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DCIS integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into its early years curriculum and daily activities, emphasising the development of empathy, self-awareness, and relationship skills. A dedicated pastoral care team, including counsellors and trained staff, provides individualised support to students. The school also organises workshops and activities aimed at building resilience and fostering positive peer interactions, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment.
Recognized for its inclusive approach, DCIS offers tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through three distinct learning pathways:
Pathway 1: Mainstream curriculum with access to short-term support from learning support and therapy teams.
Pathway 2: Aligned with the mainstream curriculum but with adjusted outcomes, delivered in smaller classes (10 students) with a teacher and teaching assistant, allowing for more personalized support.
Pathway 3: Provides the highest level of support for students with significant learning and/or social needs, offering an individualized curriculum and intensive resources delivered by highly trained SEN staff.
DCIS offers robust support for students for whom English is an additional language. The EAL program assesses students' proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Based on assessment results, specialized EAL teachers provide tailored support, including personalized lessons and small group sessions, to enhance English language skills and facilitate integration into the mainstream curriculum.
EAL support is provided from Year 1 to Year 8, extended in needed into Year 9.
The school places significant emphasis on the mental well-being of its students. A dedicated pastoral care team, including counsellors, is available to support students' emotional and psychological needs. DCIS offers well-being programs, such as mindfulness sessions and workshops, designed to help students develop resilience and manage stress.
DCIS is committed to providing a secure environment for all students, adhering to the UK Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. The school has a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, with all staff members undergoing regular training to recognize and respond to potential safeguarding issues effectively. Designated Safeguarding Leads oversee the implementation of these policies, ensuring any concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately.
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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