Dwight School es una destacada escuela internacional en el norte de Londres que utiliza con éxito el Bachillerato Internacional como marco curricular. Este año Dwight School celebra su 50 aniversario como centro de excelencia educativa en Londres, con mucho que celebrar en este hito de su historia: está clasificada entre las 100 mejores escuelas IB del mundo, tiene la puntuación media más alta del Diploma IB entre las escuelas internacionales de Londres, fue calificada como escuela de excelencia en todos los ámbitos en la inspección independiente de marzo de 2022, y fue la primera escuela del Reino Unido en incorporar un autobús totalmente eléctrico a su flota de transporte. Dwight School London tiene el privilegio de formar parte de la internacionalmente reconocida familia de escuelas Dwight. Compartimos los pilares Dwight de Aprendizaje Personalizado, Comunidad y Visión Global, y nos comprometemos a encender la chispa del genio en cada niño. Nuestros alumnos se enorgullecen de sus diversas procedencias, celebran y aprenden de las perspectivas de los demás, y se comprometen a actuar para construir un mundo mejor. Nuestro enfoque abierto, que valora la diversidad y la innovación, está respaldado por los académicamente rigurosos programas del IB, que abren caminos hacia las mejores universidades del mundo. Nuestros alumnos son pensadores críticos y creativos, fortalecidos por el aprendizaje basado en la indagación y por la expectativa de ser aprendices independientes que crean significado a partir de sus experiencias.
Colegios Cercanos
Admisiones
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
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.
Lista de espera
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.
Fecha límite de inscripción (nuevo año académico)
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.
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
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
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
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.
Aula
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
20. If a class is reaching this number, or likely to go over with new enrolments the school will create two classes.
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
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.
Uso de tecnología en el aula
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
300
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
50
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
About 40% local and 60% international
Nacionalidad más común
40% British, 33% many different nationalities, 12% Japanese, 7% American
About a quarter of our students also have dual nationality.
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
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.
Actividades deportivas incluidas
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.
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
Innovation space, art room, computer gallery, design room, science labs, drama hall, library
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
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.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Sí
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
Yes we offer English as an Additional Language - personalised, individual tutoring during school time (additional fee if required)
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
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.
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Yes, we offer a "Quest" programme to support learning needs that require additional, personalised tuition (fees apply).
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
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.
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
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.
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
Special diets can be discussed with our catering team.
Uniforme obligatorio
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.
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el 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.
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Religious studies are not part of the curriculum but across the 40 nationalities we have families from a range of religious beliefs.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
The IB global outlook reinforces open mindedness.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
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.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
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.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
We do not have an educational psychologist on staff, but would assist arranging one if required.
