Creative Arts
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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.
Creative Arts
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
![Attendees at SCITT training session]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671120095/dulwichorguk/srottotuo5e62daadedx/MFL_SCITT_training_session_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671120095/dulwichorguk/srottotuo5e62daadedx/MFL_SCITT_training_session_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671120095/dulwichorguk/srottotuo5e62daadedx/MFL_SCITT_training_session_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671120095/dulwichorguk/srottotuo5e62daadedx/MFL_SCITT_training_session_2.jpg","width":1000}])
Wednesday 22 May 2024
1.30pm - 4pm
Dulwich College
(Free and open to all)
![Musicians performing in the Alan Morgan Orchestra]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713452034/dulwichorguk/y3cbawhpzgvleegzwbrv/Musicians_performing_in_Alan_Morgan_Orchestra.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713452034/dulwichorguk/y3cbawhpzgvleegzwbrv/Musicians_performing_in_Alan_Morgan_Orchestra.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713452034/dulwichorguk/y3cbawhpzgvleegzwbrv/Musicians_performing_in_Alan_Morgan_Orchestra.jpg","width":750}])
Wednesday 22 May 2024
6pm
Great Hall, Dulwich College
(Open to Dulwich College students, parents and staff)
![Joseph Spence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711620064/dulwichorguk/jabjx1cs0mpsiapiw8gq/Lord_Byron_portrait.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711620064/dulwichorguk/jabjx1cs0mpsiapiw8gq/Lord_Byron_portrait.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711620064/dulwichorguk/jabjx1cs0mpsiapiw8gq/Lord_Byron_portrait.jpg","width":750}])
Friday 31 May 2024
7pm - 8.30pm
St. Catherine's Church,102A Pepys Road, Telegraph Hill, SE15 5SG
(Open to all)
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Saturday 15 June 2024
6pm - 11.30pm
Dulwich College
(Open to all)
Latest News
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Moving for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Last week saw the launch of Dulwich College’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year was Movement: Moving for our mental health and thus it was a celebration of the benefits that physical activity can have on mental wellbeing.
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show – look out for the BSI Spirit of Partnership Garden relocating to our campus
The Burma Skincare Initiative (BSI) is a charity co-founded by alumnus Professor Chris Griffiths OBE, Emeritus Professor of Dermatology, University of Manchester and Dr Su Lwin, a Burmese-born dermatologist at Guys’ and St Thomas’ Hospital.
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Marlowe make it over the line
After some 46 separate competitions over the course of the past academic year, the annual tussle to be the proud possessor of the Steve Hoyle Shield- as overall Upper School House victors- came to an end last Wednesday afternoon with Marlowe in pole position, after a narrow victory over their Raleigh and Sidney challengers.
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Inter Schools Cycling Championships 2024
On Wednesday 20 March Dulwich College took part in the Inter Schools Cycling Championships at the Herne Hill Velodrome. With a total of 26 schools participating, and 48 teams competing, it was an exceptional showcase of speed, power and endurance.
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Remembering philosopher Gareth Evans, ‘one of the most brilliant minds of his generation’
On Tuesday 30 April 75 students, teachers and guests from around the UK and overseas assembled at Dulwich College to remember philosopher Gareth Evans, whose life was cut short at just 34 years old.
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