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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

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.

It hardly seems like four and a half months since I returned to Singapore and Dover Court. It has been a whirlwind term – very busy but so successful. My main highlight has been reconnecting with the community, and I am so grateful for the warm welcome.

As we reach the end of our first term of the 2025–2026 academic year, it is remarkable to reflect on just how much has been achieved since we welcomed students back on Monday, 11th August.

24 of our Years 5 and 6 students travelled to Cambodia to take part in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) Southeast Asia (SEA) Games – and what an incredible experience it was! From start to finish, our students showed determination, teamwork, and resilience, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements.