School Summary

DLD College


Boys: 161
Girls: 172
Total Pupils: 333
Opened: 26-09-1977
Ofsted:
Headteacher: Irfan Latif
DLD College
199 Westminster Bridge Road


SE1 7FX
Telephone: 02079358411
Website: https://www.dldcollege.co.uk

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CensusDate: 20-01-2022
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HeadFirstName: Irfan
HeadLastName: Latif
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LastChangedDate: 22-05-2023
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Postcode: SE1 7FX
PreviousEstablishmentNumber: 6391
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RSCRegion (name): South-East England and South London
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SchoolCapacity: 750
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SchoolWebsite: www.dldcollege.co.uk
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StatutoryHighAge: 21
StatutoryLowAge: 13
Street: 199 Westminster Bridge Road
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UPRN: 10091909062
URN: 100529
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reviews: [{"publishTime":"2019-03-01T09:56:40Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"4 years ago","author":"Amirreza Nanaei","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/107638625273047851338\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtfxqG6P7kG3ZcWk8OazkJfwV0uSVKq2j8GbCvtRXL2o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"I am shocked by the negative comments. Honestly, I can\u00e2\u0080\u0099t imagine how a college can be better than DLD. Every single staff member is extremely friendly and caring. The tutors are highly professional in their fields and constantly help and support students. Students are seen as individuals here, there is a vast focus on wellbeing. From my experience, the staff does everything that is required for a student to improve and achieve its goals. 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With around 30 co-curricular activities, vast array of trips and events, top quality boarding accommodation and outstanding food services, I genuinely don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t know what else a student can ask for.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2019-02-14T10:11:58Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"4 years ago","author":"Dayana Chumburidze","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/113806093719306299424\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMS7E6qnNCNriTgY9YErvyOMCaWQpm_MSntnL1I_M1Q4VA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"I joined DLD in 2016, and could not be more grateful for all the opportunities it provided me with. The standard of education is really high, considering the fact that teachers have to deal with language barriers while teaching international students. I would especially recommend applying to the AlphaScholars programme that enriched me both academically and personally, as well as it developed my leadership skills. The Boarding House is exceptional in terms of location and convenience provided on site. Modern facilities, clean and tidy accommodation, and welcoming Houseparents that constantly look after my wellbeing. Professional academic team has successfully helped me to apply not only to the UK universities, but also to the US. To confirm, the amount of opportunities this college provides are endless.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I joined DLD in 2016, and could not be more grateful for all the opportunities it provided me with. The standard of education is really high, considering the fact that teachers have to deal with language barriers while teaching international students. I would especially recommend applying to the AlphaScholars programme that enriched me both academically and personally, as well as it developed my leadership skills. The Boarding House is exceptional in terms of location and convenience provided on site. Modern facilities, clean and tidy accommodation, and welcoming Houseparents that constantly look after my wellbeing. Professional academic team has successfully helped me to apply not only to the UK universities, but also to the US. To confirm, the amount of opportunities this college provides are endless.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2019-02-04T08:16:18Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"4 years ago","author":"bridget virden","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/116460938515909685473\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMTw1eEYwIz7EGStrBKNZ1oMzTNI7OeSUV_29RXQiSPJcVg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5,"text":{"text":"This is an excellent college, the staff really care about students wellbeing and academic achievement. It offers individual mentoring, an Alpha Scholars programme and has a good system for developing leadership amongst young people . Also a fantastic location on the Southbank.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"This is an excellent college, the staff really care about students wellbeing and academic achievement. It offers individual mentoring, an Alpha Scholars programme and has a good system for developing leadership amongst young people . Also a fantastic location on the Southbank.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2017-10-14T18:36:29Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","author":"SUSHIL BHUDIA","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/113450358727587613380\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMQ-hQvhifHIZJ3QitZGxBeJ2_huU6LwwGPB-B6pFWFnSIE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Hi if your a parent and deciding to send your son or daughter for ALEVEL RESITS in DLD College London, then you should read this!! I paid tens of thousands of pounds for my son to do ALEVEL RESITS. He passed ok, but then when in Higher Education he developed Schizophrenia! He has been self harming and attempted Suicide many times! This was not the long term objective i had in mind when of paying DLD College and then hoping for my son to to Graduate. We have been living in hell for the last 14 years as a family since he attended DLD and we believe it was the method of DLD education which led to his downfall.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Hi if your a parent and deciding to send your son or daughter for ALEVEL RESITS in DLD College London, then you should read this!! I paid tens of thousands of pounds for my son to do ALEVEL RESITS. He passed ok, but then when in Higher Education he developed Schizophrenia! He has been self harming and attempted Suicide many times! This was not the long term objective i had in mind when of paying DLD College and then hoping for my son to to Graduate. We have been living in hell for the last 14 years as a family since he attended DLD and we believe it was the method of DLD education which led to his downfall.","languageCode":"en"}},{"publishTime":"2011-10-10T10:58:17Z","relativePublishTimeDescription":"11 years ago","author":"Akbar Saeed","authorUri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/111560900446818295966\/reviews","authorPhotoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMQUKYTMb-DjAiUr3Wwu-7ga1c1jcv4OjWGL0X-0ru3uMtxr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Studied here for 2 years loved it had great friends n teachers helped in every way possible...thr friendly and at the same time strict with studies...\n\nWill always rmbr goin hr ... :-D","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Studied here for 2 years loved it had great friends n teachers helped in every way possible...thr friendly and at the same time strict with studies...\n\nWill always rmbr goin hr ... :-D","languageCode":"en"}}]
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