Information for Candidates from Hong Kong 2020

Information for Candidates from Hong Kong

Welcome from The Master

I am delighted to celebrate here the excellent relationship between Dulwich College and Hong Kong which has developed over many years. In addition to an outstanding education, promoting genuine scholarship, pupils enjoy a beautiful landscaped campus which extends over 75 acres around our refurbished Grade II* listed Barry Buildings (1870). The Laboratory, a RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) London award winner, is our home for Science and a venue for the Arts, while our Memorial Garden, a place for contemplation and companionship, won the 2019 Society of Garden Designers Award. Many schools aspire to providing their pupils with a truly global perspective; few, if any, can match the Dulwich network which enables our pupils, past and present, to make this a reality. I hope very much that you will contact us here at Dulwich to find out more for yourselves. Dr Joe Spence The Master

Dr Joseph Spence, Master of Dulwich College, with Governor and past parent, Mr Bunt Ghosh, at The China Club, Hong Kong.

Junior boarders achieve outstanding results academically: in 2020 boys from The Orchard achieved 96% A*/A at IGCSE and 100% A* (or 8/9) specifically in Mathematics. With the benefit of single, en-suite study-bedrooms for all senior boys and the guidance and support of Housemasters and Tutors, boarding at Dulwich provides the ideal environment for academic success. Academic Achievement

Dulwich College Hong Kong boarders’ A Level Results in the most popular subjects 2020

Subject Name Mathematics

% A*/A

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Further Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Economics

Dulwich College Hong Kong boarders attend the most prestigious UK and overseas universities including:

Cambridge

Warwick

Oxford

Hong Kong University

Imperial College, London London School of Economics University College, London King’s College, London

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Chinese University of Hong Kong

St Andrews Nottingham

Edinburgh

Reading

Bristol

Birmingham

They study a variety of subjects, including Economics, Engineering, Biochemistry, Architecture, Medicine, History & Philosophy of Science. For our latest university destinations, please visit our website www.dulwich.org.uk

Beyond Dulwich

A Dulwich education combines the pursuit of academic excellence with the development of diverse interests and talents in a caring and supportive environment. The extensive co-curricular provision in Music, Drama, Sport and Art, as well as the numerous clubs and societies of the Union, prepare our boys for team-work, leadership and fulfilment in later life. Specialist College staff, professional external advisors, dedicated IT facilities and an accredited library provide an up-to-date service assisting boys in planning their futures. Careers education and guidance is freely available in the well-equipped Careers Suite and boys attend the College’s annual Courses and Careers Convention to consult with the major professions and around 25 leading universities.

Upper School boys receive guidance on how degree course choices might influence their future careers, and have the opportunity to benefit from work experience placements with the numerous alumni, parents and others who lend their enthusiastic assistance. Boarding at Dulwich is a stepping stone to top universities in the UK and worldwide, and beyond that to successful careers in a wide range of professions. Dulwich alumni hold prominent positions within the fields of medicine, law, finance and banking, engineering, politics, academia and many other areas.

Alumni Network in Hong Kong Alumni of the College are known as Old Alleynians (OAs) in honour of founder Edward Alleyn, an actor and entrepreneur from the time of Shakespeare. On leaving the College, OAs are automatically

“After my years at Dulwich, I went on to Cambridge University to study Engineering, after which I pursued a career in business and finance with firms such as Bain & Company and Citigroup in London, China and Hong Kong. The Dulwich experience was very special in my heart. It marked the start of my transformation into adulthood with expanded horizons and exciting opportunities in life. “Since returning to Hong Kong, I have kept in close contact with my Dulwich College associates and recently took up the role of representing the OA network in Hong Kong, helping to build a flourishing extended family of Alleynians who meet regularly over lunch or dinner. These occasions provide excellent opportunities for professional development, but the common theme of our conversations is, of course, fond memories of Dulwich.”

enrolled as members of the Alleyn Club, which aims to foster life-long connections with all OAs so that they remain part of the College community and can benefit from membership of a global network of 10,000 alumni. With more than 300 active members, the Hong Kong branch of the Alleyn Club is one of the largest outside the UK and serves as a social and professional networking forum for OAs working in Hong Kong and the surrounding region.

Felix Lai OA (1998-2000) Alleyn Club Hong Kong Branch Secretary Email: felix.lai @ cantab.net

Hong Kong friends of Dulwich College

Dulwich is remarkably fortunate in benefitting from the services of Maggie Li, whose son, Andi, attended the College from 2000 to 2007 before pursuing his studies in Medicine. Over the years Maggie and her team of staff at CIS & Co Ltd have become increasingly involved in assisting prospective parents and boys from Hong Kong and China in applying to Dulwich College. Based in spacious offices in Wan Chai, CIS are available to help with general enquiries, registration

and invigilation of entrance examinations. They also assist joiners with a pre-departure briefing and ongoing support and advice, as well as arranging occasional social events bringing together current parents and pupils with alumni. With over ten years’ experience of providing support and guidance to those interested in Dulwich, Maggie Li is a true Friend of the College, and part of its extended family. You are welcome to contact Maggie directly - her details are below.

Maggie Li, Hong Kong Representative.

Local Contact Details Maggie Li Director CIS & Co Ltd

Dulwich College Admissions Years 7-10: Sarah Betts Registrar Alison Williams Assistant Registrar Tel: +44 (0)20 8299 9263 Email: the.registrar @ dulwich.org.uk Year 12: Helen Delves Upper School Registrar Tel: +44 (0)20 8299 9281 Email: upper.school @ dulwich.org.uk

Room 2124-26, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 3521 0688 Fax: +852 3521 0650

Email: maggie @ cistour.com Website: www.cistour.com

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