Daegu International School

Daegu International School (DIS) was established on August 13, 2010, as a joint venture between the City of Daegu and Lee Academy, an American private school in Maine, USA. DIS is Korea's first fully accredited K-12 independent international school and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school operates as an independent, non-profit, co-educational institution serving approximately 320 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. DIS offers an American independent school model curriculum, with first graduates in 2014 who have gone on to leading universities worldwide. The school is also licensed by the Republic of Korea Ministry of Education and recognised by the Maine Department of Education. A full-boarding programme is available, and the school features dedicated facilities for academics, athletics, and the arts. DIS fosters a diverse, inclusive learning community with a strong mission of inspiring global mindedness and preparing students for lifelong success.