Dulwich College Beijing
private, day school in Shunyi, Beijing, China
Dulwich College Beijing (DCB; 北京德威英国国际学校) is a private international day school in Shunyi District, Beijing, China. Founded in 2005, it is a school for children of foreign personnel and part of the Dulwich College International network.
DCB follows the English National Curriculum and offers IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme, and A-level qualifications.
History
Dulwich College Beijing opened in 2005 as the second school in the Dulwich College International network. Its network has historical links to Dulwich College in London, founded in 1619.
In 2018, the campus underwent an approximately 6,000-square-metre renovation and extension, including changes to early-years facilities, libraries, and shared spaces. Further renovations were announced in 2025, including upgrades to early-years classrooms and student common areas.
Academics
DCB is divided into Dulwich College Kindergarten School (DUCKS), Junior School, and Senior School. DUCKS serves children aged two to seven, Junior School serves ages seven to eleven, and Senior School serves ages eleven to eighteen.
Students follow an English-curriculum programme through Key Stages 1 to 3, study IGCSE courses in Years 10 and 11, and progress to either the IB Diploma Programme or A levels in Years 12 and 13.
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