Dulwich College Seoul is in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, offering a British curriculum with IGCSE plus the IB. It sits near Banpo and Seorae Village — home to Seoul's French community — with riverfront parks, a family-friendly feel and strong Gangnam access. This guide covers where Dulwich families tend to live, the commute, and the homes and leases to expect.
Many families settle in Banpo-dong and Seorae Village or elsewhere in Seocho-gu and southern Seoul, drawn by the short school run, riverfront parks and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Seorae Village in particular has a French community, bakeries and cafes, while Banpo offers large riverside apartment complexes. See how it compares in our where to live in Seoul guide.
Seocho-gu sits at the heart of southern Seoul with strong links to Gangnam, so families nearby usually have a short commute to Dulwich and working parents can reach the Gangnam business districts quickly. A downtown or river-crossing commute takes longer, so check your exact office route first.
The area is known for large riverside apartment complexes alongside smaller villas in Seorae Village, with sizes and rents varying widely — use any online figure as a guide, not a quote. Furnished options exist but can be limited in the most sought-after blocks, so search early; browse furnished homes and apartments. For deposits and monthly rent, read renting in Seoul as a foreigner and jeonse vs wolse vs buying.
Banpo suits families who want large complexes and riverfront parks, while Seorae Village appeals to those after a village feel and a tight-knit international community — so shortlist a couple before viewing. The international schools in Seoul guide places Dulwich among the other major schools for your planning.
For employers placing families near Dulwich, a corporate lease can handle the deposit, contract and tax invoice in one step. See corporate housing — foreigner-friendly landlords, English-speaking verified agents and a single point of contact across every expat area and school.
Banpo-dong and Seorae Village are the usual choices, along with other parts of Seocho-gu and southern Seoul. They offer a short school run, riverfront parks and a quiet, family-friendly feel.
Seorae Village is home to Seoul's French community, with bakeries, cafes and a calm, village-like atmosphere. It is very family-friendly and popular with international residents near Dulwich.
Seocho-gu has strong links to Gangnam, so a nearby home usually means a short school run and a quick trip to the southern business districts. A downtown or river-crossing commute takes longer, so check your office route first.
Banpo is known for large riverside apartment complexes, while Seorae Village has smaller villas. Sizes and rents vary widely, so treat online figures as a guide and confirm with current listings.
Yes. A corporate lease lets the employer cover the deposit and receive a tax invoice, which many firms prefer for inbound staff. We can arrange this and stay as your single point of contact.
