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Admissions Guide 2020/21
Welcome.
For more than 25 years, Chatsworth International School has been offering an exceptional, truly international
education in Singapore while maintaining affordable fees. A product of a handful of teachers and students
founding the school in Upper Serangoon in 1995, Chatsworth has now moved to a permanent home in Bukit
Timah, surrounded by a beautiful natural rainforest environment.
As an IB World School offering the PYP, MYP and DP curriculum, Chatsworth provides each student with a
challenging academic experience. With foundations in traditional teaching and learning practices coupled
with 21st Century learning skills, our programme is tailored for an individualised and balanced education for
every student.
Chatsworth’s teaching staff are dedicated, highly qualified and come from all over the globe. With a diverse
teaching staff from over 20 nationalities, we ensure that our curriculum holds the best of what the world has
to offer. With a student body of 50+ nationalities, we are a truly international school.
We are one, but we are many, and from all the lands on Earth we come. We
share our dreams, and sing with one voice, I am, you are, we are international
- Chatsworth School Song
Our small class sizes allow students to be heard and express themselves, gain confidence, think critically
and globally and be recognised for their individual talents while at the same time maintaining our overall
importance of community. Our overall Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs) state that Chatsworth Learners
are: Principled, Balanced, Global Communicators and Thinkers. We say ‘Chatsworth learners’ because this
includes everyone within our community, including staff and parents, too.
I consider myself privileged to serve as Head of School here at Chatsworth, with our strong reputation
for community, pastoral care and holistic education. I encourage you to visit our school, interact with our
community and experience, first-hand, why we have students graduate every year who joined us in early
years, why we consistently receive full accreditation cycles from WASC, the IBO and EduTrust, and why I, and
many staff, have remained here at Chatsworth for well over a decade.
Tyler Sherwood
Head of School
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Our Vision
We are an internationally-minded community collaborating to provide a holistic learning
experience. We value each individual and empower them to find their purpose in the
wider world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to Inspire, Educate & Enlighten.
• Motivate students to meet challenges with confidence and enthusiasm
• Encourage students to become passionate, life-long learners
• Provide all students with a balanced education
• Nurture inquiry-based learning in the context of a changing world
• Foster the development of principled and caring global citizens
• Empower students to become thinkers and problem solvers
• Engage the local and wider community through meaningful partnerships
Our Values, Culture and Beliefs
• Our school is a diverse, internationally-minded community of learners
• The IB Learner Profile is at the centre of our learning experience
• We strive for personal and academic success for all
• We encourage honesty, respect and compassion
• All members of our community have a right to be heard and valued
• We provide a safe school environment
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
Chastworth learners are:
PRINCIPLED BALANCED GLOBAL THINKERS
They take safe and Through adaptability, COMMUNICATORS They engage in
informed actions collaboration and thought and research
which create a resilience, they who communicate to solve problems.
positive impact on lead balanced and effectively on multiple (Research & Thinking)
our changing world. compassionate lives. platforms in a global
(Self-Management) (Social) context.
(Communication)
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Located amidst lush greenery and next to Singapore’s nature
reserve, the campus offers an invigorating environment equipped
with wide-ranging facilities that meet students’ learning needs
and interests. The campus is just a short ride on our shuttle bus
from nearby Sixth Avenue MRT.
Despite being a newcomer, I instantly felt at home thanks to Chatsworth’s
welcoming and friendly school atmosphere. In Secondary, we provide
Our school has an
a stimulating and dynamic environment in which students are able to
amazingly positive
connect theoretical knowledge with the real world. Our experienced
culture. There is a level of
faculty is committed to delivering a well-rounded education where
respect shown by all our
students are challenged to be their best selves.
students and staff to one
another. Students leave Siobhan Dean,
the primary section of Head of Secondary
our school as increasingly
confident and well-
rounded individuals,
ready to take on more
complex challenges ahead
of them.
Adrian Smith,
Head of Primary
Basketball Court
Main Hall
Science Labs
Blackbox/ Drama Room
Music Rooms
Music Practice Rooms
Art Rooms
Early Childhood Centre
Library
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Celebrating
Diversity
i Did You Know?
Chatsworth has been at, or near, full capacity for over a decade
simply by word-of-mouth support from our school community.
At Chatsworth, we are an internationally-minded
community of enthusiastic learners where diversity
is our strength. We embrace and celebrate the
uniqueness and internationalism of each individual in
our community.
