CHATSWORTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Admissions Guide 2019/20

Welcome.Chatsworth International School has a strong history in Singapore, dating back to 1995. The school is a product of a handful of teachers and students founding the school in Upper Serangoon back then. Over the past two decades, as a group, we have had a presence in different parts of Singapore and are now excited about consolidating the school community at Bukit Timah come August 2020.

Chatsworth provides each student with a challenging academic experience, with foundations in traditional education while at the same time ensuring our students are prepared with 21st century skills for a balanced and successful future as global citizens. Our highly qualified and dedicated staff come from all over the world to offer students a truly international education. Our small class sizes allow them to be heard and express themselves, gain confidence, think critically and globally and be recognized for their individual talents while at the same time maintaining our overall importance of community.

I am privileged to be serving as Head of Schools, with its emphasis and strong reputation for community, pastoral care and holistic education. I welcome you to schedule time to visit our school and experience for yourself Chatsworth’s thriving community.

Tyler SherwoodHead of Schools

2 3

Our VisionWe 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 MissionOur 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:

PRINCIPLEDThey take safe and informed actions

which create a positive impact on

our changing world.(Self-Management)

BALANCEDThrough adaptability,

collaboration and resilience, they

lead balanced and compassionate lives.

(Social)

GLOBAL COMMUNICATORS

who communicate effectively on multiple platforms in a global

context.(Communication)

THINKERSThey engage in

thought and research to solve problems.

(Research & Thinking)

4 5

Forest PlaygroundSports Hall,

Located amidst lush greenery and next to Singapore’s

nature reserve, Chatsworth Bukit Timah offers an

invigorating environment equipped with wide-ranging

facilities that will meet students’ learning needs and

interests. The campus is just a short ride on our shuttle

bus from nearby Sixth Avenue MRT.

Our school has an amazingly positive

culture. There is a level of respect shown by all our students and staff to one another. Students leave the primary section of

our school as increasingly confident and well-

rounded individuals, ready to take on more

complex challenges ahead of them.

Adrian Smith,Head of Primary

Green Spaces

Basketball Court

Science Labs

Blackbox/ Drama Room

Music Rooms

Art Rooms

HallSoccer Field,

At Chatsworth, we provide a stimulating and dynamic environment in which the principle of “learning for life” is a reality. We help students to appreciate and value the differences between individuals and that

everyone has unique talents, skills and potential which should be developed.

Mark McCallum,Campus PrincipalHead of Secondary

Garden Library,

Swimming Pool, Rest & Chill Area

The Nest,

(Coming Soon),

6 7

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.

CelebratingDiversityAt Chatsworth, we celebrate both our internationalism and uniqueness of the diverse nationalities represented amongst our students and staff.

Teacher-Student Ratio

(K1 & K2)

2:22Teacher-

Student Ratio(Y1 - Y2)

2:24Teacher-

Student Ratio (Y3 - Y13)

1:24EAL

Population

10-15%

21Teacher

Nationalities

50Student

Nationalities

Top Nationalities Represented

10North

America

1North

America

1Africa

22Europe

54Asia

12Oceania

Max Issel, (2017-18)

8 9

China, People’s RepublicShandong University Medical School*

Hong Kong, SARCity University of Hong KongHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Hong Kong

IndiaManipal UniversitySymbiosis International UniversityVellore Institute of Technology University

JapanOsaka University*Temple University*Waseda University

MalaysiaMonash UniversityUniversity of Nottingham*

SingaporeCurtin University*James Cook UniversityLasalle College of the Arts*Nanyang Technological University*National University of SingaporeSingapore Institute of Management GE*

South KoreaSoongsil University*University of Utah, Asia Campus*

Australian National University*Edith Cowan UniversityMacquarie University*Monash UniversityRoyal Melbourne Institute of TechnologyTAFE South Australia*University of MelbourneUniversity of New South Wales*University of Sydney*University of Wollongong*Western Sydney UniversityUniversity of AucklandUniversity of CanterburyUniversity of CanberraUniversity of Otago

Concordia UniversityDalhousie UniversityMcGill University*Queen’s UniversityRyerson UniversitySheridan College*Simon Fraser UniversityUniversity of Alberta*University of British Columbia*University of Toronto*Western Sydney UniversityUniversity of AucklandUniversity of CanterburyUniversity of CanberraUniversity of Otago

Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands*Instituto de Impresa Segovia, Spain*

Celebrating SuccessesAs a close-knit community, we love to recognise and celebrate achievements and successes, within and outside school. The school has always been very supportive of our students pursuing varied interests and passions beyond academics.

2019 IB Diploma Results Class of 2019 has achieved outstanding results in the IB Diploma with 100% pass rate and top score of 44 points.

78.4% 77.40%*

100 Chatsworth Worldwide

Average Points Highest Points

36 29.63*

Chatsworth Worldwide

The top scoring candidate achieved

44 pointsOut of the maximum 45 points

2019 IB MYP eAssessment Our Year 11 students (MYP5) have performed exceptionally well in their MYP eAssesment. Chatsworth is one of the select few International schools in Singapore that have students sit for the full IB MYP eAssesment.

Pass Rate

44 36.54*

Average Points

Chatsworth WorldwideOut of the maximum 56 points

Average Subject Grade Highest Points

The top scoring candidate achieved

52 pointsOut of the maximum 56 points

5.45 4.60*

* Based on IBO provisional statistical bulletin for May 2019 Session

Where Our Graduates GoChatsworth graduates have been matriculated or received offers from the following universities:

International Fashion Academy, France*Maastricht UniversityUniversity of AmsterdamUniversity College DublinUniversity of GroningenUniversity of LeidenUniversity of Pécs, Hungary*Utrecht University, NetherlandsVIA University College, Denmark

Arts University BournemouthAston UniversityBangor University*Birmingham City UniversityBournemouth UniversityBrunel University London*Bucks New UniversityCanterbury Christ Church UniversityCardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff University*City University of London*Coventry UniversityDurham UniversityEdge Hill UniversityFalmouth UniversityGlion Institute of Higher EducationGoldsmiths, University of LondonImperial College LondonKeele University*King’s College of London*Kingston University London*Lancaster UniversityLiverpool John Moores UniversityLondon School of Economics & Political Science*Loughborough UniversityQueen’s University BelfastQueen Mary University of London*Middlesex UniversityNewcastle UniversityNorthumbria UniversityOxford Brookes UniversityPlymouth UniversityRegent’s University London*Royal College of Surgeons IrelandRoyal Holloway, University of LondonSouthampton Solent University*Staffordshire UniversitySt George’s, University of London*Swansea UniversityUniversity College London (UCL)*University of the Arts London*University of Bath*University of BirminghamUniversity of Brighton*University of Bristol*University of DundeeUniversity of East LondonUniversity of EssexUniversity of Exeter*University of Glasgow*University of Gloucestershire*University of GreenwichUniversity of HertfordshireUniversity of HullUniversity of Kent*University of Leeds*University of LeicesterUniversity of Lincoln*University of LiverpoolUniversity of LondonUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of NorthamptonUniversity of Nottingham* University of Reading*University of SheffieldUniversity of SouthamptonUniversity of South Wales

University of StrathclydeUniversity of SurreyUniversity of Sussex*University of St. Andrews*University of Warwick*University of the West of England Bristol*University of West LondonUniversity of York

