Dulwich College Singapore | |
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Location | |
71 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 Singapore 658966 Singapore | |
Coordinates | 1°20′43″N103°44′32″E / 1.345299°N 103.74211°E |
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Type | Independent, international school |
Established | 2014 |
Founder | Edward Alleyn |
Headmaster | Nick Magnus |
Teaching staff | 300 |
Age | 2to 18 |
Enrollment | 2,500 (2020) |
Capacity | 2,500 [1] |
Average class size | 22 |
Houses | Earhart, Lee, Mandela and Shackleton |
Accreditation | EduTrust |
Tuition | SGD 26,000 - 37,000 (USD 18912 - 26913) (2015) [1] |
Affiliation | FOBISIA, IB World Schools |
Chief Executive Officer | Fraser White |
Website | https://singapore.dulwich.org/ |
Dulwich College Singapore is an international school located in Singapore, which opened in 2014.
As a branch of Dulwich College International, it offers a comprehensive programme for students aged 2 to 18 and is separated into three schools: DUCKS, Junior School, and Senior School. [2]
Students from ages 2 to 7 are immersed in a dual-language environment where classes are conducted in both English and Chinese. Daily Chinese classes are conducted for students from years 3 to 8 (aged 8 to 13).
In August 2018, a performing arts centre at the college was completed, which includes a 742-seat theatre and a pipe organ which is second largest in Singapore, [3] 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, and cricket nets. [4]
Additionally, there is 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 a sustainable garden throughout the grounds.
With the Junior School Music Programme, students are initially taught a string instrument, then later offered an opportunity to change to a wind or brass instrument. [5]
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