13 | Wealth & Finance Q1 2024 May24443 Most Enriching Prep School 2024 - London For just shy of 140 years, Dulwich Prep London has stood as a beacon of excellence in the English preparatory schooling scene, offering a modern and holistic approach to education that rests on more than century of instilling such values as gratitude, service, and humility into students. An unabashed school for boys, taking on nursery-aged girls only, pupils here benefit from a learning environment that exists at the forefront of change and technology, all underscored by a strong set of values that distinguish its students both academically and more broadly as well-rounded, successful individuals. Boasting more than 800 pupils, Dulwich Prep London is proud to be the largest boys’ prep school in the country, but not at the sacrifice of either quality or space. Situated on a site of almost 30 acres in the leafy green village of Dulwich, the school is defined by the rich culture and diversity on its doorstep, with its location being just a short distance from the heart of London. Much like the city itself, the school strikes the perfect blend between the historic and the modern, particularly concerning its architecture and cutting-edge facilities. Encompassed by 25 acres of green fields and complete with AstroTurf, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a 300-seat concert hall, and much more, all of the facilities a child will need to the make the most of their educational experience are available in abundance at Dulwich Prep. Remarkably, the sheer size of the school does not lend itself to feelings of overwhelm, with a unique sense of cosiness allowing pupils to leverage these best-in-class facilities in an atmosphere that radiates warmth, friendliness, and a strong community spirit. The prep school itself is split into three distinct age-based categories, Early Years (3-5-year-olds), Pre-Prep (Years 1 and 2), and Prep (Years 3-8). It is at the start of the Pre-Prep stage that Year 1 pupils begin to receive a formal education, this delivered in the form of 25-minute lessons that lay the basis for capturing the attention and concentration that will prove so important as they progress through their academic journeys. Taught by exemplary teaching staff throughout their tenure, students are encouraged to progress at their own pace. To further cater to the needs of pupils, the Prep stage is divided into three sub-categories, Lower, Middle, and Upper School respectively, with these two-year chunks empowering Dulwich Prep in tailoring its pastoral care, curriculum, and co-curricular activities based on development and demand. The Lower School very much emphasises maths and English across its timetable, but pupils are provided with a knowledgeable class teacher, this allowing them to take part in and develop skills across the likes of sport, drama, music, and computing. Moving on to the Middle School, where students access the main site for the first time, here they enjoy specialist teaching ordered by sets so that the talent of every individual may be nurtured accordingly. Learning is aided by each boy receiving their own iPad, a useful tool that measurably supports development. This stage of school life is focused on the tests that take place in Year 6, but there is plenty of time for various cocurricular activities, be it rock climbing on the school’s purpose-built wall or cooking in its state-of-the-art kitchen facilities. Upper School is then comprised of Years 7 and 8, the final two years of prep school that prepare students for the remarkable futures that lie ahead of them. From mentoring programmes to day-to-day duties around the school, there is a real focus on independence at this stage, interspersed with the same high-quality teaching leading up to the final exams that are usually required before progressing to secondary education. Educational visits also take place at this final stage, including an unforgettable and challenging week-long residential. Excitingly, there are plans in place for the school to further extend its provision by educating boys up to the age of 16 starting in September 2025, a fantastic way to mark its 140th anniversary. Ultimately, whatever age boys leave Dulwich Prep London, they will do so as confident, happy, and intelligent young men aptly prepared for the next stage of their educational journeys. Alumni have gone on to achieve great things postDulwich Prep, something that Headmaster Miss Louise Davidson and her team are eternally proud of. For its continued academic excellence, we celebrate Dulwich Prep London as the Most Enriching Prep School 2024 – London, its third consecutive year being featured in the Private Education Awards. Contact: Stephen Gudgeon Company: Dulwich Prep London Web Address: https://www.dulwichpreplondon.org/
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