Chartwell International School - Belgrade vs London Gates Belgrade

	C Chartwell International School - Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia	L London Gates Belgrade Belgrade, Serbia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RSD 8,000 - 14,500	Fees / year RSD 6,800 - 9,400
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Russian
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 2010
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Chartwell International School is located in Belgrade, in the suburb of Dedinje, close to embassies and residential areas. It lies about a 10-minute drive from the city centre. The school is set in pleasant grounds with park-like gardens and sports facilities nearby, providing easy access to transport options.	Location Belgrade, Serbia. Address: Francuska 29.
Stages	Stages Nursery-Foundation; Lower Primary; Upper Primary; Lower Secondary; Upper Secondary	Stages International Primary School; Cambridge Primary Years 1-6 (Grades 0-4 in Serbia); for ages 5.5 to 11
School type	School type International school	School type International School & Education Centre
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support ESL support; Language support	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Serbia. The school is affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of Serbia.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day for Foundation and Primary ends at 3:00 p.m.; Secondary ends at 3:30 p.m. The day is split into eight 45-minute periods for all years, with a 10-minute morning break and a 45-minute lunch break. Drop-off is 8:15–8:25; pick-up is 3:30–3:45; clubs run 3:45–4:30.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers bus services; most students use bus services or public transportation.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No application fee, no registration fee and no deposit are charged for admission. Tuition fees — annual and per-installment amounts (academic year 2026/27) - Nursery / ECC: EUR 8,000 per year. Installments: 1st (40%) EUR 3,200; 2nd (30%) EUR 2,400; 3rd (30%) EUR 2,400. - Foundation 1 & 2: EUR 8,000 per year. Installments: 1st (40%) EUR 3,200; 2nd (30%) EUR 2,400; 3rd (30%) EUR 2,400. - Primary Year 1: EUR 10,200 per year. Installments: 1st (40%) EUR 4,080; 2nd (30%) EUR 3,060; 3rd (30%) EUR 3,060. - Primary Years 2–6: EUR 11,500 per year. Installments: 1st (40%) EUR 4,600; 2nd (30%) EUR 3,450; 3rd (30%) EUR 3,450. - Secondary Years 7–13: EUR 14,500 per year. Installments: 1st (40%) EUR 5,800; 2nd (30%) EUR 4,350; 3rd (30%) EUR 4,350. Billing schedule and payment terms - The tuition billing schedule is three instalments: 1st instalment (40%) due August 31, 2026; 2nd instalment (30%) due November 30, 2026; 3rd instalment (30%) due February 28, 2027. Late-payment terms are not specified on the tuition page. What tuition covers - Annual tuition includes use of all books and equipment, daily trips and visits (museums, theatre and exhibitions), two after-school extracurricular clubs or sports activities free of charge (including T-shirts, caps and shorts provided), and Cambridge examination fees where applicable. School day hours are 08:00–16:00. Optional / not included costs - Lunch: EUR 9.50 per day (charged separately). - Transportation: arrangements and charges are made directly with the transportation company (transport is not included in the listed tuition). Discounts and reductions - 10% discount for the second child in the same family; 15% discount for the third child in the same family. - 5% early-payment discount is available if full tuition is paid by April 30, 2026. Boarding - Boarding is not listed; the school operates as a day school (working hours stated 08:00–16:00) and no boarding or boarding fees are provided. Other fees (uniform, extras, exam extras) - Uniform costs are not listed on the tuition page. Two after-school clubs/sports sessions and standard T-shirts/caps/shorts are provided as part of tuition; Cambridge exam fees for IGCSE/AS/A-level are included in the tuition for students who sit those exams. Additional optional activities or personal items are not specifically itemised on the tuition page. Refund information - If termination of contract is requested within the first two weeks of the school year, the school reimburses the full amount of the tuition fees. No other refund conditions are detailed on the tuition page. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) are not specified on the tuition page.	Fee details Application / enrollment fee - One-time enrollment (admission) fee is payable after confirmation of enrolment and signing the contract. It is equal to one month's installment of the tuition fee. Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) - Grade 0 (five days per week): EUR 6,800 per year. - Grades 1–4 (five days per week): EUR 9,400 per year. Per-term / instalment guidance - The school publishes the tuition as annual amounts. As an illustration only (an inference based on the published annual fees), dividing the annual fee into three equal instalments would give approximate per-term amounts as follows: Grade 0 ≈ EUR 2,267 per term (EUR 6,800 ÷ 3); Grades 1–4 ≈ EUR 3,133 per term (EUR 9,400 ÷ 3). This is an example calculation and not a published billing schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school states the enrollment fee is paid after signing the contract (one-time). No public, detailed billing schedule (term dates, number of instalments, deadlines) or explicit payment terms are published with the fee listings. Boarding fees - There is no boarding programme or boarding fees listed for London Gates Belgrade; the school operates as a day international primary and education centre. Other costs and recurring extras - After-school (extended day / aftercare) options and rates (2026/27): - Monthly afterschool (2 hours/day): EUR 205 per month. - 10-day afterschool package (2 hours per chosen day): EUR 145 per 10 days. - Single chosen day (2 hours): EUR 20 per day. - Emergency same-day aftercare (2 hours): EUR 25 per occurrence. - Meals during the school day (breakfast and lunch): EUR 11 per day (days chosen in advance). Note: a snack during aftercare is included in the aftercare fee. - Extracurricular clubs, sports and individual lessons have separate charges (listed under the school's extra-classes fees for 2025/26). Monthly subscription examples shown (numeric amounts as published): 5,000; 6,000; 11,500; 9,000; etc. The extra-classes fee list presents numeric values but does not specify a currency on that page. - Uniforms are not listed among published fees or costs. Refunds and cancellation - No published refund, cancellation, or withdrawal policy appears alongside the school's public fee listings. The school notes the enrollment fee is separate to tuition and is payable after contract signing; specific refund terms for that fee or for tuition are not published in the fee pages. Fee payment options (methods) - The public fee pages do not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card payment, etc.). Contact telephone and email for the Belgrade centre are provided: +381 11 441 9770 and belgrade@londongates.org. Concise summary of what is published vs what is not - Published (explicit): annual tuition amounts for Grade 0 and Grades 1–4 (EUR 6,800 and EUR 9,400 respectively), the one‑month enrollment fee rule, aftercare rates, meal per‑day rate, and numeric charges for extra classes. - Not published (no public detail found in the fee pages): a formal billing schedule showing how annual tuition is invoiced (term dates or number of instalments), detailed refund/cancellation policy, and the school's accepted payment methods.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a dress code. The dress code prohibits open-toe footwear, clothing with inappropriate imagery, extreme styles, and shorts/skirts above knee length; hats and sunglasses are not appropriate in classrooms.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school has its own catering service. Chartwell Catering provides fresh, healthy and nutritionally well-balanced meals daily. The hot lunch menus are sent to parents monthly and can be adjusted to dietary needs; students may also bring their own lunch.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership London Gates Belgrade is a Cambridge-accredited international school and education centre; London Gates centres are located in various cities around the world; the school is verified by the Ministry of Education of Serbia.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the British National Curriculum.	Curriculum details The school offers Cambridge Primary Years 1-6 (Grades 0-4 in Serbia); English Weekend School provides supplementary education in English with an intensive British curriculum; Russian Weekend School provides a Russian-speaking environment; extracurricular activities are offered in Russian and English.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Safeguarding and pastoral care are a top priority; the school provides a welcoming, safe, caring, and supportive environment focused on the wellbeing, health, and safety of every student. The safeguarding mission centers on preventing harm, protecting students from harm, and providing support to both students and staff whenever safeguarding concerns arise. Every student is encouraged to find someone they trust—staff or peers—to talk to about anything that might be troubling them. The school fosters a culture of vigilance, openness, trust, and transparency, and safeguarding concerns about staff or visitors are handled with care and sensitivity. Counselling is available at all premises to address the needs of students and their families, and the school maintains a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school gets to know each child and supports their learning based on their individual needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language In both Primary and Secondary, ESL programmes have been designed to meet the needs of students whose level of English language knowledge is a hindrance in attaining their full academic potential. ESL support is offered in small classroom groups and is given at different levels and in different ways. The aim of this programme is to help develop speaking, listening, use of English, reading and writing. The ESL Support Programme follows the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum.	English as an additional language Grades 0–2 are bilingual, with half the week taught in English and the other half in Russian; Grades 3–4 follow a fully English-medium curriculum, with Russian Language and Literature taught in Russian. The programme teaches a broad range of subjects in English and helps students overcome language barriers and speak real English.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Counselling is available at all Chartwell premises to address the needs of students and their families, with counsellors working in close cooperation with teachers and parents in the best interest of the student. Nurses and First Aid are available across all premises to support medical wellbeing. Wellbeing Ambassadors in Upper Secondary promote kindness, connection, and positive mental health within the school community. Pastoral care and safeguarding provisions underpin mental wellbeing by encouraging students to talk to trusted staff or peers about concerns. The school maintains a culture of vigilance, openness, trust, and transparency to address wellbeing concerns.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding and pastoral care are a top priority; Chartwell provides a welcoming, safe, caring, and supportive environment focused on wellbeing. The safeguarding mission centers on preventing harm, protecting students from harm, and providing support to both students and staff when safeguarding concerns arise. Students are encouraged to find someone they trust—staff or peers—to talk to about anything troubling them. The school fosters vigilance, openness, trust, and transparency, and safeguarding concerns about staff or visitors are handled with care. Rigorous recruitment and background checks, with all applicants undergoing comprehensive child protection screening such as enhanced DBS or ICPC, are in place; a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy governs these procedures.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Chartwell International School operates two Belgrade campuses: Lower Secondary at Uzicka 48a and Upper Secondary at Aleksandra Stamboliskog 21. Lower Secondary features spacious bright classrooms and specialist spaces including a science lab, music room, art room, ICT, media room, language and maths classrooms; the campus sits among park-like grounds with sports fields for football, basketball and volleyball. Upper Secondary is a four-level facility of 2250 m2 with 21 classrooms, IT and Science labs, an ART classroom, a library, a study hall, a dining area and sports fields. The building is furnished with contemporary furniture and modern equipment, including a 6A IT network, floor heating and VRF heating and cooling, and air purification systems using HEPA filters, UV lamps and ionizers to provide fresh, allergen-free air.	Facilities overview London Gates Belgrade is an International Primary School and Education Centre located at Francuska 29 in Belgrade. It is Cambridge-accredited and follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1–6. Grades 0–4 are bilingual, with half of the week taught in English and Russian; Grades 3–4 follow a fully English-medium curriculum with Russian Language and Literature taught in Russian. The school is verified as an international school by the Ministry of Education of Serbia. London Gates Belgrade Primary School also offers an English Weekend School and a Russian Weekend School and provides a broad range of extracurricular activities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Lower Secondary has sports fields for football, basketball and volleyball. Upper Secondary also has sports fields.	Sports facilities Sports and physical activities are offered after school. Fencing is taught in English with Russian explanations if needed on Mondays at 16:05. Tennis is offered on Mondays at 17:00, with additional sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays. Climbing sessions take place at the Gekon Climbing gym, located five minutes from the school, on Tuesdays at 16:30 and 17:30. Dance classes run on Tuesdays and Fridays at 16:05 and 18:00. Wushu is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays at 17:00.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Lower Secondary provides a science lab, ICT, media room, language and maths classrooms, and a music room. Upper Secondary provides IT and Science labs, an ART classroom and a library.	Academic facilities Academic clubs include Chess; Olympiad Mathematics; Lego Robotics; Scratch programming; and the Serbian language. Chess runs on Mondays at 14:10 and 16:05; Lego Robotics is on Mondays at 15:00 and 16:05; Olympiad Mathematics on Fridays at 15:10, 16:10 and 17:00. The Serbian language club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 16:10; Scratch programming is on Wednesdays at 17:00; 3D modeling runs on Mondays and Thursdays at 16:05 and 17:00. These activities are led by experienced instructors and complement traditional learning with practical, project-based tasks.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The extracurricular activities program created at the start of each school year is designed to enrich and broaden the primary school's learning experience.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular Activities are organized in Creative, Academic, and Sports tracks. Creative offerings include a Music Ensemble, Theatre Studio, and 3D Modeling, with Acting in English available. Academic activities cover Chess, Olympiad Mathematics, Lego Robotics, Scratch Programming, and the Serbian language, among others. Sports options include Fencing, Tennis, Climbing, Dance, and Wushu; climbing sessions are held at a nearby gym (Gekon Climbing) with supervision from qualified instructors.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Chartwell International School has been successfully operating in Belgrade for 25 years. Chartwell was the first school in Belgrade to offer the British National Curriculum. It is accredited as an international school and an examination center by the University of Cambridge, and recognized by the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. Since it opened in 1998, Chartwell has grown from a Foundation and Primary with about 16 students and 9 staff to a school for children from age 2 to 18, numbering over 1000 students of 60 nationalities and 180 staff.	History London Gates Belgrade is an International Primary School and Education Centre for children and teenagers. London Gates centres are located in various cities around the world teaching real English since 2010. London Gates Belgrade Primary School is Cambridge-accredited and follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1–6, and is verified by the Ministry of Education of Serbia. Grades 0–2 are bilingual, with half the week in English and the other half in Russian, while Grades 3–4 follow a fully English-medium curriculum with Russian Language and Literature taught in Russian.
Community	Community Chartwell is more than an academic institution; its philosophy encompasses the student's whole personality and balanced development. A range of extracurricular activities, including sports, fencing, dance, drama, and languages, are offered. Students participate in community life by attending workshops, visiting exhibitions and theatres, and taking part in humanitarian activities. Residential trips are organized during the school year; there is a Primary trip and two Secondary trips, including a ski trip.	Community From Grades 0–4, students experience a nurturing environment where they become part of a vibrant community that values excellence and achievement. On a typical day at London Gates, students and teachers engage in dynamic lessons, creative projects, and collaborative activities that foster a love of learning. The school is part of the international Cambridge network, giving students access to a wide range of learning opportunities.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Chartwell participates in the STEM Science Olympiad. A group of Year 10–12 students will represent Chartwell at the STEM Science Olympiad in February 2026. The competition develops teamwork, creativity and critical thinking through real-world scientific challenges. They continue preparations through workshops, experiments and teacher-led mentoring.	Academic & intellectual Cambridge Primary Years 1-6 (Grades 0-4) are offered in Serbia for children aged 5.5 to 11. In Science, students study mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and geography; in Humanities they study history, psychology, philosophy and literature. Classes are taught in English and include opportunities for group work, presentations and debating. Students can take English-language exams or prepare for international A-level certificates.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Chartwell runs a music and drama program. Students can join the choir or accompany the choir if they play an instrument or perform solo. Drama builds confidence and social skills and supports cross-curricular learning. Poetry Night is held each year, with poetry in different languages and performances by the Chartwell Secondary Choir.	Arts & creative Art and Drama are part of the curriculum, with Drama including a wide range of activities to develop fluency in English and social skills. The Photography and Architecture modules engage students in creative projects, including setting up a photography studio and designing a 3D plan of London. At the end of each academic year, students perform a major English-language production. Art and Drama are taught in English and integrated with academic content.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Poetry Night is held each year with poetry in multiple languages and choir performances. World Book Day is celebrated at Chartwell with reading activities and language-rich celebrations. Saint Sava Day is celebrated through words, art, and history within History, Art and Serbian language classes.	Cultural & language London Gates Belgrade offers an English Weekend School with a British curriculum and English-medium education for children aged 4–15. Students study Maths, science and humanities while honing their English skills. There is a Russian Weekend School with a Russian-speaking environment for children aged 5–9. Extracurricular activities are available in Russian and English.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Extracurricular Activities include sports, arts and academics in Russian and English for children aged 5–15. Clubs and sections cover creative, academic and sports activities with after-school options. Students participate in performances and competitions as part of the extracurricular program. The program emphasizes participation and personal development.
Community & service	Community & service Upper Secondary students organized a Christmas Charity Bazaar. Chartwell Wellbeing Ambassadors led the UnfinishEDU charity event at Dorćol Platz, as part of ecological literacy initiatives. The UnfinishEDU project focuses on developing ecological literacy through project-based learning.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Wellbeing Ambassadors are trained to promote kindness, connection and positive mental health within the school. Peer-Led Learning in Action showcases upper students teaching lower-level classes, developing leadership and mentoring skills. Chartwell participates in the STEM Science Olympiad, highlighting student leadership in science and competition readiness.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical education contributes to the physical, emotional, social, creative, aesthetic and cognitive development of the whole child, with a broad range of movement activities. Chartwell's campus has covered facilities for volleyball, basketball, football and badminton, plus a gym equipped for gymnastics. Every year, Lower Secondary students enjoy a sports day at Ada, and there are dodgeball and volleyball tournaments for the Lower and Upper Secondary levels. Residential school trips, including ski trips, add outdoor learning experiences.	Lifestyle & wellbeing After-school activities run immediately after school with practicing teachers guiding the instruction. There are performances and competitions as part of the program. Staff provide support to help students manage nerves and celebrate successes. The environment is welcoming and family-like.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English-taught; ESL Support available; Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum.	Language provision Cambridge Primary Years 1-6 (Grades 0-4) are offered in Serbia for children aged 5.5 to 11. An English Weekend School provides supplementary education in English for ages 4 to 15 with an intensive British curriculum. A Russian Weekend School provides a Russian-speaking environment for ages 5 to 9. Extracurricular activities are conducted in Russian and English for ages 5 to 15.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Russian Weekend School offers a Russian-speaking environment for kids aged 5 to 9. English Weekend School provides supplementary education in English with an intensive British curriculum for kids aged 4 to 15. Extracurricular Activities are conducted in Russian and English for kids aged 5 to 15.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations The school is accredited as an international school and an examination center by Cambridge and by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of Serbia.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Admissions eligibility. Admission is based on submission of the previous school's reports, verification of date of birth with a passport or birth certificate, and an interview with the Head teacher or Principal. Registrations are accepted at any time provided there are places available, and places are offered only to children who will benefit from the school's programs. The English Curriculum begins earlier than in many countries, and entry can be discussed a year below the stated year to aid transition or account for prior schooling and language ability. Staff consult on each applicant's suitability, and the school's selection policy is not based on family background, religion or nationality.	Admissions 1. Book an educational consultation, either in person or online. The admissions team will tell you about London Gates Belgrade, answer questions you may have, and conduct an English test to help decide which group is right for your child. The consultation provides an initial sense of fit with the school's programs. This step lays the groundwork for the next steps in enrollment. 2. If the child is 7 years old and does not speak any English, there is a special first-grade group with slightly more intensive teaching. Group placement is customized through personal communication with each child to support language development. This ensures appropriate support as the child begins to learn English. 3. All new students take a placement test. The results of the language level test and the interview help select the best group for the new student. A-level groups are formed from September to November, as an exception to the standard placement process. 4. A one-month trial period is offered. At the end of the trial period, we meet to discuss the child's learning trajectory. You can join any group at any time. Holidays follow traditional Russian school holidays in quarters. 5. The school follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1-6. Grades 0–2 are bilingual, with half of the week in English and half in Russian; Grades 3–4 follow a fully English-medium curriculum, with Russian language and literature taught in Russian. Science and Humanities are taught in English, and Art and Drama are included as creative subjects. At the end of each academic year, students perform a major performance in English.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting list: If a place is not available, the candidate's name will be placed on the waiting list; the School Secretary will contact the family when a place becomes available.	Waitlist —
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