Head of School Welcome

It is my distinct honour to welcome you to DSC International School (DSC).

For 40 years, DSC has stood as a pioneer of Canadian international education in Hong Kong. As a through-train school serving over 1,300 students from more than 50 nationalities, ranging from Early Years (age 4) through Grade 12 on a single campus, we foster a vibrant close-knit, family-like community. At DSC we value and celebrate the role community plays in fostering our values and allowing the community to reach our goals.

Grounded in Excellence, Empowering the Whole Learner

Our programs, curriculum, and educational philosophy are dedicated to ensuring that every graduate leaves with future-ready skills, empathy, and global awareness. Grounded in the world-respected Canadian educational system, whose students consistently outperform their peers on international standardized assessments like PISA, our cross-curricular and integrated learning model prepares students thoroughly for post-secondary success at top universities worldwide.

To bring our vision and mission to life, we focus our educational approach on several key pillars:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Nurturing the Whole Self: We bridge academic rigor with emotional intelligence. By supporting students’ social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, we build empathy, resilience, and personal well-being.
• Individual Pathways & Growing Success: No two learning journeys are the same. We honor each student’s unique strengths and aspirations through personalized pathways, focusing on continuous progress and evaluating growth in ways that celebrate continuous achievement.
• Creative Problem Solvers: Through our integrated Canadian curriculum, STEAM, and real-world problem solving, we empower students to become bold, flexible thinkers who are ready to create together and navigate a changing world. World-Class Educators Living Our Values

In every classroom, hallway, and community initiative, our students and staff are challenged to live out our five core values:

• Empower Every Voice – Celebrating diversity and ensuring every learner feels heard and valued.
• Create Together – Collaborating across grade levels, disciplines, and cultures.
• Lead with Purpose – Inspiring global action and character built on integrity.
• Nurture the Whole Self – Prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional balance.
• Care Boldly – Fostering an inclusive environment rooted in kindness and active empathy.

Grounded in the world-respected Canadian educational system, whose students consistently excel on international standardized tests like PISA, our integrated curriculum ensures our graduates leave with transferable, future-ready skills, prepared for top universities globally.

Our teaching team of over 100 qualified educators plays a vital role in this success:

• Over 90% are Canadian-trained teachers registered with the Education Bureau (EDB) and the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
• The majority hold advanced degrees and specialized qualifications from leading universities.
• Our educators continually upskill to enhance teaching strategies, assessment methods, and curriculum design, ensuring student success remains our primary focus.

On a personal note, this upcoming academic year marks my 29th year with DSC, and my pride in our school grows deeper with every passing year. As both Head of School and the parent of two successful DSC alumni, I have experienced firsthand the transformative power of this community, our dedicated teachers, and our holistic educational approach.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. I look forward to an extraordinary year of discovery, growth, and co-authoring a better future together.