Guiding Statements

Our Guiding Statements

Developed by our community to guide everything we do.

Our Vision

Dulwich College Suzhou aspires to be respected internationally as a community committed to developing individuals who seize and act ethically upon the breadth of opportunity the world presents.

Children Come First When

1. The College educates the whole child.
2. The College provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
3. The College recognises that we gain knowledge and understanding of the world by questioning and actively solving problems.
4. The College emphasises the benefits and responsibilities of working collaboratively together.
5. The College values awareness of the natural world and its resources.
6. The College prepares children to live their lives honestly with a spirit of respect for themselves and others.
7. The College understands that meaningful, lifelong learning involves taking risks.
8. The College challenges each child to be the best that they can be and supports them in this.

Our Definition of Learning

Good learning is a meaningful experience where students enjoy making connections between new and existing knowledge, skills and understanding. Students are engaged, challenged and are able to reflect independently and collaboratively on their progress.