If you're looking for something new,
If you're looking for something special, would you take a look here?
This school will let you experience a new future.
Where is this place?
It’s Daekyung Arts High School, where dreams take shape.
Student testimonial: "A place where you can choose the classes you want— that’s why I chose Daekyung Arts High School."
With a student-centered, field-focused education, Daekyung nurtures students’ talents and passions, helps design happy lives, and practices practical, real-world learning. Through an easy-to-change major system, the school offers Korean students a customized education path with a variety of major options. The university-linked education, led by renowned professors and field experts, is recognized as a place where students can grow into professionals with practical skills and sharp insight, as required by the future society.
DCAHS offers a variety of programs tailored to Korean students aiming for careers in the arts and culture sectors. The school's focus is on providing education that aligns with industry standards in cultural and artistic disciplines.
A dedicated International Study Abroad Program:
Nacel offers international students to do an international Study Abroad program in this school. As an exchange student in Korea, you attend a combination of:
- Korean language classes
- Academic classes with Korean students
- Extracurricular activities with Korean students
You are fully immersed in Korean student life as you live with your Korean classmates on campus.
So, what makes Daekyung’s education special?
It’s the EMS Program.
To improve upon the issues of competition-based education, this program has been in place since 2014. Unlike typical high schools, Korean students can freely choose their majors and link them with college education.
With the EMS program, students get individualized schedules each semester, access to excellent faculty, and hands-on learning, encouraging self-directed learning by helping students recognize areas where they need improvement. Through EMS, Daekyung is committed to fostering creative, interdisciplinary talents for the future, and serving as a model for high school credit systems in partnership with local universities.
Student testimonial:
“I often see my senior models in the media, so the practice classes linked with the industry seemed trustworthy and really captured my heart. Especially the practical classes at Aramode always excite me.”
The Stage & Performance Department values the potential and qualities of a model and seeks the perfect expression of a traditional model.
The Musical & Theater Department trains students through various stage performances.
The Practical Music Department helps students create music and performance content.
The Entertainment Management Department leads in the pop culture and management industries.
In total, four departments prepare future artists.
Student testimonial:“I found the hands-on training, experience, and everything else here so appealing.”
In the Beauty Art Majors, there are departments like:
- Hair Design, which trains global trend-leading hair designers
- Beauty Medical Skincare, which fosters professionals in the beauty-medical fusion industry.
- Makeup Department, which prepares students for international beauty careers. Special Effects Makeup, based on Hollywood curriculum, creating top-tier works.
Student testimonial: “I liked that I could learn various cuisines from Korean to Chinese to Japanese, and with so many recognized professors, I chose this course.”
In the Culinary Majors, you’ll find:
- Hotel Culinary Arts, training chefs for domestic and international hotels.
- Bakery & Pastry, offering structured practical training.
- Food & Beverage Industry, growing global multi-talented players in culinary fields.
Student testimonial: “We practice in an environment identical to a cruise ship. It helps us stay focused and learn various roles, which makes it fun.”
The Cruise Service Department trains professional cruise crew members.
There’s also:
- Automobile Dealer & Hotel Convention Department for sales and hotel professionals.
- Animal Care & Welfare Department, for experts in animal culture.
Student testimonial: “At Daekyung, I realized I could go international through the Taekwondo Department, and the Head of Taekwondo Education really impressed me.”
The school also offers:
- Taekwondo Department, taught by national coaches and athletes.
- Practical Dance, for creative and dynamic artists.
- Security & Guard Department, with advanced theory and martial arts.
- Military Science, for future defense professionals.
- Sports Health & Science, with ideal infrastructure for sports rehab and exercise prescription.
- Recreational Sports, for future lifestyle sports experts.
Student testimonial: “We train regularly in advanced e-sports arenas, playing games like League of Legends and Valorant. The systemized curriculum supports those dreaming of becoming pro gamers.”
Also offered:
- E-Sports Department, for training skilled pro gamers.
- Optical Sciences, for experts in Korean-style eye diagnostics.
- Clinical Pathology, for future leaders in diagnostic medicine.
- Police Administration, for developing competent law enforcement officers.
- Social Welfare, for practical field-ready welfare professionals.
- Drone Department, leading future drone industries.
Student testimonial:“Majoring in modeling in high school shaped who I am today. The EMS program especially helped me the most. I could freely choose different subjects, and I really enjoyed the journey of discovering what I love. Going to school felt meaningful and fun.”
While our international students at this boarding school in Korea do not choose a major, they benefit from all educational facilities. They learn Korean as a foreign language, attend academic subjects with their Korean peers, and also do extracurricular activities with them, for a period of one to five months.
Curriculum at Daekyung Culture Arts High School
Besides their majors and minors listed above, Korean students in this boarding school in Korea also attend regular academic subjects such as:
- Korean language
- Speaking & Writing skills
- Literature
- Math
- English
- Korean History
- World History
- Integrated Society
- Korean Geography
- Life & Ethics
- Integrated Science
- Physics
- History of Science
- Information
- Music Appreciation and Critism
- Music Performance
- Art
- Physical Education
- Exercice and Health
- Sports life
The school offers a wide range of sports classes and clubs designed to instill a lifelong habit of active living. Students can participate in activities such as swimming, golf, badminton, marathon, trail running, weight training, and flag football.
Korean students attend classes from 9am to 6pm.
Explore the educational and housing facilities of the Boarding school in Korea
The school is equipped with facilities designed to support its specialized programs. These include:
- Performance Spaces: Areas designated for rehearsals and performances, allowing students to practice and showcase their talents.
- Studios and Workshops: Spaces equipped for various artistic endeavors, providing students with the tools needed for hands-on learning.
- Classrooms: Traditional learning environments where theoretical aspects of the arts are taught.
These facilities are intended to create an immersive educational experience that mirrors real-world artistic settings.
Boarding Accommodations
DKAHS provides on-campus dormitory options for students, fostering a community environment conducive to learning and collaboration. The boarding facilities include:
- Shared Rooms: Accommodations typically house 2 to 4 students per room, promoting camaraderie and peer support.
- Capacity:
- 50 students(25 male and 25 female students)Basic Amenities: Each room is furnished with essential items such as bedding and pillows.
- Each room is equipped with ceiling-mounted air conditioning and heating, along with a
- private bathroom, sink, and shower.Laundry Facilities: On-site laundry services are available, ensuring students can maintain their personal belongings conveniently.
- Security Measures: The dormitories have set schedules, including wake-up calls and lights-out times, to maintain a structured and safe living environment.
Daegyeong Arts High School is located within Daegyeong University, allowing students to benefit from a wide range of shared university facilities.
Transportation – Free School Bus Service
- Free daily school bus service is available, with routes connecting to Daegu and its Subway Lines 1 and 2.
- Buses operate more than 10 times a day for convenience.
Dining
Students have access to the Daegyeong University cafeteria, offering a variety of meals daily.
Additional Facilities
Students can use the fitness center, the main athletic field (with artificial grass), and the university library, supporting both their physical development and academic needs.
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