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  • Registration 2026-2027

    Registration 2026-2027

    NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

    NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION 2026 - 2027

    Registration begins February 2/26 - March 25/26
    *If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school. 

    * Existing EPSB students who wish to transfer, please indicate your school of choice on Schoolzone.

     

    For the 2025 - 2026 school year, Dovercourt School is full in planned classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6 in the regular program. A Kindergarten student who is a resident and lives in the school's attendance area may still register.

    We will only accept resident students in Grades 1 to 6 whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into the school’s attendance area for the regular program. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.

    If you are registering for Kindergarten or are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.

    Chinese Bilingual Program

    Dovercourt offers a dynamic Mandarin Bilingual program from Kindergarten to Grade 6.  This program fulfills the requirements of the Alberta curriculum. We are accepting enrollment in all grades for the Mandarin Bilingual Program. The Mandarin Bilingual Kindergarten program is a half day program and runs in the afternoon.

     

     

     

     

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  • Dovercourt School Mandarin Kindergarten Information 

    Dovercourt School Mandarin Kindergarten Information 

    2026-2027 Chinese Bilingual Kindergarten Parent Information Night

    February 4, 2026 - Chinese Bilingual Kindergarten Parent Information Night - program begins at 6:30pm

    Host Location: EPSB Centre for Education, 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB. T5H 4G9

    This information evening will include all 7 Elementary schools offering the Chinese Bilingual Program.  More information can be found here --> https://epsb.ca/programs/language/chinesemandarinbilingual/. Due to space restrictions, this event is limited to parents only.  Free underground parking available.

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  • Chinese (Mandarin) K-6

    Chinese (Mandarin) K-6

    Chinese (Mandarin) K-6

    Dovercourt offers a dynamics Mandarin Bilingual program from kindergarten to grade 6.  This program fulfills the requirements of the Alberta curriculum and is continued through junior high and high school.  This internationally recognized program will actively engage your child through participation in language learning, cultural events, and learning traditions of both Eastern and Western cultures.  We are partnered with Chinqui Primary school in Qufu,China.

    Children enrolled in our Mandarin program spend 50% of the day studying in Mandarin and 50% studying in English.  Students in our Dovercourt Program receive excellent academic achievement and have received numerous awards.  

    For children entering kindergarten, no prior knowledge of Chinese is required, nor are parents expected to know Chinese.  For later entry, applicants are considered on an individual basis.  

    Bilingual education research shows that students learning a second language strengthen their higher level thinking skills, score higher in reading and math in both English and Chinese and develop cultural sensitivity.

    All children in the school celebrate the Chinese culture by celebrating Moon Festival and Chinese New Year.  We have numerous visiting artists from the Confucius Institute teaching paper cutting, water colour and tea ceremony.  Children can join the Lion Dance Team, the Traditional Dance Team, Chinese Art Club or take Martial Arts.

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WELCOME

Dovercourt is a community school serving a population of 340 students in kindergarten through grade 6. We are a Division site for a variety of programs such as mainstream, Mandarin Bilingual and Interactions programming.  

Our mission statement, created by all stakeholders, is a testament to the commitment we make every day and informs the decisions we make.

At Dovercourt we:

  • Recognize the potential and worth of each of our students by addressing the holistic needs of our learners in a student-centered environment
  • Create interesting and inviting lessons in order to spark curiosity and passion as students move towards their learning destinations
  • Use a variety of instructional and assessment methods and different learning experiences to motivate and inspire all students to be actively engaged in their own learning
  • Collaborate in a variety of ways to grow our teaching practices in order to adapt to the diverse needs of our students as we prepare them for their future
 

Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year at Dovercourt School. It is an absolute privilege to be a part of the students, staff, parents and community members of Dovercourt. 

Dovercourt School is an inviting and inclusive school community where diversity is celebrated and valued, and where relationships are nurtured. Emphasis is placed on creating an environment where students feel capable and connected and develop the skills required to be contributing members, both in our school and in the broader community.  All members of Dovercourt adhere to our school promise; We lead with KIND hearts, FIERCE minds and BRAVE spirits. 

At Dovercourt School we believe that educating students is a collective responsibility, shared by students and their families, school staff and the entire community. Through a collaborative approach in working together with you as partners, we will maximize the potential of all students. We are committed to providing a positive learning environment that will foster and support high academic and behavioural expectations, capitalizing on the value of strong relationships.

In an effort to ensure all students are successful, faculty will use a differentiated approach to teaching. This approach includes thoughtful planning, strategic assessment of learning outcomes, and targeted, flexible instruction. Classroom teaching will be a blend of whole class, group, partner, and individual instruction. Students will be provided with multiple opportunities to make sense of ideas and information, practice new skills, and to demonstrate what they have learned.

Communication is key at Dovercourt School and is a shared responsibility.  Students use agendas as well as updates and information will be communicated mainly through the use of SchoolZone. Your questions, concerns, observations and feedback are welcomed and embraced so please connect with us by phone or email at any time.  It is best to make an appointment for conversations that may require more dedicated time.

Dovercourt School continues to be a welcoming place where everyone wants to be and it is because of great teamwork that this is possible.  We look forward to another wonderful year of growing and learning.

Sincerely, 

Charlene Roberge

Principal

 
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