Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

What Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong does

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is a private international school located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, established in 2003 as the first independent British school in the city. It delivers an English-language education to more than 1,600 expatriate students aged 2-18, organised across three sub-schools: DUCKS (Early Years, ages 2-7), Junior School (ages 7-11), and Senior School (ages 11-18). The school follows the English National Curriculum, leads to IGCSE qualifications at age 16, and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme; Class of 2025 placements include Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and MIT. Academic outcomes in 2025 were a 38.1/45 IB average against a global average of 30.6, 100% pass rate, 46.8% of candidates scoring above 40, and 86% A*-A / 96% A*-B at IGCSE.

The school is owned by Dulwich College Management International Limited and operates as part of Dulwich College International (DCI), which runs seven schools across three countries and sits within the broader Education in Motion (EiM) network of 12 international schools in Asia. The curriculum is augmented by the Wohui Mandarin Programme, the SE21 Innovation Hub (STEM, robotics, coding, 3D printing, digital citizenship), and 100+ co-curricular activities. Strategic partnerships include the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Northern College of Music, Berklee College of Music, Vienna Boys' Choir, and the Hochalpines Institut Ftan, the last of which hosts the Ignite Switzerland residential programme. Admissions are processed directly via the OpenApply portal, supported by Open Days, Immersion Days, and virtual tours.

The business model is fee-based tuition paid by expatriate families, with no public revenue disclosure. There is no proprietary application, no public API, and no digital product monetisation beyond tuition. The Dulwich brand is licensed from the historic Dulwich College in London (founded 1619), and the school has received external recognition including World's Best Schools for Supporting Healthy Living 2022.

Name

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

Legal name

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

Website

https://shanghai-pudong.dulwich.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is a private international school founded in 2003 that delivers British and IB curricula to 1,600+ expatriate students aged 2-18 across three sub-schools in Pudong, Shanghai. It is owned by Dulwich College International within the Education in Motion network and operates on a tuition-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Short-Term Academic Program Providers (Multi-Discipline) (EDAIAIAB), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• International school education
• K-12 bilingual education
• IB diploma programme
• University preparation services
• Mandarin language instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition fees charged to students for attendance at the international school. The school serves expatriate English-speaking students aged 2-18 across three schools: DUCKS (Early Years), Junior School, and Senior School.
2. Ignite: Switzerland Programme Fees: Additional programme fees for the Ignite: Switzerland residential programme for Year 8 and 9 students. Fees range from CHF 3,500-4,500 per term depending on season (Rock/Snow/Water terms), or CHF 25,000 per term inclusive of tuition.
3. Summer Camps (EiMx): Revenue from summer camp programmes operated under the Education in Motion (EiM) family of schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is a private international school delivering British-style education to expatriate English-speaking students aged 2-18 across three schools (DUCKS Early Years, Junior School, Senior School). It offers the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme, supported by specialised programmes including the Wohui Mandarin Programme, SE21 Innovation Hub, Ignite: Switzerland residential programme, Visual & Performing Arts, Sports, and a recognised Wellbeing Programme. Tuition fees are the primary offering, supplemented by additional programme fees for residential and summer camp experiences.

Product overview

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is an international school serving over 1,600 expatriate English-speaking students aged 2-18 across three schools: DUCKS (Early Years, ages 2-7), Junior School (ages 7-11), and Senior School (ages 11-18). The school offers a holistic education combining world-class academics with extensive co-curricular opportunities. Core academic programmes include the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The product portfolio includes specialized programmes such as the Mandarin Language Programme (with three pathways including the innovative Wohui programme), SE21 Innovation Hub (STEM/technology), Ignite: Switzerland residential programme, Visual and Performing Arts with global partnerships, Sports, University and Careers Counselling, Student Leadership, Wellbeing, and Sustainability and Global Citizenship. Founded in 2003, it is the founding institution of Dulwich College International, now part of the Education in Motion (EiM) family of schools operating across multiple countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUCKS: Early Years programme for students aged 2-7, following the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with a Dual Language approach
• Junior School
• Senior School
• SE21
• Ignite: Switzerland
• Wohui Mandarin Programme

