It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Dulwich College (Singapore).
At Dulwich students always come first. It offers a friendly, student-centred learning environment where your child is placed at the heart of the learning process. The educational philosophy places equal emphasis on intellectual and personal development.
In DUCKS, Junior and lower Senior School, Dulwich follows an enhanced form of the English National Curriculum, incorporating elements of the Common Entrance syllabus. From the age of 10, students are taught by subject specialist teachers in subject specific learning spaces. In Senior School, Dulwich is an IB World school authorised to offer the IB Diploma as well as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education.
All students are encouraged to participate in sporting competition and every child from the age of 7 is taught a musical instrument. Drama and opportunities for public speaking feature heavily from an early age.
As an internationally-minded school we believe in the importance of our young people acquiring confidence and competence in languages other than English. We offer a dual language programme in English and Mandarin for children from 2 to 7 years of age and daily Chinese classes, streamed according to ability, for children from the age of 4. Additional modern foreign languages are offered in our Senior School.
Dulwich College (Singapore): a school of many nations but a family of one.
With warmest regards,
Nick Magnus
Dulwich College (Singapore) opened its state-of-the-art campus in August 2014 and has since established a strong reputation. The College is an international school with a British independent school ethos which draws upon 400 years of excellence, innovation, tradition and values and is proud to welcome over 50 nationalities. It is a co-educational day school, catering for students aged 2 to 18 in classes from Toddler to Year 13.
The College is academically selective and follows an enhanced British curriculum adapted for the needs of our international student body. Students follow the IGSCE curriculum in Years 9, 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Continuing the tradition of excellence started by the founding school, Dulwich College in London, Dulwich College International graduates go on to study at leading universities in the UK, USA and around the world.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Nationalities
Number of students
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2950
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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61
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Most common nationality
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The top five nationalities are UK, Australian, Chinese, European and Indian
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Languages
Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Limited EAL support
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Dual language English & Mandarin from Toddler to Year 2, Mandarin as a Modern Foreign Language (MFL) in Junior school, in Senior School we offer Mandarin, French, Spanish and German
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Classroom
Max. number of students per class
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Toddler: 16,
Nursery: 16,
Reception: 20
Year 1 and above: 22
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Average number of students per class
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22
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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We are an Apple Distinguished School. We have interactive smartboards in the classrooms, students use ipads & mac books in the classroom when appropriate to the task. We operate a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy from Year 9 onwards
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No, but we do celebrate all faiths & religious holidays
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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N/A
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Academics
External examinations or assessments available
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I/GCSE in Years 9 to 11 and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IB Career Programme (IBCP) in Years 12 and 13
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Results in these examinations
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In 2024, A total of 108 students sat for the full IBDP exams and averaged 37.6 points, with 36.1% scoring 40 points or higher, and 17 receiving prestigious Bilingual Diplomas. The IBCP cohort achieved Distinctions in their Level 3 Extended Diplomas from the University of the Arts London, equivalent to 4 A* at A-Level.
178 Year 11 students in their IGCSE examinations. Achieving an 100% pass rate, an impressive 76% of all grades were A*/A or equivalent, and 53% of those were at the highest A* level. Additionally, 89% of all grades awarded were A*-B or equivalent, underscoring the strong academic performance across the board.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes, from Junior School upwards.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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In Year 3 it is an hour per week and goes up to two and a half hours in Year 6. In Year 7 it is two to three hours per week and goes up to one hour a day in Year 9. This goes up to ten hours a week in IB.
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Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes, but limited support available to a small number of students as we are academically selective.
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Learning support offered
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There are AEN specialists in all three schools
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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At Dulwich, we are on a mission to help students visualise their personal pathway so they can confidently pursue the career path of their choice. We complement the pursuit of academic excellence with our ground-breaking Ignite! programme. Ignite! supports students who are committed to a career in sport, music or performing arts, or who simply wish to maximise their potential and to see the world of possibilities within their reach.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes, there is a team of College counsellors
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Admissions
Entry evaluation for students
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Yes. Dulwich College (Singapore) believes in a holistic, age-appropriate assessment process, in line with our educational philosophy, to ensure that all students will thrive in the context and access the curriculum. For further information please contact the admissions team.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Assessments vary by age. For the early years, in addition to previous report cards (if available) a playroom assessment may be requested. From Year 3 and above a cognitive ability test and written assessment will be required. For entry into the IB, an additional interview will be required. While we encourage assessments to be completed on campus, assessments can be arranged from overseas.
