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Dover Court International School is located at 301 Dover Road and is well-connected by public transport, including nearby Buona Vista and Dover MRT stations. Close to vibrant neighbourhoods like Holland Village and Dempsey Hill, popular with expatriate families.
Dover Court International School is structured into four main sections: Early Years (ages 3-5), Primary (ages 5-11), Secondary (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18).
Dover Court International School is a co-educational day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities.
DCIS provides strong English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who need help developing their English skills. Our EAL programme ensures students can access learning confidently while building the language skills needed to fully engage in school life.
We also support students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) through a three‑pathway system tailored to different levels of support. This structured approach ensures every learner receives the right guidance to succeed both academically and socially.
Dover Court International School does not have an affiliation to any particular country.
Dover Court International School does not have an affiliation to any particular religion, providing an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds.
The typical school day at DCIS starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. Students have a morning break and a lunch break, with specific times varying by age group. After regular classes, from 3:05 PM to 4:05 PM, students can participate in co-curricular activities (CCAs).
Our school buses run in the morning and again after classes at 3:15pm and 4:15pm. Routes are planned based on where current students live, making the service as convenient as possible for families.
Dover Court International School’s fees are designed to be transparent and inclusive, covering academic provision, learning resources, and many outstanding experiences offered throughout the school year. Families pay a non‑refundable application fee of SGD 850 and a one‑time enrolment/registration fee of SGD 3,230.
Annual tuition fees vary by year group, ranging approximately from SGD 29,178 in Early Years to SGD 45,609 in Sixth Form, billed across three terms. All students also contribute a Building Fund Fee of SGD 3,135 per year, supporting campus upkeep and improvements.
For a full breakdown, families can review the published annual fee schedule or contact the Admissions team for personalised guidance.
With over 65 nationalities and no single group larger than 23%, our community is truly diverse and internationally balanced.
With over 50 years of educational excellence in Singapore, Dover Court International School (DCIS) empowers students to achieve beyond expectations through its award-winning, personalised approach to teaching. At DCIS, success is not one-size-fits-all — it’s crafted around each student’s strengths, interests, and aspirations. Offering multiple curriculum options, including the IB Diploma Programme, IB Courses, and International BTEC diplomas Levels 2 and 3 in Business, DCIS ensures every student finds the right route to academic and personal achievement. Sixth Form students earn world-leading academic results and regularly progress to top universities worldwide, supported by a flexible and tailored learning experience. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, DCIS students benefit from exclusive collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF, and IMG Academy — enriching their education with cutting-edge innovation, world-class performing arts, global citizenship, and elite athletic development. DCIS is home to a vibrant and welcoming international community of over 65 nationalities, that celebrates kindness and fosters confidence. Here, inclusion isn’t just a value — it’s a proven foundation for student success.
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