Outstanding Academic Achievements in our International Schools

Academic Excellence and Stellar University Placements

Dulwich Colleges and high schools continue to deliver exceptional outcomes, with our campuses in China recognised among the best IB schools in the country.

Academic excellence continues to be the cornerstone of our Dulwich Colleges and High Schools. We are very proud to celebrate another year of stellar academic achievements of our graduating class.

Outstanding IB Diploma Results

As the initial results come in, Dulwich College International students have once again demonstrated outstanding academic excellence.  A total of 321 students achieved a provisional average IBDP score of 37.5, significantly higher than the global average of 30.58. We are proud to share that we achieved a 100% pass rate, with 7 students attaining a perfect score of 45 out of 45. Additionally, more than one-third (37.1%) of our candidates earned 40 points or above, a remarkable accomplishment that speaks to the academic dedication and excellence of our students.

Among the best IB schools in China, our Dulwich campuses continue to foster a global outlook. Our commitment to language and cultural fluency was also reflected in this year's results. Among students who studied Mandarin, 38% achieved full marks, and 78 students were awarded bilingual diplomas, highlighting our focus on nurturing students' multilingual proficiency, intercultural competence, and global perspective.

Across our colleges, 514 students sat the IGCSE examinations. We are delighted to share that a 47% of DCI grades awarded were A* and above, 23% of students obtained straight A*/As in all subjects, and a 98% pass rate overall. 

This year, students sat examinations in a total of 41 subjects, showcasing the remarkable diversity of the Dulwich curriculum. They achieved an impressive average score of 7.2 per subject (equivalent to an A grade), a testament to both academic breadth and depth.

Further academic highlights by subject:

• Physics - average score 8.1
• History, French, Dance - average score 7.8
• Biology, Chinese - average score 7.6
• Chemistry - average score 7.5
• Spanish, Music - average score 7.3
• Economics - average score 7.2
• Additional Math, Co-ordinated Sciences - average score 7.1

Our University Matriculations

With an impressive IB average score of 37.5 and DCI Schools ranked Top in China IB League for 4 years, our Class of 2025 has once again demonstrated exceptional and diverse university outcomes — not only in the breadth of destinations but also in the richness of academic disciplines, showcasing both diversity and distinction.

The data reveals a continued strength in the US and UK, which remain the top two destinations for DCI and Dehong graduates. This year, the US reclaimed the number one spot, with 29.5% of students choosing American universities — a 0.9% decrease from 2024 — while the UK saw an 8.3% decrease, now accounting for 27.3%. 

Beyond these two traditional destinations, we also saw a marked rise in interest in Asia, Australia & New Zealand, and Europe. Asia in particular has become the third most popular destination, increasing from 6.1% last year to 9.7% in 2025, followed by steady growth in Australia and New Zealand (5.4% to 6.8%) and Europe (3.1% to 4.7%) — a clear reflection of our students' global outlook and growing confidence in pursuing opportunities across the world.