Boarding Programme

BOARDING AT DHSZ

Our award-winning boarding programme at Dulwich International High School Suzhou offers students a nurturing, structured, and high-achieving environment, rightfully recognised as the Best International Boarding School in East Asia (2024/25). (About ABSA: International School of the Year Award)

As the first school in East Asia to receive international boarding accreditation in 2025, DHSZ blends global standards of care with holistic development. Our modern boarding house is located within walking distance of the school and are designed to provide a safe, supportive "home-away-from-home" for students aged 15 and up.

 

Key Features Include:

  • Premium single or twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms
  • Premium quad rooms for weekly boarders, and larger ensuite rooms for termly boarders
  • 24/7 onsite care and safeguarding
  • Daily cleaning and laundry services
  • Shared common rooms on each floor with our lobby featuring interactive mood boards, collaborative study areas, a pool table, MaxHubs, activity rooms, and a dedicated movie room
  • Reliable Wi-Fi access and structured, purposeful academic prep sessions, offering up to three targeted study periods per evening with dedicating academic tracking
  • Weekly well-being activities and a wide range of weekend events
  • High-quality catering options and on-site wellness support service
  • Leadership, service, and well-being programmes embedded into life beyond the classroom
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Premium Accommodation

Our premium boarding option offers more than comfort, it offers excellence. Each room is designed to help students focus, relax, and grow independently while being supported by a world-class pastoral team. Premium rooms come fully equipped with: -Bedding and storage solutions; -Study desks, power adaptors, and personal welcome packs; -Ensuite bathrooms and ‘daily’ deep cleaning; -Access to exclusive study areas and weekend experiences.

Five Pillars of DHSZ Boarding

What truly sets us apart is how we embed the Five Pillars of Boarding at DHSZ into every aspect of residential life. Students build open and honest relationships through Communication, grow through shared purpose via Collaboration, and feel a deep sense of Trust in the safe and respectful environment we foster. Through Contribution, students are empowered to lead with impact, while Gratitude encourages them to reflect on their growth and give back to the community. Whether preparing for IGCSE, Pre A Levels, A Levels or University Life, students in our boarding programme benefit from a premium experience that develops both character and confidence. This values-driven approach, combined with our award-winning facilities, ensures that boarding at DHSZ is more than a place to live—it's a transformative experience.