Bright Minds, Big Wins: Our Students in the Spotlight
How does Dulwich Puxi ignite every child’s potential from primary school?
As an international school, we nurture more than academic scores. We grow thinkers, creators, explorers, athletes. Children who are curious about the world and confident in their place in it. It’s what we call holistic education, and it’s the reason our young learners are already standing out.
Academic Rigour Meets Real-World Readiness
Two of our Primary students, Raina W and Elaina W, recently accepted into the leading UK private schools - the next step in their exciting educational journey.
Their mother reflected on the process:
A lot of parents still focus on certificates. But we didn’t submit any. What they really wanted to know was: Who are these children? What are they interested in? Do they work well with others? Dulwich Puxi helped them become those children - well-rounded, confident, academically solid, and genuinely passionate about the things they love. That’s what made the difference.
Growing Confidence Through Sport and the Arts
Our curriculum gives students space to discover what they’re good at and then pursue it.
Demi G, one of our Primary students, is now ranked No. 1 in Shanghai for U10 girls’ tennis. She won the Qizhong Tennis UTR Tournament and was selected to train with the Shanghai City Team. That didn’t happen by accident, it happened because she was given room to grow.
Sophia S, also in Primary, has received top awards in the 2025 Shanghai Youth Sports Dance Championships, including multiple 1st and 2nd place finishes in Latin dance categories. Her success speaks to what’s possible when talent meets encouragement and structure.
Why Holistic Education Matters?
The world’s top universities have made it clear: they’re not just looking for straight-A students. They want young people who can collaborate, solve problems, and lead with empathy. As Harvard College puts it: “Our continued focus is on considering the whole student and how they have interacted with the world.”[1] That journey doesn’t begin at 16. It starts the moment a child feels seen, supported, and challenged. That’s why our Primary students grow up in a learning environment built around academic rigour, creativity, character and care.
The Future-Ready Education from the Start
At Dulwich Puxi, we encourge our students to develop personalised pathways and our role is to help them walk it with confidence from Primary school.
Our Primary School students are growing into curious, open-minded global citizens, equipped not just for the next step in school, but for the world beyond it. They leave us ready to contribute, to collaborate and to lead in whatever field they choose.
Experience It Yourself
See What's Possible
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Reference:
1. https://college.harvard.edu/admissions
