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What does the College gain through its overseas operations? The College now earns in excess of £1m a year from the current overseas programme. We hope this will double by 2024. The money is useful of course, but we are clear that the International Schools must add to the educational experience of London Alleynians and enhance career opportunities for without this benefit the money is of no value. It does allow us to contribute to the schools bursary programme. It offers a real contribution to our goal of re-establishing the Dulwich ‘experiment’ for the 21st century. The schools do have relevance to other aspects of school life. The recent Olympiad brought all the Dulwich schools together for a great event. Cultural exchanges are also important opportunities for London Alleynians to broaden their horizon. Our global reputation as an outstanding educational institution is now embraced in countries with 30% of the world’s population. Our teaching staff have a wonderful career ladder offering chances to teach, coach and excel in co-curricular activity throughout Asia. What, if any, are the plans for future expansion? We currently have 6,000 Dulwich International students enrolled. A new school is soon to be launched in Yangon, Myanmar, we have a new school expanding fast in Singapore, plans to add a large satellite in Shanghai and build our links to Chinese students through the high school programme. Beyond that, there is huge opportunity around the Pacific rim. Jakarta, Tokyo, Hong Kong have all been suggested for future sites. Perhaps five more schools in the next decade is not too ambitious. What are the key opportunities and challenges for the College’s overseas operations? Our key task is maintaining the ethos and culture of Dulwich in every school which bears our name. As in London, we base our success on the excellence, broadly based skills and outstanding commitment of our teaching and coaching teams. This is as critical in Shanghai as it is in Sydenham. A Dulwich school everywhere majors on integrity, state of the art safeguarding and our reputation for excellence. We only have one reputation; it is our only real asset and we must and do guard it fiercely everywhere. We have a huge geographical canvas. There is untapped global demand for all that is great about UK education. Dulwich is the leader in building a global brand in this market. We must grow at a rate consistent with maintaining the highest quality in all
Please describe your role as Chairman of the Boards of DCEL and DCEO The Chairman, along with the Governor Directors oversee and monitor the plans, educational and operational performance and financial contribution of the International Schools Programme. We try to act as a lens for the broader governor body, sifting out the important from the routine and making recommendations based on a more in depth focus on the schools. We try to ensure maximum understanding of DCMI, its personalities and goals by our Governors and vice versa. The real work is done by The Master, Simon Yiend and Cameron Pyke, of course. It is the same for the DCE, we set policy for the commercial activities of The College and monitor the financial and operational performance of the executive team. We try to help them clarify and prioritise opportunities too. What is DCEO’s relationship with Dulwich College Management International? DCEO holds the international, the brand and franchise rights from Dulwich College. It is separated from the main governing body so there is a check and balance for decision making. The Governors can always overrule DCEO. It allows us to avoid the College itself being drawn into any disputes or difficulties given there are operations in so many complex international jurisdictions. Ltd, Maplin Electronics and Retail Trust, he was appointed a Governor of Dulwich College in 2010. He serves on the Finance Committee and is Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Dulwich College Enterprises and Dulwich College Enterprises Overseas. John Lovering OA (61-68) is a retired private equity specialist. Formerly Chairman of Mitchells & Butlers Plc, the pub and restaurant chain, Debenhams plc, Somerfield Stores Ltd, Homebase
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