Health Comes First – The health of our students, staff, and guests is our highest priority. For this reason, DSSI has developed measures to minimize the impact of fine particulate matter on health.
Multi-tiered Outdoor Space System
Our multi-level system, developed in 2017 by a working group of parents, teachers, school administrators, Board members, and Embassy staff, regulates time spent outdoors. Its aim is to strike a balance between ensuring sufficient physical activity and protecting students’ health. When levels of fine particulate matter are high, students remain in classrooms with windows and doors kept closed. All classrooms and teaching spaces are equipped with air purifiers.
Measurement of Fine Dust Levels (AQI)
Our measures are based on the PM2.5 and PM10 values recorded by the city of Seoul in Yongsan-Gu. We follow the threshold values set by the Korean School Authority (SMOE) and gradually restrict outdoor activities and time spent outdoors accordingly.
| PM 2,5 in µg/qm | PM 10 in µg/qm | Kindergarten | Primary School | Secondary School |
| less than 35.5 | smaller 155 | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions |
| 35.5 – 44.8 | 155 – 201 | No more excursions, outdoor recess permitted | No restrictions | No restrictions |
| 44.8 – 54.9 | 201 – 251 | No outdoor activities | No excursions, no outdoor sports, outdoor recess permitted | No restrictions |
| 54.9 – 101.9 | 251 – 303 | No outdoor activities | No excursions, no outdoor sports, outdoor recess permitted | No excursions, no outdoor sports, outdoor recess permitted |
| levels above 101.9 | levels above 303 | No outdoor activities | No outdoor activities | No outdoor activities |
123-6 Dokseodang-Ro Yongsan-Gu
04419 Seoul
Republic of Korea
Tel.: +82-2-792-0797
Email: dsseoul@dsseoul.org
서울특별시 용산구 독서당로 123-6
04419
Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you would like to visit us, we kindly ask you to schedule an appointment in advance by email at dsseoul@dsseoul.org.