Yes

Based on an individual child’s need, support is offered both in class and in English as an Additional Language (EAL) lessons. The school's support of EAL learners takes a communicative approach, recognising that children acquire language rapidly in a supportive and motivating environment.

Mandarin Chinese, French and Spanish

22

Yes

Technology is an integral part of teaching and learning at DBIS, and the school is very well resourced with ICT and learning technologies. There is one-to-one Chromebook provision for all Primary students, with class sets of iPads to support student learning. Students in the Secondary School use their own laptops. In addition to specialist Learning Technologies and Computer Science lessons, the school embraces the use of technology to enhance learning in other subject areas and has a strong digital wellbeing programme.

DBIS offers a robust online learning programme during periods of enforced school closure. Teaching takes place in real time using Google Classroom and other specialist applications. A dedicated Wellbeing team is also on hand to provide additional pastoral support for students and their families, should it be needed.

No

IGCSE, BTEC and A Levels

The school's most recent results can be found on our website: www.dbis.edu.hk/sixth-form

Yes

The level/amount of homework set depends on the subject and grade level.

DBIS has a Learning Enhancement team to support students of varying abilities to access our curriculum.

EAL, gifted and talented, in-class support.

The school offers gifted and talented programmes for students who would benefit from a level of extra challenge and extension in specific areas of their learning, such as Mathematics, languages, reading and writing.

The DBIS Counsellor provides assistance to students facing social and emotional issues, with the aim of helping them to develop resilient strategies so they can deal with any setbacks positively.

Applicants are invited to attend an interview and must meet our English-language requirements for entry.

An interview with all prospective students is required, and a written piece of work is requested from all applicants for Year 1 onwards.

Yes, for some year groups.

Enrolment is always open.

Yes

FS-1 & FS-2: 8.55am
Primary: 8:25am
Secondary: 8.20am

FS-1 & FS-2: 2.40pm
Primary: 3.10pm
Secondary: 3.20pm

No

Yes, school buses are available for students coming from Discovery Bay, Tung Chung and South Lantau.

Students can choose to bring a packed lunch or purchase food from the on-site cafeteria.

No

Yes

A variety of activities are available at different times of the year. Examples include Art Club, Buzzing for Books, Computing Club, Enrichment Club, Fabric Club, Food Club, Gardening Club, History Club, Homework Club, Geography Club, yoga, netball, running, swimming, football, gymnastics, hockey, dance, badminton, basketball, rugby, rounders, choir, orchestra, School of Rock, Chinese drumming, ukulele, harp, and Drama Club.

A range of activities and sports are available, including swimming, football, basketball, badminton, track and field, cross-country running etc.

Yes, DBIS is a member of the International Schools Sports Federation Hong Kong (ISSFHK), and students take part in international sports events through the school's membership of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA).

DBIS offers students an impressive range of indoor and outdoor learning and play spaces. Additional facilities include:

Multiple age-appropriate playgrounds and play equipment
Two Forest Schools
Roof garden
Fully equipped Drama and Music suites
Dedicated Art rooms
Purpose-built Globe Theatre and recording studio
Extensive Science laboratories
Design Technology, computer and STEAM suites
Extensive library facility with over 20,000 items in a purpose-built, cosy setting
Discovery Centre
On-site cafeteria

DBIS has extensive outdoor spaces for active play as well as an artificial-turf sports pitch, a gymnasium, a netball court, a covered sports area and a swimming pool.

Visitors often acknowledge that DBIS is very different to other international schools in Hong Kong. Centred in the wonderful community of Discovery Bay on the beautiful island of Lantau, the school derives much strength from its tranquil location and its surrounding active community. Establishing and maintaining strong, caring, respectful, and supportive personal relationships is key to the DBIS ethos. The school's approach allows DBIS’s teachers to work in tandem with supportive and aspirational parents in focusing upon the individual. It also allows students to concentrate on the challenging task of learning, growing, and developing as individuals.

Students enjoy a broad international curriculum with British characteristics and a distinctive learning journey that begins in the Early Years Foundation Stage (age 3–5), progresses to the Primary school (age 5–11) and culminates in the Secondary school (age 11–16). The DBIS student experience is characterised by a highly personalised learning environment, small class sizes, creative approaches to teaching and learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities.

High expectations and the pursuit of excellence are fundamental to the approach to learning at DBIS. From the Early Years Foundation Stage to Primary and into Secondary, DBIS is focused on developing independent learners who are curious about the world around them and have a desire to explore and enquire. Learners thrive when faced with a challenge, and DBIS students are increasingly exposed to dynamic, active and engaging opportunities and experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

A range of extra support exists for all students to pursue their strengths and interests in addition to developing their curiosity, independence, confidence and resilience when meeting new challenges.

At the heart of the school's broad and balanced curriculum are a number of areas that DBIS feels are essential for students to experience throughout their learning journey. These include problem solving though Mathematics and computing, proficiency in English, development of an additional language, creativity and performance in Music, Art and Drama, plus health and wellbeing through sport and physical education.