Middle School Life 2026

150 Visiting Speakers to the College every year

60+

I hope this booklet gives both you and your son a flavour of life in the Middle School at Dulwich, and that it serves to confirm and enhance your experience of the College, a school where the pupils are happy, busy and academically fulfilled. The Middle School years (Years 9-11) are so important when it comes to personal growth and identity. As pupils enter into this key stage of their lives, they will be supported by a strong pastoral network that will ensure they feel comfortable in their school setting and are ready to explore who it is they are, and who it is they want to become. In the Middle School, we seek to encourage creativity, compassion and open-mindedness, resilience and integrity, a collaborative outlook and an appreciation of how we all benefit from living in a diverse and inclusive society. We strive to deliver a demanding yet interesting curriculum, which gives the pupils a chance to think deeply about the world that surrounds them. They will learn to listen to diverse views, knowing that we often learn the most from listening to and engaging with those with whom we think we have least in common. We help pupils develop outside the classroom, encouraging them to partake fully in the wide variety of co-curricular activities on offer at the College. But most importantly, we make sure that every pupil feels safe, secure and supported, so that they can learn to the very best of their ability. Having joined the College in Year 9, some twenty five years ago, I know first-hand how wonderful the Middle School years are, and am committed to giving Alleynians the very best experience possible during their time here.

Languages spoken at the College

15,888 Extensive OA community

20+ Nationalities in the boarding community

42 Musical ensembles

70+

22 Average class size

Clubs and Societies representing enthusiasm, innovation and diversity

525

100+ Expeditions and trips

Individual music lessons taught each week

Sameer Tanna Head of Middle School

19 Sports on offer in the Middle School

1,100

To find out more about life in the Middle School, please contact: Sameer Tanna, Head of Middle School Telephone: 020 8299 9255 Email: tannas@dulwich.org.uk

For enquiries regarding admissions, please contact: Mrs Alison Williams and Mrs Polly Twisk, Registrars Telephone: 020 8299 9263 Email: the.registrar@dulwich.org.uk

College sports fixtures

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