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8
North
Europe
America
56.5 Asia
One of the things I like about attending Chatsworth is
its variety. I’ve met all sorts of people from different
countries, races and religions. 1 0.5
Africa
South
America
Max Issel,
High School Student
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Oceania
Teacher- Teacher- Teacher- Average
Student Ratio Student Ratio Student Ratio EAL
Class Size
(K1 & K2) (Y1 - Y2) (Y3 - Y13) Population
2:22 2:24 1:24 16 12-15%
20
Teacher
+
50
Student
Top Nationalities Represented
Nationalities Nationalities
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Celebrating Successes Where Our Graduates Go
As a close-knit community, we love to recognise and celebrate achievements and successes, within and outside Chatsworth graduates have been matriculated or received offers from the following universities:
school. The school has always been very supportive of our students pursuing varied interests and passions Asia
beyond academics. International Fashion Academy, France* University of Southampton
China, People’s Republic Maastricht University University of South Wales
Medical University of Gdansk University of Strathclyde
Shandong University Medical School* University of Amsterdam University of Surrey
IB Diploma Results University College Dublin University of Sussex*
Hong Kong, SAR University of Groningen University of St. Andrews*
City University of Hong Kong University of Leiden University of Warwick*
Pass Rate Hong Kong University of Science and Technology University of Pécs, Hungary* University of the West of England Bristol*
University of Hong Kong Utrecht University, Netherlands University of West London
*
VIA University College, Denmark University of York
100% 79.10% 77.81%
India
Manipal University
Symbiosis International University United Kingdom United States of America
Chatsworth Worldwide Worldwide Vellore Institute of Technology University
Arts University Bournemouth Belmont University*
(2020 and 2019) (2020) (2019) Aston University
Japan Berklee College of Music
Bangor University* Boston College
Osaka University* Birmingham City University Boston University*
Temple University* Bournemouth University California State University, Sacramento
Waseda University Brunel University London* California State University, San Bernardino*
Bucks New University Case Western Reserve University
2020 Malaysia Canterbury Christ Church University Columbia College Chicago
Average Score Highest Score Monash University Malaysia Cardiff Metropolitan University Denison University*
University of Nottingham* Cardiff University* Drexel University
City University of London* Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Daytona Beach
36 29.92* 41 points Singapore
Curtin University*
Coventry University
Durham University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Prescott Emory University
James Cook University Edge Hill University
Out of the maximum 45 points Lasalle College of the Arts* Falmouth University
Fordham University
Harvard University
Nanyang Technological University* Glion Institute of Higher Education
Chatsworth Worldwide Indiana University Bloomington
National University of Singapore Goldsmiths, University of London Ithaca College*
Singapore Institute of Management GE* Imperial College London Lake Forest College
Singapore University of Technology and Design Keele University* Loyola Marymount University
King’s College of London* Manhattanville College*
South Korea Kingston University London* Maryland Institute College of Art
Soongsil University* Lancaster University Massachusetts College of Art and Design
2019 Liverpool John Moores University McNally Smith College of Music
University of Utah, Asia Campus*
London School of Economics & Political Science* Michigan State University
Average Score Highest Score Loughborough University New York University
Queen’s University Belfast Northeastern University*
Australia & New Zealand Queen Mary University of London* Ohio Wesleyan University
Pace University
36 29.65 44 points Australian National University*
Edith Cowan University
Middlesex University
Newcastle University
Parsons The New School for Design
Penn State University*
Northumbria University
Out of the maximum 45 points Curtin University
Oxford Brookes University
Pratt University
Griffith University Princeton University
Chatsworth Worldwide Macquarie University* Plymouth University Purdue University*
Monash University Regent’s University London* San Diego State University
Murdoch University Royal College of Surgeons Ireland San José State University*
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Royal Holloway, University of London Savannah College of Art and Design
TAFE South Australia* Southampton Solent University* School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2019 IB MYP eAssessment University of Melbourne Staffordshire University State University of New York, Buffalo
University of New South Wales* St George’s, University of London* State University of New York, New Paltz
Our Year 11 students (MYP5) have performed exceptionally well in their MYP eAssesment. Chatsworth is one of the University of Sydney* State University of New York, Plattsburg
Swansea University
select few International schools in Singapore that have students sit for the full IB MYP eAssesment. University of Western Australia University College London (UCL)* Suffolk University
University of Wollongong* University of the Arts London* Syracuse University
Western Sydney University University of Bath* University of California, Berkeley*
Average Points Highest Points University of Auckland University of Birmingham University of California, Davis
University of Canterbury University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Brighton*
University of Canberra University of California, San Diego
University of Bristol*
*
52 points University of Otago
University of Dundee
University of East London
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Colorado, Boulder
44 36.54 Out of the maximum 56 points
Canada
University of Edinburgh
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
University of Essex University of Maine
Concordia University University of Exeter* University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Dalhousie University University of Glasgow* University of Michigan, Ann-Arbor
Chatsworth Worldwide University of Gloucestershire* University of New Mexico
McGill University*
Queen’s University University of Greenwich University of Oregon
Ryerson University University of Hertfordshire University of Rhode Island
Sheridan College* University of Hull University of Southern California
Average Subject Grade Simon Fraser University University of Kent* University of Washington
University of Alberta* University of Leeds* University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of British Columbia* University of Leicester Western Michigan University*
University of Toronto* University of Lincoln*
5.45 4.60
* University of Victoria University of Liverpool
University of London
University of Manchester
Europe (non-UK) University of Northampton
Chatsworth Worldwide University of Nottingham*
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands*
University of Reading*
Instituto de Impresa Segovia, Spain*
University of Sheffield * = one or more matriculations
10 * Based on IBO provisional statistical bulletin for May 2020 Session 11
Kindergarten Primary
Kindergarten 1 and 2 (3 to 5 years old) Primary Years 1 to 6 (6 to 11 years old)
The early years of a child’s education At Chatsworth, our Kindergarten follow an inquiry and play-based The Junior Years (3-6) at Chatsworth immediately put to use, with students of student learning and development.
is vital to their future success, setting curriculum is drawn from the curriculum and are carefully resourced give students a chance to shine taking ownership of their learning, Students inquire and apply essential
foundations academically as well as globally recognised IB Primary Years and designed to enrich learning and grow as individual learners. creating rich inquiries and achieving elements of PYP transdisciplinary
personally and socially. Early childhood Programme (PYP), which is designed opportunities for students. Chatsworth offers the International personal and academic goals. As skills into their capstone project,
at Chatsworth introduces your child for ages 3 to 11. Our purpose-built Baccalaureate Primary Years students progress through the year demonstrating and celebrating the
to a formal school setting in the world Early Childhood Centre caters to the With our small class sizes, Chatsworth Programme (IBPYP), that incorporates levels, they mature as leaders, taking results and action of their learning
of international education. A positive, needs of our Kindergarten learners provides our youngest learners with skills, attitudes, units of inquiry, responsibility for school projects, throughout the primary years.
affirming and stimulating environment and consists of new dedicated more personalised attention in a safe concepts and the Learner Profile. action groups and community events.
in which young ones can learn and learning and playing facilities in a and nurturing environment under the The final year of primary school
discover their world and grow into safe and secure space for this age care of passionate and highly qualified The skills and attributes developed culminates in a PYP Exhibition, a
happy and engaged learners is of group. The Kindergarten classrooms international teachers. in the Early Years (K1 - Y2) are powerful celebration and showcase
paramount importance.
We use the IB Learner Profile
in everything we do at
Chatsworth. Students as well
as staff are encouraged to
recognise and support these
attributes with everyone in
our community.
Subjects
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
French and Mandarin (K1 to Year 2)
French or Mandarin (Years 3 to 6)
Arts (Performing Arts, Music/ Choir and Visual Art)
Physical Education
Library
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The MYP offers subjects from eight subject groups, The Personal Project is a year-long independent research
providing a broad and balanced education for early project undertaken by all final-year MYP students. All MYP
adolescents. Through the final two years of the MYP, students take part in Service as Action as well.
Years 10 and 11, students complete the Personal Project.
Secondary
Service Learning is an integral part of the MYP
Middle Years (Years 7 to 11) and life at Chatsworth. Service Learning starts
in the classroom and extends beyond it.
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) studies in traditional subjects and the programme aims to help students
provides a framework of learning that real world. It fosters the development develop the capacity to become Throughout the MYP, students are
encourages students to be creative, of skills for communication, responsible for their own learning encouraged to make connections between
critical and reflective thinkers. intercultural understanding and and sets them up for success for the the things they learn at school and in their
The MYP emphasises intellectual global encouragement - essential Diploma Programme. surroundings, as well as thinking about what
challenge, encouraging students to qualities for young people who they can give to the community and the
make connections between their are becoming global leaders. The benefits the community can bring to them.
Having gained awareness about the
community, the next step is to take action
and to become involved in Service Learning
activities and projects. With a dozen Service
Learning Groups focusing on different topics/
One of my favourite subjects issues, there are lots of opportunities for
is Mathematics. This is students to further enrich learning through
service action.
because you can manipulate
an extremely complicated
equation into a simpler
one by using a range of
techniques. Subjects
Language & Literature - English, Japanese, Mother Tongue
We worked with Food
Theo Bockenmeyer,
Middle School Student Language Acquisition - English, Mandarin and French Bank Singapore where we
organised a food drive to
Individuals and Societies collect food to be passed
Mathematics
onto people in need of
assistance in Singapore.
Sciences Apart from collecting the
food, we also raised
Physical and Health Education
self-awareness of issues
Design relating to food poverty
and hunger.
Arts (Music / Drama / Visual Arts)
Pastoral Lesson Reese and Hannah,
Middle School Students
Digital Citizenship
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Chatsworth High School Diploma,
subject to satisfying the credit and
other requirements. Our High School
Diploma is accredited by Western
Association of Schools and Colleges
High School and is widely accepted by universities
and other higher educational
institutions.
