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WELCOME TO DOVER COURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SINGAPORE
50 years of world-class primary education
At Dover Court International School Singapore, we encourage much more than early academics. Every child's curiosity, courage, wellbeing, friendships and confidence are celebrated from day one, building a lifetime love of learning.
KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR EARLY YEARS
Recognised by International Schools Database
Dover Court International School Singapore is proud to be recognised as one of the most popular international schools in Singapore, reflecting the strength of our community and the trust families place in our school.
EARLY YEARS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Learning starts with curiosity.
At Dover Court, curiosity drives learning from the very beginning. A simple avocado seed can spark a full learning journey. Children sketch what they observe, ask questions, predict what may happen next, and test their ideas. Along the way they develop vocabulary, early mathematics, and scientific thinking. Learning feels natural because it begins with wonder.
Early years
- Early years
Globally Recognised curricula
We offer three distinct yet fluid pathways at Dover Court, which provide tiered levels of support, challenge, and personalisation. While students on each pathway follow globally recognised British and international curricula, key concepts are contextualised and adapted in different ways. In addition to IGCSE and IBDP, students can also choose to study career-focused BTEC or ASDAN qualifications, providing more paths to success for our diverse students.
As well as enabling each child to achieve the highest possible academic outcomes, our curricula balance wellbeing, personal development, and enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
Learning designed around your child
Through six core educational pillars, our curricula reimagine learning and develop around each student's strengths and curiosity
Academic excellence
Every student achieves success at our school. Our fully personalised education pathways engage, motivate, and provide the blend of challenge and support your child will need to flourish.
The world's best teachers
At Dover Court, your child will learn from the best: outstanding educators who embrace innovation, deliver extraordinary experiences, and nurture individual strengths and talents.
Advanced learning environment
With its unique heritage buildings, modern sports and creative spaces, and lush natural areas, our campus is unlike any other international school in Singapore. Set across 12 acres – and surrounded by tropical greenery – Dover Court is the perfect place to learn, discover, and thrive.
Exceptional learning experiences
Through an unparalleled collection of learning experiences, your child will think big, chase their dreams, and achieve amazing things. We’ll support them every step of the way, providing the wellbeing care they need to do what they love and tackle new challenges.
The Nord Anglia Education family
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at Dover Court. Our caring international school welcomes everyone, celebrates diversity, and prioritises the wellbeing of our children, families, and staff.
Our social purpose
Whether it’s finding solutions to global challenges, raising funds and awareness for local causes, or taking on a leadership role, our students effect real change in Singapore and across the world.
JOIN OUR WARM AND INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL COMMUNITY IN SINGAPORE
We’re delighted you’re considering Dover Court International School for your child’s education. Your journey starts with our welcoming admissions team, who will guide you through our application process.
- Get in touch with us today – fill in our short online enquiry form.
- Come and see our international school in Singapore – or join us for a virtual discovery meeting.
- Send us your application and supporting documents.
- Once a place becomes available, we’ll invite your child to an age-appropriate assessment.
- If everyone’s happy, we’ll offer your child a place at Dover Court International School.
STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Ready to start your child’s application? Here’s what you need to do next.
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ASSESSMENT
OFFERING AND ACCEPTING A PLACE
EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
At Nord Anglia Education, we inspire curiosity and innovative thinking in our students - giving them the tools and skills to succeed. Our educational approach uses our global reach, enabled by world-class technology, to bring our students truly transformational learning experiences.
The Juilliard School
Our collaboration with the world leader in performing arts nurtures our students’ love of drama and music.
The Juilliard School
There’s so much more to performing arts than what you see on stage. Children develop self-expression and self-awareness, as well as empathy, confidence, and a love of cultural exploration. Our collaboration with the world-renowned performing arts institution, The Juilliard School, enhances our drama and music programmes, promoting creativity, teamwork, and resilience among students of all ages.
Juilliard is recognised around the world as a leader in the arts. Through our exclusive collaboration, we harness their expertise and experience to create a continually evolving programme, which sparks our students’ imagination and nurtures their talents and interests.
MIT
The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme develops our students’ problem-solving skills through real-world challenges that get them thinking outside the box.
MIT
Our global programme inspires students to look beyond individual subjects, sparking their curiosity through our hands-on interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Guided by the world’s leading STEAM institution, our students take part in challenges and visit MIT on a trip led by experts from the university. Our collaboration also gives our teachers the opportunity to learn from specialists in the world of STEAM, coming up with cutting-edge lessons that inspire our students in the future.
