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DSC International School integrates social and emotional learning through its Well-Being Department, which includes counsellors, social workers, and support staff. The department provides individual and group counselling, transition support for new students, and parent workshops on emotional development. SEL is embedded across the curriculum through classroom discussions and activities focused on empathy, collaboration, and self-awareness. The school also runs the Wellness Studio, a space dedicated to mindfulness and emotional balance. These initiatives are coordinated by trained wellbeing professionals to promote healthy student relationships and emotional resilience.
The school provides support for students with mild learning or social-emotional needs through its Learning Support Team, which includes ESL specialists, counsellors, social workers, healthcare professionals, and ICT educational specialists. The focus is on inclusion within mainstream classes, with adjustments and additional support where appropriate. DSC does not identify itself as a specialist SEN institution, and there is no public listing of specific SEN categories supported. The school emphasises collaboration between teachers and specialists to assist students’ academic and personal development.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
DSC International School offers a structured English as a Second Language (ESL) Program for students who are new to English-medium education. The program is based on Ontario’s STEP assessment framework, evaluating students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency. Students in Grades 1–8 are placed into Level 1 or Level 2 ESL classes according to their English ability. Instruction focuses on helping students integrate into mainstream classes while developing academic English skills. This program is supported by qualified ESL teachers and is available until students achieve full English proficiency.
The school’s Well-Being Team provides counselling, wellness workshops, and transition programs for students and families. The Wellness Studio hosts mindfulness sessions and small-group activities designed to support emotional balance and stress management. Regular workshops for parents and teachers address topics such as student anxiety, emotional regulation, and resilience. The team also includes social-emotional counsellors and social workers, ensuring coordinated care and guidance.
DSC International School states that it maintains safeguarding and child protection measures consistent with local regulations and its registration under the Hong Kong Education Bureau (EDB). Governance information identifies registered leadership with both the Ontario Ministry of Education and Hong Kong EDB, ensuring compliance with education and welfare standards. While the website references safeguarding within the Well-Being section, detailed child protection policies are not publicly disclosed.
DSC International School in Taikoo Shing offers the Ontario (Canada) curriculum from age 4 to 18, culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students study in English, with additional languages in Chinese (Putonghua), French, and Japanese at various stages. The timetable and Daily Schedule are published for Early Years, Elementary, and Secondary, so families can see start, finish, and break times. DSC highlights STEAM from the Early Years and provides a broad senior course list in Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Business, and more, supporting individual pathways to university. The school also operates a Well-being team and a Wellness Studio, offering counselling, workshops, and mindfulness sessions. An outsourced school bus service operates on Hong Kong Island and in the New Territories. The campus address is 5–7 Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing.
