Die Dwight School ist eine führende internationale Schule in Nord-London, die das International Baccalaureate erfolgreich als Lehrplanrahmen einsetzt. In diesem Jahr feiert die Dwight School ihr 50-jähriges Bestehen als Zentrum für pädagogische Exzellenz in London – ein Anlass mit viel zu Feierndem: Sie zählt zu den weltweit 100 besten IB-Schulen, erzielt den höchsten IB-Diploma-Durchschnittswert unter den internationalen Schulen Londons, wurde bei der Inspektion im März 2022 in allen Bereichen als Exzellenzschule ausgezeichnet und war die erste Schule im Vereinigten Königreich mit einem vollelektrischen Schulbus. Die Dwight School London ist privilegiertes Mitglied der international renommierten Dwight-Schulenfamilie. Wir teilen die Dwight-Säulen Personalisiertes Lernen, Gemeinschaft und Globale Vision und setzen uns dafür ein, den Funken des Genies in jedem Kind zu entfachen. Unsere Lernenden sind stolz auf ihre vielfältigen Hintergründe, feiern und lernen aus den Perspektiven der anderen und engagieren sich dafür, eine bessere Welt zu gestalten. Unser offener Ansatz, der Vielfalt und Innovation schätzt, wird durch die akademisch anspruchsvollen IB-Programme unterstützt, die Wege zu den besten Universitäten der Welt eröffnen. Unsere Schülerinnen und Schüler sind kritische und kreative Denker, gestärkt durch forschendes Lernen und die Erwartung, eigenverantwortlich zu lernen und aus ihren Erfahrungen Bedeutung zu schöpfen.
Schulen in der Nähe
Zulassung
Aufnahmeprüfung für Schüler
There is no set entry exam. Dwight refers to the past two years of student reports, teacher references, family statement, student writing sample and family interview. We are looking for students who have the right approach to learning.
Warteliste
Enrolments are open in each year level, however at times we may stop accepting students to a particular year to ensure small class sizes are maintained.
Anmeldefrist (neues Schuljahr)
We accept rolling admissions, anytime throughout the year. We understand that particularly for families relocating to London, this may not be at the beginning of the academic year, so our teaching staff and students welcome new students at any time.
Schüler können nach Beginn des Schuljahres aufgenommen werden
Kindergarten, Reception, Year 1, Year 2: 3.20pm
Year 3 and Year 4: 3.30pm
Year 5 and Year 6: 3.40pm
Y7, Y8, Y9: 3.35pm
Y10, Y11, Y12, Y13: 3.55pm
Betreute Betreuung vor/nach der Schule
In the Junior School there is a supervised care from 745-530 included in our fees. After school there are clubs such as Lego, art, football or supervised homework available until 4.45pm (no fee unless external provider e.g. Karate). In the Senior School students are expected to arrive on time for class, but not earlier than 8am on campus. After school there is a supervised homework club until 4.45pm and other sports provisions, then students are requested to leave campus.
Unterricht
Beschäftigt die Schule Lehrerassistenten?
Ja
Maximale Schülerzahl pro Klasse
20. If a class is reaching this number, or likely to go over with new enrolments the school will create two classes.
Durchschnittliche Schülerzahl pro Klasse
In the junior school (primary years) about 10-15 students per class. In the senior school, particularly in the higher year levels when students take electives/options, the average would be 5-10 students per class, replicating a university tutor group style of learning.
Einsatz von Technologie im Unterricht
Schülerschaft
Anzahl der Schüler
300
Anzahl der Nationalitäten in der Schule
50
Verhältnis von einheimischen zu internationalen Schülern
About 40% local and 60% international
Häufigste Nationalität
40% British, 33% many different nationalities, 12% Japanese, 7% American
About a quarter of our students also have dual nationality.
Außerunterrichtliche Aktivitäten
Außerschulische Aktivitäten oder Clubs
A range of clubs are offered each term. In the Junior School these are after school. In Senior School these are taken once a week as an "activity" within the school day. As an example previous clubs/activities include: Archery, card games, stop animation club, table tennis, karate, showstoppers, mother nature science, Lego club, volleyball, mindfulness for kids, colour by number, Chinese water colour painting, basketball, art explorers, touch typing club, running, yoga, puzzles, gardening, model UN, film school, drama, creative writing, world cinema club, choir, Dwight TV and media club, fitness, programming, debating.
Enthaltene Sportaktivitäten
Physical activities are taught at our sports fields across the whole school. A range of sports are taught as part of the curriculum e.g. gymnastics, dance, football, netball, rugby, softball, basketball, athletics (in preparation for our annual sports day), swimming, yoga, hockey, American football etc.
This is also supported by a theoretical component covering fitness, nutrition, anatomy and personal training.
