Dalat International School

Dalat International School incorporates Social and Emotional Learning through its character education programs and advisory periods across school divisions. Teachers and counsellors facilitate classroom discussions on topics such as self-awareness, empathy, responsible decision-making, and conflict resolution. The school’s chapels and community service programs also support emotional development and interpersonal relationships. Middle and High School students participate in small group mentoring and homerooms that encourage peer support and reflection.

Dedicated counselling staff are available to work with students individually or in small groups when needed. SEL is integrated into the curriculum and school culture rather than offered as a standalone program.

The school offers Learning Support services for students with mild to moderate learning needs, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. Services include individualized support plans, in-class assistance, and direct intervention by learning specialists. These services are designed to help students access the general curriculum with appropriate accommodations.

Dalat is not a specialist SEN institution and may not be able to support students with significant cognitive, behavioral, or physical disabilities. Admission is determined on a case-by-case basis, based on assessment and available support capacity.

Dalat provides structured EAL support for students whose first language is not English and who require additional help to access the curriculum. The EAL program is available for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8, with a focus on building academic language and literacy.

Support is delivered through a combination of pull-out sessions, in-class collaboration with subject teachers, and targeted small-group instruction. A one-time EAL fee is charged based on the student’s grade level. Admission for EAL students includes language proficiency assessment to determine the level of support needed. High school students are expected to be proficient in English prior to enrollment.

The school has a dedicated counselling team that supports students’ emotional and psychological wellbeing through one-on-one counselling, group sessions, and referrals where needed. School counsellors are available at each division and provide resources for stress management, transitions, and peer relationships. Teachers and staff are trained to identify signs of distress and refer students to the appropriate support services. Dalat promotes a caring environment through advisory periods, homerooms, and student leadership programs that encourage community connection. Mental health topics are also addressed through health education and occasional school-wide initiatives.

Dalat International School maintains a formal child protection policy aligned with international safeguarding standards. All staff undergo background checks and receive regular training on child safety, mandatory reporting, and appropriate boundaries. A designated Child Protection Officer oversees safeguarding procedures and ensures policies are consistently applied. The school has clear protocols for responding to disclosures or concerns, including referral pathways and documentation requirements. Visitors to campus must comply with sign-in procedures and supervision protocols, and students are supervised during all school activities. Safeguarding expectations are shared with families and reinforced throughout the school community.