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Number of students |
Approximately 700 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
About 50 nationalities |
Most common nationality |
Some top nationalities represented (not in order): British, Americans, Japanese, Australians, Indians, French |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, they normally are. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
A supportive English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is available to students who need help with their acquisition of English from Year 1 to Secondary/High School. Students who are not fluent in English will take an assessment to determine their language needs and entry level in the EAL programme. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French |
Max. number of students per class |
Maximum class size (K1 - Y2): 22
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Average number of students per class |
Approximately 16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All Secondary students from Years 7 to 13 require an Apple Macbook as part of our 1:1 laptop programme.
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External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the year level. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school offers Learning Support. Please contact Admissions for more information. |
Learning support offered |
Please contact Admissions for more information. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Students must meet the entry requirements in order to be eligible for admission to Chatsworth. |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept year-round enrolments |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
9am (Primary); 8.50am (Secondary) |
School finish time |
3.30pm (Primary); 3.35pm (Secondary) |
School bus service available |
The school has appointed bus operator Tong Tar Transport Service to provide door-to-door transportation. Tong Tar provides a monitoring service where students ‘tap’ upon entering and exiting the bus and this information is sent to parents via a mobile app. |
School provided lunches |
Chatsworth has a full-service canteen |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
In addition to the wide-ranging CCAs conducted by the teachers, students can choose to participate in fee-paying ECAs that are conducted by external providers. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
As an active member of the Athletics Conferences of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS), our students compete in a variety of sports including football, basketball, badminton, netball, cross country running, swimming, ultimate frisbee and tough rugby. |
Facilities at the school |
Library, multi-purpose/performing hall, drama room, makerspace, art rooms, music rooms, design room, science labs, kiln, |
Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court, football pitch, playground, indoor sports hall, swimming pool. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Chatsworth is a diverse and internationally minded school that caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18). Established in 1995, the Chatsworth mission to inspire, educate and enlighten forms the core pillars and education philosophy. Our strong, supportive, close-knit community of students, teachers, parents and school administrators, is the foundation of Chatsworth’s education experience. Since its establishment, Chatsworth has built and maintained a small school ethos and we take pride on providing a nurturing and trusting environment where students are given the space to explore, learn and grow. |
Teaching approach of the school |
As an IB School, Chatsworth provides a balanced education across academics, arts, athletics and service learning. The school endeavours to create an environment that cultivates character development and develops students into successful global citizens. The IB Learner Profile is embedded into everything we do at Chatsworth and the entire school community is encouraged to recognise and support these attributes. |