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End of Year Art Exhibition 2017
You are invited to the annual DLD College London Art Exhibition on Wednesday 28th June between 4.30pm and 6.30m. RSVP here.
Welcome to Abbey DLD Group of Colleges Brazil
Abbey DLD Group of Colleges has arrived in Brazil at a private welcome reception in Sao Paulo to a selected group of Brazilian individuals and families.
Abbey DLD Launches in Mexico
Abbey DLD launched in Mexico this week, looking for students who want to study at one of our colleges; DLD College London, Abbey College Cambridge and Abbey College Manchester.
DLD College London Celebrates Successful Students
Students were celebrated during the annual DLD College London Awards Ceremony in the college’s stunning atrium recently.
Welcome to Abbey DLD Group of Colleges Brazil
On May 31st we will officially launch Abbey DLD Group of Colleges brand in Brazil.
Summer Ball 2017
Students celebrated the end of their academic year with the sixth annual Summer Ball.
Trip Magazine by BTEC Creative Media Production
This year’s BTEC Creative Media Production magazine, Trip, showcases the talents of the class. Download your copy now.
CIFE 7-a-side Football Tournament 24th April 2017 at St. Georges Park
We were invited to participate in this year’s CIFE 7-a-side Football Tournament for the second year running, held at St. Georges Park, the training facility of the England National Team.
CIFE Awards Ceremony 2017
Karabo Sankoloba was presented with the DLD CIFE College Award by Lord Lexden OBE at a ceremony held at the House of Lords.
DLD College London “Presents” Exciting Opportunity for BTEC Students
Channel 4 presenter, Jodie McCallum held an in-depth workshop with BTEC students to help improve their presenting skills.
Community Riverside Litter Clean
On Saturday 1st April two of our DLD Staff, Gareth Evans and Erica Jannetta, took some of our Environmental ECA students to Newham to take part in a Community Riverside Litter Clean.
TV Presenting Workshop
DLD College London is proud to present this exciting workshop on television presenting. Led by Channel 4 presenter, Jodie McCallum.
London Fashion Week
The Principal, Rachel Borland, kindly invested in two sets of tickets for the Art & Design department to take two students along to attend the London Fashion Week on Friday, 24th February.
World Book Day 2017
For World Book Day this year, we were lucky enough to welcome back Russell Frost. Russell runs his own letterpress print and design company, Hooksmith Press, based in the East End of London.
Evelina Charity Run
Spirits were high on a very cold and grey Saturday morning as both students and staff set out on a challenge to complete either a 5k or 10k run in aid of Evelina Children’s Hospital.
Pre-sessional Trip to the Tower of London
On Monday 27th February, the Pre-sessional students went on a trip to the Tower of London.
Sarah J. Coleman Returns to DLD
Guest speaker Sarah J. Coleman, one of the UK’s leading illustrators and typographers, returned to DLD College London to give another talk about creativity.
School Of Rock
Music and Drama students from DLD College London took a trip to the New London Theatre, Drury Lane on Thursday 26th January 2017 to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s critically acclaimed musical School of Rock.
Olympian Inspires DLD Students During Sport and LGBT+ Talk
Last week we welcomed Rio Gold Medal Olympian Kate Richardson-Walsh to DLD College London to give an inspiring speech on her sporting success and LGBT+.
Youth Pride Networking
On Monday, 16th January, Youth Pride ran a training event at DLD College London.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Photos of the Fireworks from the 18th Floor of Westminster Bridge Road on New Year’s Eve, taken by the DLD College London House Parents.
Ask The Professional – BTEC Music Technology Workshops
This year’s “Ask the Professional” series, has seen music industry professionals and organisations form closer, working partnerships through the design, development and launch of vocational assignments on the BTEC level 3 Diploma course in Music Technology.
Students Celebrated at DLD Winter Concert
The annual Winter Concert at DLD College London proved to be the best yet with 20 students being awarded for their outstanding achievements so far, whilst a spectacular display of talent was showcased.
DLD Drama Group present: Twelfth Night
The College performance of Twelfth Night last week, showed at last, what the DLD Drama Group can do with traditional theatre.
Link Building Visit by The Arts University Bournemouth
On Thursday, the 11th of October, Chloe Swann, a representative of the Arts University Bournemouth, came to the College and gave an informative talk to our second year A level Art, Graphic Communication, Photography, and Art-Foundation students.
