I/GCSE
The IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) are internationally recognised qualifications studied by students aged 14-16 years old. Respected by universities worldwide, they cover a broad range of subjects including languages, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, computer science and more. The IGCSE is one of the most challenging qualifications currently on offer for secondary students, before they embark on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. At Dover Court International School, students sit the Edexcel IGCSEs and GCSEs. We also offer certain AQA courses.
2024 Results
- 40% exceeded target grade
- 42% of all entries achieved grades 9-7 (A*-A)
- 93% of all grades were 9-4 (A*-C)
2023 Results
- 98.7% of all students achieved five I/GCSEs or more, including English and Mathematics
- 59.6% of all entries achieved grades 7-9
- 96.5% of all grades were 4-9
2022 Results
- 98% of all students achieved five I/GCSEs or more, including English and Mathematics
- 68% of all entries achieved grades 7-9
- 43% of all students recognised with a Pearson Excellence Award
2021 Results
- 96% of all students achieved five I/GCSEs or more, including English and Mathematics
- 41% of all entries achieved grades 7-9
2020 Results
- 94% of all students achieved five I/GCSEs or more, including English and Mathematics
- 50% of all entries achieved grades 7-9
- 72% of all students achieved grades 5-9
2019 Results
- 79% of all students achieved five I/GCSEs or more, including English and Mathematics
- 31% of all entries achieved grades 7-9
- 21% of students achieved grades 5-9
IBDP
In keeping with our offer of a broad, balanced and differentiated education programme, DCIS offers two strands of the IB programme: the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IB Courses.
The IBDP is a rigorous, academically challenging and balanced programme designed to prepare students for success at university and life beyond. It is one of the most prestigious international qualifications available, respected and sought after by the world’s best universities. A core focus of the IB curriculum is to develop internationally minded young people, and encourage critical thinking and continuous self-reflection, both in academic courses and through extra-curricular activities.
The IBDP curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the core, comprising Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and, Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The core is a compulsory part of the IBDP. Students choose six subjects, one from each group with three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). Students can achieve up to seven points for each subject, and a further three points for the core, making a total of 45. In 2024, the average IB score at DCIS was 35 points (compared to a worldwide average of 30). The highest achiever scored 43 out of 45 possible points, and 97.4% of our IBDP students passed.
Students that follow the IB courses curriculum have greater flexibility with their choice of HL and SL subjects, and elements of the core. Students can typically apply to universities in the UK, North America and some European countries. In the UK, offers will often require specific scores for HL courses, or will be in the form of UCAS tariff points for HL and SL courses. In North America, HL courses will frequently lead to academic credit for the first year of an undergraduate programme.In addition, there are many colleges and universities around the world where admission is based on the completion of secondary education. Students progress onto a variety of academic or vocational pathways including, but not limited to, Polytechnic Foundation and diploma programmes in Singapore, university foundation programmes in the UK, and University bridging programmes in Australia and North America.
Throughout Years 12 and 13, students receive tailored careers and university counselling to support their next steps following graduation. Students are guided to their ‘best-fit’ institutions based on their interests, aspirations and academic achievements.
BTEC
The BTEC International Diploma in Business combines theory and practice in teaching and learning, which is assessed through written and practical tasks in work-related contexts. Students follow units in different business areas, including marketing, logistics, and entrepreneurship, and learn career-focused skills, such as communication and working in teams.
2024 Results
- 100% pass rate
- Levels 1 and 2 with 100% merit / pass
- Level 3 with 100% merit / pass
2023 Results
- 100% pass rate
- Level 2 with 60% merit / distinction
- Level 3 with 100% merit
2022 Results
- 100% pass rate
- 33% earning a merit / distinction
University Destinations
Our students go on to study at universities around the world. Examples of graduates' higher education destinations include:
UK
- London School of Economics
- Imperial College
- King’s College
- University College London
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Exeter
- University of Bristol
- Hartpury College and University
- BIMM
Asia Pacific
- National University of Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- ESSEC Business School
- Waseda University
- University of Auckland
- University of Melbourne
- University of Sydney
North America
- University of California – Berkeley
- Boston University
- Berklee College of Music
- North Carolina State University
- University of British Columbia
- McGill University
Europe
- Sciences Po - Paris Institute of Political Studies
- ESCP Business School
- KU Leuven
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Maastricht University
- University of Amsterdam
- Leiden University
- University College Cork
