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Dwight School London - Jubilee Campus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £10,125 - 12,100
Ages 11 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1885
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Japanese, Turkish, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Dwight School London is an independent, co-educational day school in north London serving students aged 2 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum — PYP and MYP and DP — taught across three campuses: Woodside for Little Lions Nursery and Primary (ages 2–11), Spahn for the Middle Years (11–16), and Jubilee for Diploma Programme (16–18). A fourth site hosts fields and Forest School activities at Dale Green Road. The Dwight network connects with Dwight Schools, including New York, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi and the Dwight Global Online School. The Music Conservatory provides ensembles and performances, with weekday and Saturday sessions and a concert at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Outdoor education is integral through Forest School. Sport features facilities and regional, national and international competitions. Language and arts offerings include clubs in Japanese, Mandarin and French, drama and jazz, and a community service program through Little Lions Angels.

6 Friern Barnet Ln, London N11 3LX, United Kingdom

The Essentials

Dwight School London - Jubilee Campus has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location

Dwight School London operates across four campuses in North London: Woodside Campus, Jubilee Campus, Spahn Campus and Playing Fields. The Little Lions Nursery and Junior School are located at 49 Woodside Avenue, London, N12 8SY, and the Senior School is located at 6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LX.

Stages

Little Lions Nursery (ages 2-5); Junior School (ages 5-11); Senior School (ages 11-18).

Type

Independent international day school; co-educational.

Additional learning support

Quest Programme provides on-site learning support, including one-to-one or small-group assistance for cognition and learning, physical and sensory needs, language and communication, and SEMH; a school counsellor is available.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

Religious affiliation

Non-faith

School day structure

Extended wraparound care from 7:45 to 17:30 is included in fees.

Bus service

Zeelo provides Dwight School London transport with three bus routes and multiple pickup locations daily from Maida Vale, Marylebone and Islington. All routes use electric buses. There is also a shuttle service with termly and annual passes; bookings via the booking page and transport queries to transport@dwightlondon.org.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

The school does not have its own boarding facilities; it considers applications for students aged 16 and above to live with a registered homestay family or a close relative.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a mandatory uniform and dress code for all students. Uniform is supplied by Braggs Schoolwear, 341 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London, N12 8LJ.

Food Options

Chapter One provides the catering. Menus offer a mix of family favourites and global-inspired dishes with balanced, nutritious meals. The catering team sources local produce and uses Red Tractor meat, free-range eggs, and MSC-certified fish, with sustainability in mind. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and a lunch credit can be added via WisePay.

House System

Upper School pupils are divided into three Houses named after international figures: King House (red), Gandhi House (green), and Mandela House (yellow). Each House has a Captain and a Deputy Captain, and Houses may compete in sport and other activities to promote school spirit.

Governance and Ownership

Dwight School London is part of the Dwight School global network; the Proprietor is Blake Spahn of Dwight School, New York. The network emphasizes cross-campus programs and international opportunities for students.
Fees

Annual tuition at Dwight School London - Jubilee Campus ranges from GBP 10,125 to GBP 12,100 for 2026/27.

Application and new‑student charges
- Application Fee: GBP 240 (non‑refundable).
- Deposit (Reception to Year 13): GBP 2,000 (refund subject to the school's terms and conditions).
- Spark Fund Fee (Reception to Year 13): GBP 2,500 (option to pay over the first three terms).

Tuition fees — structure and general notes
- The school operates on a three‑term academic year and charges tuition on a per‑term basis unless an alternative arrangement is agreed. All published tuition figures are stated as termly amounts unless otherwise indicated. From 1 January 2025 tuition figures are shown inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Nursery (Little Lions) — session and term options (5 days/week shown)
- School day (08:30–15:30) termly fee: GBP 4,288. Monthly (year‑round) equivalent listed: GBP 1,476.
- Full day (07:30–17:30) termly fee: GBP 6,125. Monthly (year‑round) equivalent listed: GBP 2,108.
- Morning (07:30–12:30) or Afternoon (12:30–17:30) termly fee: GBP 3,063. Monthly (year‑round) equivalent listed: GBP 1,054. All Nursery fees above are inclusive of lunch. Government funding (15 hours) may be available from the term after a child's third birthday (subject to the school's published session options).

Junior School (Reception–Year 6) — termly
- Reception to Year 2: GBP 7,935 per term (inclusive of VAT where applicable).
- Year 3 to Year 6: GBP 8,425 per term (inclusive of VAT where applicable).

