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FAQ(ENG)
GENERAL
- Is Daegu International School accredited?
- What is the relationship between Daegu International School and Lee Academy?
- How many students are currently enrolled?
- How is the academic year structured?
- What are the school hours?
- Where are the teachers from?
- Is dormitory housing available?
- Is school bus service available?
- Are lunches provided?
- Are school uniforms required?
Is Daegu International School accredited?
Daegu International School (DIS) is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), which ensures the quality of education and allows DIS credits and diplomas to be officially recognized in the United States. In addition, DIS is the first international school in Korea accredited by the Ministry of Education, meaning student records and diplomas are formally recognized within the Korean education system.
What is the relationship between Daegu International School and Lee Academy?
DIS is a branch campus of Lee Academy (LA), a private school located in Lee, Maine, USA. Founded in 1845, Lee Academy has a proud tradition and history of over 180 years of providing high-quality college preparatory education. DIS follows the same American private school curriculum as Lee Academy. Students who meet the graduation requirements at DIS earn dual diplomas from both Lee Academy and Daegu International School.
How many students are currently enrolled?
How is the academic year structured?
The DIS school year generally begins in mid-August and ends in mid-June, with approximately 180 school days.
Major breaks include:
- Korean national holidays
- Chuseok and Lunar New Year holidays
- Winter break
- Spring break
For detailed information, please refer to the School Calendar.
What are the school hours?
Where are the teachers from?
DIS teachers represent diverse nationalities, with a majority coming from the United States. They bring unique cultural perspectives and strong professional expertise, providing students with a well-rounded and enriching learning experience. All teachers are fully certified and have extensive subject-specific knowledge and teaching experience.
Is dormitory housing available?
DIS provides on-campus dormitory facilities available for students in Grades 5 through 12. The dormitory is staffed and supervised by members of the faculty, ensuring a safe and supportive living and learning environment for all residents.
For more information, please refer to the Residence Program or contact the Admissions Office.
Is school bus service available?
DIS operates school bus routes within Daegu. Routes are organized based on student demand. Information on bus service, including routes and fees, is available on the School Bus page under the Community menu.
Are lunches provided?
Lunch is provided daily in the school cafeteria, with an additional fee required. Menus can be found on the Cafeteria page under Quick Links.
Are school uniforms required?
School uniforms are mandatory at DIS. A variety of options are available, and items can be purchased through our official provider, Lands’ End.
ACADEMICS
- What curriculum does DIS offer?
- Do you offer foreign language classes?
- Do you offer an EAL (English as an Additional Language) program?
- Is it possible to achieve the acknowledgement of Korean education while studying at DIS?
- What after-school activities are available?
What curriculum does DIS offer?
DIS offers a curriculum built on widely recognized U.S. standards, including the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the C3 Framework for Social Studies, among others. These standards are commonly used in international schools around the world and ensure that our students are prepared for both global and local contexts. In high school, students may also choose from a range of College Board-authorized Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Throughout all grade levels, DIS supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing them for success at universities in the United States, Korea, and worldwide.
Do you offer foreign language classes?
Do you offer an EAL (English as an Additional Language) program?
DIS offers an EAL (English as an Additional Language) program. This program is designed for students who do not speak English as their first language and require additional support in language learning. Eligibility is determined through assessments and coursework conducted by the EAL department, and no additional fees are charged.
Is it possible to achieve the acknowledgement of Korean education while studying at DIS?
DIS offers Korean studies for students with Korean nationality. The program runs for a total of 34 weeks (136 hours) per year and includes the following subjects:
- Elementary School: Korean language and Social Studies
- Middle & High School: Korean language and Social Studies (Korean History)
*According to government guidelines, acknowledgement is granted only to students with Korean nationality. However, foreign students with a basic command of Korean may also take these classes for enrichment purposes.
What after-school activities are available?
After-school activities include a variety of programs and are offered by trimester throughout the school year. Available programs may vary each term depending on student interest and teacher availability. Students may register for up to one activity per day, and all after-school activities are free of charge.
A sample list of activities can be found on the Extracurriculars page under the Academics menu.
ADMISSIONS
- What is the enrollment capacity and class size?
- What are the eligibility requirements for admission?
- What steps are involved in the admissions process
- How many openings are available for admission?
- How is the grade level placement determined?
- Do you accept rolling admissions during the school year?
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Additional 10% Korean admissions?
- What are the tuition and other fees?
- Can applicants apply from overseas?
What is the enrollment capacity and class size?
DIS has a maximum capacity of 680 students (408 foreign nationals, 204 Korean nationals, and 68 additional Korean nationals in accordance with the agreement with the Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education).
