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 an international school with a British curriculum located in Singapore, which opened in 2014. It 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 with a kitchen area, three libraries, three dining rooms, a bike track, and a sustainable garden throughout the grounds.[ 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]

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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.
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