Senior School (Year 7–Year 13) — termly
- Year 7 to Year 11: GBP 10,125 per term (inclusive of VAT where applicable).
- Year 12 to Year 13 (Sixth Form): GBP 12,100 per term (inclusive of VAT where applicable).

Compulsory and programme‑specific additional fees
- QUEST learning support: Intermediate Intervention and Support at GBP 1,000 per term; Intensive Intervention and Holistic Wraparound support at GBP 1,250 per term. One‑off one‑hour in‑depth consultation where required: GBP 250.
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) when required: Junior School GBP 3,075 per term; Senior School GBP 3,585 per term. (EAL fees are not subject to VAT).
- IBO Diploma examination fees (second year of Diploma): approximately GBP 500 (not subject to VAT; set by the IBO).

Optional / other charges (examples and typical ranges)
- Compulsory residential trips (Years 3–5): GBP 100 to GBP 375 (not subject to VAT).
- Year 6 residential trip: GBP 2,600 (not subject to VAT).
- Compulsory residential trips (Years 7–13): GBP 375 to GBP 600 (not subject to VAT).
- Individual music tuition (Year 2–Year 13): GBP 445 per term. LAMDA: Junior School GBP 230 per term; Senior School GBP 445 per term. Additional languages not on the timetable: GBP 2,500 per term. After‑school clubs are generally free unless run by an external provider (external club fees typically GBP 90–GBP 145 per term). School trips outside school hours: GBP 500 to GBP 2,000. Suggested Senior School lunch allowance: GBP 6 per day. Transport costs and full transport details are published separately by the school.
- Uniform: a mandatory school uniform is required; uniform items are supplied by Braggs Schoolwear (local supplier). Pre‑used uniform may be available through the school parents' association. Specific item prices are set by the supplier.

Boarding
- Boarding is not listed among the school's provisions and no boarding fees are charged. The school operates as a day (and nursery) provision.

Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties
- Standard billing cadence: fees are published and invoiced termly for the three terms in the academic year; parents are contractually liable for tuition in advance of each term unless an alternative instalment plan is agreed. A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a student; without such notice a full term's fees are payable in lieu. There is no refund for any portion of a term already in progress.
- Late payment and recovery: unpaid fees may trigger reminders, suspension of the student's place, collection action and additional costs. The school may charge interest on overdue sums and an administration charge for overdue invoices or returned cheques; collection costs (including agencies or legal costs) may be charged to the payer. Examples of penalty provisions and collection charges are set out in the school's terms and conditions.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- The Deposit may be reclaimed within 12 months of the student's last day at the school; if not claimed within that period the Deposit is forfeited. The Deposit will not be refunded for absence due to sickness or otherwise except where a student fails to meet entry requirements. There is no refund for the balance of the term if a student is asked to leave; parents must provide one full term's written notice to cancel an accepted place prior to enrolment or one term's fees will be payable in lieu.

Fee payment options and instalments
- Termly payment in advance (standard). Monthly repayment option available via School Fee Plan (School is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited). Lump‑sum payments in advance are accepted; arrangements for annual prepayment or bespoke instalments may be made with the Finance Office. Specific accepted instruments (for example, bank transfer, debit/credit card, direct debit) and any card surcharges or processing rules are administered by the Finance Office and should be arranged directly with the school's Finance team.

Sanctions and additional administrative charges
- The school reserves the right to withhold information, refuse attendance or reallocate a place if fees remain unpaid. The school may charge administrative fees for overdue accounts and for costs incurred in debt recovery, and interest on late payments as set out in the terms and conditions.

Practical notes for budgeting
- Tuition is charged per term; multiply the termly figure by three to estimate an annual tuition cost. Allow for additional mandatory items (deposit, Spark Fund Fee), programme costs (EAL, QUEST), exam fees (IB), trips, music or language tuition, transport and uniform when budgeting. Many optional activities and some trips incur separate charges.
Academics

Dwight School London - Jubilee Campus teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum

The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), taught across Little Lions Nursery, Junior School and Senior School.

Student Teacher Ratio

Lowest average class sizes amongst independent international schools.

