The Master's Welcome

Welcome to Dulwich. We are delighted you wish to know more about our exciting, happy and diverse College.  We aim to be as accessible and welcoming as possible and hope you will feel our community might suit you and your child.

Since 1619, thousands of pupils, colleagues, parents and governors have been valued members of the College. During this time, we have evolved and adapted, yet core characteristics remain and thrive. Dulwich pupils have always shown a balance of humility, confidence, and ambition. They have a passion for learning, conversation, and inquiry. They wish to be part of clubs, teams, orchestras, societies - in all shapes and sizes; they like to represent their College through initiatives, in collaborations and in competition; and, they care about each other, and the world around them.

As well as embodying these characteristics, our pupils, colleagues and governors wish to positively shape the College through their actions, thoughts and achievements, sustaining its relevance and ensuring its local, national and international benefit for as many people as possible.

The College's scale, heritage and structure helps in so many ways. It inspires our pupils, provides a pathway and enables them to explore and take up wide-ranging opportunities. They invariably discover new talents and become part of something far greater than themselves. This vital balance between each pupil's personal life, the sense of being known, cared for and understood, whilst also being part of a thriving and broad community - with clearly defined values and aims, is what makes Dulwich a special place.

I very much doubt that we could find two pupils, past or present, whose experience of the College is truly the same in every way, nor have I met two pupils who are completely alike in personality or passions. I hope, however, that every pupil feels happy, that they feel valued - for their attitudes, actions and endeavours, above all else - and that they enjoy a sense of momentum in all that they do. I hope they all know we wish them every success, and they feel proud to be Alleynians wherever they go.

If you would like to come and visit us, or learn more about us, please contact the admissions team. We look forward to meeting you.

Mr Robert Milne 
Master