Chatsworth International School

Established in 1995, Chatsworth International School is a diverse international school in Singapore, catering to students from Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3 to 18).

Relocate Editorial

5 August 2024

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Chatsworth International School prides itself on providing top quality International Baccalaureate education at exceptional value, guided by the educational philosophy to inspire, educate and enlighten. With a longstanding reputation for its established IB programmes, the school provides a strong value for an IB education in Singapore, ensuring a seamless transition to other curriculums and vice versa.In their community-oriented environment, Chatsworth takes pride in providing an individualised approach and student agency that recognises every individual. The Primary Years Programme develops the child as a whole through a transdisciplinary programme. At the end of Year 6, students will complete a capstone project of their primary years journey with a PYP Exhibition.In the middle school, Year 11 (MYP5) students are able to seek a formal qualification with the IB MYP e-Assessment at the end of the programme, leading to MYP course results or the MYP certificate. Chatsworth is one of the few international schools in Singapore that implement the full MYP e-Assessment, a rigorous IB assessment model that helps to demonstrate students’ preparation for further study. Chatsworth-International-School-Cultural-Celebration-Day

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Authorised in 2004, Chatsworth is one of the first international schools in Singapore to offer the IB Diploma Programme. In addition to the IB Diploma, graduates receive the Chatsworth High School Diploma accredited by Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% pass rate and school average of 34.3 points, surpassing the global average of 30.6 points. 23% of their students registered for the IB Diploma were awarded the Bilingual Diploma with a 100% pass rate.One of the key goals of a Chatsworth education is to foster the development of caring global citizens who are responsible, respectful and compassionate. Students at all year levels are involved in service activities from fundraising for local charities to raising awareness of global environmental issues. Chatsworth students love to initiate projects and take action by using their academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs within the school and outside of the school.

Mother Tongue Programme

As a school, Chatsworth aims to provide as much diversity in language instruction as possible within the existing school system, allowing students to inquire in their Mother Tongue and aspire to multilingualism. The Mother Tongue Language Programme runs from MYP1 to DP2 (Years 7 to 13) and follows the IB Middle Year Programme and Diploma Programme. Mother tongue courses are designed for students who have native and near native (at an academic level) of their Mother Tongue language. MYP Mother tongue studies are guided by external mother tongue teachers/ tutors who are trained in IB MYP concepts and assessment.

Scholarship for IB Diploma Programme

Each academic year, a number of IB Diploma scholarships that recognise students for not only their exceptional academic performance but also for their contributions to the wider Chatsworth community, are handed out. Scholarships are available for internal students as well as external applicants for the two-year IB Diploma programme that pays for 100% of school fees.

School Awards

A winner of various prestigious education awards, Chatsworth was twice recognised as the Best IB School in Singapore by WhichSchoolAdvisor in 2022 and 2024 and twice awarded Gold for The Curriculum Awards (IB) at the Singapore Education Awards in 2023 and 2024. The recognition from two external organisations is a strong testament to Chatsworth’s excellent IB education offering. It was also highly commended for the Most Loved School by Parents Award in 2024.

Location and Facilities

Situated just a 10 minute drive from the heart of the city, the school sits atop Singapore's only tropical rainforest, surrounded by lush greenery. The campus is equipped with wide-ranging facilities including state-of-the-art playgrounds, indoor sports hall, basketball court, swimming pool, football pitch, multi-purpose hall, drama/blackbox, soundproof music rooms, libraries, makerspace and more. With a small and close-knit community, Chatsworth families love the home away from home environment and the sights and sounds the campus location has to offer.

Hear from a Parent

“When we toured the campus, we were immediately drawn to the beautiful jungle surroundings and the community feel. A big part of the latter comes from the staff and how they interact with one another and the students. Each morning, the kids are warmly welcomed and all the teachers take genuine interest in how the kids are going” - Rachel Fergus and Neil Gunn, parents of 2 Chatsworth students (2023-24).