Our careful blend of the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum ensures your child gets the best of both: strong core skills and inspiring, exploratory lessons that nurture creativity and independence.
The world-renowned English National Curriculum (ENC) builds a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy, opening doors to all the learning that lies ahead. Daily phonics lessons help your child grow into a confident reader and writer, ready to share their own stories and ideas. In maths, playful problem-solving and hands-on exploration show children how numbers connect to the real world. These essential skills form the base on which their future learning and success are built.
From building flood-proof villages in Year 3 to embarking on scavenger hunts as “Explorers and Adventurers” in Year 4, and even hosting their own “Resilience Olympics” in Year 5, learning at Dover Court is truly dynamic. The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) builds on the solid foundations of the ENC, giving children the chance to apply core skills through creative, real-world discovery.
Themes span subjects like science, history, geography, design technology, and art, helping children see how knowledge is meaningfully connected.
Each topic begins with a big idea that sparks curiosity and questions, and ends with a celebration of learning where families are part of the journey too. Through these rich experiences, children grow in creativity, collaboration, and confidence, skills that prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing world.
We understand where your child needs challenge and where they need support. Teachers track progress through exit points, reflections, projects, portfolios, and formal assessments like progress tests in English and Maths (Years 2–6), the PASS wellbeing survey, and cognitive ability tests.
This balanced approach means progress is never defined by a single test, but by many different ways your child can show their growth. As a parent, you’ll see their progress too, through regular reports, teacher meetings, and celebrations of learning.
At Dover Court International School in Singapore, we believe outstanding education is for everyone. That’s why we are proudly non-selective. We don’t see children through the filter of tests or complicated entrance exams; we see the real child, their potential, and their capacity to grow. We challenge each student at the right level and provide the support they need to reach their fullest potential. At DCIS, every child goes further, no matter their starting point.
Through our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme, supplemental Learning Support and Pathways 2 and 3, we provide personalised support that empowers every learner to succeed.
Inclusivity and success go hand in hand at Dover Court. Your child’s education will be built around their needs, strengths, and passions, ensuring they learn in a way that helps them flourish.
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