History

of Dwight

History of Dwight

Dwight’s legacy of innovation and personalised learning dates back to 1872.
We are proud to be part of a global network of Dwight schools and to bring this long and rich history as a premier international independent school to the UAE.

From the very beginning, Dwight school was designed to prepare graduates for admission to Ivy League schools; our school’s namesake is Yale’s twelfth President, Timothy Dwight V (also known as Timothy Dwight, the Younger).

For more than 152 years, our visionary leaders have transformed the educational landscape, while our illustrious alumni have left their mark on our world.

“I cannot doubt that those who enjoy the advantages of your institution will be well prepared for their subsequent studies and their college life.”

Timothy Dwight

the Younger
President of Yale University, 1888

Dwight Firsts

comprehensive IB curriculum

Was the first school in the Americas to offer the comprehensive IB curriculum from preschool to graduation.

First school in the USA

Was the first school in the USA to establish an international campus in London in 1972.

Joint diploma program

Was the first school to create a joint diploma program with Beijing’s Capital Normal High School in China.

IB World School in Seoul

Was the only school selected by the Seoul Municipal Government to open a model IB World School in Seoul.

Dwight Global

Was one of six schools selected from over 3,700 schools worldwide to pilot online education for IB in 2013. This is now Dwight Global.

Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School

Has a one-of-a-kind school in China: In 2014, Dwight opened the Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School, the first non-profit, independent, Chinese-foreign collaborative high school.

Fifth Dwight Global school to open in the world

Dwight School Dubai is the first Dwight School in the Middle East and opened in the Year of Zayed. It is also the fifth Dwight Global school to open in the world.