Except for kindergarten, each grade level is organized into two classes, with about 30 students per grade level and 10-15 students per class.
What are the eligibility requirements for admission?
There are no specific requirements; all students are eligible to apply. However, applicants are classified as either Korean or foreign depending on their nationality. Since Daegu International School (DIS) is designated as a foreign educational institution, unlike general foreign schools, requirements such as three years of overseas residence or nationality conditions for students and parents do not apply.
What steps are involved in the admissions process
The admissions process proceeds step by step according to the admissions schedule. It consists of an application submission → admissions assessment → final result announcement. At each stage, documents, character evaluation, and English proficiency are comprehensively reviewed to select students who are best suited for the DIS' values.
How many openings are available for admission?
How is the grade level placement determined?
Do you accept rolling admissions during the school year?
For the foreigner category, rolling admissions are available during the school year. For the Korean category, however, applications are only accepted once a year through the regular admissions cycle. No separate transfer or rolling admissions are conducted. In the case of mid-year openings, candidates from the applicant pool will be considered to fill the spots.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Additional 10% Korean admissions?
In accordance with the Daegu Metropolitan City Regulations on Additional Admission Quotas for Korean Students at Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation No. 652, proclaimed January 1, 2014), up to 68 students may be admitted under this category.
For detailed eligibility conditions, please refer to the chart below. For confirmation of whether a parent’s employment meets the requirements, please contact the Daegu Metropolitan Government Office of International Relations at 053-803-4414.
| No. | Category |
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| 1 |
「대구광역시 기업유치촉진조례」에 의거 대구광역시에 유치한 내∙외국인 투자기업 직원 자녀 Children of domestic and foreign-invested enterprises who have been attracted to the Daegu Metropolitan City by "Ordinance of Daegu Metropolitan City for Attraction of and Support for Business" |
| 2 |
「공공기관 지방이전에 따른 혁신도시 건설 및 원에 관한 특별법」 「Special Act on the Construction and Support of Innovative Cities in Relocation of Public Agencies」 「첨단의료복합단지 지정 및 지원에 관한 법률」 「Act on Designation and Support of Advanced Medical Complexes」 「연구개발특구의 육성에 관한 특별법」 「Special Act on Fostering Research & Development Special Zones」 「경제자유구역의 지정 및 운영에 관한 특별법」 「Special Act on Designation and Management of Free Economic Zones」 「산업입지 및 개발에 관한 법률」 |
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등에 의거 대구광역시로 이전하는 공공∙연구기관∙기업의 직원 자녀 Children of public institutions/research institutes/corporations that relocate to Daegu Metropolitan City |
What are the tuition and other fees?
For details regarding tuition and related fees, please refer to Tuition and Fees under the Admissions section of our website.
Can applicants apply from overseas?
FAQ(한국어)
일반
- 대구국제학교는 인가된 학교인가요?
- 대구국제학교와 리아카데미는 어떤 관계인가요?
- 현재 총 학생 수는 몇 명인가요?
- 연간 학사일정은 어떻게 되나요?
- 등·하교 시간은 언제인가요?
- 교사진은 어디에서 오신 분들인가요?
- 기숙사가 있나요?
- 스쿨버스를 이용할 수 있나요?
- 점심 식사를 제공하나요?
- 교복을 착용하나요?
대구국제학교는 인가된 학교인가요?
대구국제학교와 리아카데미는 어떤 관계인가요?
대구국제학교는 미국 메인주 리 타운에 위치한 사립학교 리아카데미(Lee Academy, LA)의 분교입니다. 리아카데미는 1845년에 설립되어 180년이 넘는 전통과 역사를 자랑하며, 수준 높은 대학 진학 준비 교육을 제공하고 있습니다.
본교와 동일한 미국식 사립학교 교육 과정을 운영하고 있으며, 자격 요건을 충족하고 고등학교 과정을 이수한 학생은 리아카데미와 대구국제학교 두 학교의 졸업장을 동시에 취득할 수 있습니다.
현재 총 학생 수는 몇 명인가요?
연간 학사일정은 어떻게 되나요?
대구국제학교의 학사일정은 일반적으로 8월 중순에 시작하여 6월 중순에 종료되며, 총 수업일수는 연간 180일 내외입니다.
주요 연휴 일정은 다음과 같습니다.
- 대한민국 공휴일
- 추석 및 설 연휴
- 겨울 방학
- 봄 방학
자세한 학사일정은 학교 홈페이지의 캘린더(Calendar) 를 참고하시기 바랍니다.
등·하교 시간은 언제인가요?
교사진은 어디에서 오신 분들인가요?
기숙사가 있나요?
