Dover Court International School is one of the oldest international schools in Singapore, founded in 1972 and part of the Nord Anglia Education group since 2014. It teaches children from age 3 to 18 on a leafy campus on Dover Road, following the English National Curriculum through the primary and secondary years, then Cambridge IGCSE, and offering the IB Diploma in the sixth form. It is also well known for strong learning support provision alongside the mainstream school.
Dover Court International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, then the IB Diploma and a BTEC option in the sixth form |
| Stages | Early Years to Sixth Form (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1972 (joined Nord Anglia Education in 2014) |
| Accreditation | IB World School for the Diploma; Cambridge International for IGCSE |
| Fee band | Upper mid for Singapore |
| Campus area | Dover Road, in the west central area near one north |
Curriculum and academics
Dover Court follows a recognisably British structure in the lower school, teaching the English National Curriculum alongside the International Primary Curriculum through Key Stages 1 and 2. Older students take Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9 to 11, before the sixth form opens into the IB Diploma, with a BTEC route also available. That British foundation leading to an IB finish is a common pattern among Nord Anglia schools.
As part of Nord Anglia Education, the school runs global programmes linked to partners such as MIT and Juilliard, which bring structured projects in science, technology and the performing arts into the timetable. Dover Court is also recognised for its inclusive approach and dedicated learning support, which matters to families whose children need additional help. It features in our guide to the best primary international schools in Singapore.
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Dover Court International School fees
Dover Court sits in the upper mid band for Singapore. Our Singapore international school fees guide puts that band at roughly SGD 35,000 to 48,000 a year, and Dover Court tuition rises through the school from the early years to the sixth form within that range. It is positioned below the most expensive premium schools while still offering a full through school path.
On top of tuition, plan for a non refundable application fee, a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional transport and meals, with examination registration in the IGCSE and Diploma years. Singapore fees tend to rise faster than general inflation, so build that into multi year budgets.
Admissions
The academic year runs from August with the main intake at the start of the year and rolling entry where places exist. Admission involves an application with prior reports, an age appropriate assessment and, for the secondary and sixth form years, a check that prior study supports IGCSE or the Diploma.
Families needing learning support should raise this early, since the school assesses how it can meet individual needs as part of the admissions conversation. Sixth form entry into the IB Diploma is the most selective point and benefits from an early application.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits on Dover Road in the west central part of Singapore, on a large green site near the one north and Buona Vista districts and close to the Dover MRT station. That puts it within easy reach of the western expatriate belt, including Clementi, Holland Village and the west coast. Dover Court draws an internationally mixed community, with a long standing British presence reflecting its history and curriculum.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Dover Court International School fees?
Dover Court sits in the upper mid band for Singapore, broadly SGD 35,000 to 48,000 a year, rising through the school. Add an application fee, a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional transport, plus examination fees in the IGCSE and Diploma years.
What curriculum does Dover Court International School follow?
Dover Court teaches the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum in the lower school, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9 to 11, and the IB Diploma with a BTEC option in the sixth form.
Is Dover Court International School a good school?
Dover Court is an established Nord Anglia school with a long history, a British to IB pathway and well regarded learning support. We publish ratings only from verified reviews, so weigh the curriculum fit, recent results and a visit.
When do Dover Court applications open?
The academic year starts in August and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry where space allows. Apply early for sixth form IB Diploma entry, the most selective point, and raise any learning support needs at the outset.
Where is Dover Court International School located?
The campus is on Dover Road in the west central area of Singapore, near one north and Buona Vista and close to Dover MRT station, convenient for the western expatriate districts.
