Visual and Performing Arts
At Dulwich College Bangkok, we believe that nurturing artistic talent cultivates well-rounded individuals who can innovate, inspire, and lead with passion and purpose.
The Performing and Creative arts are fundamental to the holistic development of our students. The Arts encourage self-expression, allowing students to explore their identities, engage with diverse perspectives, and develop a deeper appreciation for culture and storytelling. Participation in artistic projects strengthens communication and teamwork, equipping students with essential life skills that prepare them for success in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Through Music, Drama, Dance, and the Visual Arts, our students refine their technical skills and also cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and emotional intelligence. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, students build resilience, adaptability, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts, enriching their academic experience, their personal growth and the school’s culture.
As part of the Dulwich College International network, we are able to offer students opportunities that a single school would not have the capacity to provide. Some of these opportunities, such as the Dulwich Festival of Music and the Dulwich Science Art Photography Competition, focus on a single artistic discipline, while others, like the Diversity series and the MADD Festival, are broad ranging. The group has also cultivated collaborative relationships and partnerships with top educational and artistic institutions throughout the world, offering students direct access and exposure to creative industries, while developing transferable skills that will prepare them for life after Dulwich.
Music
Music plays a major role in a Dulwich education. The College provides all students from Years 3 to 7 with a musical instrument and group lessons each week, giving them an appreciation for music and the associated developmental skills from a young age.
At Dulwich Bangkok, there are dedicated music teachers in DUCKS and Junior School. In regular music lessons, students have a chance to try out and learn different instruments as well as music composition. Facilities include large music rooms for classes and rehearsals, sound-insulated practice rooms for individuals and small groups, and two state-of-the-art theatres for rehearsals and performances.
Dulwich Bangkok will also be involved in network-wide music events across other EiM schools that include Diversity, ISCMS, MADD, and the Dulwich Festival of Music.
Drama
We encourage students’ engagement in the performing arts not only to improve their performance skills but also to improve levels of confidence, communication, social, self-discipline and leadership skills. The performing arts helps give them insight into other cultures, explore the world that they live in, take risks and express themselves.
Students have abundant opportunities to experiment and perform, with drama taught as part of the curriculum in Junior School and offered at IGCSE and IB or A-Level. It is an important core subject in our high schools, preparing students for life after Dulwich.
Throughout the year, students perform in a range of drama showcases, examination productions, and main school productions. Many of the Dulwich College International schools work in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company through week-long residencies and professional development, in addition to collaborating on the annual Shakespeare Festival.
Each year students participate in a range of external drama festivals across Asia, working with professional actors, directors, writers and theatre companies.
Group drama events include Diversity, MADD, and the Shakespeare Festival.
Art
Creativity in art is fundamental to the student journey at Dulwich College Bangkok. Art encourages students to examine and observe closely and repeatedly; when students take risks and experiment with art techniques and materials they learn valuable lessons about discovery, a key element of both art and science. Art is taught at all levels in our schools. Our facilities support a wide range of art, including ceramics and sculpture, digital imagery, drawing and painting, print-making, photography, film and video. Our students participate in a variety of both internal and external exhibitions and festivals, and many of our students are making an impact in the art scene.
Students take part in a range of arts projects in the local communities, from exhibitions to vibrant social and arts service projects.
Group art events include MADD and the Dulwich Science Art Photography Competition.