Belmont University*Berklee College of MusicBoston CollegeBoston University*California State University, SacramentoCalifornia State University, San Bernardino*Case Western Reserve UniversityColumbia College ChicagoDenison University*Drexel UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona BeachEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Emory UniversityFordham UniversityIndiana University BloomingtonIthaca College*Lake Forest CollegeLoyola Marymount UniversityManhattanville College*Massachusetts College of Art and DesignMcNally Smith College of MusicNew York UniversityNortheastern University*Ohio Wesleyan UniversityPace UniversityParsons The New School for DesignPenn State University*Purdue University*San Diego State UniversitySan José State University*Savannah College of Art and DesignSchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoState University of New York, BuffaloState University of New York, New PaltzState University of New York, PlattsburgSuffolk UniversitySyracuse UniversityUniversity of California, Berkeley*University of California, DavisUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of Colorado, BoulderUniversity of Colorado, DenverUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of MaineUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of Michigan, Ann-ArborUniversity of New MexicoUniversity of OregonUniversity of Rhode IslandUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of WashingtonWestern Michigan University*

* = one or more matriculations

Chatsworth Worldwide

Asia

Australia & New Zealand

United KingdomUnited States of America

Canada

Europe (non-UK)

10 11

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.

Years 3 to 6 (Junior Years)

The Junior Years at Chatsworth give students a chance to shine and grow as individual learners.

The skills and attributes developed in the Early Years are immediately put to use, with students taking ownership of their learning, creating rich inquiries and achieving personal and academic goals.

Junior Years students mature as leaders, taking responsibility for school projects, action groups and community events.

The final year of Junior Years culminates in a PYP Exhibition, a powerful celebration and showcase of student learning and development.

Single 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

* Some arts are incorporated within the classroom instruction time

PrimaryKindergarten to Year 2 (Early Years)

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides the foundation for our international curriculum, incorporating skills, attitudes, units of inquiry, concepts and the Learner Profile. It is a curriculum framework designed for students aged 3 to 12.

The early years of a child’s education is vital to their future success, setting foundations academically as well

as personally and socially. We recognise that each child is unique, tailoring learning through careful observation and documentation of student progress.

Our classrooms and learning environments are carefully resourced to enrich learning opportunities for students. The early years classrooms

follow a play-based curriculum, acknowledging the social and emotional development that takes place when students participate in uninterrupted and purposeful play.

12 13

One of my favourite subjects is Mathematics.

This is 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

Language Acquisition - English, Mandarin and French

Individuals and Societies

Mathematics

Sciences

Physical and Health Education

Design

Arts (Music / Drama / Visual Arts)

Pastoral Lesson

SecondaryMiddle Years (Years 7 to 11)

The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides a framework of learning that encourages students to be creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

The MYP emphasises intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between

their studies in traditional subjects and the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global encouragement - essential qualities for young people who are becoming global leaders.

Theo Bockenmeyer, Middle School Student

The MYP offers subjects from eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.

Through the final two years of the MYP, Years 10 and 11, students complete the Personal Project. The Personal Project is a year-long independent research project undertaken by all final-year MYP students. All MYP students take part in Service as Action as well.

Service Learning is an integral part of the MYP and life at Chatsworth. Service Learning starts in the classroom and extends beyond it.

Throughout the MYP, students are encouraged to make connections between the things they learn at school and in their surroundings, as well as thinking about what they can give to the community and 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/ issues, there are lots of opportunities for students to further enrich learning through service action.

14 15

IB is challenging, but you realise your true potential during this time. The skillset that

I gained during IB has been very useful

and has helped me at university.

SecondaryHigh School (Years 12 to 13)

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) offers a broad and rigorous internationally-minded curriculum and is the basis of study for the final two years at Chatsworth. The programme is designed to prepare students for further education at the tertiary level. In addition to the IB Diploma certificate, high school students will be awarded with the

WASC-accredited Chatsworth High School Diploma, subject to satisfying the credit and other requirements, that are tracked from Year 10 through Year 13.

Students are offered the opportunity to take one of school selected Pamoja online courses.

Anjali Goyal, Class of 2015

Subjects undertaken through Pamoja follow the full IB curriculum and assessment model. Students will be able to learn with independence, space and control over their own learning, with the assistance of Pamoja- based teacher who will deliver the content and assessment.

