About Dowen College
Our curriculum provides challenging experiences for students academically, physically, socially and aesthetically in and outside the classroom while promoting the understanding and tolerance of others. Students are happy, bright, creative and 21st century learners, ready to contribute their own quota to the world.
The culture of our school is learner centered. We support students and staff to become engaged, responsible, confident, reflective and innovative.
Dowen is a fantastic place to study and learn. As a student or parent, you will find here a friendly team, modern and state of the art facilities, caring and supportive staff and enlightened and loving parents. As a student, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant community. Each member of the community is treated with dignity, courtesy and respect.
Apart from the excellent results our students have in external examinations and our great academic roots, we also have interesting co-curricular activities. Our learners’ personalities find expression in performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Visual and Music where students get to perform in the best school orchestra in the country. Students enjoy participating in Sports and Games – Volleyball, basketball, swimming, karate, Chess, Debates, Clubs and other intellectual activities. Our students leadership skills are horned as they are encouraged to take on responsibilities in diverse settings and become proactive thinkers, team players and problem solvers.
Our staff are well qualified, professional and dedicated. We enrich our teachers by providing them with opportunities for in-house personal and professional development, as well as within and outside the country. Four teachers are sent overseas annually to the UK for training.
We value parents and work hand in gloves with them as great partners in progress. We are very proud of our reputation and are confident that the abilities and talent of each child that passes through the gates of Dowen College will be nurtured, supported and challenged to help them to achieve their full potential in a happy and secure environment.
