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Chittagong Grammar School

Bangladesh, Chittagong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Bengali, French
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Chittagong Grammar School (CGS) operates across three campuses in Chattogram: Lower, Middle and Upper. It follows a British-style curriculum, delivering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, and CGS is a Cambridge International Examinations center with O Level, AS and A Level examinations held on site. The Lower School (Pre-Play to Class 2) uses a thematically, cross-curricular approach across English, Bengali, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Information Technology and ECA. Middle School (Classes 3–8) offers a broad range of subjects and begins the O Level pathway from Class 8; Upper School carries the O Level and A Level pathway. French is offered as a Class 8 option. The school began in 1992 with a mission to provide world-class English-medium education and today emphasizes service, global citizenship and leadership through a mandatory CGS Community School program and environmental initiatives. CGS is the only Round Square school in Bangladesh, integrating sustainability and leadership into its culture. It hosts inter-school sports, MUN and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, with facilities and programs supporting athletics, arts and clubs.

Upper School: 321/11 Sarson Road, Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh; Middle School: 48/B Joynagar, Chatteshwari Road, Chattogram, Bangladesh; Lower School: 39 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, Panchlaish, Chattogram, Bangladesh

The Essentials

Chittagong Grammar School has instruction in English.

Location
Chattogram, Bangladesh. CGS operates three campuses in Chattogram: Lower School at 39, K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, Panchlaish; Middle School at 48/B Joynagar, Chatteshwari Road; Upper School at 321/11 Sarson Road, Chattogram. The campuses are located in the Panchlaish, Chatteshwari Road, and Sarson Road areas of Chattogram.

Stages
Lower School, Middle School, Upper School

Country affiliation
Bangladesh
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
CGS requires a school uniform. Winter uniform runs from November 1 to February 29 and Summer uniform from March 1 to October 31. Boys wear blue trousers with a white monogram shirt and navy tie (winter) or blue trousers/shorts with a white monogram shirt (summer); girls wear a blue skirt with a white monogram shirt (with class-based variations). A gym uniform is worn for gym classes, and a separate sports uniform is used for games. Uniforms are ordered through designated tailors and Bata shoes are required.

Governance and Ownership
CGS operates three campuses in Chattogram: Lower School (Panchlaish), Middle School (Chatteswari Road), and Upper School (Sarson Road). It is affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations as a Cambridge Examination Centre and is a global member of Round Square.
Fees
Application fees
- No publicly published application, registration, or entrance fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year is available. Parents should note that the school collects application and admission paperwork through its admissions portal and accounts office, but specific fee figures are not published.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a publicly available, itemised schedule showing per-term or per-year tuition amounts by year group for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition is organised by level (Lower, Middle, Upper) and by academic year, but specific numeric fees for each year group and term are not published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees and charges must be paid by the stipulated due date set by the accounts office. Failure to pay by the due date may result in cancellation of enrolment. End-of-term report cards will not be issued until all school bills have been cleared. Transfer or graduation certificates will not be released until all dues are cleared. The school reserves the right to change fees. Parents are required to read, sign and conform to the payment schedule and rules provided by the accounts office.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not applicable. Chittagong Grammar School operates as a co-educational day school; no boarding/hostel fee schedule is published because boarding is not offered.

Other costs (uniforms, books, stationery, exams, activities)
- Uniforms, textbooks, workbooks, stationery and other educational materials are charged in addition to tuition. Example itemised book and stationery lists with unit prices have been published for specific years (illustrative totals and individual item prices appear in published school book lists), showing that book and stationery purchases are an additional cost. Sports, activity or excursion charges and examination registration fees (for external examinations where applicable) are also charged as separate items. Exact amounts for uniforms, books or activity charges are not published as a consolidated fee schedule for 2026/27.

Refund information
- The school's policy allows the Head to require withdrawal of a student for conduct or progress reasons and specifies that such withdrawal may be without refund of fees. The school enforces that end-of-term reports and official documents will not be released until all dues have been cleared. The school also reserves the right to change fees and charges. Specific refund timelines, pro‑rata refund calculations or formal refund procedures are not published in a public fee schedule for 2026/27.

Fee payment options
- The school's accounts office manages billing and payments; however, a definitive, published list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, cheque, in-person cash, credit/debit card, online payment portal) for the 2026/27 academic year is not published in the public materials. Payment instructions and schedules are handled through the accounts office and admissions/payment documentation.

