Dulwich College (Singapore)

What Dulwich College (Singapore) does

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a British international school in Singapore operated by Dulwich College Management International Limited under the Education in Motion (EiM) family of schools. Founded in 2014, the school delivers a full K-12 pathway spanning DUCKS (ages 2-7), Junior School (ages 7-11), and Senior School (ages 11-18), with the Senior School now serving nearly 1,400 students across Years 7-13. Curriculum spans the UK Early Years Foundation Stage, English National Curriculum, IGCSE/GCSE, the IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-Related Programme, and STEM A Levels, with a bilingual English-Mandarin co-teaching model delivered from age 2 using the proprietary Wo Hui Mandarin method.

The school's product surface extends well beyond core academics. SE21 Learning Hubs combine STEM with entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and 21st-century skills via robotics, coding, CAD/CAM, graphic design, film, and VR. Co-curricular breadth includes 30+ sports organised across 275+ teams (competing in ACSIS, FOBISIA, and the Dulwich Olympiad) and visual and performing arts programmes supported by exclusive partnerships with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Northern College of Music, Berklee College of Music, Vienna Boys' Choir, and LAMDA. Differentiated offerings include Ignite! (mentorship for elite performers in sport, music, and performing arts) and Ignite: Switzerland (residential programme at Hochalpines Institut Ftan, CHF 25,000 per term). Supporting frameworks cover student leadership, sustainability and global citizenship (WWF Eco-Schools certified), wellbeing, university and careers counselling, and the Worldwise Alumni Network.

Commercially, the business is funded overwhelmingly by recurring tuition across the multi-year age arc, supplemented by ancillary streams: Individual Music Tuition at S$55 per 30-minute lesson and Ignite: Switzerland per-term fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer (parents enquire online, book tours, apply) supported by open houses, education fair participation, virtual tours, and shared EiM-network marketing. The school holds Singapore PEI registration (201027137D, valid through January 2028) and operates from a single purpose-built Singapore campus with a 742-seat Alleyn Theatre.

Name

Dulwich College (Singapore)

Legal name

Dulwich College Management International Limited

Website

https://singapore.dulwich.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a premium British international school in Singapore serving roughly 2,500-3,000 students aged 2-18 across DUCKS, Junior, and Senior Schools, part of the Education in Motion (EiM) network and offering the IB Diploma, IGCSE, and bilingual English-Mandarin programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

Keywords

• International school education
• British curriculum
• IB Diploma Programme
• Bilingual education
• Primary secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to students across DUCKS (ages 2-7), Junior School (ages 7-11), and Senior School (ages 11-18). Fees vary by year group and programme.
2. Individual Music Tuition (IMT): Additional charged music lessons at $55 per 30-minute session for students from Year 1 onwards.
3. Ignite: Switzerland Programme: Overseas residential programme fees for Year 8 (5 terms at CHF 25,000 inclusive) and Year 9 (12-week programme at CHF 25,000 inclusive) students, in addition to regular tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a British international school delivering full-time education to students aged 2 to 18 across DUCKS (ages 2-7), Junior School (ages 7-11), and Senior School (ages 11-18). The school provides the IB Diploma Programme, IGCSE/GCSE qualifications, and bilingual English-Mandarin instruction, complemented by SE21 STEAM, sports, performing arts, sustainability, leadership, and overseas residential experiences such as Ignite: Switzerland.

Product overview

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a British international school offering a comprehensive educational programme for students aged 2 to 18 across three school sections: DUCKS (Early Years, ages 2-7), Junior School (Primary, ages 7-11), and Senior School (Secondary, ages 11-18). The school delivers the IB Diploma Programme, IGCSE/GCSE qualifications, and provides holistic education through specialised programmes including SE21 (STEAM and entrepreneurship), comprehensive Mandarin language education with three pathways, award-winning Visual and Performing Arts, and 30+ sports. The Ignite! programme supports exceptional performance in sports, music, and performing arts, while Ignite: Switzerland offers a unique residential experience. The school fosters global citizenship through Worldwise Events, sustainability initiatives, student leadership development, and university counselling, all underpinned by a dedicated wellbeing programme. As part of the Education in Motion (EiM) family of schools, students benefit from international connections and the Worldwise Alumni Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ignite: Switzerland: A unique overseas residential experience for Year 8 and 9 students from EiM family of schools, located at Hochalpines Institut Ftan in Switzerland. Programme fosters self-confidence, independence and sense of community.
• SE21

