Boarding Accommodation
21st Century Urban Boarding in Central London
David Game College is an exciting educational establishment to be part of these days. Ambitious, driven and innovative, the College provides all of its students with exceptional academic and pastoral support. The addition of boarding to our day-College provision is one of the most important developments in the College’s history. I strongly believe that boarding not only enhances and enriches the academic experience of students, it also provides the environment for students to go beyond the core curriculum, and explore and discover what really interests them. Boarding improves everything we do: it helps students form strong friendships and a cohesive college community, it offers students the opportunity to grow in confidence and develop new skills that prepare them for life. Boarders have all of the College’s facilities at their disposal. There is always scope to establish new clubs or arrange trips. London certainly has a great deal to offer, our weekend boarding trips are going to include sightseeing around London as well as surrounding areas.
My role, and that of all the staff at the College, is to provide you with a safe, nurturing environment within which no student will be limited or defined by their past, and where dreams can become a reality and all can excel academically. I look forward to welcoming you to David Game College Boarding.
- Mr John Dalton
Co-Principal
Central London Location
David Game College is located in the heart of the City of London, with part of the ancient walls of the Roman City of Londinium running through its basement and displayed in a museum within the Boarding House itself. Historic buildings such as the Tower of London, Bank of England and St Paul’s Cathedral are interspersed with modern steel and glass skyscrapers - the Gherkin, the Walkie Talkie, the Cheesegrater - which mixes the ancient and the modern, and tells the story of the development of London over the past 2000 years. Shopping areas such as Spitalfields Market and Borough Market (London’s most renowned food market) along with the art, design and fashion hub of Brick Lane and Shoreditch are all within easy walking distance. Many of London’s elite universities such as LSE, UCL, King’s College London, City and SOAS can also be easily visited from the College. All of which creates a unique and inspiring environment for our students to live and learn in. David Game College is only a short bus or underground journey away from London’s many mainline train stations. It is also quick and easy to reach, via express train and underground, from the major London airports of Gatwick, Heathrow or Stansted.
Room Types
Single
A secure lockable single bedroom in a 2 or 3 person flat sharing a shower room and a
kitchen lounge with 1 or 2 other residents in the flat. The bedroom is equipped with a
built-in desk, desk chair, comfortable small double bed, wardrobe and storage space and underfloor heating.
En-suite Single
Each of the stunning lockable bedrooms features a built-in desk and desk chair in
front of a panoramic window, a small double bed with memory foam mattress, lots of
storage and under floor heating. In addition, each bedroom has a separate luxury en-suite shower room.
Single Studio
A spacious and modern studio apartment. Each studio features a small double bed with memory foam mattress, built-in desk and desk chair, underfloor heating, galley kitchen with modern appliances such as a fridge/freezer. There is also a comfortable seating area, spacious storage and wardrobe space. Our studio apartments are an
excellent choice for independent living.
Facilities
On campus and at the boarding house we offer a range of features and benefits.
Boarding Facilities
- 200 Mbps Broadband
- 24/7 Live-in House Parents
- Communal Relaxing Areas
- Bike Storage & Free Bikes
- Electronic Key Fob Entry
- Underfloor Heating
- Luxury Shower Room
- Fridge
- Laundry Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Disabled Access
- CCTV
Campus Facilities
- Film Screening Theatre
- Photography & Art Studio
- Canteen
- Study Rooms & Silent Library
- Gym/Dance Studio
- Music & Recording Suite
- Common Rooms
Safeguarding
Safeguarding of our boarding students is our number one priority. All students should be able to learn and excel within a safe environment. Under the umbrella of safeguarding, students’ wellbeing and mental health are also prioritised and all staff are trained in safeguarding and positive mental health techniques. The College has a commitment to listen carefully to students’ needs and direct them to those who can offer advice and guidance.
The College appoints independent listeners and a wide range of contacts that the students can access. In addition, the College has structures and systems in place to monitor boarders’ wellbeing and safety, including:
- 24/7 On-site Support Team
- 4 Live-in House Parents
- CCTV
- Night Security
Activities
David Game College provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities throughout the year and we strongly believe these are central to the development of insightful and confident individuals. The activities offer our students a wealth of new experiences, developing their skills in leadership, team-work, selfdiscipline and self-esteem. Our extra-curricular activities are selected to support the main curriculum, stimulate curiosity, and help students understand their role in the wider community.
Each year we consult with the new cohort of students to understand which type of activities they are interested in and wherever possible we try to tailor our
extra-curricular programme to cater for all needs.
Examples of activities for our students include;
- Debating Society
- Drama Society
- The Student Council
- Chess Club
- Football; Basketball; Netball; Yoga; Dance
- Coding Club
- Geo-Political Society
- Film Club
- Classical Music & Music Technology Club
- Reading Club
- General Educational visits eg, Museums,
- Theatres, Parliament, the Royal Courts of
- Justice
Catering
The canteen in David Game College provides facilities for us to provide a full board meal service to all our boarders.Our catering allows students to enjoy well-balanced, freshly prepared meals every day with a variety of meat and vegetarian options. Our canteen also offers a place for students to relax and meet friends.
Sample menu available upon request.
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Reserve a room
If you would like to reserve a room at our Boarding House or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our team on accommodation@davidgame-group.com.