Art & French Students Get A Taste Of Paris
Art and French students collaborated on the first cross-curricular trip to Paris, exploring art, culture and language.
Public Lecture: The First World War – Memories of the Somme
The Faculty of Humanities is hosting our first public lecture this academic year: The First World War – Memories of the Somme.
English Trip to Highgate Cemetery
English Language and Literature students made an autumnal visit to Highgate Cemetery, one of the most spectacular burial grounds in the world.
DLD College Presents Twelfth Night
Come along and join us at DLD College London’s annual drama production: Shakespeare’s classic Twelfth Night.
DLD Annual Talent Show
On Thursday, 20th October an outstanding collection of performing arts was showcased during our annual talent show ‘DLD Star Search’.
DLD Art Department Success at the Annual ISA Art Competition 2016
DLD College London delivered and displayed a selection of our best student artworks, at the annual London West Area Independent Schools Association Art Competition.
DLD Students Raise Spirits During Charity Challenge
Charitable students from DLD College London used their creativity to help support and motivate fundraisers in support of Guy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital and Evalina London Children’s Hospital.
DLD students visit UCL
On 22nd September some A-Level Chemistry students enjoyed a day trip to University College London (UCL) and participated in a Spectroscopy workshop.
Baroness Perry of Southwark Honoured DLD College London
Staff and students at DLD College London gathered to celebrate the retirement of the influential and magnificent Baroness Perry of Southwark.
Adam Walker – Never Give Up on Your Dreams
On Friday, 9th September, Adam Walker came to DLD College London to talk to the students about his challenge “Oceans 7”, created as the ultimate endurance challenge – the ocean swimming version of the “Seven Summits”.
Mandy Demetriou Comes To DLD College To Teach Classical Dance
Mandy comes to us hot foot from Royal Ballet at Covent Garden to teach dance at DLD.
Educate & Celebrate
Elly Barnes from Educate & Celebrate visited DLD College London to help support staff and encourage LGBT+ discussion in the curriculum and the college.
ABRSM Music Exams
DLD College London have been directly entering students who take private music lessons for music examinations, run by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).
International Foundation Business Programme Student Success
Congratulations to our International Foundation Business Programme students who achieved Distinctions this year.
ARRAY – A Celebration of BTEC
The BTEC Media Production Year 1 students broadcast LIVE from the college yesterday afternoon. The students worked incredibly hard to create an entertaining and fun programme that showcases the hard work of all of the BTEC courses in the college.
End of Year Art Show 2016
Please come along and join us at DLD’s annual celebration of achievement at the A-level Art, Photography, Graphics and Art Foundation show 2016.
An Enchanting Night at DLD College London Summer Ball
The fourth annual DLD College London Summer Ball took place on Friday, 6th May and was held at the UnderGlobe, located underneath Shakespeare’s Globe.
High Achievers Praised During DLD College London Awards Ceremony
Celebrations were held at DLD College London after students were presented with much coveted awards during a prestigious ceremony on Friday, 29th April.
CIFE Awards Ceremony 2016
Three DLD College London A level students attended the CIFE Awards at the House of Lords, in the Cholmondeley Room, on Thursday, 7th April.
Stupid Enough: The Creative Arts Faculty Public Lecture
Last Thursday evening the Creative Arts Faculty took their turn to host DLD College London’s third public lecture.
Facing The Future with Confidence
On Thursday 25th February, we were delighted to host the inaugural Faculty of Science lecture. Those who attended included students from DLD, parents, alumni and visitors from other schools.
What Career Live?
DLD students will be attending the NEC What Careers Fair this year, on Friday 26th February.
World Leading University Advises A Level Students on Enrolment
A spokeswoman from one of the UK’s top ranking Universities, London School of Economics visited lucky students at DLD College London to offer a personal insight into securing a place at the prestigious facility.
Brexit Lecture
On Thursday 4th February, David Buik, MBE came to DLD College London and gave a lecture on ‘Brexit’ (the potential exit of the UK from the EU).
Inspiring Futures Workshop
Friday, 29th January saw our first, full-day, Inspiring Futures careers’ workshop for Year 11 on ‘6th Form Induction/Pathways to HE and Work’.
