How Dover Court Nurtures Young Creators: Year 5 Student Alex Publishes His First Book

Eight talented Years 5 and 6 students travelled to Shanghai to represent Dover Court International School at the FOBISIA Maths Competition 2026. Competing alongside more than 300 students from 36 schools across Asia, our students tackled complex problem-solving activities, construction engineering tasks, and fast-paced maths races – earning a bronze medal in the individual competition. Their teamwork, confidence and enthusiasm throughout the two day event reflect Dover Court’s commitment to academic excellence, resilience, and meaningful global learning opportunities.

The GCSE/IB Music Showcase 2026 highlighted the remarkable musicianship of our students, featuring accomplished performances across a wide range of styles and instruments. The event offered a clear glimpse into the vibrant and inspiring music community at Dover Court International School.

At Dover Court International School, students learn far beyond the classroom. Through our partnership with Special Olympics Singapore, they take part in inclusive sports, develop leadership skills, and engage in meaningful service learning experiences that strengthen confidence, empathy, and community spirit.

In this article, Becky Hunter, Assistant Head of Primary (EdTech & Assessment) at Dover Court International School, shares how reflective practice and student voice shape our Primary School reporting process. Discover how reflection, metacognition, and student agency help children understand their learning, build confidence, and take ownership of their progress across the Primary years.

Curiosity is growing in our Early Years garden! Our Nursery children have been looking after their own garden — planting, watering and noticing each new sprout with joy. Discover how hands-on exploration shapes confident, capable learners at Dover Court.

Carla Hyland, Deputy Head of Secondary, breaks down what academic rigour really means at Dover Court — challenging learning, personalised support, and enriching experiences that help every student thrive.

Congratulations to Annika and Cooper, our Year 12 finalists in the Articulation Prize Singapore 2026—showcasing confidence, creativity, and exceptional public speaking skills.

Our campus recently welcomed Stephanie Cunningham from The Juilliard School for a two-day inspiring drama visit. From IB Theatre students to our Year 6 Shrek Jr. cast, learners across the school explored new techniques, refined their performance skills, and experienced the creativity of the Juilliard–Nord Anglia Education collaboration firsthand.

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