New Families Information
Welcome to Dwight School London
Dear New Dwight School London Families,
We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to Dwight School London and we are eagerly awaiting your arrival through our doors! Our community is warm, welcoming, inclusive and diverse and all are here to support you with your transition to the school.
A personalised and innovative learning journey begins with our expert teachers and International Baccalaureate curriculum, and the year ahead promises to be full of promise and positivity! Through inquiry and problem solving, our students will become tomorrow's leaders. We look forward to partnering with you during this exciting time of exploration and development.
Thank you for entrusting your child’s education to us, and we are excited to forge a strong home-school partnership with your family as well as you becoming active members of the community.
Sincerely,
Chris Beddows | Head of School
To do list
- Please complete the New Student Contact Information form (under the Checklist on your OpenApply account)
- Please complete the Medical Information form (under the Checklist on your OpenApply account)
- Please upload a copy of your child's most recent school report on to your OpenApply account.
- Please sign up for the Classlist App to communicate with parents and the DPA. Further information is available via the Dwight Parents' Association.
- Student Passport & Visa - Before the first day, please bring the student's original Passport and if applicable BRP/Visa/Exempt Vignette, or share the eVisa status by sharing the UKVI's View & Prove Code with admissions@dwightlondon.org
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Lead Parent Passport & Visa - For International Families (non-British Passport Holders) we also require a copy of the Lead Parent's (main visa holders) passport and visa/BRP/Exempt Vignette or UKVI View & Prove Code.
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Proof of UK Address - please ensure that you have provided proof of UK address in the form of a UK Utility Bill, Council Tax, Bank Statement, etc, dated within the last 3 months or Tenancy Agreement
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Student Birth Certificate/ Family Register (original and translated if applicable) - please ensure that you have provided the student's birth certificate/family register showing the student name and parent names
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Complete your MYP Options form (Year 7 to Year 11)
- Complete the Biometrics Consent form
Key Dwight events
- Tuesday 1st September - New Student Orientation Day (9 - 10:30am for Junior School, 12:45 - 2:30pm for Senior School)
- Tuesday 1st September - New Families Ice Cream Social from 2-4pm at the Spahn Campus playground
- Wednesday 2nd September - First day of term all students
- Thursday 3rd September - Meet the Teacher
- Friday 4th September - Meet the Teacher
- Week commencing 7th September - Senior School residentials
- Week commencing 7th September - Junior School after-school clubs commence (clubs to be confirmed)
- Thursday 17th September - Meet the Tutor evening for years 7-13 at 6-8pm
- Saturday 19th September - Back to School BBQ from 12-3pm at the Dwight School playing fields
London ChoirFest – 5–8 October 2026
We are delighted to invite students to audition for the Dwight School Global Music Event, London ChoirFest 2026. This exciting international event brings together student singers from Dwight campuses around the world for several days of rehearsals, workshops, and performances.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their musical skills, collaborate with peers from different countries, and represent Dwight London on an international stage.
Audition deadline: 4 September 2026
Please submit your audition recording (video or audio) to Mr Deng at rdeng@dwightlondon.org.
Audition requirement:
• One vocal performance (video or audio recording)