Products and services

• DUCKS (Early Years)

Quantifiable outcome

• IB average score of 38.1 out of 45 (2025), significantly above global average of 30.6
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive school partnership in China, South Korea, and Singapore established in July 2016 (Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary). Offers students aged 10-18 opportunities to deepen understanding of Shakespeare's works through RSC rehearsal strategies, school residencies by RSC artists, tailored workshops, online resources, and UK/Asia performances. Culminates in student performances across DCI network. Includes professional learning programme for drama and English teachers.
• Royal Northern College of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHead of Popular Music Andy Stott and members of their 24-strong session orchestra facilitated workshops at the Dulwich Festival of Music in November 2016. Ongoing collaboration in music education across DCI schools.
• Berklee College of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Has supported Dulwich College International Diversity series for multiple years, providing students with exposure to contemporary music industry professionals.
• Vienna Boys' ChoircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver ten years of collaboration with the world-famous Vienna Boys' Choir. Dulwich College International Vienna Choir Tour has given several students the opportunity to become members of the Vienna Boys' Choir.
• Hochalpines Institut Ftan (HIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Ftan, Switzerland at 1,700 metres above sea level. Home to the Ignite: Switzerland residential programme for Year 8 and 9 students from EiM family of schools. Programme offers 5-week (Year 8) or 12-week (Year 9) residential experience with academic curriculum, outdoor learning, and alpine activities.
• University of Auckland Dance StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing dance projects, courses, and performances across DCI schools. University faculty offer residencies and performance opportunities annually.
• International Schools Choral Music Society (ISCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest music festivals in Asia. DCI has been key supporter and host over ten years. Over 20 schools participate, with 400 students and world-class professional musicians, conductors, and composers. Concerts held in prestigious venues including Forbidden City Concert Hall.
• Education in Motion (EiM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Dulwich College International. EiM establishes Education Advisory Board with world-class educators and researchers including former Yale President Richard Levin. Provides global network of resources, industry knowledge, and the EiM University and Careers Counselling Model. Operates 12 international schools across Asia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nord Anglia International School Shanghai: Premium international school in Shanghai delivering British curriculum with IB, part of Nord Anglia's global network. Comparable on premium pricing, multi-school network support, and Shanghai expatriate customer base.
• Concordia International School Shanghai: Premium American-curriculum international school in Shanghai with IB Diploma. Comparable on premium expatriate positioning, holistic co-curricular emphasis, and Shanghai market.
• Shanghai American School: One of the largest and oldest premium international schools in Shanghai serving expatriate families with an American curriculum and IB Diploma. Directly comparable on scale (~2,800 students), premium positioning, and Shanghai expatriate customer base.
• Yew Chung International School Shanghai: Long-established international school in Shanghai offering British curriculum with strong bilingual (English/Mandarin) emphasis. Comparable on dual-language positioning and Shanghai expatriate target market.
• Wellington College International Shanghai: Premium British-curriculum international school in Shanghai serving expatriate students with English National Curriculum and IGCSE/IB. Comparable target customer (Shanghai expat families), tier-1 pricing, and co-curricular-rich positioning.
• British International School Shanghai (BISS Puxi): Long-established British international school in Shanghai following English National Curriculum and IB. Comparable academic framework, Shanghai expatriate customer base, and premium tuition tier.
• Harrow International School Shanghai: Premium British-curriculum international school in Shanghai, part of the Harrow global network. Comparable on heritage British branding, premium expatriate positioning, and boarding/residential offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College International (DCI Network): Parent network of Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, operating 7 schools across 3 countries as part of EiM. Comparable on brand identity, curriculum framework, and shared global partnerships.

Regional players

• Keystone Academy: Premium Chinese-international school in Beijing combining Chinese and international curricula with IB Diploma. Comparable on premium positioning and IB outcomes, but serving a different Chinese city market.

Emerging players

• Singapore American School: Top-tier American international school in Singapore serving expatriate families with IB. Comparable on premium expatriate positioning, strong university placements, and co-curricular breadth, though operating in a different Asian expatriate hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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