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Dulwich College is a 2–18 private, day and boarding school for boys in Dulwich, London, England. As a public school, it began as the College of God's Gift, founded in 1619 by Elizabethan actor Edward Alleyn, with the original purpose of educating 12 poor scholars.
Dulwich College was founded by Edward Alleyn on June 21st 1619, with letters patent from King James I. This magnificent document with the Great Seal of England still survives.
Discover the rich Dulwich College history and the story of our origins dating back to 1619. Learn about our heritage and traditions that continue to inspire us.
- Barry Buildings
- Old Library
- The Laboratory
- Art and Design
- Music
- The Edward Alleyn Theatre
- Libraries and Archives
- New Lower and Junior School Building
- Boarding Houses
- Sport
In 1869, Barry’s original vision for a New College was realised on Dulwich Common in the Barry Buildings, which are now Grade II* listed. Featuring triangular gables, roof finials, turrets and cupolas, they incorporate the Great Hall, Masters’ Library, Lower Hall and Cloisters, and are frequently used for workshops, exhibitions, events and function...
The Old Librarywas built at the entrance to Dulwich College as a memorial to the Boer War. It is now used frequently for musical performances and by the wider community for events, and it is licenced for wedding ceremonies.
Designed in 2010, our award-winning Laboratoryis our state-of-the-art building celebrating both Science and the Arts. It houses 18 science laboratories, a lecture Auditorium and IT Informatics suits in an inspiring space frequently used for exhibitions and events and for Science Saturday School for local primary school children. It is home to alumn...
The celebrated Visual Arts are supported by six dedicated high-specification studios facilitating etching and printing, wood and metal work, resins and plaster, ceramics and sculpture, drawing, animation, photography and digital media. Eight annual exhibitions are hosted in The Store, our dedicated exhibition space in the centre of the campus. We a...
The exceptional achievements of musicscholars at the College are supported by inspiring spaces for lessons, rehearsal and music technology, as well as performance. Music rehearsals, competitions, masterclasses and concerts take place throughout each academic year in the Great Hall, Auditorium and Old Library, where there is a fine Steinway Model B ...
Designed by architect Tim Foster to a courtyard design, The Edward Alleyn Theatreis a celebrated and influential building known affectionately as The EAT. A well-loved creative space, it is always a hive of activity with workshops and rehearsals for College pupils, and is regularly used for joint workshops and performances by our fellow Dulwich Fou...
Our campus incorporates the Junior School Library, The Raymond Chandler Library for the Lower School and the Wodehouse Library for Middle and Upper School. The Masters’ Library regularly hosts ‘fireside’ In Conversation for unions and societies. The Archiveis open to the public by appointment and houses valuable historic tomes, including a copy of ...
The new Lower School development (whose name is still to be decided) is on track to open for pupils and staff in early 2024. The building will house a beautiful and spacious new Lower School Library over two floors, Lower and Junior School IT suites, including a robotics suite, and classrooms and offices for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils and staff.
There are four boarding houseson campus, home to 140 boarders. Old Blew and The Orchard, Blew House, and Ivyholme all have a rich history dating back to 1884.
There is extensive opportunity for sport across our campus, with physical activity playing a vital role in pupil development. Facilities include the Sports Centre, the Trevor Bailey Sports Ground, seven pitches, a cricket pavilion, swimming pool and athletics track. Our facilities are regularly used by partner schools and the wider community.
Building on the centuries of educational excellence at Dulwich College, our founding school in London which opened in 1619, Dulwich College International has established eight International Colleges and two Dulwich International High Schools across Asia.
Founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, Dulwich College our primary duty is to ensure that all our pupils fulfil their academic potential. We aim to inspire our pupils, and to build the confidence required to explore beyond the boundaries of the curriculum.
Welcome to Dulwich College, a happy and flourishing community with outstanding academic results, superb pastoral care and a wonderful array of co-curricular opportunities with stunning creative arts and sports, over 80 clubs and societies and more than 150 accomplished visiting speakers each year.
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