Category: Blog
GCSEs versus BTECs: Should you choose the traditional or progressive option?
When it comes to choosing which GCSE subjects to study at the end of Year 9, there’s a lot to consider. And with GCSEs currently under scrutiny, big changes are…
A Pivotal Moment for UK Education
Article prepared for Independent School Parent by Dr Sarah Watson, Vice Principal (Academic) at DLD College London (view article here) The 7th February 2022 is a date that may become…
Want a career in Computer Science? Top tips and the best A Level subjects to choose.
Why study A Levels for Computer Science? The UK was the birthplace of not only the first modern computer but the world’s first Computer Science degree, in 1962 at the…
Want a Career in Fashion? Top Tips and the Best A Level Subjects to Choose
Why study fashion? Fashion is a continually growing, innovative industry that offers fantastic career prospects for those who love to design, create and make as well as those who love…
Do you want to study Architecture at university? Tips and guidance for architecture students
Do you want to study Architecture at university? Do you need A Level Maths and Physics? Get the results you need at DLD College London.
6 Ways Schools Can Promote Positive Mental Health for Students
In November 2020, DLD College London became the first boarding school in the UK to receive a gold standard for our outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision. The award is…
What are the Benefits of Boarding at a School in Central London?
If you’re considering applying to a boarding school or college in London, you may be wondering what you can expect? Whether you’re an international student looking to come to the…
Boarding Feature in Guide to Independent Schools
Our four page feature on boarding at DLD College London, which was first published in Great British Education magazine, is now also available to read in the Spring 2021 edition…
Keeping our students safe in London
DLD College London’s Vice Principal (Boarding), James Kidd, talks about the steps we take to ensure our the safety of our boarding students whilst they study with us in the…
How to choose the right A-Level subjects for university
Advanced Level courses, also known as ‘A-Levels’, are the most commonly recognised qualifications students can take to gain place at a UK university. A-Levels also have the benefit of being…
