Dwight School Seoul is an IB World School (PYP, MYP and DP) in Seongdong-gu, in eastern Seoul near Seongsu and Wangsimni. The area has seen a wave of newer riverside apartments and offers fast access to both Gangnam and downtown — a practical base for transferee families. This guide covers where Dwight families tend to live, the commute, and the homes and leases to expect.
Families often look at Seongdong-gu itself — Seongsu, Wangsimni and the riverside blocks near the Han River — for the short school run and the newer apartment stock. Eastern Seoul has become more international in recent years, with creative neighborhoods like Seongsu adding cafes, parks and amenities. Compare it with other expat areas in our where to live in Seoul guide.
Seongdong-gu is well placed between Gangnam and downtown, so families living nearby usually have a short commute to Dwight, while working parents can reach the central or southern business districts without crossing the whole city. As always, check your exact office route before committing.
The area leans toward newer mid- and high-rise apartments, with sizes and rents varying by building and proximity to the river — treat any online figure as a guide, not a quote. Furnished options are growing but still limited, so search early; browse furnished homes and apartments. For how deposits and monthly rent work, read renting in Seoul as a foreigner and jeonse vs wolse vs buying.
Seongsu suits families who like a lively, creative feel, while quieter riverside blocks appeal to those wanting calm and green space — so shortlist a couple before viewing. The international schools in Seoul guide places Dwight among the other major schools to help you plan.
For employers placing families near Dwight, a corporate lease can handle the deposit, contract and tax invoice together. See corporate housing — foreigner-friendly landlords, English-speaking verified agents and a single point of contact across every expat area and school.
Families most often look within Seongdong-gu — Seongsu, Wangsimni and the riverside blocks near the Han River — for a short school run and access to newer apartments.
Seongdong-gu sits between Gangnam and downtown, so a nearby home usually means a short trip to school, and working parents can reach the central or southern business districts fairly easily. Confirm your exact office route before deciding.
The area leans toward newer mid- and high-rise apartments, especially along the river. Sizes and rents vary by building, so use online figures as a guide and confirm with current listings.
Furnished stock is growing in eastern Seoul but is still limited, so it pays to start searching early. Some families take an unfurnished home and add a furniture rental package.
Yes. A corporate lease lets the employer cover the deposit and receive a tax invoice, which many firms prefer for inbound staff. We can set this up and act as your single point of contact.
