Affiliations & Accreditations
A global non-profit membership organisation that provides services to primary schools, secondary schools, and higher education institutions. The community includes 729 schools and 556 colleges and universities representing 112 countries.
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong was accredited by the world-renowned HMC group of schools, also known as The Heads' Conference, in February 2025.
Founded in 1869, HMC currently consists of over 360 members in the UK and across the globe, educating more than 270,000 students. The association is the kitemark of global quality, innovation and excellence in education and our accreditation places Dulwich College alongside some of the finest and oldest educational institutions in the UK and across the world.
Members include Dulwich College London, Charterhouse, Eton College, Gordonstoun, Malvern College, Millfield School, Sevenoaks School, Westminster School, as well as our sister school, Dulwich College Singapore.
HMC membership provides many benefits for students and their families, including strong advocacy opportunities and connections with key educational bodies, such as exam boards, inspection authorities and educational bodies in areas such as sports and music.
All HMC schools are regularly inspected and accredited to ensure they continue to deliver excellence in education, providing reassurance to parents and students that they are choosing the very best education for their child.
FOBISIA aims to promote a British style education system in schools throughout Asia, and gives students the opportunity for collaboration and friendly competition through its annual sporting and musical festivals.
The International Baccalaureate® is a non-profit educational foundation offering four programmes of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world. Schools must be authorized by the IB Organization to offer any of the programmes.
WASC is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin.
ACAMIS is a non-profit association of over 50 international schools in eastern Asia with the aim to broaden education dimensions, advance professional growth, and promote international friendship within the participating schools through activities, events and competitions.
CAIE is a provider of international qualifications, offering examinations and qualifications to 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries.
Not all learning happens in the classroom. Young people need experiences outside the classroom to become committed, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to all 14-24 year olds and is the world’s leading youth achievement award. It equips young people for life regardless of their background, culture, physical ability, skills and interests. Doing the Award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others; it pushes young people to their personal limits and recognises their achievements.
The SAPERE Bronze Award is for the outstanding commitment and progress we have made in P4C.
Common Sense, the nonprofit organisation dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology.
The Curiosity Approach is a modern-day approach to Early Childhood learning, taking parts from Reggio, Steiner Te Whariki and adding a sprinkle of Montessori. It is a beautiful recipe book of wonderful ingredients, carefully mixed together with experience, passion and a love of Early Childhood.