Diploma (Years 12 and 13)
The Diploma Programme (DP)
The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) offers a broad and strong pathway for admissions to universities and higher curriculum is made up of six subject
rigorous international curriculum and is the basis of study education globally. groups and the DP core components,
for the final two years at Chatsworth. The programme comprising the extended essay,
is designed to prepare students for further education at There are generally two pathways for graduation for our theory of knowledge (TOK) and
the tertiary level, but is also a very valuable qualification students at Chatsworth International School. Students creativity, activity, service (CAS).
in its own right. Recognised and respected by the world’s are either placed into DP courses/certificates or the
leading universities, the IB Diploma qualification is a full IB Diploma. Either way, all students graduate from
IB is challenging, but you
Creativity, Activity and Service
realise your true potential
during this time. The skillset CAS is at the heart of the DP. It offers
students an experiential learning
that I gained during IB has
environment through a range of
been very useful and has different activities. CAS very much
helped me at university. reflects the importance of having a
balanced lifestyle that incorporates
creative and physical pursuits in addition
Anjali Goyal, to helping others, especially the less
Class of 2015 fortunate.
Students are expected to be involved
in CAS activities for a couple of hours a
week in a range of balanced activities.
This provides a balance to the academic
rigor of other subjects. All students must
satisfy the requirements of CAS in order
to be awarded the IB Diploma.
I am surprised to learn that many students do not know how to give a
presentation, format a report, cite sources, and much more. Whereas with the
acquisition of the IB education, I am capable of exploiting multidisciplinary
skills as well as think in a logical yet open-minded approach. Thereupon, I am
extremely thankful for the skills, opportunity, and advantage that IB gave me for
my further studies, but also for the acquisition of my future profession.
Hana Dyke,
Class of 2018
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The Arts Athletics and Sports
The Arts at Chatsworth is engaging, Each year, our students continue to We have teachers and educators The goal of athletics or sports consists of 30 member schools. to compete in basketball, badminton,
vibrant and inspiring! wow us with their many talents, from who are involved in the community, at Chatsworth is to develop a With a modest student population, soccer, cross country running,
staging Arts Nights and participating playing piano professionally, commitment to lifelong physical we provide equal opportunities for swimming, ultimate frisbee, touch
From visual arts to drama or school in the IN Art Exhibition at the performing their own songs and fitness, life skills such as teamwork, students to be fielded across various rugby and netball across the three
musicals to heaps of arts-related Australian High Commission, to self- covers in live bands, recording and effective communication and sports teams and age groups. sporting seasons of each academic
CCAs and events, there are abundant directed Art exhibitions to school mixing music, singing in choirs, leadership. year.
opportunities for Chatsworth productions and dance competitions. directing and acting in local theatre. ACSIS runs three seasons between
students to discover and hone their Art gallery visits and music field-trips The love we have for our art forms is Chatsworth is an active member of August and May in each academic
artistic talents and interests. It’s all are also organised to further broaden well communicated to our students. the Athletic Conference Singapore year. Our students from Year 3
about holistic education, and the students’ learning. International Schools (ACSIS), which through Year 13 have the opportunity
arts is an integral part of such an
approach.
I’m part of the High School musical
production show, talent show, vocal In academic year 2018-19,
ensemble CCA and Primary honour Chatsworth students brought
choir. These activities give me a home three Gold, four Silver and
five Bronze medals!
chance to practise and hone my
musical and acting skills outside of Go Phoenix!
class. I enjoy spending time with my
friends and interacting with people (2019-2020 spent season was
outside my year group. cancelled due to COVID-19)
Imogen Shelly,
High School student
18 19CCAs and ECAs Residential Trips and Excursions
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) and mandatory that students participate choose amongst wide-ranging CCAs At Chatsworth, a balanced curriculum Additionally, primary students from At the Secondary School, students in
Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) are in at least one CCA / sports team per conducted by the teachers. These encompasses real-world learning that Years 4 to 6 attend a one-night, some year levels may travel overseas
an important part of student life. semester (for Years 7 to 11). include Model United Nations, takes place not just within the walls of two-night and three-night camps or to participate in new adventures and
These activities provide opportunities Robotics, Japanese Club, Fitness, our classroom but beyond. Our local residential trips. Such trips provide gain experiences from visiting other
for students to participate in team- In the Secondary School, in addition School / Rock Bands amongst many environment is a powerful resource a great opportunity for students cultures, as part of our Curriculum
based sports, discover new passions, to various sports teams which are others. and in order to enrich learning, field to become more independent Enhancement Week.
develop social skills, play together mainly competitive, students can trips take place regularly during the and collaborative and to manage
and, most importantly, have fun! It is year to support our units of inquiry. themselves.
More than 40 CCAs and team-
based sports are offered in each
of our three seasons each school
year. From languages to STEM-
related activities to recreational
sports and performing arts, there
are abundant opportunities for
students to enrich their school life.
What an adventure! We learnt about mother nature’s beauty and not
to be scared during the night walk. We had to look after ourselves and
our belongings. It was so much fun.
