Dulwich College Prospectus
Lower School
Everyone can try everything
Between 70 and 80 boys enter the Lower School in Year 7 (age 11+), joining around 50 boys from the Junior School. We provide a stimulating and stretching academic challenge while also ensuring the boys feel secure. During Years 7 and 8, all subjects are taught by specialist teachers and we place a strong emphasis on developing sound academic and organisational skills. Outside the classroom a broad range of co-curricular activities encourages boys to make the most of College life.
“Intellectual curiosity is at the heart of a Dulwich education in the Lower School, where boys are free to discover new talents and to explore new ways of thinking. We provide a nurturing environment where boys learn how to be responsible, empathetic and to have a strong sense of their own identity.”
Fran Cooke, Head of Lower School
Forging friendships
During their first term, Year 7 boys spend a week at the College’s Outdoor Centre in the Brecon Beacons where they get to know each other in a relaxed environment. Activities include climbing, caving, gorge-walking, waterfall exploration, mountain-walking and map-reading. This trip is hugely popular and lasting friendships are made.
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