Daegu International School
International School in Daegu
Quick answer
Daegu International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $16,074–$22,667/year is in line with Daegu averages. Graduates leave with US Diploma and AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include US Diploma and AP.
- Tuition: $16,074–$22,667/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 25) Daegu international school · 338 students total.
- 17 nationalities top: Korea.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:55.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
338
17 (Korea)
15 avg / 25 max
Available
WASC
US Diploma and AP
About Daegu International School
Daegu International School is a K-12 independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Daegu, Republic of Korea. DIS is affiliated with Lee Academy in Lee, Maine, USA. DIS offers the same curriculum as Lee Academy, which is based on the College Board’s Advanced Placement system, the Maine Learning Results, Common Core Curriculum and Next Generation Science Standards.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $16,074 – $22,667 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩21700000-₩30600000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $21,021(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,521 |
American
US Diploma and AP
High school diploma, AP
[AP] Out of the 187 exams given in May 2024, 99% of the scores were 3 or higher. [SAT] More than one DIS student achieved a perfect score. Out of a total possible composite score of 1600. -Class of 2024: Composite (1400), Reading(673), Math(727) -Class of 2023: Composite (1442), Reading(687), Math(755) -Class of 2022: Composite (1443), Reading (687), Math (756)
Spanish, Chinese, Korean
unknown
N/a
English as a Second Language
8:55 – 14:35
Yes
Yes (for vegan)
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Daegu
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Korea
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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