Romane and Prabha
Primary Students
20 21House System and Student Leadership Student Services
Our school spirit and friendly Student Services is at the heart of Chatsworth. Various
atmosphere is essential to our teachers and support staff come together to assist
students and their learning. It students in the areas of Academic Advising, Counselling,
is one of our defining attributes Discipline, English as an Additional Language,
and is zealously protected by our Guardianship, Health, Learning Support, Pastoral Care and
community. University Advising.
Within Chatsworth, all students Some of the important areas Student Services provide
and staff are divided into 3 Houses: include:
Changi, Sentosa and Raffles, named
after iconic landmarks in Singapore. • individual and group counselling of students
• developing a strong pastoral program
Houses are split vertically throughout
• teaching communication and leadership skills
the school so each House will have
Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper • peer counselling, coping with stress and
Secondary students within it. cultural adaptation
• improving academic performance, and social
development
The House system is embedded
into different aspects of school life
and a variety of events. Students
will be able to develop their
Chatsworth in the Community
leadership and collaboration skills
through the House system.
The Student Council provides a
Chatsworth believes in giving back to the community and
voice for the student body and
creates meaningful platforms and activities where our
aims to make the school year more
students are encouraged to do their part and give back
welcoming and engaging. There to the community. Our students, teachers and parents
are opportunities for students to are very active within Singapore and other organisations
serve on the Council as elected striving to make a difference in the world around them.
representatives and hone their Through such programmes, the students develop
leadership skills. holistically and learn to be socially responsible people.
One of our main adopted charities is the Blue Dragon
Children’s Foundation. The Foundation is an Australian
Serving the Chatsworth community has been very fun. We have had the charity working in Vietnam with children in crisis.
Chatsworth also supports Caring for Cambodia, a charity
opportunity to present at plenty of assemblies and even hosted house events
in Cambodia, which provides a free education for
such as Kindness Week, the ultimate soccer competition, dodgebee and impoverished children.
dodgeball. We collaborated with the class reps to generate ideas about fun
Besides our adopted charities, the school community
things to do at school.
raise money regularly to benefit differing good causes
which students help identify. For charities outside the local
community, Chatsworth students are always quick to take
Ella and Seoyun,
action when things happen around them.
House Captains (2018-19)
22 23Technology practice, reading and listening comprehension activities, work independently.
and oral presentation opportunities. These build both Students will take an assessment to determine their
the competence and confidence required for students language needs and proficiency level in the EAL
In today’s context, technology integration with an established
to eventually handle the language demands of academic programme.
curriculum is “best practice” in the 21st Century classroom.
At Chatsworth, our goal is to promote a balanced use of
technology to motivate our students to develop deeper
conceptual understandings, ask meaningful questions and
cultivate transferable skills that they continually adapt to
Chatsworth Scholarship
approach challenges in their lives today and in the future.
At Chatsworth, we believe in nurturing Baccalaureate Diploma Programme MacBook, will be awarded to a limited
The school has a strong and comprehensive digital citizenship and empowering young talents to (IBDP) at the start of each new number of students on a merit basis.
curriculum that promotes confidence and positive engagement achieve success in what they do, with academic year. The Scholarship is
with digital technology. some financial freedom. open to both internal and external Contact our Admissions team for more
student candidates. information.
We offer offer a number of full High
There are three areas of Digital Citizenship:
School Scholarships to outstanding The Scholarship award, which
Digital Usage: Students are expected to be productive,
students on our two-year International pays 100% tuition fee along with a
efficient, and responsible in their use of technology.
Digital Literacy: Students must ethically engage, critically
analyse, and evaluate various sources of digital media.
We are an Apple and Google school with
Digital Safety: Students will show compassion, empathy, and The Chatsworth scholarship helped to relieve my family’s financial
care when engaging with others online.
a 1:1 laptop program running from Year burden. It also taught me a sense of responsibility and helped me
4 upwards and iPads and Chromebooks
in younger years.
Through digital citizenship and literacy, we strive to educate to maintain high expectations for myself.
and strongly encourage individuals to create, analyse and
consume digital content productively, ethically, responsibly
Melody Song,
and safely in this digital world.
44 points scorer, Class of 2019
English as an Additional Language
A supportive EAL (English as an Additional Language)
programme is available to students from Years 1 to 11
who are still developing their proficiency in academic
English.
Our immediate goal is to support the students to succeed
in all their coursework and to help them fully respond
to the tasks and expectations of all their subjects. At the
same time, we are augmenting their acquisition of English
through vocabulary development, grammar and writing
24 25Chatsworth Parent Group Enrolment and Placement
What sets Chatsworth apart from Chatsworth parent is considered a • UN Day
other international schools is the member of the CPG and they are • CPG Coffee Mornings
family-friendly atmosphere found always welcome and encouraged to • Book Week Incoming students will be placed in year levels based
within its corridors. get involved in school community • School Musical/ Concert upon their age and previous educational level. Any
activities as much as they like or are • Christmas Market exception will be on a case-by-case basis at the
We believe that each family at able to. • Library Assistance discretion of the Head of Primary / Head of Secondary.
