Dulwich College

[sure...]

I can assure you it's not. We have children here at another school but I've been doing a lot of legwork and trying to find out as much as possible rather than relying on hearsay.

We should be pleased potentially very good schools are coming to the region as this will only benefit those of us with children here. As current schools have already said extra competition with keep them on their toes and allow no one to rest on their laurels.

I think Marlborough is going to turn out to be an excellent school in time too. They've already recruited some outstanding staff.

And of course we all believe you....give our regards to the marketing team of course

[somersa]

Dulwich has been flooded with high quality applications. It's a grim situation out there for UK teachers at the moment. More talented professionals are beginning to look East.

Dulwich are going to offer something very different from anything currently on offer and in time may be a real rival to the top schools here. They are going to be the only academically selective international school for a start. From year 3 up prospective pupils will have to pass cognitive ability tests. Time will tell of course.

This is a really bad "advertisement" from the Dulwich marketing department.  I am surprised the BM hasn't deleted it it's so blatant (and unbelievable.)

   It is either from someone who is mouthing off without knowing (unpaid PR) or the school itself.  Who else would know or say that Dulwich is "flooded with high quality applications"?  Firstly the quantity and then the quality.  You'd have to be an insider to know either.  And able to judge the "quality" of applicants.  Not even all insiders could do that.

[Research is possible]

They may have recruited staff already (and as they apparently open in August expect they have begun the recruitment process)& are advertising jobs on the TES website (UK). The situation for UK teachers is currently very grim. For that reason alone I would expect them to have many applications, it really isn't so surprising.

It's not difficult to research this school and others & ask questions. They have websites & email addresses after all.

There was an article in the Straits Times a few days back on this school too - authenticating some of what's been said.

[Breaking News]

Colleague applied for job at new Dulwich College and was told that they are now not opening until 2014 due to unforseen circumstances.

[Fortunately..most]

Of us don't give a rats!

[To PP]

You clearly have some interest in it or you wouldn't have bothered opening the thread to read my post and then commented on it.

As for me, I'm in education so I'm always interested in new schools that open here, and what they have to offer. I won't be changing jobs or moving my kids, as I'm more than happy where we are, but I'll be interested to see how it does and what it has to offer.

[interestedtoo]

I will follow with interest too. My child is currently at UWC. If, under the new application process, my other child does not get offered a place there, I will certainly be looking for an alternative school for both my children.

[Found in another post]

   
Re: Q regarding private schooling here.
« Reply #20 on: 14 December 2011, 23:33:39 pm »
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Please don't delude yourself about Dulwich College Singapore being an offshoot of Dulwich College London. Some research shows that Dulwich College Management International is a franchise agreement and the only links with the school in London are the name and the fact that some of the fees parents will be paying will go to the school in the UK. The term 'the first British Independent School. ' in Singapore is open to interpretation. If you believe that a commercial organization running a school in Singapore fits that description then good luck to you.

[LateOpening]

Their website says they will open by 2014 latest which is different from the newspaper stories last month which said they will open some Years in Sep 2012. Also their website shows no signs of active admissions having begun (just mentions seminars for parents throughout 2012 blah blah) and nobody answers the phone. If the delay is confirmed then this is disappointing for parents currently  faced with long waitlists at Tanglin, as Dulwich at least has the prospect of being a viable alternative or those seeking a full UK curriculum.

[Thought they did]

Thought they did IB

[Movingtosing]

My child went to one of the dulwich colleges.   Selective, hardly.  English requirements seemed to be easily waived and the test was very easy.

[disappointed parent]

My experience in Dulwich College Beijing has not been a happy one.
I would not enrol in any other Dulwich Colleges because of this experience.
If your child has additional needs, please look somewhere else.
Dulwich Colleges in Asia are business franchises first and for most, your money matters before your child!
Very disappointed in all aspects of the school especially management.

[sameheretoo]

PP

I am afraid it is like that at most schools here too. They are more interested in your $ than actually teaching your child.

[somersa]

Competition!
Are you serious! Do you think schools are sitting worrying about this school.

Already over 30 schools operating as "international."   One more isn't going to matter much.  There's plenty of choice.

[disappointed parent]

Our disappointment is across many areas not just on the money side.
DCBeijing gives the impression that it has a caring community based on a fantastic philosophy.  The reality is very different.
Parents concerns are not listened to and as a parent, the school tries to make the problem mine and not theirs.  Is this normal in British schools?