Dover Court International School Shortlisted for the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025

At Dover Court International School (DCIS), we aim to find the right balance between the benefits and challenges of digital technology and the protection of our children’s development. This article, written by Becky Hunter, Assistant Head of Primary – EdTech and Assessments shares the school’s perspective on the mindful use of technology and offers practical strategies for families.

As our Year 11 students approach their IGCSE mock examinations at Dover Court International School, we are committed to ensuring they feel confident, supported, and well-prepared. In this article, Caspar Yim, Progress Leader for Year 11, outlines the comprehensive strategies we use to guide students through this important academic milestone.

At Dover Court International School (DCIS), our students aren’t just preparing for the future – they’re working to make it better, for everyone. From global leadership summits to local inclusion initiatives, DCIS students are proving that compassion, advocacy, and action are central to their education.

At Dover Court International School (DCIS), we are committed to empowering students to become well-rounded, globally minded individuals through a balanced and internationally recognised education. This is why we offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in our Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13).

In our ongoing journey to create a supportive environment for every child, we’re pleased to share insights on neurodiversity and its significance within our learning community. This article serves as a valuable resource for all families, offering practical strategies and insights to promote inclusion throughout the entire school community.

Early Years at Dover Court International School offers a warm and welcoming environment where young children can build confidence, explore through play, and develop a strong sense of identity. Guided by caring educators, each child's unique interests are nurtured through meaningful experiences that ignite curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. It is a place where children thrive, feeling safe, valued, and confident.

At Dover Court International School, we encourage our students to take initiative, show resilience, and strive to do their best. Charlotte, a Year 11 student, exemplified these values over the summer of 2025 by undertaking an extraordinary challenge: running the entire 135 km length of Hadrian’s Wall in the UK in just four days, alongside her father.

Dover Court International School is proud to announce that students enrolled in the ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) programmes have achieved a 100% pass rate across all levels in 2025.

We are incredibly excited to celebrate the remarkable success of our 2025 London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) cohort, who have once again achieved exceptional results in their examinations across Grades 3 to 8. This year, we proudly announce a 100% pass rate at the Merit and Distinction levels, marking a truly outstanding achievement.

Gabi Eaton, a passionate Primary School teacher at Dover Court International School, reflects on her year-long journey with the DELTA project—a global collaboration between Nord Anglia Education and Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Through research, collaboration, and experimentation in the classroom, Gabi explores how thinking routines have transformed student engagement, deepened critical thinking, and nurtured a vibrant learning culture.