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Dwight's Rich History
Founded in 1872 as a feeder school for the nation's best colleges, Dwight is named for Timothy Dwight V, twelfth President of Yale University.
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We customize a personal educational journey for every student based on their strengths and passions.

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The IB curriculum is the international "gold standard" in college preparation. Dwight has been an IB trailblazer for over 30 years.
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Student entrepreneurs can receive monetary grants to take their ideas and innovations with real-world application into the marketplace.

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Athletics and extra-curricular activities, ranging from A (Art) to Z (Zumba), spark minds, bodies, and imaginations.
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Our Stories

Celebrating Our 2020 Graduates: The Class of Resilience and Hope

Celebrating Our 2020 Graduates: The Class of Resilience and Hope

Jun 12 2020

Sparking Service and Innovation for the Greater Good

Sparking Service and Innovation for the Greater Good

Jun 10 2020

Beverly Soares Shares Her Love of Math As a Teacher and Coach

Beverly Soares Shares Her Love of Math As a Teacher and Coach

Jun 8 2020

Congrats to Our Global Camerer Essay Competition Winners!

Congrats to Our Global Camerer Essay Competition Winners!

Jun 5 2020

Dwight’s 13-YEAR Club Welcomes Five New Members!

Dwight’s 13-YEAR Club Welcomes Five New Members!

May 27 2020

Fifth Graders Wow Us with Their Virtual PYP Exhibition!

Fifth Graders Wow Us with Their Virtual PYP Exhibition!

May 14 2020

In the News

The Dwight School: The 1st IB continuum school in the US
ibo.org | September 25, 2019

Meet the Teenagers Striking With Greta Thunberg for Climate Justice
CNN's greatbigstory.com | September 20, 2019

To Change Our World, We Must Know What We're Fighting For
Education Update Online | March/April 2019

'Students have the ability to direct their own learning at Dwight,' says Dianne Drew
Edarabia | March 2019

'Personalized Learning is at the core of everything we do,' says Dr. Blake Spahn
Edarabia | March 2019

These Beauty Products Are Created From Recycled Coffee Grounds & The Brand Founder Is Only 16 Years Old
Bustle | March 11, 2019

16-Year-Old Creates Beauty Products From Recycled Coffee Grounds
thetalko.com | March 11, 2019

What Does International Women's Day Mean to You?
Edarabi | March 8, 2019

Educating Entrepreneurs Beginning in Kindergarten
leadertoleader.org | March 6, 2019

Dwight School Dubai's Jaya Bhavnani Wins Outstanding Contribution in Education Award
Edarabi | March 4, 2019