본교는 교내 기숙사 시설을 보유하고 있으며, 5학년부터 12학년 학생이 이용할 수 있습니다. 기숙사는 교사진으로 구성된 운영 인력이 상주하여 학생들에게 안전하고 포용적인 생활 및 학습 환경을 제공합니다.
자세한 사항은 학교 홈페이지의 기숙사(Residence Program)을 참고하시거나 입학처로 문의해 주시기 바랍니다.
스쿨버스를 이용할 수 있나요?
대구시 내 지역을 대상으로 스쿨버스를 운영하고 있습니다. 노선은 학생들의 탑승 수요를 기반으로 편성되며, 노선과 비용 등 자세한 정보는 Community 메뉴의 School Bus 페이지에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.
점심 식사를 제공하나요?
교복을 착용하나요?
학사
- 어떤 커리큘럼을 제공하나요?
- 제2외국어 수업을 제공하나요?
- EAL (English as an Additional Language) 프로그램이 있나요?
- 국내 학력을 인정받을 수 있나요?
- 어떤 방과후활동을 제공하나요?
어떤 커리큘럼을 제공하나요?
대구국제학교는 U.S. standards에 기반한 미국 커리큘럼을 제공합니다. Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), C3 Framework for Social Studies 등이 포함되어 있으며, 이는 전 세계 국제학교에서 널리 활용되고 있습니다. 이러한 교육 과정을 통해 학생들은 글로벌 사회와 지역 사회 모두에서 성공할 수 있는 역량을 갖추게 됩니다.
고등학교 과정에서는 학생들이 College Board–authorized Advanced Placement (AP) courses를 선택하여 수강할 수 있습니다. 또한 모든 학년에 걸쳐 학업, 사회, 정서적 성장을 균형 있게 지원하여 미국, 한국을 비롯한 전 세계 대학 진학에 효과적으로 대비할 수 있도록 돕습니다.
제2외국어 수업을 제공하나요?
EAL (English as an Additional Language) 프로그램이 있나요?
국내 학력을 인정받을 수 있나요?
어떤 방과후활동을 제공하나요?
방과후활동은 다양한 프로그램으로 구성되어 있으며, 학년도를 3분기로 나누어 운영합니다. 개설 프로그램은 매 분기 학생들의 수요와 교사진의 지도 가능 여부에 따라 변동될 수 있습니다. 학생들은 본인의 선호에 따라 하루에 최대 1개의 수업을 신청하여 참여할 수 있으며, 모든 방과후활동은 무료로 제공됩니다.
제공되는 방과후활동의 일부 예시는 Academics 메뉴의 Extracurriculars 페이지에서 확인하실 수 있습니다.
입학
- 입학 정원과 학급당 학생 수는 몇 명인가요?
- 지원 자격이 어떻게 되나요?
- 입학 전형은 어떻게 진행 되나요?
- 선발 가능한 결원은 몇 명인가요?
- 지원 학년은 어떤 기준으로 결정되나요?
- 학기 중 편입·수시 모집을 진행하나요?
- 내국인 협약 10% 전형의 지원 자격 조건은 무엇인가요?
- 수업료 및 기타 비용은 어떻게 되나요?
- 해외에서도 입학 지원이 가능한가요?
입학 정원과 학급당 학생 수는 몇 명인가요?
지원 자격이 어떻게 되나요?
입학 전형은 어떻게 진행 되나요?
선발 가능한 결원은 몇 명인가요?
지원 학년은 어떤 기준으로 결정되나요?
학기 중 편입·수시 모집을 진행하나요?
내국인 협약 10% 전형의 지원 자격 조건은 무엇인가요?
「대구광역시 외국교육기관 내국인 학생 추가 입학 비율에 관한 규칙」(대구광역시 교육규칙 제652호, 2014.01.01 공포)에 따라 총 68명까지 선발이 가능합니다.
세부 자격 조건은 아래를 참고해주시고, 재직 기업의 자격 해당 여부는 대구광역시청 국제통상과(053-803-4414)로 문의하시기 바랍니다.
| 연번 | 대상 |
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| 1 | 「대구광역시 기업유치촉진조례」에 의거 대구광역시에 유치한 내∙외국인 투자기업 직원 자녀 |
| 2 |
「공공기관 지방이전에 따른 혁신도시 건설 및 원에 관한 특별법」 「첨단의료복합단지 지정 및 지원에 관한 법률」 「연구개발특구의 육성에 관한 특별법」 「경제자유구역의 지정 및 운영에 관한 특별법」 「산업입지 및 개발에 관한 법률」 |
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등에 의거 대구광역시로 이전하는 공공∙연구기관∙기업의 직원 자녀 |