.