Dulwich College Singapore

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Dulwich College Singapore
Location
Dulwich College Singapore
71 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8
Singapore 658966

Singapore
Coordinates 1°20′43″N103°44′32″E / 1.345299°N 103.74211°E / 1.345299; 103.74211
Information
TypeIndependent, international school
Established2014
FounderEdward Alleyn
HeadmasterNick Magnus (until August 2025), David Ingram (from September 2025)
Teaching staff300
Age2to 18
Enrollment2,500 (2020)
Capacity2,500 [1]
Average class size22
HousesEarhart, Lee, Mandela and Shackleton
Accreditation EduTrust
TuitionSGD 26,000 - 37,000 (USD 18912 - 26913) (2015) [1]
Affiliation FOBISIA, IB World Schools
Chief Executive OfficerFraser White
Website https://singapore.dulwich.org/

Dulwich College Singapore is a British private school located in Singapore, and is associated with Dulwich College. Founded in 2014, the College is headed by Nick Magnus, MBE, who will be succeeded by David Ingram from September 2025. [2] [ non-primary source needed ]

Contents

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. [3]

Academics

Students from ages 2 to 7 are taught bilingually in English and Chinese. Daily Chinese classes are conducted for students from years 3 to 8 (aged 8 to 13).[ citation needed ]

Key facilities

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, two black box theatres and suites of music and art rooms. [4]

Sports facilities at the college include three swimming pools, a multi-purpose pitch, two gymnasiums, a dance studio, a fitness centre, and cricket nets. [5]

An IB centre was completed in the early 2020s[ when? ] including quiet study areas and a large common room.[ citation needed ]

Junior school students are initially taught a string instrument, then later offered an opportunity to change to a wind or brass instrument. [6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Davie, Sandra (3 December 2015). "Mandarin immersion boosts intake at Dulwich College". The Straits Times. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  2. "Nick Magnus MBE on LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  3. "Dulwich College Opens in Singapore". The International Educator. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  4. Wee, Desmond (13 November 2017). "The pipes, the pipes are calling". The Straits Times. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  5. "Ever wondered what you're getting for your money at international schools? Facilities for one thing! |". Expat Living Singapore. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  6. "Here's Why Dulwich College (Singapore) Is A Great School For A Personalised Education". The Finder. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2019.