Dulwich College Shanghai

The curriculum followed is largely based on that of the English National Curriculum with suitable modificationsmade, based upon the professional judgments of our staff, taking into account the diverse make-up of the schoolpopulation. Mandarin is a compulsory and high profile subject throughout the College, with a very flexible andcomprehensive curriculum that caters for total beginners to bilingual students. Outside visits and residentialexpeditions are integral parts of the curriculum in the Senior School beginning in early September with ChinaWeek when the entire Senior School explores this amazing host country.Student individual support, care and guidance are real strengths of the College and competitive spirit in individualand team activities is fostered through a vertical House System which operates from DUCKS through to SeniorSchool. Students in each of the schools act as Heads of House, supported by staff. The co-curricular dimensionof the College is exceptionally strong; Music and Sport, in particular, are thriving in all three schools, with regularschool productions of the highest standard and regular sports fixtures. All members of staff are expected tocontribute to the co-curricular programme and students in the Junior and Senior Schools are encouraged to takepart at least twice a week after school.The College enjoys tremendous support from its parental body, represented by the Friends of Dulwich. Theparents assist with many aspects of the co-curricular side of College life, particularly the annual Winter Fair,which is a spectacular event. In addition, the College is very active on the charity front, supporting a wide rangeof China based charities.This will be an exceptionally exciting time to join Dulwich College Shanghai.4