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Nationalities
| Number of students |
About 1,600 students. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
43 nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
The United Kingdom. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
All students are international students. |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, 70% of teachers are from UK. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French and Spanish. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
SE21 is Dulwich Shanghai Pudong’s Innovation Hub, where technology and design converge for students to address real-world problems. Our SE21 curriculum boosts innovative education by bringing science, technology, engineering, arts, maths, entrepreneurship and environmentalism, and 21st-century skills under one cross-disciplinary roof. This inventive learning environment will allow our students, future roboticists, and software engineers to experiment and challenge limits to lay the foundation for solving 21st-century problems. |
| 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) |
Yes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) , IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) |
| Results in these examinations |
Average 38.0 IB score in 2022/23 Academic Year. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions open year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Kindergarten: 8.00am
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| School finish time |
Kindergarten: 3.00pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
250+ activities on offer each term including sports, performing arts, academics, film, debating and robotics. For example, Dulwich Football Club, Dulwich Rugby Club, Dulwich Netball Club, Dulwich Fencing, Dulwich Earthquakes, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Within the above framework the College has 106 active sports teams. The following is an outline of the competitive teams and squads. Football, Swimming, Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Volleyball, Touch Rugby, Table Tennis, Badminton, Tennis, Cricket, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. The College has 106 active sports teams. We are proud to be a FOBISIA A Division school. This is one of the major events of the year and we place a strong emphasis on the
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Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Football field, Rugby field, Swimming Pool, libraries, theatre, science labs, film studio and music rehearsal rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong boasts an on site state of the art sports centre which houses some of the 106 active sports teams. The Sports Complex consists of a 25 metere six lane swimming pool, a training pool, one of two large gymnasiums, dance studio, fencing area, fully equippped gym and a multi-functional room (The 1619 Suite) with outdoor terrace. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong provides top quality education for over 1,600 students from toddler to Year 13. The College draws on 400 years of excellence in education from its connection with Dulwich College London and combines this with the best of modern teaching based on the English National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate programme. Their mission is to create "one college, many campuses," which fosters their vision to inspire students. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our approach to learning nurtures confidence and intellectual curiosity in our students, preparing them for success in further education and life beyond. We offer a holistic education founded on scholarship and complemented by rewarding co-curricular programmes. Our network of schools has partnerships with leading universities and organisations to bring unique learning experiences to our students. The primary teaching language is English, with a Dual Language approach in Mandarin and English in DUCKS. From DUCKS through to Year 9 we follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales, enhanced for international needs. In Year 10 students begin the two-year International GCSE syllabus followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. |