The offering of Pamoja courses will afford students greater choice in the study of languages and humanities subjects, and provides a progressive and flexible manner of study.

Reese and Hannah, Middle School Students

We worked with Food Bank Singapore where we organised a food drive to collect food to be passed onto people in need of assistance

in Singapore. Apart from collecting the food, we also raised self-awareness of issues relating to food poverty and hunger.

Creativity, Action and Service

Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) is the very heart of the Years 12 and 13 at Chatsworth.

The school very much believes in the education of the whole student and CAS reflects the importance of having a balanced lifestyle that incorporates creative and physical pursuits in addition to helping others, especially the less fortunate.

All students must satisfy the requirements of CAS in order to be awarded the IB Diploma.

16 17

Student Leadership

Within Chatsworth, all students and staff are divided into 3 Houses: Changi, Sentosa and Raffles, named after iconic landmarks in Singapore.

Houses are split vertically throughout the school so each House will have Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary students within it.

The house system, embedded into different aspects of school life, is used to promote school spirit and a sense of belonging.

Students will be able to develop their leadership and collaboration skills through the House system and Student Council, both aimed at making the school year more welcoming and engaging.

Ella and Seoyun, House Captains (2018-19)

Serving the Chatsworth community has been very fun. We have had the opportunity to present at plenty of assemblies and even hosted house events

such as Kindness Week, the ultimate soccer competition, dodgebee and dodgeball. We collaborated with the class reps to generate ideas about fun

things to do at school.

Residential Trips and Excursions Our local environment is a powerful resource and in order to enrich learning, field trips will take place regularly during the year to support our units of inquiry. Additionally, students from Years 4 to 6 attend a one-night, two-night and three-night camps or residential

trips. Such trips provide a great opportunity for students to become more independent and manage themselves.

At the Secondary School, students in some year levels may travel overseas to participate in new adventures and

gain experiences from visiting other cultures, as part of our Curriculum Enhancement Week.

Romane & PrabhaPrimary Students

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.

18 19

In academic year 2018-19, an approximate 300 students played close to 350 games/meets bringing home three gold, four silver and five bronze medals - that’s pretty impressive for a small to mid-sized school!

Athletics The goal of athletics or sports at Chatsworth is to develop a commitment to lifelong physical fitness, life skills such as teamwork, effective communication and leadership.

Chatsworth is an active member of the Athletic Conference Singapore

International Schools (ACSIS), which consists of 30 member schools. With a modest student population, we provide equal opportunities for students to be fielded across various sports teams and age groups. ACSIS runs three seasons between August and May in each academic year. Our students from Year 3 through Year

13 have the opportunity to compete in basketball, badminton, soccer, cross country running, swimming, ultimate frisbee, touch rugby and netball.

Go Phoenix!

CCAs and ECAs Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) and External Curricular Activities (ECAs) are an important part of school life. These activities provide opportunities for students to participate in team-based sports,

discover new passions, develop social skills, play together and, most importantly, have fun! While all teachers at Chatsworth are involved in leading and/or supporting CCAs, the ECAs are run

by external providers and there will be something to cater to every interest.

More than 40 CCAs and team-based sports are offered in each of our three seasons each school year. From languages to services to STEM-related activities to recreational sports and performing arts, there are abundant opportunities for students to enrich their school life.

20 21

The ArtsFrom visual arts to drama or school musicals to heaps of arts-related CCAs and events, there are abundant opportunities for Chatsworth students to discover and hone their artistic talents and interests. It’s all about holistic education, and the arts is an integral part of such an approach.

We have passionate teachers and educators who are involved

in the community, playing piano professionally, performing their own songs and covers in live bands, recording and mixing music, singing in choirs, directing and acting in local theatre. The love we have for our art forms is well communicated to our students.

Each year, our students continue to wow us with their many talents, from Arts Nights and participation

in the IN Art Exhibition at the Australian High Commission, from self-directed Art exhibitions to school productions and dance competitions etc. Art gallery visits and music field-trips are also organised to further broaden students’ learning.

I’m part of the High School musical production show, talent show, vocal ensemble CCA and Primary honour

choir. These activities give me a chance to practice and hone my

musical and acting skills outside of class. I enjoy spending time with my friends and interacting with people

outside my year group.

Imogen Shelly, High School student

Improving student welfare and providing the support services students need to improve their academic performance and social development are the mission of our Student Services team.

Various teachers and support staff come together to assist students in the areas of Academic Advising, Counselling, Health, Discipline, Pastoral Care, Learning Support, Guardianship, English as an Additional Language and University Advising.

Student Services

22 23

Technology

Today, technology integration with an established 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 approach challenges in their lives today and in the future.

We are an Apple and Google school with a 1:1 laptop program running from Year 4 upwards and iPads and Chromebooks in younger years.

English as an Additional Language

A supportive EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme is available to students who need help with their acquisition of English from Years 1 to 11.

Our immediate goal is to support the students in the mainstream classes and help them fully respond to the tasks and expectations of the homeroom. At the same time, we are augmenting and supporting their acquisition of English in general, making a solid base for their further independent development.

Students will take an assessment to determine their language needs and entry level in the EAL programme.

Chatsworth ScholarshipAt Chatsworth, we believe in nurturing and empowering young talents to achieve success in what they do, with some financial freedom.

We offer offer a number of full High School Scholarships to outstanding students on our two-

year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at the start of each new academic year

The Scholarship award, which pays 100% tuition fee along with a MacBook, will be awarded to a limited number of students on a merit basis.

Contact our Admissions team for more information.

100% Scholarship Award Worth $72K

The Chatsworth scholarship helped to relieve my family’s financial burden. It also taught me a sense of responsibility and helped me to maintain high

expectations for myself.

Melody Song, Class of 2019

24 25

Chatsworth Parent GroupWhat sets Chatsworth apart from other international schools is the family-friendly atmosphere found within its corridors. We believe that each family at Chatsworth plays a unique role in building a

strong school community and are fortunate to have the invaluable support of our Chatsworth Parent Group (CPG) driving this. Every Chatsworth parent is considered a member of the CPG and they are

always welcome and encouraged to get involved in school community activities as much as they like or are able to.

Our mission is to bring together students, teachers,

parents and guardians to create a harmonious school

community by offering support for academic 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

Enrolment and Placement

Incoming students will be placed in year levels based upon their age and previous educational level. Any exception will be on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Head of Primary / Head of Secondary.

You may apply to enrol your child into the following year levels by age. Please note that we are firm with the policy of enrolment by age.

Age as of Sep 1st ofthe Year of Entry

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

6 years old

7 years old

8 years old

9 years old

10 years old

Year Level

IB Kindergarten 1

IB Kindergarten 2

IB PYP Year 1

IB PYP Year 2

IB PYP Year 3

IB PYP Year 4

IB PYP Year 5

IB PYP Year 6

Primary Enrolment by Age

Age as of Sep 1st ofthe Year of Entry

11 years old

12 years old

13 years old

14 years old

15 years old

16 years old

17 years old

Year Level

IBMYP Year 7

IBMYP Year 8

IBMYP Year 9

IBMYP Year 10

IBMYP Year 11

IBMYP Year 12

IBMYP Year 13

Secondary Placement

Generally, the placement for secondary level is as above. However, the school reserves the right to offer and place your child at the appropriate year level based on a review of their previous educational level.

26 27

Some Essential InformationAt 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 Uniformand related itemsStudents are required to wear school uniforms purchased from the appointed uniform provider.Students are required to wear covered shoes to class and sports shoes for PE lessons. A high-cotton content is recommended for socks in this climate, in white or navy colour.

We have a ‘no hat, no play’ policy in the Primary School. Students can wear any hat, or you can purchase the Chatsworth cap from the school Reception. Other items available for purchase include House T-shirts and Library bags.

Campus Shuttle BusOur campus shuttle bus runs before and after school hours to provide pick-up and drop off from nearby Sixth Avenue MRT station (Downtown Line).

The shuttle bus service is only available from Monday through Friday on school days and is chargeable at $2.20 per way via an EZ-Link card.

School CommunicationThe school leverage a leading online platform for IB world schools and a digital portfolio platform, that will create a meaningful home-school connection so families can better support their child’s learning. The platforms eliminate paperwork and provide a way for teachers and students to document their learning and enhance communication to parents and students.

School Bus

An island-wide bus service is available to transport students to and from school. Each bus has an attendant and seat belts to ensure the safety of the students. Security tokens are offered to every student to ensure their safety.

You can contact the school appointed bus company, Tong Tar Transport Service Pte Ltd at chatsworth@tongtar.com.Alternatively, you can also ring them at 6261 5537 during office hours (8.30am to 4pm) and ask to speak with the School Transport Team.

Class / Year LevelParentsOur Class Parent is an unofficial alternate liaison / support for Year-level parents to seek clarification or assistance in school issues related to the school year. While in general, all parents are encouraged to communicate directly with the school, there may be times when parents wish to seek clarification from a “fellow parent”.

Parent / Teacher Student ConferencesParent / Teacher / Student conferences (PTSCs) take place twice per year, typically mid semester and parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their child. Classes are not held on conference days so that teachers can confer with parents and students.

PTSCs are an important day as they provide an opportunity for parents, teachers and students to discuss goals and identify strengths. Appointments are required.

28 29

Discover ChatsworthWhether you currently reside in Singapore or are considering to move your family here and would like to know more about our school, we welcome you to contact Admissions to make an appointment for a campus visit during school hours.

Visit us at Our Open HouseDuring our scheduled open house, you’d get to meet our senior academic leadership team, teachers, students and supportive parents and find out more about our curriculum and school values.

Observe our community in action, tour the campus and facilities and discover if Chatsworth is an ideal fit for your child.

Stay tuned for our next open house!

The most important aspect of schooling for us is a sense of belonging. We were apprehensive of the first day as any parent would be, but it turned out that 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, “I love it!” We’ve never looked back.

Nicole Wong and Robert Lyons, parents of two students at Chatsworth

Submit your application via online portal. A non-refundable application fee (refer to Fee Information) and the required supporting documents and information should accompany your application.

We are excited you are considering Chatsworth as a school for your child, and we want to support you throughout the admission process. Applications are open throughout the year.

Step 1: Submit ApplicationApplications and the submitted documents will be reviewed by our academic heads and reference checks made. Where necessary, we will request for additional information/ documentation and arrange for an interview with the student.

Step 2: Application Review

Upon approval of application and subject to place availability, the school will make an offer of placement/spot via email. To secure a place at Chatsworth, a confirmation fee (one-time payment for new students) is payable (refer to Fee Information).

The school will then issue a Student Contract and a Letter of Acceptance followed by an invoice for school/course fee payment. Full fee payment is required within 14 days from date on Letter of Acceptance or before the child starts school to confirm and secure the offered place.

Step 3: Placement OfferBefore commencing studies at Chatsworth, students/parents will receive a welcome letter with details of the students’ homeroom and other important information such as uniforms, transportation etc.

Step 4: Welcoming Student

Scan the QR Codeto apply online

Admission Process

30 31

Fee InformationFees are reviewed annually and subject to change. All fees are quoted in Singapore dollars and include goods and services tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 7%, where applicable.

1. Application feeA non-refundable application fee of S$250 is payable at application submission. No application is considered until the application fee is paid.

2. Confirmation feeFor new enrolments, on offer of a place, a confirmation fee (one-time payment for new students) of S$2,500 is payable. The confirmation fee is a non-refundable administrative fee, and the full amount applies regardless of enrolment date.

3. Tuition/ School and Other Fees - 2019/20

Year Level Per Semester (S$) Per Year (S$)

Kindergarten 1 & 2 11,909.70 23,819.40

Years 1 - 6 13,828.70 27,657.40

Years 7 - 9 14,071.25 28,142.50

Years 10 - 11 14,701.80 29,403.60Years 12 - 13 16,394.40 32,788.80

Other fees Per Semester (S$) Per Year (S$)

EAL (for all levels where applicable) 1,620 3,240

Learning Support Fee(for all levels where applicable)

1,620 3,240

Note:

• Chatsworth International School does not charge re-enrolment fees.

• 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 year.

• Where a student withdraws part-way through a semester, there will be no refund or part payment of fees allowed.

• 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.

• Please be advised that all Secondary students in Years 7-13 require an Apple MacBook as part of our 1:1 laptop programme.

• Course fee stated includes Fee Protection Scheme

Modes of Payment

4. Development Fee A levy of $2,247 per year or $1,123.50 per semester on development applies to our students. This pays for thegeneral and ongoing maintenance and improvement of our campuses/ facilities which may include technology etc.

5. DiscountsFamilies with two children concurrently enrolled in Chatsworth will enjoy a 25% discount on school fees for their third child (and any additional children thereafter). Applicable only for non-company sponsored education.

6. Miscellaneous Fees The miscellaneous fee schedule including our English as an Additional Language and Learning Support etc.refers to items/fees students shall pay when/where applicable. The list of items as set out does not purport to becomprehensive or exhaustive. Please refer to our website for the miscellaneous fee schedule.

A) CashCash payments can be made in person at the Reception/ Credit Control Dept. of the school during office hours.

B) Cheque / Cashier’s OrderPlease 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.

C) Bank: Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited Address: 6 Battery Road, Singapore 049909 Swift Code: SCBLSG22 Bank Code: 9496 Branch Code: 013 Beneficiary: Chatsworth International School Pte Ltd Account Number: 1310054603 (Singapore Dollar A/c) (For Bukit Timah Campus)

Note: Please note that bank charges are to be borne by the remitting party within and outside their country. Please state your child’s full name / invoice number as the bank reference and email us a copy / screenshot of the payment to finance@chatsworth.com.sg

D) PayPal Please email to finance@chatsworth.com.sg if you would like to pay by PayPal. A payment link will be forwarded to your email address. Please note that 2.5% admin fee applies to payment via PayPal.

Fee Protection SchemeUnder 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 Scheme (FPS) aims to protect the students’ c ourse fees in the event that a private Education Institute (PEI) is unable to continue operations due to insolvency under/or regulatory closure.

Chatsworth International School has appointed Lonpac Insurance Berhad to be the FPS provider for our students.On payment of the insurance premium, students will be issued a Certificate of Insurance from Lonpac Insurance-Berhad. The certificate will be sent directly to the student via e-mail. More information on FPS can be found on the school website www.chatsworth.com.sg

School Refund PolicyThe refund policy is as outlined below:1. Refund for withdrawal Due to Non - Delivery of Course1.1 The School will notify the student within 3 working daysupon knowledge of any of the following:

1.1.1 It does not commence the Course on the Course Commencement Date; 1.1.2 It terminates the Course, before the Course Commence ment Date; 1.1.3 It does not complete the Course by the Course Completion Date; 1.1.4 It terminates the Course, before the Course Completi on Date; 1.1.5 It has not ensured that the student meets the course entry or matriculation requirement as set by the school 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 informed in writing of alternative study arrangements (if any), and also be entitled to a refund of the entire Course fe es and Miscellaneous fees already paid should the student decide to withdraw, within seven (7) worki ng days of the above notice.

1.2 If the student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those stated in Clause 1.1, the Accounts Department will, within seven (7) working days of receiving the student’s written notice of withdrawal, refund to the student an amount based on the Refund Table in Clause 3.

32 33

2. Refund during Cooling-off PeriodThe School will provide the student with a cooling-off period of seven (7) working days after the date that thecontract has been signed by both parties. The student will be refunded the highest percentage stated in theRefund Table of the fees already paid if the student submits a written notice of withdrawal to the school withinthe cooling-off period, regardless of whether the student ha s started the couse or not.

3. Refund Table

Percentage of Total Course and Miscellaneous Fees (%)

75

25

If Student’s Written Notice of Withdrawal is Received

(“Maximum Refund”) More than [60] days beforethe Course Commencement Date

Before but not more than [60 days] before theCourse Commencement Date

0After but not more than [0 days] after the

Course Commencement Date

0More than [0 days] after the

Course Commencement Date

Transfer and Withdrawal Policy1. Transfers1.1 Transfers between campuses will be treated as a new application pending availability of places at the respective campuses.

1.2 Transfers are only permitted for a new academic year or new semester. Part or Mid-semester transfers are not permitted.

2. Withdrawal and Continuation2.1 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 statusof their child or children’s enrolment the next academic year. The school will need to know by end of February.

2.2 Between semesters The school will issue a Continuation Form (option to withdraw) between Semester 1 and Semester 2 in September every year for parents to update the school on the status of their child or children’s enrolment for Semester 2. The school will need to know by end of September.

3. The school will assess and reply to any transfer or withdrawal requests within 4 weeks from the date of receipt of transfer request or withdrawal notice.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019/2020

Public Holiday / Non-School days9 Aug 19 Singapore Nationl Day11 Aug 19 Hari Raya Haji12 Aug 19 Holiday in lieu27 Oct 19 Deepavali28 Oct 19 Holiday in lieu 25 Dec 19 Christmas Day 1 Jan 20 New Year’s Day25 - 27 Jan 20 Chinese New Year10 Apr 20 Good Friday1 May 20 Labour Day7 May 20 Vesak Day24 May 20 Hari Raya Puasa25 May 20 Holiday in lieu31 July 20 Hari Raya Haji

Important School Days13 Aug 19 New Student Orientation Day25 Oct 18 Staff PD Day13 Feb 20 Staff PD Day 14 Feb 20 Staff PD Day

Semester Schedule14 Aug 19 Semester 1 Begins6 Jan 20 Semester 2 Begins

School Holiday14 - 18 Oct 18 October Break16 Dec 19 - 3 Jan 20 End-of-Semester Break23 Mar - 3 Apr 20 Spring/ Easter Break 18 Jun 20 Summer Break Begins

December 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

8 9 10

31

11 12 13 14

2 3 4 5 6 7

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

November 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

February 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

September 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23

30

24 25 26 27 28

29

2 3 4 5 6 7

March 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23

30 31

24 25 26 27 28

29

2 3 4 5 6 7 4

11

18

25

April 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

5 6 7 8 9 10

12 13 14 15 16 17

19

26

20 21 22 23 24

27 28 29 30

4

11

18

25

July 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

5 6 7 8 9 10

12 13 14 15 16 17

19

26

20 21 22 23 24

4

11

18

25

27 28 29 30 31

May 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29 30

31

24 25

June 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9 10 11 12 13

14

7

15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

August 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

11 12

5

12

19

26

October 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11

13

6

14 15 16 17 18

21 22 23 24 25

27 28 29 30 31

20

4

11

18

25

31

January 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10

12 13 14 15 16 17

19

26

20 21 22 23 24

27 28 29 30

5

34 35

www.chatsworth.com.sgChatsworth International School

admissions.bt@chatsworth.com.sg (65) 6463 320172 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760

© 2020 Chatsworth International School. All Rights Reserved. CPE Registration No: 199405288W | Period of Registration: 30/06/2019 - 29/06/2023