Paralympian Inspires DLD Students
DLD College London students felt highly motivated following an inspirational talk from Paralympic star Danielle Brown.
A Musical Celebration at DLD’s Winter Concert
DLD College London students showcased their array of impressive talent and skill at the recently held annual Winter Concert.
Autumn Student Awards Ceremony
On Monday 14th December, 2015, the GCSE, Year 10 and Pre-sessional groups had their first Student Awards Ceremony this academic year.
Art and Design DLD Festive Tree Project
The Art & Design Festive tree project is DLD Art Students and Art & Design Staff’s response to the festive season.
Great Expectations
DLD Fringe produced the first Christmas Production in the new building, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic work ‘GREAT EXPECTATIONS’.
DLD Fringe – Great Expectations
DLD FRINGE presents their first Christmas production in The ATRIUM of DLD College on Tuesday, December 8th and Wednesday, December 9th at 6.30pm. Get your tickets here.
An Exceptional Contest at This Year’s DLD’s Got Talent
An array of talent was showcased at DLD College London on Thursday, when musically gifted students took to the stage to entertain with their creative abilities.
The Rise and Rise of Alpha Plus Group
November 2015 - The ResidentIt’s an exciting time to be part of Alpha Plus Group at the moment, with the brand new, state-of-the-art DLD College London overlooking Westminster Bridge in the heart of London, and the addition of Wetherby Senior School.
ISA Area Art Competition for Independent Schools
On 6th October, one of our Art teachers, Jonathan Parkhouse, took a selection of our best students artwork and presented them at the London West ISA annual Art Competition.
Breast Cancer Awareness for charity Breast Cancer Now
Last week the Student Council organised a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness to help raise money for Breast Cancer Now, which is the UK’s largest breast cancer charity.
Gamification in Social Sciences
This academic year the Faculty of Social Science at DLD College London has committed to developing an innovative student reward system.
The value of boarding in sixth form colleges
October 2015 -Rachel Borland, Principal at DLD College London, is a strong advocate of the value of boarding in sixth form colleges in the UK.
Hugely Successful Opening for Iconic New College Building
DLD College London opened the doors to its new college building in Westminster Bridge Road this week.
DLD College London A Level Results Success
DLD College London students celebrated posting another fantastic set of A level results this year.
DLD in the new James Bond film, “Spectre”
The trailer for the latest James Bond film “Spectre” was released recently, and the eagle eyed of you may have noticed a certain London college as the camera pans across the city’s skyline.
Forensics: The anatomy of crime
A Level Biology students from DLD College London recently took a trip to the Wellcome Collection to see the ‘Forensics: The anatomy of crime’ exhibit.
Trip to Hampton Court
After a long and challenging year getting to grips with the language and culture of the UK, the DLD Belgravia pre-sessional students were finally able to relax and enjoy some of Britain’s history, at Hampton Court.
DLD Politics Trip to Magna Carta Exhibition
A Level Government and Politics students visited the Magna Carta exhibition at the British Library to see the rare manuscripts, historical artefacts and documents which contain the first sources of the English Bill of Rights, signed at Runnymede by King John in June 1215
Students Step onto the Red Carpet to Celebrate their Academic Year
Students celebrated the end of the academic year at the annual End of Year prom at Fulham Palace. This year’s theme was Hollywood Glamour.
ASDAN Business and Enterprise Presentations and Posters winners
DLD students Yuqian Zhang and Sirui Fang were chosen as the best examples of the ASDAN Business and Enterprise Presentations and Posters.
Students at DLD College London Praised for their Success
Students celebrated their fantastic achievements at the annual award ceremony held at St Marylebone Parish Church, London.
DLD College London Invests In State Of The Art Technology
DLD College London has invested in a state-of-the-art MakerBot 3D Printer as they continue to propel the technology offered for A level and GCSE students.
DLD College’s GCSE Students Achieve Goldie Success
Six DLD College London GCSE students were awarded a much coveted accolade at the annual Goldie Awards last week.
British Physics Olympiad – Physics Challenge
Three of our GCSE Physics students took part in the British Physics Olympiad Physics Challenge.
So you want to be a doctor?
DLD College London A Level students, Emeline, Isra and Aaron, went to the Royal College of Medicine in Wimpole Street for a careers conference ‘So you want to be a Doctor’ on March 2nd.
