Dover Court International School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 1972. Annual tuition ranges from $21,592 to $33,751 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Partial scholarships available for students entering the IBDP in Years 12 and 13. Scholarships can reduce tuition fees by up to 50% for the two-year course. Criteria include academic excellence, extracurricular strengths in arts/technology/humanities/maths/science/languages/sports, community engagement, and parental support.
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About
Dover Court International School is a private, coeducational day school in Singapore authorized as an IB World School since February 2017. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English, with students registered for examinations across a wide range of subjects including sciences, languages, mathematics, humanities, and arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Inclusive, personalised approach with consistently high IBDP and IGCSE results, via academic foundation built in EYFS. Only school in Singapore offering learning partnerships with MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF through Nord Anglia Education. A unique 12-acre green campus offering outdoor learning space and specialist arts, sports and STEAM facilities.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: SGD 29,178 - 45,609. Application fee: $629.
Admissions Process
- 1Speak to admissions team. 2. Book a school tour. 3. Submit online application with required documents and pay the one-time application fee. 4. Review and assessment — academic staff review documents and determine required assessments. 5. Receive written offer of placement from Admissions Committee. 6. Accept and enrol by paying the one-time registration fee before the stated deadline.
Admissions Details
Applications are reviewed by the admissions team. Depending on availability and learning profile, children may be invited for assessments or interviews. Offers of placement are extended based on availability; if a place becomes available, families are contacted promptly.
School Day
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). School buses run after classes at 3:15pm and 4:15pm.
Student Life
The school has a House system that provides opportunities for competition, fun, and friendship. House captaincy provides students with leadership opportunities and students work together across sports, academics, social and creative challenges.
A school uniform is required for all students. It is designed to be both practical and smart, and students are encouraged to wear it with pride and to take care of it.
The school provides school lunch daily, prepared by a local catering partner with Asian, Western, and vegetarian options. Snacks are available at the Blue Dot Bistro (primary) and Red Dot Restaurant (secondary).
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A dedicated pastoral care team including counsellors is available to support students' emotional and psychological needs. DCIS offers wellbeing programs such as mindfulness sessions and workshops designed to help students develop resilience and manage stress.
DCIS adheres 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 undergoing regular training. Designated Safeguarding Leads oversee implementation and ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
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School Background
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