Dover Court

International School

Ana Guimaro and Pedro Almeida, Portuguese; Inês (18), Sofia (15) and Miguel (13)

Currently, Sofia and Miguel are in Year 10 and Year 8 at Dover Court International School while Inês finished her IB Diploma last year and graduated from the school.

Before moving to Singapore in August 2019, we lived for three years in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. While there, Inês attended the British International School, a Nord Anglia Education school. Our very positive experience with the academic standard and school environment meant that DCIS was our first option when we moved here.

One of the main advantages of DCIS is the IGCSE and IB curriculum, which are recognised worldwide. The school also offers different pathways for learning, demonstrating the adaptability and flexibility it has for every child’s needs while also developing practical social and personal skills through hands-on projects. Students can also learn a second language like Spanish, Mandarin or French at a high level.

With small class sizes, the teachers know each child individually. They’re very committed and competent and the frequent feedback and guidance from them enables students to positively develop every term and progress fast.

The campus has a lot of outdoor space with playgrounds, running tracks and sports fields, and there’s a variety of extracurricular activities adapted to all ages. Before COVID, my kids could compete at international FOBISIA sports competitions as well as be actively involved in expeditions and volunteering.

DCIS also has a global collaboration with world-leading institutions like The Juilliard School for drama, art and music; MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme for students to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills; and UNICEF where students are challenged to make a difference locally and globally.

The school has a very welcoming multicultural community. New parents can also be involved in the community through the Parents Association.

DCIS equips our kids with confidence, independence and passion, qualities that are fundamental for their present and future life.