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Discovery Bay International School integrates social and emotional development into its pastoral care system, which extends to the Sixth Form. Each year group is supported by a Head and Assistant Head of Sixth Form, alongside form tutors who monitor student wellbeing and progress. The school’s FRIENDS Programme and wellbeing curriculum promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive relationships throughout the school community. Regular assemblies, advisory sessions, and pastoral initiatives encourage students to reflect on personal growth and teamwork. DBIS also promotes community involvement through service projects such as ImpactHK, supporting empathy and social responsibility among senior students.
DBIS provides learning support through its Learning Enhancement Department, which includes qualified SEN specialists and education assistants. The school identifies students requiring additional help early and collaborates with families to develop appropriate strategies and accommodations. Support may include in-class assistance, targeted interventions, or coordination with external professionals such as speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. DBIS states that it can cater to a wide range of mild to moderate learning needs, but is not a specialist SEN institution. The school’s approach emphasises inclusion within mainstream classrooms wherever possible.
DBIS offers structured support for students learning English as an additional language. The EAL team provides in-class assistance, small-group teaching, and targeted writing sessions to strengthen speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. In Secondary and Sixth Form, EAL support is available, particularly in English and Humanities subjects. The school outlines a progression model for language development, focusing on fluency and academic vocabulary to help students access the full curriculum. The provision is delivered by trained EAL teachers and reviewed regularly based on student progress.
The school promotes mental well-being through its pastoral and counselling services. DBIS employs a school counsellor and designates wellbeing leads within the teaching staff. Sixth Form students benefit from personalised pastoral check-ins, tutor support, and participation in wellbeing activities integrated into the timetable. The school publishes articles and resources on wellbeing through its online Hub, highlighting themes such as stress management and positive mental health. Students are encouraged to seek help and discuss concerns confidentially with staff members or counsellors.
DBIS maintains a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available on its website and internal Hub. The school designates a Child Protection Officer and Deputy Safeguarding Leads responsible for ensuring that all safeguarding procedures are followed. All staff receive annual safeguarding training and are required to report any concerns in line with established protocols. The policy outlines clear procedures for handling disclosures, maintaining confidentiality, and liaising with external agencies when necessary. DBIS emphasises that student safety and wellbeing are central to all aspects of school life.
Discovery Bay International School’s Sixth Form (Years 12–13) sits within a British-curriculum pathway from Early Years to Secondary in Discovery Bay, Lantau Island. Students typically study A Levels, with BTEC options available to broaden pathways. The Secondary learning environment features two computing/Design Technology suites with resources such as robotics and 3D printers, and students make use of a Blackbox theatre for performance. DBIS notes an emphasis on small class sizes and personalised support. Co-curricular options include FOBISIA Maths, Debating, Environmental Club, and ImpactHK service activities. The school operates a bus service, including Discovery Bay–Tung Chung connections, and publishes detailed fees and levy information (10 monthly instalments). DBIS is CIS-accredited and bases its curriculum on the English National Curriculum; the Sixth Form is located at Discovery Bay North Plaza.
