Chadwick International

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Chadwick International
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Location
Songdo, Incheon
South Korea
Information
Type Independent
International School
Religious affiliation(s) Nonsectarian
Established 2010
Administration Shelly Luke Wille
"Head of School

Craig Williamson
Assistant Head of School'
Julian Taylor
"Village School Principal"
Connie Kim
"Middle School Principal"

Russell McGrath
"Upper School Principal"
Enrollment 1090 students in 2015-16 school year
Student to teacher ratio 1:8
Campus Urban
1.7 acres (6,900 m2)
500,000 square feet (46,000 m2)
Mascot The Dolphin
School Song Chadwick Fight Song
Website

Chadwick International (Korean: 채드윅송도국제학교)[1] is a PK-12,[2] coeducational, nonsectarian, non-profit, independent, day school located in the Songdo International City, Republic of Korea.[3] The curriculum is based on IB program and received PYP and DP accreditations. CI is a candidate school for MYP. It is currently run by and named after Chadwick School in Palos Verdes, California in the United States of America.

History

Chadwick International was created with a 150 billion won (135 million USD) investment by the Incheon Metropolitan City government[4] as part of the $40+ billion Songdo International Business District. The faculty turnover and attrition rate are relatively low compared to other foreign/international schools in Korea.

Extracurricular Activities

Athletics

Chadwick International participates in KAIAC and KISAC sports leagues[5]

Outdoor Education

Chadwick International has also begun an outdoor education program like its parent school.[6]

Year Location(s) Length Notes
8th Grade Bangtaesan National Natural Recreation Forest 5 days Base camp trip
9th Grade Namhae Island 5 days Multipart trip

Facts and Figures

  • As of 2016 those fees are closer to USD 35,000 and the cost doesn't include lunch and school bus fees.

References

  1. "Chadwick International School Songdo." International School Information, Government of South Korea. Retrieved on March 30, 2016.
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