Singapore International School Fees

Q: What is the building fund fee?

The Building Fund Fee of SGD 1020 per term (including GST), which is charged to all students as a contribution towards DCIS' annual building and maintenance cost. The building fund is invoiced termly, so the annual amount due is SGD 3,060.

At Dover Court International School, our outstanding teachers will inspire your child to achieve academic excellence.

We aim to instill in every child a lifelong love of learning, responsibility to make the world a better place and tolerance and compassion. We truly believe there are no limits to what your child can achieve.

"I think the best acknowledgment of a school’s effectiveness is the standard of care of their students, and the level of communication with their families. In both areas, you have excelled. My son is happy, and keen to go to school to join his new friends. He looks forward to a new day at school. Thanks to Ms Webster and your team, he’s a happy boy. We are very grateful." – Parent, 2022

DCIS School Fees

The 2023-2024 full Schedule of Fees for Dover Court International School can be downloaded here or contact Admissions for more information, including information on fees for our English as an Additional Language programme.

Application Stage

All parents complete an application form for each child and at this stage, we charge a non-refundable Application Fee of SGD 800 (including GST) per child.

Enrolment Stage

Upon our confirmation of an available place and once all relevant assessments have been undertaken, a one-time only, non-refundable Registration Fee is required for all new students to secure a placement at Dover Court International School. For the 2023-2024 academic year, this fee is SGD 3,060 (including GST). This fee is not deductible against the tuition fees.

"We’re happy with our child’s progress, the class teachers, the standard of education, and the opportunities he gets in school." – Parent Survey 2022

DCIS Tuition Fees 2023-2024

All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and include Goods and Services Tax (GST). Do note that the GST is 9% from 1st January 2024. This is excluding the termly Building Fund Fee of SGD 1,020 (including GST).