Products and services

• DUCKS (Dulwich College Kindergarten School) Early childhood education programme for children ages 2 to 7, offering a British-style independent school education with a dual language (English-Mandarin) programme, based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for ages 2-5 and enhanced English National Curriculum for Years 1-2.
• Junior School International primary school programme for students aged 7 to 11 (Years 3 to 6), following the English National Curriculum with bilingual Mandarin education, pastoral care, SE21 enrichment, and student leadership opportunities.
• Senior School International secondary school programme for students aged 11 to 18, spanning lower school (Years 7-8), middle school (Years 9-11) with IGCSE/GCSE qualifications, and upper school (Years 12-13) with IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-Related Programme, and STEM A Level options.
• IB Diploma Programme Two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12-13 students, preparing them for top universities globally with an average of 37.5 points and 99.3% pass rate (Class of 2026).
• SE21 Programme STEAM-focused learning programme combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths with Entrepreneurship and Environmental Sustainability, and 21st Century Skills. Provides physical SE21 Hubs for robotics, coding, CAD/CAM, graphic design, film, and virtual reality experiences.
• Mandarin Programme Comprehensive bilingual Mandarin education with three pathways: Mandarin A (Chinese as Native Language), Mandarin B (Mandarin as Second Language), and Mandarin C (Mandarin as Foreign Language using the Wo Hui Mandarin approach). Features dual language learning from age 2.
• Sports Programme Comprehensive sports programme offering 30+ sports including football, rugby, netball, swimming, tennis, basketball, cricket, badminton, athletics, and more. Fields over 275 teams and participates in Dulwich Games, Dulwich Olympiad, ACSIS, and FOBISIA competitions.
• Visual and Performing Arts Award-winning performance and visual arts programme encompassing Music (1,400+ students learning instruments), Drama, Dance, and Visual Art with partnerships including Royal Shakespeare Company, LAMDA examinations, and ISTA.
• Ignite! Programme Exceptional performance development programme supporting students committed to careers in sport, music, or performing arts. Provides mentorship, specialised training, and portfolio development across three pillars: Sport, Music, and Performing Arts.
• Ignite: Switzerland Exclusive overseas residential programme in Ftan, Switzerland for Year 8 and 9 students from EiM family of schools. Features 5-week (Year 8) or 12-week (Year 9) immersive academic and outdoor learning experience at Hochalpines Institut Ftan, charged at CHF 3,500-4,500 per term or CHF 25,000 inclusive programme fee per term.
• University and Careers Counselling Personalised university counselling programme guiding students from Year 8 through Year 13, with dedicated Student Journey Plans, personalised guidance from experienced counsellors, and support from the EiM International University Advisory Board.
• Student Leadership Programme Comprehensive leadership development across DUCKS (7 leadership groups), Junior School (15 leadership groups), and Senior School (Head Students, Changemaker Projects, Houses, Student Forums, Dulwich Discussions), fostering student voice and global citizenship.
• Sustainability and Global Citizenship Holistic programme with four pillars: Learning (global citizenship competencies), Planet (carbon roadmap), People (community engagement), and Policy (ESG framework). Includes Compassionate Systems Framework and student sustainability ambassadors.
• Wellbeing Programme Whole-school student wellbeing framework based on four guiding principles, encompassing Student Voice, Student Agency, and Student Partnership, with focus on emotional, academic, social, physical health, and mental health.
• Worldwise Alumni Network (WAN) Global alumni network connecting former students and parents from across the EiM family of schools, offering professional community building, mentorship, professional opportunities, and service initiatives.
• Individual Music Tuition (IMT) Opt-in individual music lessons available to students from Year 1 onwards, billed at $55 per 30-minute session in addition to regular tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.3% IB pass rate with average of 37.5 points (Class of 2026, significantly above global average of 30.88)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2016Exclusive school partnership in China, South Korea and Singapore since July 2016 (400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death). Offers students aged 10-18 opportunities to deepen understanding of Shakespeare's works through RSC rehearsal techniques, school residencies by RSC artists, student workshops, and access to RSC online resources and performances. Culminates in student performances across DCI network.
• Royal Northern College of MusicsecondaryStrategic 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.
• Berklee College of MusicsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe largest independent college of contemporary music in the world has supported the Dulwich College International Diversity series for multiple years.
• Vienna Boys' ChoirsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver the past ten years students have been privileged to work with the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. Learning experiences such as the Dulwich College International Vienna Choir Tour have given several students the opportunity to become members of the Vienna Boys' Choir.
• London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough co-curricular partnerships, children can take extra classes in acting, public speaking and musical theatre to prepare for LAMDA examinations.
• International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDulwich College (Singapore) is an ISTA Global Partner school. ISTA produces and runs many workshops, festivals and other artistic and cultural events designed to inspire and engage students and teachers.
• Education in Motion (EiM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organisation managing Dulwich College International family of schools globally. Provides shared resources, professional learning, University and Career Counselling network, Student Wellbeing Framework, and global events programme including Worldwise Events, Dulwich Olympiad, and Student Leadership Conference.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North London Collegiate School (Singapore): Premium British international school in Singapore (Jeonghwa branch) offering IGCSE and IB. Directly comparable as a newer, premium-priced British-curriculum rival targeting the same expatriate and affluent local market.
• UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA): One of Singapore's largest premium international schools offering IB Diploma across two campuses. Direct competitor for expatriate and local families seeking IB pathway with strong university placement, similar in scale and premium positioning to Dulwich Singapore.
• Stamford American International School: Large international school offering IB and American pathways with strong co-curricular programming. Directly comparable in scale (~3,000 students), premium positioning, and holistic education model pursued by Dulwich Singapore.
• Tanglin Trust School: Long-established British international school in Singapore offering A Levels, IB, and IGCSE to ages 3-18. Directly competes for the same British-curriculum, university-bound expatriate family segment that Dulwich targets.
• Singapore American School: Large American-curriculum international school serving ~1,900 expatriate and local students. Comparable in scale, premium positioning, and university placement reputation, competing for the same premium family segment in Singapore.
• Hwa Chong International School: Singapore-based international school affiliated with Hwa Chong Institution, offering IB and IGCSE. Competes for local and regional families seeking IB with strong Asian university and global university placement.
• Canadian International School: IB continuum school in Singapore serving a similar bilingual, internationally-minded demographic. Comparable in offering IB across ages and competing for the same premium expatriate and local family segment.
• GEMS World Academy (Singapore): International school offering IB and other international curricula in Singapore. Operates within the larger GEMS Education network, making it comparable as a premium-priced, multi-curriculum international school targeting Singapore's expatriate families.

Regional players

• Marlborough College Malaysia: British boarding and day school in Malaysia with British curriculum and strong university pathways. Comparable as a heritage British international school in Southeast Asia serving expatriate families, though operating in a different country.

Others

• UWC Dover Peak / Dulwich College International network: Sister schools under the Education in Motion (EiM) umbrella that share curriculum, faculty development, and student exchange programmes with Dulwich Singapore. Useful comparables for understanding EiM-wide scale and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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