From sustainability to championing kindness, we’re impressed with how Dover Court International School’s students are shaping the world from a young age – all thanks to the school’s inclusive values.
We love a school that champions inclusivity, and Dover Court International School (DCIS) is one such school. From flexible pathways that cater to children of all abilities, to creating a culture of kindness and empathy within its community, it’s no surprise that this school is a four-time winner of the Diversity and Inclusive Community Award in our Singapore Education Awards.
DCIS’ inclusive approach to education has been yielding great results. The school’s IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IGCSE scores are consistently well above the global average: an average 36 in the 2025 IBDP; and 54% of its IGCSE cohort’s grades between 9-7. The school’s graduates also receive offers from some of the world’s top universities, including Imperial College London and University of Cambridge. More impressively, DCIS students as young as seven years old are also doing their part to make the world a better place.
How these little ones are building a more sustainable future
Who says you need to be an adult to bring about change? A group of primary school students from DCIS recently took action and kickstarted a number of sustainable practices in school – even winning the Bronze Eco-Schools Awards from WWF Singapore for their efforts! Aptly named the Planet Protectors, these Year 3-6 students were inspired by lessons in environmental education, as well as encouraged and empowered by their teachers to make a difference.
The Planet Protectors aren’t the only ones working to bring about a sustainable future; four of their Year 9 schoolmates volunteered at the Houston Food Bank and presented “Teen Talk”, a project that addressed real-world issues through collaborative problem-solving. These were made possible through the Nord Anglia Education Student Summit (of which DCIS is a part), where they got to explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Children’s Rights with UNICEF’s support.
On top of that, two DCIS Year 13 students also represented the school at the Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, the Sixth Formers led talks on how to promote sustainability and resilience with industry leaders and policymakers.
Saying yes to a kinder world
When it comes to promoting inclusive practices, DCIS’ students are driving real changes. They are signing up as Inclusion Ambassadors to help their fellow schoolmates feel included and inspire the younger ones to do the same. The Inclusion Ambassador Programme provides students with a platform to explore inclusion, neurodiversity, and disability from multiple perspectives. This teaches them the importance of using inclusive language and rethinking assumptions about people with different needs, empowering them to advocate for a world where everyone is seen and supported.
Peep this: in 2025, secondary students formed a human infinity symbol in DCIS’ field, to represent the boundless potential of inclusive education and the neurodiversity movement.
Inclusion is more than just a school value
DCIS continues to prove that inclusion not only leads to better academic results for everyone, but also inspires students to drive real change in the world. We’re stoked to learn about these initiatives that empower students to take action and change the future for the better. Curious to know more? You can find out more about DCIS’ inclusive community and educational offerings through its website, or attend an upcoming open day to experience it yourself.
This post is in partnership with Dover Court International School.
