Senior School Prospectus
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Senior School
BOYS from 11 To 18 years
A warm welcome to Dulwich College, an academically selective independent school with an ethos of equity, excellence and service.
Senior School Prospectus
Welcome To Dulwich College
Our ethos at Dulwich is one of equality, and our values are founded in respect and support for others alongside inspired teaching, genuine scholarship and Free Learning in and beyond the classroom.
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Academic Life
Academic
Inspired teaching and genuine scholarship lie at the heart of academic life
Free Learning
Free Learning
Fostering intellectual curiosity and a lifelong love of learning
Boarding
Boarding
Our boarding community comprises over 20 nationalities
Advanced Electives
Advanced Electives
Courses that complement A levels and deepen knowledge, often to near-undergraduate level
Leavers' Destinations
Leavers' Destinations
Pupils leave to study throughout the UK and around the world
''... a truly dynamic and diverse school ...''
Tatler Schools Guide 2023
21
average class size
60+
Clubs and Societies representing enthusiasm, innovation and diversity
£4.8m
awarded for 214 bursaries in 2022-23
25
different sports on offer
150
Visiting Speakers to the College every year
10,000+
books, CDs, DVDs and magazines in the Year 7 and 8 Raymond Chandler Library
57
pupils from Dulwich Wood Primary School swim each week in the College pool
33
students from our partnership school City Heights E-ACT join us for swimming,football and Portuguese lessons every week
What's On
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Friday 26 April 2024
All day
Dulwich College
(Open to Junior School pupils at Dulwich College)
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Mon 29 April 2024
From 9.20am
Dulwich College, Junior School Hall
(Open to Dulwich College students, parents and staff)
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Wednesday 1 May 2024
9am - 3pm
Dulwich College
(Free and open to all)
![Musicians performing at Winter Concert in Cadogan Hall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694509386/dulwichorguk/enqetiz5l9rqehabzkvf/Musicians_performing_at_Winter_Concert_in_Cadogan_Hall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694509386/dulwichorguk/enqetiz5l9rqehabzkvf/Musicians_performing_at_Winter_Concert_in_Cadogan_Hall.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694509386/dulwichorguk/enqetiz5l9rqehabzkvf/Musicians_performing_at_Winter_Concert_in_Cadogan_Hall.jpg","width":750}])
Thursday 2 May 2024
7pm
Great Hall, Dulwich College
(Open to Dulwich College students, parents and staff)
![Foundation School Junior Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683202809/dulwichorguk/ngv4hf6oix5rkite5pwt/Foundation_School_Junior_Concert.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683202809/dulwichorguk/ngv4hf6oix5rkite5pwt/Foundation_School_Junior_Concert.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683202809/dulwichorguk/ngv4hf6oix5rkite5pwt/Foundation_School_Junior_Concert.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683202809/dulwichorguk/ngv4hf6oix5rkite5pwt/Foundation_School_Junior_Concert.jpg","width":1000}])
Thurs 16 May 2024
5.30pm
Great Hall, Dulwich College
(Junior School pupils only)
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Wednesday 22 May 2024
1.30pm - 4pm
Dulwich College
(Free and open to all)
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Year 11 Mental Health Day
Ahead of their first experience of public exams, Year 11 spent a morning learning about mental health and its importance in all facets of their lives.
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The Dulwich Olympiad 2024
134 students from Dulwich College and JAGS joined 757 students from 12 schools for the Dulwich Olympiad 2024 in Singapore; a week-long celebration of sport, drama, music, and art and design events.
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UK Chemistry Olympiad Success
On the 25 January, 56 students, mostly from Year 12 and Year 13, undertook the challenge of participating in Round 1 of the UK Chemistry Olympiad.
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Dulwich College and local primary schools celebrate artistic collaboration
On Saturday we hosted the final session of the Creative Saturday School. We invited parents and carers to join us for tea, coffee and cake and to enjoy the fruits of their children's creativity in the form of their portfolios.
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Dulwich College and SSLP pupils feature in The Community Rail Awards 2024
Pupils from Dulwich and the SSLP played their part in helping Denmark Hill Station win the Creative Projects and Station Arts Award at the Community Rail Awards in Swansea last Monday.
Pastoral
Our extensive pastoral care is an integral part of our holistic education
Partnerships
Partnerships
We believe that mutual benefit comes from engaging in partnerships
Holistic Education
In addition to excellent public examination results, Dulwich offers a truly holistic education with a breadth of opportunities and underpinned throughout with strong pastoral support
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Co-curricular
Co-curricular
An energetic and varied programme to inspire every pupil at every age
Charities
Charities
Pupils demonstrate commitment and initiative in their extensive charitable fundraising
Clubs and Societies
Clubs and Societies
Over 50 enthusiastic, diverse and innovative clubs and societies
An Active Community
Our diverse and outward-looking community is built and nurtured through a wide range of partnerships, our OAs and our established network of international schools
Old Alleynians
OAs reconnect and networks at events
Dulwich International
Our International Dulwich Olympiad 2019
Local primary pupils attend Saturday School
OAs reconnect and networks at events
Our International Dulwich Olympiad 2019