UNICEF
Students are challenged to make a difference both locally and internationally, working together to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
UNICEF
Our collaboration with UNICEF challenges both students and teachers to think about how they can make a meaningful, positive impact on the world around them. This includes embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in our teaching and learning, using materials developed by UNICEF. Our students also take part in an annual Global Challenge, as well as local outreach opportunities in our community.
IMG Academy
IMG Academy's sports and wellbeing programme helps students build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through world-class athletic training, personal development, and elite coaching.
IMG Academy
Our global programme empowers students to develop essential life skills through the discipline of sport, guided by the world’s leading sports education institution.
We equip students with the tools to succeed both on and off the field by combining elite athletic training with personal development, wellbeing, and mindset coaching. Altogether, this builds their resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.
Our teachers also benefit from professional development led by IMG Academy’s expert coaches, ensuring they can inspire and support students in reaching their full potential.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
- How long does the admissions process take?
- The length of the admissions process varies. It’s personalised to your child, so factors like their age, learning support needs, and assessment type all play a part. The time it takes to get the Confidential Student Reference form from your child’s current school can also have an impact.
- How long is your waiting list?
Dover Court International School has been a trusted and popular choice for families in Singapore for more than 50 years, and many of our year groups operate at or near full capacity. While demand is consistently high, Singapore is a dynamic, mobile city, and new spaces are offered throughout the year as families relocate.
New students generally join at the start of each academic term, with August as our largest intake. However, applications remain active from term to term until a suitable place becomes available, giving families the reassurance that their child stays in line without needing to reapply.
Early Years is the best time to join our school. We add classes in Reception and Year 1 each year, which creates more places than in other age groups. Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 are therefore considered key entry points.
For older year groups, places typically become available when current students move away. Due to sustained demand, we are also expanding our capacity and will be opening additional classes in Years 7 and 8 from August 2026.
In Sixth Form, we have limited availability as most of our Year 11 students continue into the IB Diploma and BTEC International Diploma programmes. However, we do welcome new applicants each year, and we offer an IB scholarship programme for outstanding students entering Year 12.
Because we are a family‑oriented community, sibling applications are prioritised whenever possible. We also prioritise returning DCIS families and those who are transferring from other Nord Anglia Education schools.
We always encourage families to apply early with all the requested documents for the best chance of securing a place and to stay in regular contact with our Admissions Team, who can provide the most up‑to‑date information on availability throughout the year.
- Is the admissions process different if my company pays the fees?
- If your company is paying your child’s fees, our admissions and finance teams are happy to deal with them directly. Please let us know as early as possible in the process.
- Is the application fee refundable?
- Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable.
- What methods of payment do you accept?
Payments can be made by:
1. Electronic bank transfer in Singapore Dollars (SGD) to the DCIS bank account:
Account Name: Dover Court International School (Pte) Ltd
Bank Name: HSBC (Corporate)
Account Number (SGD): 052188893001
Swift Code: HSBCSGSGXXXX
The remitter is responsible for all bank and foreign exchange charges. Any transfer fees or charges that are eventually deducted from the amount received by the school will remain on your account for collection.
Please provide a copy of the bank remittance and the student’s name to the Finance Office
(finance@dovercourt.edu.sg) as proof of payment. To help us identify your payment, please list the invoice number and/or your child’s name (stated on your invoice) in the reference details at the time of your transfer.
When fee payment is undertaken by a company on behalf of a student’s parents/guardians, a company representative will be asked to provide a DCIS Letter of Guaranteewhen the student is enrolled at DCIS.
2. Monthly GIRO Payment
Monthly GIRO payment is offered at no extra charge to all parents who pay fees privately. A Frequently Asked Questions document gives full details of the arrangement and accompanies this letter and is also available on the Parent Portal.
The following points are important to note:
- Existing GIRO arrangements will continue and no new form needs to be submitted
- Completed original GIRO forms must be submitted to the Finance Department, electronic copies will not be accepted.
- A separate GIRO form must be completed for each student at Dover Court.
- As the GIRO takes several weeks to process GIRO forms must be returned as soon as possible to allow sufficient processing time
- There are 9 payment deductions annually, with the final payment of the academic year taking place on 1st April.
- Requests for GIRO payments should be sent by email to: finance@dovercourt.edu.sg
3. Paynow: UEN No 197100313E
4. Credit card: payment can be made to Dover Court using CardUp. Please note that CardUp charges for this service. https://www.cardup.co/personal/discover/make/dovercourt