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Waiting list
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We operate an applicant pool as opposed to a waitlist. Applications completed prior to the set deadlines each year will be placed into the pool and evaluated on their merits alongside the rest of the prospective cohort. For full details and timelines, please visit our website or reach out to the admissions team.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We operate two applicant pools each academic year. The first pool deadline is generally the end of October, for decisions to be made in November. The second pool deadline is generally in February, for decisions to be made in March.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes. In recognition of the unique needs of individual families, we are able to accept and process applications submitted outside of our application timelines, especially for mid-year transfers. Such applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis and subject to the availability of places.
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School day
School start time
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Between 8.30am and 9.00am depending on the year group
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School finish time
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Between 3.25pm and 3.35pm depending on the year group
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Supervised care before/after school
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In the kindergarten school (DUCKS) there is creche from 8.00am to 9.00am
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School bus service available
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Yes, door to door bus service is available
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School provided lunches
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There is a seven station dining room in which students can purchase lunch
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities
Facilities at the school
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Our world-class school facilities include three libraries, a Performing Arts Centre with three theatres, rooftop gardens, a forest school, sports science lab, three dining rooms and two coffee shops.
The Greenhouse is a state-of-the-art seven-storey innovation hub, which opened officially November 2023, includes a 400-seat multi-purpose auditorium, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths) workshop, professional teaching kitchen, film and media suites, three additional black box theatres, and computer labs. The hub has a dedicated IB programme space for our students comprising a two-storey IB library, workspaces, study rooms and social areas.
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Sports facilities at the school
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Three swimming pool, triple gymnasium, RFU & FIFA approved rugby and football field, dance studio, tennis courts, double gym, fitness centre
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About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Engaged and passionate students, highly experienced teachers and state-of-the-art facilities are the foundations of Dulwich College (Singapore). The College is academically selective and provides a well rounded education founded on academic rigour complemented by rich co-curricular programmes. Dulwich College (Singapore) comprises 2,950 students and over 61 nationalities from toddlers (age 2) to Year 13 (age 18). The College follows the English National Curriculum followed by IGCSE and the IB Diploma and Careers Programme from Year 12.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Dulwich College (Singapore) opened its state-of-the-art campus in August 2014 and has since established a strong reputation. The College is an international school with a British independent school ethos which draws upon 400 years of excellence, innovation, tradition and values and is proud to welcome over 60 nationalities. It is a co-educational day school, catering for students aged 2 to 18 in classes from Toddler to Year 13.
The College is academically selective and follows an enhanced British curriculum adapted for the needs of our international student body. Students follow the IGSCE curriculum in Years 9, 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma and Careers Programme in Years 12 and 13. Continuing the tradition of excellence started by the founding school, Dulwich College in London, Dulwich College International graduates go on to study at leading universities in the UK, USA and around the world.
The College's holistic education is complemented by rewarding co-curricular programmes. Students at Dulwich College (Singapore) are encouraged to participate in sporting competition and every child from the age of seven is taught a musical instrument. Drama and opportunities for public speaking feature heavily from an early age with students using the 700-seat Alleyn Theatre daily for assemblies, performances and more.
The College offers a dual language programme in English and Mandarin for students in Toddler to Year 2 (aged two to seven) and daily Mandarin classes, streamed according to ability from the age of four. Additional modern foreign languages are offered in the Senior School. The close collaboration among the network of Colleges gives our students unique opportunities to participate in events and benefit from the group's relationships with leading educational and artistic organisations. The network enjoys an ongoing and strong partnership with Dulwich College in London.
Facilities include three libraries, a Performing Arts Centre with three theatres, three swimming pools, sports fields, roof-top gardens, gymnasiums, three dining rooms and two coffee shops. Every classroom at the College is spacious, bright, ventilated and well furnished. The Performing Arts Centre features science and IT laboratories, suites of music and art rooms and four design and technology workshops. The gymnasium includes a fitness, weights and conditioning room. The campus is designed to be green, natural, spacious and airy to enhance the learning experience.
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Campus and Facilities
Occupying a 5-hectare site in Bukit Batok, and conveniently located no more than 15 to 25 minutes from most major locations and expatriate residential areas, Dulwich has state-of-the-art facilities and classrooms on a purpose built campus. Each school has its own discrete area in landscaped grounds.
Facilities include 3 libraries, a Performing Arts Centre with 3 theatres, 3 swimming pools, sports fields, roof-top gardens, gymnasiums, 3 dining rooms and 2 coffee shops. Every classroom is spacious, bright, ventilated and well furnished.
Our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre boasts an exceptional standard of facilities for our Senior School students, featuring science and IT laboratories, suites of music and art rooms and 4 design and technology workshops. Our newest gymnasium includes a fitness, weights and conditioning room.