Dulwich College Beijing, known as DCB, is a British international school in Beijing, founded in 2005 and one of the family of Dulwich College International schools across Asia that trace their name to the founding college in London. It teaches the British curriculum from age three, leading through IGCSE to the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the final two years, and with a roll of more than 1,600 it is one of the larger international schools in the city. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Dulwich College Beijing at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Enhanced English National Curriculum to Year 9; IGCSE in Years 10 to 11; IB Diploma in Years 12 to 13 |
| Stages | Ages 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Group | Dulwich College International |
| Accreditation | Council of International Schools; Western Association of Schools and Colleges; IB World School |
| Fee band | Premium for Beijing |
Curriculum and academics
Dulwich College Beijing teaches an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum up to Year 9, then IGCSE courses in Years 10 and 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. That structure pairs the familiar English route through the lower and middle school with the broad, internationally recognised IB Diploma at the top, rather than continuing to A levels, which is a deliberate choice shared by several Dulwich International schools. English is the language of instruction, with Chinese taught throughout.
The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is authorised to deliver the IB Diploma. With a diverse roll of more than 1,600 students from over thirty nationalities, it has the scale to offer a wide subject range at Diploma level. To see how it compares with the other British and IB schools in the city, read our best British schools in Beijing guide, and ask the school for its most recent Diploma scores and university destinations.
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Dulwich College Beijing fees
DCB sits in Beijing's premium tier. Our Beijing international school fees guide places the premium band at roughly RMB 280,000 to 340,000 a year, about USD 39,000 to 47,500, which is where the established British and full continuum schools cluster. Tuition rises through the school, with the Diploma years at the upper end, so treat the band as a guide rather than a quote for a single year group.
Beyond tuition, premium Beijing schools carry a registration fee, a refundable deposit, and optional bus and meal charges. Because fees are set in renminbi while many families are paid in foreign currency, model the full annual figure with our fee calculator before you apply, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Admissions
The academic year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling admission where places allow. As an international school in China, DCB primarily serves families who hold a foreign passport, so confirm eligibility and the supporting documents before applying. Admission considers prior school reports and an age appropriate assessment, and for the Diploma years a record that shows a student can access a demanding IB programme.
With enrolment above 1,600 drawn from more than thirty nationalities, popular year groups can carry waiting lists, so apply early and ask the admissions team about current availability for your child's year group.
Location and who goes there
Dulwich College Beijing serves the international community concentrated in the city's northern and eastern districts, where embassies, multinational offices and international housing cluster, and it runs bus routes to reach families across that spread. Its scale and facilities reflect a school built for a large, settled expatriate population rather than a small community setting.
The community is broadly international, drawn from the diplomatic and corporate families who make up much of Beijing's expatriate population. To weigh DCB against the other premium and IB schools in the city, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare it with Harrow Beijing and the British School of Beijing, Shunyi.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Dulwich College Beijing fees?
DCB sits in Beijing's premium band, which our city fees guide puts at roughly RMB 280,000 to 340,000 a year, or about USD 39,000 to 47,500. Add registration, a deposit and optional bus and meal costs, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does Dulwich College Beijing follow?
DCB teaches the enhanced English National Curriculum up to Year 9, IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Years 12 and 13, with English as the language of instruction.
What ages does Dulwich College Beijing teach?
The school teaches children from age three to eighteen and has a roll of more than 1,600 students from over thirty nationalities.
Is Dulwich College Beijing an IB school?
Yes, at sixth form. It follows the English curriculum and IGCSE lower down and is an authorised IB World School delivering the Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13.
When do Dulwich College Beijing applications open?
The school year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling entry where places allow. Popular year groups can carry waiting lists, so apply early and ask about availability for your child's year group.
