Dover Court International School

Dover Court International School is a British international school in Singapore with inclusion at its heart. Part of the Nord Anglia Education family. We offer a broad, balanced and differentiated programme based on the English National Curriculum and enriched with International Primary Curriculum with students working towards GCSE and IB. Your family will join a caring international community that welcomes everyone, celebrates individuality, and prioritises wellbeing. Supported, inspired, and engaged in their learning, we’ll help your child shape their own journey to success. We are located in the educational district of Dover in the west of Singapore.

The school is set on a spacious 12 acre campus which boasts extensive outdoor space embedded in greenery, swimming pool, sensory garden, and multiple playgrounds. We have specialist suites for science, music, design technology, art, drama, as well as a maker space, where our students can learn, make and explore through hands-on activities.

DCIS starts with the Early Years Foundation Stage in our Nursery and Reception classes, where dedicated and experienced teachers provide structured learning through play, in a Reggio-inspired environment, that is both dynamic and engaging. Children then progress through the Primary School, following a well-planned and tested programme of study in a range of subjects. Through the International Primary Curriculum, we are able to teach the National Curriculum for England in a thematic and engaging way.

The Secondary School at DCIS is a blend of practical experience and experimentation, books, discussions, lectures and technology, allowing your child to learn at a rapid pace. Our curriculum offers a thematic approach to education within subject areas, which helps bring learning to life. Our Secondary curriculum is driven by our vision and values, with a strong focus on breadth, depth, and wellbeing. We are proud to offer I/GCSEs as part of this comprehensive curriculum. We frequently collaborate with academic leaders to review and refine our approach, ensuring it meets the needs of our Doverians and equips them with the skills and knowledge they need for a successful future.

Sixth Form, Years 12 and 13, at DCIS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the International BTEC Diploma ins business in preparation for any future study options our students may follow. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year programme. In order to achieve the IB Diploma, all students study six subjects: three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. In addition, students write an Extended Essay and follow a critical thinking course entitled Theory of Knowledge. Participation in CAS is also required. The IBDP is accepted by universities in the UK, North America, Australia and across the world. The BTEC is a vocational course that prepares students either for future study or for the first steps in the career.

Students whose first language is not English receive targeted support through our EAL programme up to Year 9. Using CEFR assessments in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, we determine each student’s proficiency and the level of support required. EAL learners remain in mainstream classes, where teachers adapt lessons and teaching assistants provide additional help. They also attend specialist‑led intervention sessions twice daily during English and Mandarin, totalling approximately 1.5 hours. Support continues until they can confidently access the curriculum independently. Students are assessed regularly, and once proficiency is reached across all four skills, they exit the programme but continue to be monitored.

Our Department of Supportive Education provides an environment where students of all abilities flourish. It is our mission to nurture the potential of every single student in a dynamic and challenging learning environment.

As part of Nord Anglia Education, NAE, DCIS is also part of a global community of over 65,000 students who collaborate together through the Global Campus. Every Global Campus activity is designed to enrich learning experiences with opportunities beyond the ordinary. From expeditions to Switzerland to visual arts and creative writing competitions, the children are inspired to be ambitious in their learning and to collaborate globally. Nord Anglia Education takes an innovative approach to learning, particularly evident in the collaboration with MIT in developing real-world challenges across the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Our performing arts programme comprises music, drama and dance and is supported by Juilliard through NAE, with regular visits from Juilliard curriculum specialists.

At Dover Court we are proud of our strong parent community and we encourage parents to be actively involved. The Dover Court Association welcomes all parents and holds many events and social gatherings over the course of the year including orientation events, a Halloween party, parent quiz night, Christmas Fair, family movie night and sports day. DCA Class Parents also arrange regular social opportunities for parents.