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Dulwich College (Singapore) is an international school with British independent school ethos and values, which opened its doors in August 2014. The College offers a rigorous and supportive academic programme for students aged two to 18 and is separated into three schools: DUCKS (aged two to seven), Junior School (aged seven to 11) and Senior School (aged 11-18). Each school has its own discrete area in landscaped grounds.

There are approximately 2200 students from over 50 nationalities.

Admissions Criteria
Student must have a level of English sufficient to access the curriculum. Admissions are selective and the decision is based on official school transcripts, records, testing and other evaluative procedures. Students undertake assessments to ensure they can access the curriculum.

Academics
The College offers a dual language programme in English and Mandarin for students with daily Mandarin classes in DUCKS (aged two to seven). The College is academically selective and follows an enhanced British curriculum. Students follow the IGSCE curriculum in Years 9, 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. rounds.

Key Facilities
A Performing Arts Centre which includes a 742 seat theatre and a pipe organ which is second largest in Singapore, two black box theatres and suites of music and art rooms.

Sports facilities at the College include three swimming pools, a multi-purpose pitch, two gymnasiums, a dance studio, a fitness centre, tennis courts and cricket nets.

There is also a dedicated IB centre including quiet study areas and a large common room with a kitchen area, three libraries, three dining rooms, a bike track and sustainable garden throughout the grounds.

Outside the Classroom
The College provides a holistic education complemented by a wide-variety of enrichment and co-curricular activities. Students 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.

History
Dulwich College in London was founded by Edward Alleyn on 21 June 1619 with letters patent from King James I. This historical document, affixed with the Great Seal of England, still survives. An actor linked to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and an entrepreneur in the world of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre. Dulwich College is an academically selective boys’ school, attracting students from the top 15% of the UK academic range.

Friends of Dulwich
Friends of Dulwich is volunteer organisation at the College that strives to enhance and enrich the Dulwich experience for all students and their families. All parents or legal guardians of any student enrolled at the College are eligible to become members.

Information
Address: 1 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, Singapore, 658966

Type: Independent

Established: 2014

Founder: Edward Alleyn

Chief Executive Officer:  Fraser White

Teaching staff: Approximately 300

Number of Students: 2250

Education system:  Houses: Earhart, Lee, Mandela and Shackleton

Affiliations & Accreditations: FOBISIA, IB World Schools, EduTrust

School fees: singapore.dulwich.org/admissions

Website: singapore.dulwich.org