Chatsworth plays a unique role in • Field Trips
building a strong school community Some of the school events which • Festivities and Performances You may apply to enrol your child into the following
and are fortunate to have the our CPG are very involved in and and more... year levels by age. Please note that we are firm with the
invaluable support of our Chatsworth where parent may want to participate policy of enrolment by age.
Parent Group (CPG) driving this. Every include:
Primary Enrolment by Age Secondary Placement
Age as of Sep 1st of Year Level Age as of Sep 1st of Year Level
the Year of Entry the Year of Entry
3 years old IB Kindergarten 1 11 years old IBMYP Year 7
4 years old IB Kindergarten 2 12 years old IBMYP Year 8
5 years old IB PYP Year 1 13 years old IBMYP Year 9
6 years old IB PYP Year 2 14 years old IBMYP Year 10
7 years old IB PYP Year 3 15 years old IBMYP Year 11
8 years old IB PYP Year 4 16 years old IBMYP Year 12
9 years old IB PYP Year 5 17 years old IBMYP Year 13
Our mission is to bring together students, teachers, parents and guardians
Generally, the placement for secondary level is as above. However, the
to create a harmonious school community by offering support for academic 10 years old IB PYP Year 6 school reserves the right to offer and place your child at the appropriate
year level based on a review of their previous educational level.
and social events. We warmly welcome parents to our community, and
please feel free to get in touch with the CPG Team at any time.
CPG Team
26 27Some Essential Information
At Chatsworth, the school day commences at 9am for Primary and 8.50am Secondary when all students are registered
in their homerooms. The Primary children finish their classes at 3.30pm and Secondary students finish their classes at
3.35pm. Primary students enjoy a morning break, a 55-min lunch break and an afternoon recess. Secondary students enjoy
a 45-min lunch and a short afternoon break.
Chatsworth operates on a semester calendar with approximately 180 school days each year. First semester runs from mid-
August through mid-December. Second semester runs from January through mid-June.
School Bus and School Uniform School Class / Year Level School Parent-Teacher-Student
Campus Shuttle Bus and related items Canteen Parents Communication Conferences
Chatsworth has appointed an Students are required to wear Chatsworth has a full-service canteen Our Class Parent is an unofficial The school leverage a leading online Parent - Teacher - Student conferences
independent bus operator Tong Tar school uniforms purchased from the that offers a variety of breakfast and alternate liaison / support for platform for IB world schools and (PTSCs) take place twice per year,
Transport Service to provide both appointed uniform provider.Students lunch options for all dietary needs and Year-level parents to seek clarification a digital portfolio platform, that will typically mid semester and parents are
island-wide door to door transport are required to wear covered shoes to preferences. We work closely with our or assistance in school issues related create a meaningful home-school strongly encouraged to attend with
and our campus shuttle service. class and sports shoes for PE lessons. canteen operator, Cezars Kitchen, to to the school year. While in general, connection so families can better their child. Classes are not held on
Each school bus has an attendant A high-cotton content is recommended promote a healthy diet and lifestyle for all parents are encouraged to support their child’s learning. The conference days so that teachers can
and seat belts to ensure the safety for socks in this climate, in white or our students. communicate directly with the school, platforms eliminate paperwork confer with parents and students.
of the students. navy colour. there may be times when parents wish and provide a way for teachers and
Wristbands, which work as a cash card to seek clarification from a “fellow students to document their learning PTSCs are an important day as they
Our campus shuttle bus runs before We have a ‘no hat, no play’ policy in the and money can be added to it via a parent”. and enhance communication to provide an opportunity for parents,
and after school hours to provide Primary School. Students can wear any kiosk, are issued to students. Early parents and students. teachers and students to discuss goals
pick-up and drop off from nearby hat, or you can purchase the Chatsworth years parents can pay for their kid’s and identify strengths. Appointments
Sixth Avenue MRT (Downtown Line). cap from the school Reception. Other lunch and snack orders in advance. are required.
The shuttle service is only available items available for purchase include
from Monday through Friday on House T-shirts and Library bags.
school days and is chargeable at
$2.20 per way.
28 29Admission Process Discover Chatsworth
We are excited you are considering Chatsworth as a school for your child, and we want to support you throughout the Whether you currently reside in Singapore or are considering to move your family here and would like to know more
admission process. Applications are open throughout the year. about our school, we welcome you to contact Admissions to make an appointment for a campus visit during school
hours.
Step 1: Submit Application Step 2: Application Review Visit us at Our Open House
Submit your application via online portal. A non- Applications and the submitted documents will be During our scheduled open house, you’d get to meet our senior academic leadership team, teachers, students and
refundable application fee (refer to Fee Information) and reviewed by our academic heads and reference checks supportive parents and find out more about our curriculum and school values.
the required supporting documents and information made. Where necessary, we will request for additional
should accompany your application. information/ documentation and arrange for an interview Observe our community in action, tour the campus and facilities and discover if Chatsworth is an ideal school for your child.
with the student.
