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Nationalities
| Number of students |
218 |
Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of homework students at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi will receive is dependent on each student’s age and timetable. Homework tasks are assigned with clear objectives designed to enhance student learning, and with reasonable deadlines. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is academically selective and offers a culturally and academically enhanced English National Curriculum. It does not offer an additional curriculum to those with special learning needs. However, the teachers and EAL Specialists may be able to provide assistance to students who find particular aspects of the curriculum challenging. DCSM enrols students with learning challenges when the information available indicates that the student’s learning needs can be met by the services the school provides. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is an academically selective school. Families applying for places for children under the age of 7 are asked to meet with one of the experienced Early Years teachers. This is so DCSM can learn about your child and ensure that they will benefit from the education it offers. Families applying for places in Year 1 and Year 2 (for students aged 5 - 7) will be encouraged to share their literacy and numeracy skills, where appropriate. Families applying for places in Years 3 - 7 (for students aged 7 - 12) are asked to take the Cognitive Ability Test (CAT), which consists of verbal, quantitative and non-verbal assessments. DCSM also requires those students to do a written English Assessment. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi offers an extensive range of clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities. These are offered on an optional basis as part of the tuition fees. In addition, a number of out-sourced providers offer activities at the College to complement the expertise of the staff i.e. ballet, martial arts. There is an additional charge for these activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Olympic 50 metre swimming pool, triple gymnasium and an all-grass football pitch. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is coeducational and academically selective.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
DCSM approach to learning nurtures confidence and intellectual curiosity in its students, preparing them for success in further education and life beyond. DCSM offers a holistic education founded on scholarship and complemented by rewarding co-curricular programmes. Its network of schools has partnerships with leading universities and organisations to bring unique learning experiences to its students. |