DCI Class of 2026’s University Offers: Exceptional Global Results

University outcomes across Dulwich College International (DCI) schools represent an exceptional year of global admissions success, underpinned by a distinctive University and Career Counselling (UCC) framework based on the EiM UCC Model. These results reflect the scale of ambition across DCI, alongside the precision and consistency of support that guides students from early planning through to final university destinations.

Across 546 applicants, students secured 2,631 university offers, averaging 4.8 offers per student. This level of attainment reflects strong global reach in applications and consistent success at the highest levels of university admission.

Within this, 12 Oxbridge offers highlight sustained access to highly selective UK institutions. Up to 90% of UK offers from DCI schools came from Russell Group universities, confirming strong placement in the UK’s leading academic institutions. These offers show how are students consistently secure strong placements in the UK’s leading academic institutions with a total of 139 G5 offers. 

Success in the United States remains equally strong. Students secured 8 offers from Ivy League institutions alongside Stanford University and MIT, supported by a further 16 offers from highly competitive US universities of comparable global standing. These include the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.

At Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, 82% of US applicants received one or more offers from US News Top 50 institutions.

While at Dulwich College (Singapore), 79% of US applicants received one or more US News Top 50 offers.

These outcomes reflect the sustained access to highly selective US admissions.

US Top University Offers Overview

Beyond the United Kingdom and United States, students demonstrate strong global reach in their destinations. 108 offers were secured from Hong Kong's Big Five universities. Up to 91% of all offers from DCI schools were received from world-renowned or highly selective institutions worldwide. This includes leading universities in Canada such as the University of Toronto, McGill University and the University of British Columbia; in Korea such as Seoul National University, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Pohang University of Science and Technology; in Australia such as the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University; alongside globally recognised institutions such as the University of Amsterdam, National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.

This strength is also reflected in the proportion of graduates receiving one or more QS Top 50 university offers. At Dulwich International High School Programme Hengqin, 87% of graduates secured one or more QS Top 50 offer, followed by 78% at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong and 71% at Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou.

These outcomes are driven by a highly sophisticated University and Career Counselling (UCC) framework rooted in the EiM UCC Model, combining global expertise with locally responsive contextual delivery. Student agency sits at the centre, with personalised guidance supporting students to identify strengths, refine ambitions and pursue ambitious university destinations. A structured, milestone-based application process ensures early engagement and steady progression through each stage of the university application journey, alongside career exploration and future-focused guidance beyond school.

This work is strengthened by the Dulwich College International network. Counsellors collaborate to share insight, track admissions trends and refine practice, supported by engagement with leading universities and annual professional conferences. Oversight from Regional UCC Directors and an International University Advisory Board ensures consistently high standards and a globally informed counselling provision.