“Pupils are tolerant of and kind to each other and value the diversity within the school community. The personal development programmes promote considerate and responsible behaviour.”

“The school is dynamic and small enough to provide a disciplined and caring environment, with small class sizes giving pupils the opportunity to fulfil their potential within a friendly community. Most pupils achieve more than their potential suggests on entry.”

“After many sleepless nights of deliberation, we finally took the plunge and moved our son into Prep 5 at Dover College this year. In his first week, I have a picture of him after returning home from his first tag rugby match in full Dover kit, smiling from ear to ear, we don’t remember him ever looking so happy after a day at school. Many friends and relatives comment on how different our son is since moving to Dover College, how he seems a happier more self-assured child, we think that’s because he’s experiencing what education really can be.”

“From the outset, we were really impressed by how proactive the Headmaster and all his staff were in facilitating our move to the school – all done in a supportive and caring way sharing our desire that the College would be right place for our son. The Headmaster has a clear vision for the College and he and his team work hard to bring that vision and ethos to life. We were looking for a more individualised approach for our son, where academic achievement is important, but so is the nurturing of confidence, participation, citizenship, and discovering new opportunities. We are confident we have found that at Dover College.”

“The school provides an excellent environment for a child to grow in, both academically and personally, and the enthusiasm from the staff for their roles as both teachers and mentors is palpable.”

“Moving to a new area with no family help was daunting. To have Dover College care and nurture our children and more was priceless. Where their interests were spotted, they were explored and supported.”

“The stress here is on the potential of the pupil and encouraging them to love learning. This is evident from the school’s development of The Connected Curriculum, unique to Dover College, which is a skills-based connected and creative curriculum focusing on thematic teaching, educating pupils for life and workplace.”

“My daughter has been going to Dover College since the age of 3. The smaller class sizes mean she has an excellent form of education and emotional support which makes dropping her at school every day a pleasure and never a problem.”

“Pastoral care of pupils is attentive and informed, resulting in pupils feeling cared for and valued.”

“Dover College is definitely one to watch.”

“Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”

“There is a real sense of a ‘family’ atmosphere throughout the place.”

“Pupils care for each other and many contribute to the community beyond the school.”

“Teachers are enthusiastic about the subjects they teach as an academic discipline, and as a result pupils are well motivated. They make good progress, and this is enhanced by the wide availability of support from teachers beyond taught lessons.”