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Daewon International Middle School (대원국제중학교) is a private, specialized middle school in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1978 as a regular middle school, it was officially designated as an “international” middle school in 2009. It is part of the Daewon Educational Foundation, which also operates Daewon Foreign Language High School.
School website: http://daewon.ms.kr/
Key Facts & Data
- Location: The school is located in Gwangjin District, Seoul.
- Student Body: As of 2023, the school had a total enrollment of 493 students, with a staff of 48 members.
- Curriculum: The school’s curriculum goes beyond standard public education. It is known for its English-focused instruction, with classes in subjects like social studies and science often taught in English by both native English-speaking and Korean teachers. It also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as tennis, squash, and kendo.
- Admissions: Admission to Daewon International Middle School is highly competitive. For the 2023 school year, the overall admission rate was 14.0:1, marking a three-year consecutive increase in competition. Students are selected through a lottery-based system.
- Reputation: Daewon International Middle School is one of only two international middle schools in Seoul, and it is known for its academic rigor and its role as a pathway to elite high schools and universities.
