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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $16,074 – $22,667 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ₩21700000-₩30600000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $21,021(+9%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $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)
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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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