Stay tuned for our next open house!
Step 3: Placement Offer Step 4: Welcoming Student
Upon approval of application and subject to place Before commencing studies at Chatsworth, students/
availability, the school will make an offer of placement/spot parents will receive a welcome letter with details of the The most important aspect of schooling for us is a sense of belonging. We were
via email. To secure a place at Chatsworth, a confirmation students’ homeroom and other important information
fee (one-time payment for new students) is payable (refer to such as uniforms, transportation etc. apprehensive of the first day as any parent would be, but it turned out that
Fee Information). both boys gave Chatsworth a big thumbs up from the first morning! I asked
George what he thought of his first day and he said,
The school will then issue a Student Contract and a Letter
of Acceptance followed by an invoice for school/course “I love it!” We’ve never looked back.
fee payment. Full fee payment is required within 14 days
from date on Letter of Acceptance or before the child starts Scan the QR Code
school to confirm and secure the offered place. to apply online Nicole Wong and Robert Lyons,
parents of two students at Chatsworth
30 31Modes of Payment
A) Cash
Cash payments can be made in person at school Reception during office hours.
B) Cheque / Cashier’s Order
Fee Information Please make cheque payable to “Chatsworth International School Pte Ltd” and deliver in person or mail it to the school. Please
indicate the child’s name and invoice number at the back of the cheque.
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Tuition/school fees are quoted in Singapore dollars and include course C) Bank Transfer / Telegraphic Transfer
fee, course material fee, fee protection scheme insurance and goods and services tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 7%, Bank: Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
where applicable. Address: 6 Battery Road, Singapore 049909
Swift Code: SCBLSG22
1. Application fee Bank Code: 9496
A non-refundable application fee of S$250 is payable at application submission. No application is considered until the Branch Code: 013
application fee is paid. Beneficiary: Chatsworth International School Pte Ltd
Account Number: 1310054603 (Singapore Dollar A/c)
2. Confirmation fee
For new enrolments, on offer of a place, a confirmation fee (one-time payment for new students) of S$2,500 is payable. The
Please note that bank charges are to be borne by the remitting party within and outside their country. Please state your
confirmation fee is a non-refundable administrative fee, and the full amount applies regardless of enrolment date.
child’s full name / invoice number as the bank reference and email us a copy / screenshot of the payment to finance@
3. Tuition/ School and Other Fees - 2020/21 chatsworth.com.sg
Year Level Per Semester (S$) Per Year (S$) D) PayPal
23,819.40 Please email to finance@chatsworth.com.sg if you would like to pay by PayPal. A payment link will be forwarded to your email
Kindergarten 1 & 2 11,909.70
address. Please note that 2.5% admin fee applies to payment via PayPal.
Years 1 - 6 13,828.70 27,657.40
Years 7 - 9 28,142.50
14,071.25 Fee Protection Scheme
Years 10 - 11 14,701.80 29,403.60 Under the Private Education Act, all course fees are required t o be insured. For more information on the Private Education
Act or the Committee for Private Education (CPE), please visit the SSG website: www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg. The Fee Protection
Years 12 - 13 16,394.40 32,788.80
Scheme (FPS) aims to protect the students’ course fees in the event that a private Education Institute (PEI) is unable to
continue operations due to insolvency under/or regulatory closure.
Other fees Per Semester (S$) Per Year (S$)
EAL Chatsworth International School has appointed Lonpac Insurance Berhad to be the FPS provider for our students.On
(for all levels where applicable) 1,620 3,240 payment of the insurance premium, students will be issued a Certificate of Insurance from Lonpac InsuranceBerhad. The
certificate will be sent directly to the student via e-mail. More information on FPS can be found on the school website
Learning Support Fee www.chatsworth.com.sg
(for all levels where applicable)
1,620 3,240
Note:
• Chatsworth International School does not charge re-enrolment fees.
School Refund Policy
• Fees are payable in advance of admission to the school and subsequently in advance of each semester. There are two semesters in each academic school The refund policy is as outlined below:
year.
1. Refund for Withdrawal Due to Non-Delivery of Course
• Where a student withdraws part-way through a semester, there will be no refund or part payment of fees allowed.
1.1 The School will notify the student within 3 working days upon knowledge of any of the following:
• If your child is identified as requiring English as an Additional Language (EAL) or Learning Support(LS), an additional EAL or LS Fee is payable
in addition to the regular school fees. This fee will go towards providing additional support from our fully qualified, full time EAL teacher or LS
Coordinator.
1.1.1 It does not commence the Course on the Course Commencement Date;
• Please be advised that all Secondary students in Years 7-13 require an Apple MacBook as part of our 1:1 laptop programme.
1.1.2 It terminates the Course, before the Course Commence ment Date;
• Course fee stated includes Fee Protection Scheme.
