World-Class Drama Learning with Juilliard at Dover Court International School

Celebrating a standout Season 2 at Dover Court, from ACSIS victories and FOBISIA gymnastics success to friendly matches with international schools across Singapore. Discover how our DCIS Wolves sports teams showcased teamwork, resilience and school pride across every arena.

How metacognition, inclusion, and academic ambition work together at Dover Court International School. By Chris Short, Interim Principal, Dover Court International School Singapore

Year 12 students from Dover Court International School (DCIS) recently took part in the British High Commission’s student pitching competition at the Singapore Airshow, presenting an innovative, sustainability-focused solution to reduce food waste in aviation. The event was a proud moment for the school, made even more special with Year 12 student Annasophia being awarded Best Individual Speaker for her confident, articulate, and insightful delivery.

We were delighted to once again host an exclusive rugby clinic in collaboration with HSBC, organised as part of the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens. This special event brought world‑class athletes onto our campus, giving our young players a unique opportunity to learn, train and be inspired by some of the sport’s biggest names.

At Dover Court International School, we believe that the words we choose shape the way our community understands, supports and celebrates every learner. In this insightful piece, Fatima Ionescu, our Lead Speech and Language Therapist, invites us to rethink the language we use when talking about neurodivergence – shifting from deficit‑based terms to communication that empowers, validates and uplifts. This guide offers practical, compassionate strategies that help us create a more inclusive community.

At Dover Court International School, we recognise that when a child feels calm, safe, and supported, they are more ready to engage in meaningful learning and connection. In this article, Rebecca Murray, our Occupational Therapist, offers practical, family‑friendly strategies to help children with sensory processing differences feel more grounded and supported at home.

The Battle of the Bands 2025–2026 at Dover Court was a powerful showcase of student creativity, leadership, and collaboration, with 17 bands taking to the stage. Read the event from a student’s perspective.

At Dover Court, placement is about providing the right support for every learner to thrive. This article explains how our pathways reflect equity, belonging, and a commitment to meeting students where they are.

30 Year 11 students from Dover Court International School recently completed an incredible eight-day, 137 km stand-up paddleboarding expedition along the River Kwai in Thailand as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. This challenging journey tested their resilience, teamwork, and determination, creating unforgettable memories and experiences beyond the classroom.

Dover Court International School is proud to announce that 10 of its students received 12 Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards (OPLA), recognising the highest marks in Singapore and globally across the IGCSE/GCSE examinations in May 2025. Additionally, 35 Dover Court students earned Pearson Excellence Awards, celebrating exceptional results across multiple subjects.