Exam Results

IB Diploma results show a strong track record. The Class of 2025 averaged 33 points (out of 45) with a top score of 40; world average 30.5; pass rate 95%; and 2 bilingual diplomas. In previous years, the Dwight average was 33 (2024), 35 (2023), 37 (2022), 38 (2021) and 35 (2020), with bilingual diplomas ranging from 4 to 7 across those years.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates go on to universities worldwide, including UK universities such as Oxford University, University of Edinburgh, King's College London, University of Exeter and University of Nottingham; USA such as Penn State; Spain such as the University of Madrid; and international destinations including Boston University, Northeastern University, McGill University and Tokyo University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has students and staff from over 40 nationalities, creating an international community where many languages are spoken.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides a Quest/learning-support approach integrated within the curriculum to support diverse learning needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school provides extensive English language instruction and support; English as an Additional Language (EAL) aims to help students engage with IB learning across subjects; EAL phases and progression are tracked to support language development.
Parent Experience

History

The history of Dwight School London comprises three parallel stories—the Dwight family, the New York school, and the London/global network. In London, Holmewood was opened in 1885 by Mrs. Maria Wilson in Woodside Park, Finchley, with nearby schools such as St Alban's and St John's contributing to the early landscape. In 1972 Chancellor Stephen Spahn opened a campus in London and later merged Holmewood, St Alban's and St John's High School for Boys to create what we know today as Dwight School London. The London crest is linked to the Dwight heritage and the school has connections with Yale's Timothy Dwight College. Dwight London is part of a global network that includes Dwight Schools in New York, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi and Dwight Global Online School.

Community

Dwight School London forms part of a global network with Dwight Schools in New York, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi and Dwight Global Online School, with over 50 nationalities represented among staff and students. Intercultural awareness and respect are a focus in the classroom and in the school's community. The network offers travel and exchange programs, cross-campus curricular collaborations, online learning programs, international athletic competitions and global leadership conferences, fostering a worldwide outlook.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Dwight Parent Association is a volunteer parent organisation; all Dwight parents are automatically members and it serves as the fundraising vehicle for agreed charities and for school events across Upper and Lower School. Through class representatives the DPA communicates volunteer needs for classroom and special events and fosters social interaction among families, while coordinating with the school to support arts, drama and musical productions and sporting events. Activities include The Winter Fair, International Food Fair, teacher appreciation events, Book Fair and Summer Fair; the DPA issues a monthly Community Newsletter and runs a Parent Ambassador Programme to assist new families. There is also an Out and About group that arranges monthly activities in and around London. For inquiries, contact the DPA Chair at dpa@dwightlondon.org and the school's communications team at kstrickland@dwightlondon.org.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Dw Dwight School London operates across four North London locations: Woodside Campus in Woodside Park (Little Lions Nursery and Primary Years Programme for ages 2–11), Spahn Campus in Friern Barnet (Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16), Jubilee Campus in Friern Barnet (Diploma Programme for ages 16–18), and Playing Fields/Forest School at Dale Green Road, Arnos Grove. The facilities include sports fields with two football pitches, a volleyball court, a netball court and a basketball court; two school halls; Design & Technology rooms; a wide range of classrooms; and meeting and training spaces. Outdoor learning is supported by playing fields and regular Forest School sessions. The Woodside campus houses the Little Lions Nursery and Junior School, the Spahn Campus hosts the Middle Years Programme, and the Jubilee Campus hosts the Diploma Programme.

Sports Facilities

The school's on-site sporting facilities include a large field and a multi-use gaming area for Physical Education (PHE), extra-curricular activities and team training. Inter-school athletics are a key part of the program, with teams competing in regional leagues in London as well as national and international competitions. A wide range of sports is offered, including badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, dance, football, gymnastics, hockey, martial arts, netball, rugby, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball.

Academic Facilities

The Music Conservatory offers a broad range of musical styles and actively encourages student participation in ensembles, with performances at concerts, competitions and festivals. A highlight is the Dwight Global concert at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York. Instruments offered include Piano, Vocal, Cello, Violin, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Kit & Percussion, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Theory, Composition and LAMDA. Additional opportunities include Weekdays: Choir, Chamber Group, Pop Band, Rock Band and Jazz Band; Saturdays: Junior Band and Senior Band. The Conservatory runs on weekdays and Saturdays, with Saturday sessions from 8 am to 1 pm at the Jubilee campus, and after-school ensemble coaching by experienced staff.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular offerings include music ensembles (Weekdays: Choir, Chamber Group, Pop Band, Rock Band and Jazz Band; Saturdays: Junior Band and Senior Band) and Forest School sessions. The sports program includes a wide range of activities with inter-school competitions in London and beyond, complemented by on-site facilities for diverse clubs and training.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers Maths Support and Homework Club as extensions of the curriculum. Junior School includes a Science club as part of its after-school activities. These clubs help students develop problem-solving and independent study skills beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative

Arts and creative options include Drawing, MYP Drama Club, MYP Junior Rock Band and Jazz Club. Film Skool is available as a performing arts/film-making activity. Craft-based clubs include Lego & Craft, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing.

Cultural & Language

Japanese Club, French ab initio support and Mandarin Homework Club provide language development opportunities. These clubs complement the formal language curriculum by offering practice in speaking and listening and cultural exploration.

Social & Hobbies

Social and hobby clubs include Chess, Lego & Craft, Crochet, Knitting and Minecraft. These activities encourage creativity, strategic thinking and collaboration in a relaxed after-school setting.

Community & Service

Little Lions Angels provide pupils with opportunities to mentor and assist younger Nursery students. Older students act as positive role models and undertake duties as specified by the Nursery teachers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports and physical activities are a major part of the programme. After-school sports include Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Karate, Netball, Table Tennis and Volleyball. These activities promote fitness and teamwork and run after school at various venues.
Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction. English as an Additional Language (EAL) provides extensive instruction and support to help students develop English across all subject areas from arrival. EAL aims to help students communicate in social and academic contexts, develop literacy habits, and acquire subject-specific language skills, with progression tracked through the MYP's Language Acquisition phases. The school recognises a multilingual community and supports mother-tongue languages through curricular and extracurricular activities (Japanese, Turkish, Spanish, Mandarin) with other languages available on request.

Bilingual Teaching

Mother-tongue language classes are taught within the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Japanese, Turkish, Spanish and Mandarin Language and Literature are offered, with other languages available on request. Primary Years Programme mother-tongue classes are available on request, subject to teacher availability. There are also mother-tongue clubs and library resources to support language development.
Admissions

Admissions

Step 1: Application Form and fee. Complete the Application Form via OpenApply, the admissions portal. On submission you receive an invoice for the £240 (inclusive of VAT) non-refundable Application Fee, payable online by credit or debit card. Nursery application form and School application form are available depending on the age group.
Step 2: Supporting Documents. After submission and payment of the application fee, a checklist appears. Provide a Parent Statement about your child (include an original-language copy if translated) and a Student Statement. Include a Language Profile and a Teacher Reference, along with school reports from the previous two years and any other certificates or documents. If you cannot obtain documents, discuss possible alternatives with admissions.
Step 3: Meet the principal. You and your child will be invited to meet with Will Bowry (Senior School Principal) or Helen Enisuoh (Junior School Principal) for a face-to-face meeting to assess whether Dwight is a good match for your child's needs. The meeting may be conducted virtually if necessary. The meeting helps determine fit with the school's approach and the student's educational goals.
Step 4: Admissions Committee Review. After receiving the completed Application Form, required documents and application fee, the file is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. You will be informed in writing of the decision—whether a place will be offered, declined, waitlisted or further steps are required. To secure a place, complete the Acceptance Form and pay the Deposit. We are happy to meet students or conduct Google Meet interviews; if joining mid-year, a taster day may be required to evaluate the student.

Scholarships

Dwight School London offers Visionary Grants up to 50% remission of fees for the relevant year groups, starting from September 2026, with criteria including being Greater London-based and having an innovative, involved family; applications require a creative pitch and the current admissions process, with an application fee of £200 and a deposit of £2000, and a taster day is part of the process. Scholarships are non-selective and awarded during admissions to recognise talented students who show potential to be successful IB students and to contribute to life at the school. The Alison Cobbin Opening Doors Scholarship (Year 3–6 entrants) provides up to 50% remission and requires school reports, a teacher reference, a presentation and an interview. Spark of Genius Senior School Scholarships cover categories such as STEM, Arts, Humanities, and Sports, with up to 20% of tuition; candidates must submit school reports and a teacher reference and complete a presentation and interview, with some categories including auditions or portfolios. Scholarship deadlines and interview dates are stated in the scholarship materials (e.g., materials submission deadlines and January interview dates).

Waitlist

Waitlist: A place may be waitlisted as part of the admissions decision.
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