Chatsworth International School is a full continuum IB World School in Singapore, running all three International Baccalaureate programmes from kindergarten through to Year 13 on its Bukit Timah campus. Founded in 1995 and authorised for the IB Diploma in 2004, it is one of the longer established IB schools in the city. Its single site, three programme structure means a child can move from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma without changing school or system.
Chatsworth International School at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes; WASC accredited high school diploma |
| Stages | Kindergarten to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1995 (IB Diploma authorised 2004) |
| Accreditation | IB World School for PYP, MYP and DP; accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Fee band | Mid to upper mid for Singapore |
| Campus area | Bukit Timah |
Curriculum and academics
Chatsworth runs the complete IB continuum. The IB Primary Years Programme covers kindergarten to Year 6, the Middle Years Programme runs Years 7 to 11, and the Diploma Programme covers Years 12 and 13. The school is one of the few in Singapore to run the full MYP eAssessment, the externally moderated route through the Middle Years Programme, which gives older students a recognised qualification before the Diploma.
Students who meet graduation requirements also earn a high school diploma accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a useful second credential for North American university applications. Chatsworth has been recognised in independent awards for its IB provision, though parents should ask for current Diploma results rather than rely on past recognition. See where it sits among the city's strongest schools in our best international schools in Singapore guide.
Budgeting the full cost of a place?
Our fee calculator adds registration, deposits, capital levies and transport to the headline tuition so you see the real annual cost before you apply.
Chatsworth International School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 (age 3) | SGD 33,050 |
| Grade 1 | SGD 37,750 |
| Grade 9 | SGD 40,100 |
| Grade 12 | SGD 43,900 |
Source: Chatsworth International School (chatsworth.com.sg). Total annual fee (tuition plus development fee), inclusive of GST. Excludes one-time application and confirmation fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Chatsworth sits in the mid to upper mid range for Singapore. Our Singapore international school fees guide places the mid band at roughly SGD 24,000 to 35,000 a year and the upper mid band above that, and Chatsworth tuition rises through the school from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma, moving up the bands with age.
Add the usual Singapore line items to the headline tuition, a non refundable application and assessment fee, a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional transport. The Diploma years also carry examination registration. Use our fee calculator to total the real annual cost before applying.
Admissions
The academic year runs from August, with the main intake at the start of the year and rolling entry where places exist. Admission involves an application with school reports, an assessment appropriate to the year group and, for older students, a check that prior study supports the MYP or Diploma.
Entry into the Diploma in Year 12 is the most selective point, since the six subject programme sets expectations on prior attainment and English. Families aiming for the Diploma should apply early and confirm subject availability in advance.
Location and who goes there
The permanent campus is in Bukit Timah, a green and residential part of central Singapore that is popular with expatriate families and well connected to the central districts. The catchment includes the Bukit Timah, Holland Village and Dempsey areas, all within a reasonable commute. Chatsworth draws an internationally mixed cohort attracted by the full IB continuum and the additional WASC diploma.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Chatsworth International School fees?
Chatsworth sits in the mid to upper mid range for Singapore, broadly SGD 24,000 to 35,000 a year and higher in the senior years. Add an application and assessment fee, a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional transport, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Does Chatsworth offer the full IB?
Yes. Chatsworth is a full continuum IB World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes from kindergarten to Year 13, and it is one of the few schools in Singapore to run the full MYP eAssessment.
Is Chatsworth International School a good school?
Chatsworth is an established IB World School with the full continuum and an added WASC accredited high school diploma. We do not publish ratings without verified reviews, so weigh the latest Diploma results, the curriculum fit and a campus visit.
When do Chatsworth applications open?
The academic year starts in August and the main intake follows it, with rolling entry where space allows. Apply early for Year 12 Diploma entry, which is the most selective point.
Where is Chatsworth International School located?
The school is on a permanent campus in Bukit Timah in central Singapore, convenient for the Bukit Timah, Holland Village and Dempsey residential areas.