1.1.3 It does not complete the Course by the Course Completion Date;
4. Development Fee 1.1.4 It terminates the Course, before the Course Completion Date;
A levy of $2,247 per year or $1,123.50 per semester on development applies to our students. This pays for the general and 1.1.5 It has not ensured that the student meets the course entry or matriculation requirement as set by the school
ongoing maintenance and improvement of our campuses/ facilities which may include technology etc. stated in Schedule A of the student contract within any stipulated timeline set by CPE; or
1.1.6 The Student Pass application is rejected by Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA). The student should be
5. Discounts informed in writing of alternative study arrangements (if any), and also be entitled to a refund of the entire Course
Families with two children concurrently enrolled in Chatsworth will enjoy a 25% discount on school fees for their third child fees and Miscellaneous fees already paid should the student decide to withdraw, within seven (7) working days of
(and any additional children thereafter). Applicable only for non-company sponsored education. the above notice.
6. Miscellaneous Fees
The miscellaneous fee schedule including our EAL and Learning Support etc refers to items/fees students shall pay when/ 1.2 If the student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those stated in Clause 1.1, the Accounts Department
where applicable. The list of items as set out does not purport to be comprehensive or exhaustive. Please refer to our will, within seven (7) working days of receiving the student’s written notice of withdrawal, refund to the student an amount
website for the miscellaneous fee schedule. based on the Refund Table in Clause 3.
32 33SCHOOL CALENDAR
School Calendar 2020/21 2020/2021
August 2020 September 2020 October 2020
2. Refund during Cooling-off Period Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
The School will provide the student with a cooling-off period of seven (7) working days after the date that the contract has
30 31 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3
been signed by both parties. The student will be refunded the highest percentage stated in the Refund Table of the fees
already paid if the student submits a written notice of withdrawal to the school within the cooling-off period, regardless of 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
whether the student has started the couse or not. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
3. Refund Table 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Percentage of Total Course and Miscellaneous Fees (%) If Student’s Written Notice of Withdrawal is Received
November 2020 December 2020 January 2021
75 (“Maximum Refund”) More than [60] days before Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
the Course Commencement Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 31 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Before but not more than [60 days] before the 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
25
Course Commencement Date 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19- 20 21 22 23
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
After but not more than [0 days] after the
0
Course Commencement Date
0
More than [0 days] after the February 2021 March 2021 April 2021
Course Commencement Date Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Continuation and Withdrawal 11
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
1.1 For a new academic year
The School will issue a Continuation Form (option to withdraw) in February every year for parents to update the school
on the status of their child or children’s enrolment the next academic year. The school will need to know by end of
February. May 2021 June 2021 July 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1.2 Between semesters 30 31 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3
The school will issue a Continuation Form (option to withdraw) between Semester 1 and Semester 2 in September 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
every year for parents to update the school on the status of their child or children’s enrolment for Semester 2. The 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
school will need to know by end of September.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
2. The school will assess and reply to any transfer or withdrawal requests within 4 weeks from the date of receipt of 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
withdrawal notice.
Public Holiday / Non-School Days Important School Days School Holidays
Public
9 AugHoliday
20 /Singapore
Non-School daysDay
National Important School
Aug 20 New Days
Student Orientation Day (TBC) School Holiday
12 - 18 Oct 20 October Break
10 Aug
9 Aug 20 20 Singapore
Holiday in lieu
National Day 12
13Aug
Nov2020 Staff
New PDStudent
Day Orientation Day 12
14- Dec
18 Oct
20 20 OctoberSemester
- 3 Jan 21 End-of Break Break
non-school day
1014 Nov
Aug 20 20 Holiday
Deepavali
in lieu 13
11Nov
Feb2021 Staff
Staff
PD PDDay
Day 14
15Dec
Feb20
21- 3 Jan 21 End-of-Semester
School HolidayBreak
non-school day
1425 Dec
Nov 20 20 Deepavali
Christmas Day 11 Feb 21 Staff PD Day 15
29Feb
Mar21 - 11 Apr 21 School
Spring/Holiday
Easter Break
251Dec
Jan20
21 New Year's
Christmas Day Day 29
14Mar
May- 11
21Apr 21 Spring/ Easter
School HolidayBreak
1 Jan NewChinese
12 -2113 Feb 21 New Year
Year’s Day 18May
14 June
2121 Summer Break Begins
School Holiday
Good Friday Semester Schedule
12-2 13
Apr 2121
Feb Chinese New Year 18 June 21 Summer Break Begins
1 May 21 Labour Day 13 Aug 20 Semester 1 Begins
2 Apr 21 Good Friday
13 May 21 Hari Raya Puasa Semester Schedule
4 Jan 21 Semester 2 Begins
1 May 21 Labour Day
26 May 21 Vesak Day 13 Aug 20 Semester 1 Begins
13 May 21 Hari Raya Puasa
20 July 21 Hari Raya Haji 4 Jan 21 Semester 2 Begins
26 May 21 Vesak Day
20 July 21 Hari Raya Haji
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