Einrichtungen
Einrichtungen der Schule
Innovation space, art room, computer gallery, design room, science labs, drama hall, library
Sportanlagen der Schule
Indoor sports hall, outdoor rubberised surface multi purpose areas. Sports field which is a grass area for field sports, rubberised surface netball/basketball/tennis court, changing rooms and a clubhouse.
Sprachförderung
Muttersprachliche Englischlehrer
Ja
Sprachunterstützung für nicht englischsprachige Schüler
Yes we offer English as an Additional Language - personalised, individual tutoring during school time (additional fee if required)
Zusätzliche Sprachkurse der Schule
As part of the curriculum we offer:
Junior school: French and Spanish
Senior school: French, Mandarin, Spanish.
Additional language classes as "mother tongue" are possible e.g. Japanese, Turkish, German - these are offered on an as needed basis, sometimes incurring extra fee if a specialist teacher required. In the IB Diploma we often have students taking a bilingual diploma e.g. Japanese is their "language and literature" and English is their language acquisition subject.
Schülerbetreuung
Dediziertes Personal/Programme für Schüler mit besonderen Lernbedürfnissen
Yes, we offer a "Quest" programme to support learning needs that require additional, personalised tuition (fees apply).
Angebotene Lernunterstützung
As an inclusive IB World School, Dwight accepts students with a wide range of abilities, subject to space, class balance, and on the understanding that students may be required to participate in the Quest Programme for the provision of additional learning support. Through Quest students receive one-to-one tuition from trained staff in skills such as reading, maths, writing and organisation.
The aim of the Quest Programme is to teach students with different learning styles or difficulties to function successfully and independently in an academically challenging, IB mainstream setting.
The Quest Programme, with its specialists, is an integral part of the school community and is a resource for all teachers and parents.
Dwight School works in partnership with Zeelo to deliver its transport services.
Zeelo provides home to school bus services for schools across the country, with enhanced DBS checked drivers and services built on technology, including online booking platforms, 24/7 customer support, live vehicle tracking and status notifications for every service. They have also recently committed to being carbon neutral by September and this marries with our own school goals connected to sustainability.
There will be 3 bus routes available with multiple pick-up locations each day from Willesden Green, Dartmouth Park and Baker Street. There will be flexible ticket options available including Termly passes where your child is automatically booked onto every journey for the relevant period and 1 day single/return ticket.
Mittagessen durch die Schule
Yes, in the Junior and Senior school we have on-site kitchen staff who prepare fresh meal options. In the Senior School, students from Year 11 (age 15) above, may leave campus and walk to purchase lunch from nearby shops.
Ernährungsalternativen für besondere Ernährungsbedürfnisse (z. B. vegan, koscher, halal)
Special diets can be discussed with our catering team.
Schuluniform erforderlich
Yes, there are a range of pieces with a focus on comfort. Trousers can be worn by boys or girls and we have a hoodie which is very popular.
The school fully uses google classroom.
Ist die Schule auf den Einsatz virtueller Klassenzimmer vorbereitet? (z. B. Online-Unterricht bei Schulschließung, etwa während COVID-19)
The school was already set up with google classroom suite of applications - and seamlessly switched to this programme for virtual learning during UK lockdowns, and also supporting individual students during periods of COVID-19 quarantines. We also remotely hosted new students for "taster" days and even successfully had new students join the school during remote learning. Online video conferencing is used for synchronous lessons, student group work and community events like music concerts and school assemblies.
Praktizieren die Schüler in der Schule eine Religion? Welche?
Religious studies are not part of the curriculum but across the 40 nationalities we have families from a range of religious beliefs.
Wie geht die Schule mit nicht-religiösen Schülern oder Schülern einer anderen Religion um?
The IB global outlook reinforces open mindedness.
Sportmannschaften oder Wettkämpfe für Schüler
The Junior School competes in boys football, girls football, boys basketball, girls netball and swimming gala. Summer sports day for internal house athletics track and field competition.
Senior school competes in boys football, girls football, boys basketball, girls netball, swimming gala and has a mixed volleyball squad (weekly training / occasional matches). Summer sports day for internal house athletics track and field competition.
Die Schule fördert begabte und talentierte Schüler
The school employs a Head of Personalised Learning and an Enrichment programme co-ordinator. We are also a member of Potential Plus, an external organisation which supports gifted and talented students. We also have higher learning potential students working on curriculum several year levels above their peers, this is part of our personalised learning. The school arranges participation in various events: masterclass lectures, UK maths challenge, Owlypia, Model United Nations, Global Initiatives Network. In the weekly school newsletter enrichment opportunities are promoted.
Zugang der Schüler zu einem Schulpsychologen
We do not have an educational psychologist on staff, but would assist arranging one if required.
