Dr. Tyler Sherwood
Head of School
Since our establishment, Chatsworth International School has been offering an exceptional, truly international education in Singapore while maintaining affordable fees.
As one of the top IB schools offering the PYP, MYP and DP curricula, Chatsworth provides each student with a challenging academic experience. Our programme couples traditional teaching and learning practices with 21st Century learning skills to create 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 incorporates the best of what the world has to offer. With a student body of more than 50 nationalities, we are a truly international school.
Our small class sizes allow students to be heard and express themselves, gain confidence, and be recognised for their individual talents. Critical and global thinking skills are nurtured in the context of an international 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.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 33 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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Approximately 800
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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More than 50 nationalities
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Most common nationality
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Some top nationalities represented (not in order): British, Americans, Japanese, Australians, Indians, French
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Ratio of local students to international students
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In Singapore, the government mandates that Singapore citizens of Primary 1 age and above attend MOE schools. A waiver of the Ministry to Education is required for Singapore citizens to attend a Foreign System School.
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes, they normally are.
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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A supportive English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is available to students who need help with their acquisition of English from Years 1 to 11. Students who are not fluent in English will take an assessment to determine their language needs and entry level in the EAL programme.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Chinese, French
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Max. number of students per class
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Maximum class size (K1 - Y2): 22
Maximum class size (Y3 - Y13): 24
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Average number of students per class
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Approximately 18
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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All Secondary students from Years 7 to 13 require an Apple Macbook as part of our 1:1 laptop programme.
For Primary students, the ratio of laptops is 1:1 in Years 4 to 6 and 2:1 in Year 3.
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB Diploma examinations, IB MYP eAssessment
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Results in these examinations
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Chatsworth students consistently achieve above world average scores every year for their IB examinations. Class of 2023 achieved an average score of 36 points which well exceeded the global average of 30.24 points. For the past 5 years, Chatsworth's school average has consistently been 36 points with a high of 39 in 2021.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Depends on the year level.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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The school offers Learning Support. Please contact Admissions for more information.
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Learning support offered
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Please contact Admissions for more information.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Entry evaluation for students
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Students must meet the entry requirements in order to be eligible for admission to Chatsworth.
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Waiting list
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No
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We accept year-round enrolments
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School start time
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9am (Primary); 8.50am (Secondary)
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School finish time
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3.30pm (Primary); 3.35pm (Secondary)
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School bus service available
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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.
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School provided lunches
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Chatsworth has a full-service canteen that serves balanced and nutritious meals
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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Library, main hall, drama room, makerspace, art rooms, music rooms, design room, science labs, kiln
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Sports facilities at the school
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Basketball court, football pitch, playground, indoor sports hall, swimming pool.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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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.
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Teaching approach of the school
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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.
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Our Campus
Chatsworth is set amidst lush greenery, near the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore’s only tropical rainforest.
Catering to students from Kindergarten through Year 13, the school is equipped with facilities that meet the needs of our programmes and support a variety of learning experiences and interests. The campus is located just a 10-minute drive from the heart of the city and a short ride on our shuttle bus from nearby Sixth Avenue MRT station (Downtown Line DT7). The shuttle bus service is scheduled to run before and after school hours and available on Mondays through Fridays on school days.
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