Vision & Values
Find out what makes a Dulwich Education.
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.
Vision & Values
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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Saturday 15 June 2024
6pm - 11.30pm
Dulwich College
(Open to all)
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Tuesday 18 June 2024
4pm
Old Library, Dulwich College
(Open to Dulwich College parents and pupils)
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Monday 24 June 2024
6pm
Great Hall, Dulwich College
(Open to parents, pupils and staff)
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Saturday 29 June 2024
From 4.30pm
Front Lawns, Dulwich College
(Open to Dulwich College pupils, parents, OAs)
Latest News
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The Dulwich Estate presents Edward Alleyn Award to Dulwich College pupil
Congratulations to Hank Ze in Year 13, who has been presented with the Edward Alleyn Award by the Dulwich Estate.
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Dulwich College Bangkok
On 30 May 2024 Education in Motion (EiM) announced its partnership with Sakol Sathapat, a prominent Thailand-based developer, to establish a Dulwich College International School in Bangkok.
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The Mysterious & The Macabre – Year 10 Devised Drama
Devising in Drama demands inventiveness, collaboration, risk-taking, an understanding of the rules of structuring a piece of theatre and a readiness to play.
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Pan’s Labyrinth
Year 12 showcased a captivating Original Devised creative adaptation of Pan’s Labyrinth, Guillermo Del Toro’s spellbinding adventure-fantasy fable of chance and transformation.
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Deputy Head of Mission visits Dulwich College
Bartosz Wiśniewski, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, recently visited Dulwich College. During his visit, Mr Wiśniewski had the opportunity to tour the school and explore the College Archive.
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