DLD Belgravia – Trip to Paris
This January 17 students and 3 teachers from DLD Belgravia had a very exciting and enjoyable trip to Paris, France. For three days we explored what art, culture, fashion and food Paris had to offer!
Shanghai International School Visit
For the past two weeks at DLD, we have had the delightful pleasure of spending time with Huang Lina and Lin Ling who are two teachers from Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School, in China.
Ethics Matters
On Thursday 5th February 2015 the AS and A2 Religious Studies groups attended ‘Ethics Matters’, a conference at Bloomsbury Baptist Church.
A-Level Drama Students Performance
On February 3rd, Year 13 Drama students performed their devised play, which was inspired by the London Riots in 2011.
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
DLD College London students at the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge.
Helen O’Hara from Empire podcast visits BTEC Media Department
Former editor of Empire magazine Helen O’Hara, visited students from the BTEC Media Production department today.
British Physics Olympiad Round 1
DLD College London Astudents pitted their wits against some of the UK’s brightest in the first round of the British Physics Olympiad competition.
DLD Drama Students Take a Bow
Drama Students from the A Level and GCSE Drama department presented Take a Bow a showcase of talent. from the best 6th form college in London.
Students Spread Festive Cheer at Winter Concert
Students took centre stage to spread festive cheer at St Marylebone Parish Church
Friends of Colombia Concert for Social Aid
DLD’S Vocal Group performed at the Friends of Colombia Concert for Social Aid in Kensington last night in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
GCSE Art and Graphics Trip to Japanese Woodblock Workshop
GCSE Art and Graphics students took a trip to the British Museum for a Japanese Woodblock Workshop to work with artist Hiroko Imada.
Student Council Charity Presentation
DLD College London’s Student Council Charity Presentation took place on Thursday 13th November in the Gallery. DLD’s two chosen charities this year are the John Van Geest Cancer Research Centre and Centrepoint Shelter. Student Council President Serena Bhandari introduced two representatives from each charity and they met with students and staff for a presentation and […]
Marylebone Lights
Every year DLD’s Vocal Group perform at Marylebone Lights in Marylebone High Street as part of the ‘Lights On’ ceremony. This year the actor Jessica Hynes was the special guest. The Vocal Group performed Coldplay’s ‘Christmas Lights’, and did a really great job under the direction of Tom Lowe. And just in case the crowd felt […]
Coca Cola Factory Visit
On the 19th November A Level and BTEC Business students from DLD College London visited the Coca Cola Factory in Edmonton.
A Level and GCSE Music Trip to the Barbican
A Level and GCSE Music students went to The Barbican Centre to watch the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Wrap up London
Students from DLD College London have been collecting old coats for Wrap Up London.
Hult Business School visit
Helena Theseira, from Hult International Business School, visited DLD College London on Friday 7th November. Helena works on the academic side of the recruiting team for the Undergraduate programme at Hult International Business School. Helena introduced Hult to our International Foundation Programme students, and filled them in on the Hult Programme and developments on campus, […]
Clare Astor Workshop
A level and GCSE Drama and Theatre Studies students attended the Claire Astor workshop this week.
A Level Graphic Communications visit the Abram Games Exhibition, October 2014
Some of our A level Graphic Communication students visited the Abram Games: Designing the 20th Century exhibition at the Jewish Museum as part of their research.
Wimbledon Trip
Business Studies students from DLD College London visited the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon this week to get a real insight into the workings of one of the most famous tennis clubs in the world.
DLD’s Got Talent Prizegiving
Yesterday, A level, GCSE, BTEC and IFP students from ‘DLD’s Got Talent’ received their prizes from Principal Rachel Borland.
Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination
It was on a dreary day of October – the afternoon of Friday the 10th to be exact – when our English class went to see Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination currently on at the British Library.
DLD’s Got Talent 2014
DLD’S Talent 2014 was probably the best show we’ve ever had. It was truly amazing, and almost every student stunned us with their performances.
UVIC Unifair 2014
Students from DLD College London had the opportunity to meet with some of the UK’s top universities at this year’s UVIC UniFair on Saturday 11th October.
DLD Music Newsletter
Enjoy the latest DLD Music Newsletter here.