	Child Born Between	Year Group	Annual Fee	Termly Tuition Fees
	Child Born Between	Year Group	Annual Fee	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3
Nursery	01/09/2019 - 31/08/2020	EYFS	25,646	8,496	8,575	8,575
Reception	01/09/2018 - 31/08/2019	EYFS	30,850	10,220	10,315	10,315
Year 1	01/09/2017 - 31/08/2018	Lower Primary	30,850	10,220	10,315	10,315
Year 2	01/09/2016 - 31/08/2017	Lower Primary	30,850	10,220	10,315	10,315
Year 3	01/09/2015 - 31/08/2016	Upper Primary	32,361	10,721	10,820	10,820
Year 4	01/09/2014 - 31/08/2015	Upper Primary	32,361	10,721	10,820	10,820
Year 5	01/09/2013 - 31/08/2014	Upper Primary	32,361	10,721	10,820	10,820
Year 6	01/09/2012 - 31/08/2013	Upper Primary	32,361	10,721	10,820	10,820
Year 7	01/09/2011 - 31/08/2012	Secondary	36,130	11,970	12,080	12,080
Year 8	01/09/2010 - 31/08/2011	Secondary	36,130	11,970	12,080	12,080
Year 9	01/09/2009 - 31/08/2010	Secondary	38,465	12,743	12,861	12,861
Year 10	01/09/2008 - 31/08/2009	Secondary	38,465	12,743	12,861	12,861
Year 11	01/09/2007 - 31/08/2008	Secondary	38,465	12,743	12,861	12,861
Year 12	01/09/2006 - 31/08/2007	Sixth Form	40,089	13,281	13,404	13,404
Year 13	01/09/2005 - 31/08/2006	Sixth Form	40,027.50	19,921.50	20,106	0
Early Intervention	01/09/2018 - 31/08/2020	EYFS	45,278	15,000	15,139	15,139
Year 1 Pathway 2	01/09/2017 - 31/08/2018	Lower Primary	44,668	14,798	14,935	14,935
Year 2 Pathway 2	01/09/2016 - 31/08/2017	Lower Primary	44,668	14,798	14,935	14,935
Year 3 Pathway 2	01/09/2015 - 31/08/2016	Upper Primary	47,779	15,829	15,975	15,975
Year 4 Pathway 2	01/09/2014 - 31/08/2015	Upper Primary	47,779	15,829	15,975	15,975
Year 5 Pathway 2	01/09/2013 - 31/08/2014	Upper Primary	47,779	15,829	15,975	15,975
Year 6 Pathway 2	01/09/2012 - 31/08/2013	Upper Primary	47,779	15,829	15,975	15,975
Year 7 Pathway 2	01/09/2011 - 31/08/2012	Secondary	48,894	16,198	16,348	16,348
Year 8 Pathway 2	01/09/2010 - 31/08/2011	Secondary	48,894	16,198	16,348	16,348
Year 9 Pathway 2	01/09/2009 - 31/08/2010	Secondary	49,280	16,326	16,477	16,477
Year 10 Pathway 2	01/09/2008 - 31/08/2009	Secondary	49,280	16,326	16,477	16,477
Year 11 Pathway 2	01/09/2007 - 31/08/2008	Secondary	49,280	16,326	16,477	16,477
Year 1 Pathway 3	01/09/2017 - 31/08/2018	Lower Primary	45,278	15,000	15,139	15,139
Year 2 Pathway 3	01/09/2016 - 31/08/2017	Lower Primary	45,278	15,000	15,139	15,139
Year 3 Pathway 3	01/09/2015 - 31/08/2016	Upper Primary	48,012	15,906	16,053	16,053
Year 4 Pathway 3	01/09/2014 - 31/08/2015	Upper Primary	48,012	15,906	16,053	16,053
Year 5 Pathway 3	01/09/2013 - 31/08/2014	Upper Primary	48,012	15,906	16,053	16,053
Year 6 Pathway 3	01/09/2012 - 31/08/2013	Upper Primary	48,012	15,906	16,053	16,053
Year 7 Pathway 3	01/09/2011 - 31/08/2012	Secondary	49,125	16,275	16,425	16,425
Year 8 Pathway 3	01/09/2010 - 31/08/2011	Secondary	49,125	16,275	16,425	16,425
Year 9 Pathway 3	01/09/2009 - 31/08/2010	Secondary	49,516	16,404	16,556	16,556
Year 10 Pathway 3	01/09/2008 - 31/08/2009	Secondary	49,516	16,404	16,556	16,556
Year 11 Pathway 3	01/09/2007 - 31/08/2008	Secondary	49,516	16,404	16,556	16,556
Year 12 Pathway 3	01/09/2006 - 31/08/2007	Sixth Form	50,114	16,602	16,756	16,756
Year 13 Pathway 3	01/09/2005 - 31/08/2006	Sixth Form	50,114	16,602	16,756	16,756

FAQs

Is the Application Fee refundable?

Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable.

What is the building fund fee?

The Building Fund Fee of SGD 1020 per term (including GST), which is charged to all students as a contribution towards DCIS' annual building and maintenance cost. The building fund is invoiced termly, so the annual amount due is SGD 3,060.

Do fees for Dover Court International School go up every year?

Fees are reviewed on an annual basis as part of the budget process. Several factors are taken into account when assessing the fee level for the forthcoming year, these include planned campus and curriculum improvements and local economic factors such as inflation.

How does the process differ if my company is paying the tuition fees?

Our aim is to make the process as straightforward and simple as possible for you, the parents. In the event that your company will be paying school fees, our Admissions Team and Finance Team will be happy to liaise directly with your company on financial matters, allowing you to concentrate on your child’s education and well-being.

Do you have a sibling discount?

Yes, upon enrolment of your fourth child you will receive a discount on the fourth child's fees of 10%.

What is the difference between the Learning Pathways?

DCIS has three learning pathways that enable all students to access learning, thrive and grow into happy and well-rounded individuals, prepared for their next step in study, training or the world of work.

Pathway 1 - Our mainstream pathway.

Pathway 2 - Our Pathway 2 also follows the mainstream curriculum but provides a greater level of support due to a higher level of need.

Pathway 3 - Pathway 3 provides the highest level of support for students with more significant learning and/or social needs.

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

DOVER COURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEES