Students at DLD College London, a multi-award-winning independent school, recently benefited from an invaluable workshop led by The Personal Finance Society (PFS), gaining essential knowledge and practical skills to manage their money with confidence and independence.
The interactive session explored key financial topics such as budgeting, saving, managing debt and understanding credit and investments, empowering students to make confident, informed financial decisions as they prepare for life beyond college.
Representatives from The Personal Finance Society, a leading professional body for the financial planning sector, brought the subject to life through real-world examples and engaging discussions. The savvy students gained valuable insights into how to plan for financial independence, the importance of good money habits, and how to avoid common financial pitfalls.
Fumi St Marthe, Assistant Principal (Pastoral) at DLD College London, commented, “Financial literacy is such an essential life skill, and we want all our students to leave DLD with the confidence to make smart financial decisions. The Personal Finance Society did a brilliant job of making the session engaging, practical and relevant to our students’ futures.
“The session is one of many initiatives in DLD’s commitment to developing well-rounded, independent learners who are prepared not just academically, but personally and professionally, for the challenges of adult life.”
DLD College London offers a range of bursaries and scholarships, with awards available for up to 100% of tuition fees. These are designed to support talented and deserving students, regardless of financial background, and recognise excellence in academics, music, drama, sport, and leadership. Scholarships reward exceptional ability, while means-tested bursaries provide financial assistance to ensure that all students have the opportunity to benefit from the college’s outstanding education.
A school of diverse thinking and influences, housed in a futuristic building with cutting-edge facilities opposite the Houses of Parliament, London, is DLD’s classroom. Students aged 13 to 19 are offered the opportunity to study a wide range of GCSEs, A-Levels, BTEC courses and International Foundation Programmes (IFP). It also offers an Academic Preparation Programme (APC). In addition to several significant national award wins, DLD College London is also proud to be named by Tatler magazine, Good Schools Guide and Talk Education as one of the top schools in the UK.
DLD College London provides a ‘gold standard’ of educational quality. It is a school where students are respected, supported and honoured as individuals. Where they are immersed in the best possible environment to grow as successful and independent learners; where their vision can be made a reality, and where as happy and healthy people they feel free to make a contribution to the world around them, both now and into the future. The school’s beating heart is its award-winning wellbeing centre.