Summary of findings (what is available and what is not)
- Numeric tuition, application, boarding and term-by-term fee figures for the 2026/27 academic year are not published in a public, itemised fee schedule. Available public information states the school's billing rules and sanctions for non-payment, confirms additional charges for books/uniforms/stationery, and shows that CGS is a day school. Example itemised booklists and other downloadable documents exist for prior years and illustrate the types of additional costs charged, but a consolidated per-year/per-term tuition schedule for 2026/27 is not publicly available.
Academics

Chittagong Grammar School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
CGS follows a British school Curriculum with age-appropriate assessment. Lower School (Pre-Play to Class 2) uses a thematic, cross-curricular approach with areas including English, Bengali, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Information Technology and ECA. Middle School (Classes 3–8) offers Art, Bangla, Creative Writing, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Global Perspectives, History, ICT, Islam & Moral Education, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science and Social Studies, and the O' Level syllabus starts from Class 8. Upper School carries the O Level and A Level pathway and CGS is a Cambridge International Examinations center, with O, AS and A Level examinations held on site. French is offered as a Class 8 option.

Exam Results
2025 A' Level results: 106 AS Level candidates and 72 A Level candidates, with an overall A*/A/A/B ratio of 48%. 2025 O' Level results: 142 candidates appeared for the June 2025 O-level examinations; Combined CGS and CGSD pass rate was 96%; 65 of 142 (46%) attained 5 As or more.

Higher Education Progression
NCUK Accredited MIE Pathways Program provides foundation education after the O' Level examination; foundation students can access both NC and Upper School campuses to hone their extracurricular and academic repertoires.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
CGS is dedicated to the holistic development of every student and places equal emphasis on emotional, physical and social development alongside academics. The school is learner-centered, with inquiry-based learning and a strong partnership with families through a 'Golden Triangle' of communication between school, students and parents. The mission emphasizes cultivating self-reliance, disciplined study, independent learning and regular assessment, while enriching student development through diverse extracurricular programs. CGS's values guide daily life, including Integrity, Respect, Citizenship, Courage & Leadership, Democracy and Generosity. Extracurriculars such as MUN, the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards (DEA) and Round Square involvement foster teamwork, leadership and service. The school emphasizes collaboration with families to support student success and well-being.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language is taught as a subject. In Lower School, English Speaking and Listening and English Reading and Writing are emphasized. Bangla is taught, and in Class 8 Bangla or French is offered as an option.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental Health Program is included in the Lower School Curriculum. Admissions information states equal emphasis on emotional, physical and social development alongside academics. Lower School also includes Moral Education as part of its curriculum, supporting emotional and social learning. These components contribute to a caring environment that nurtures well-being and resilience.
Parent Experience

History
The school began in 1992 with a mission to provide world-class English Medium education. From those founding years, CGS evolved into a leading educational institution serving students in Chittagong and Dhaka. The school is renowned for academic rigor and global pathways, including British O Levels, and is a designated SAT examination centre. The school emphasizes a holistic education with a culture of service and global citizenship, including mandatory community service through the CGS Community School and a Round Square membership. The Directors note the school is the only Round Square school in Bangladesh and have integrated environmental stewardship and global citizenship into its leadership approach, with a sustainability movement launched in 2025.

Community
The school operates Community Schools that provide high-quality education and resources to the less privileged. This mission is woven into the curriculum, with students engaging directly in uplifting their peers through mandatory service. The school fosters a collaborative community through the 'Golden Triangle' of communication among the school, students, and parents. Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DEA) and other service initiatives support character development and community involvement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Lower, Middle and Upper School campuses are located in Chattogram. The Upper School is at 321/11 Sarson Road, Chattogram, Bangladesh. The Middle School is at 48/B Joynagar, Chatteshwari Road, Chattogram, Bangladesh. The Lower School is at 39, K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, Panchlaish, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Sports Facilities
Annual Athletics is held at M.A. Aziz Stadium. CGS hosts inter-school cricket and basketball tournaments, including Bilquis Dada Memorial CGS Interschool Cricket Tournament 2025 and CGS Interschool Basketball Tournament 2025. CGS also runs e-sports and futsal tournaments as part of its sports events.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ECAs include Athletics, School Clubs, After School Programs, Outdoor Education, Cultural Programs and Art Competition. Round Square is part of CGS. Model United Nations (MUN) is active at CGS. Duke of Edinburgh's Awards (DEA) is available at CGS. CGS hosts inter-school events including annual athletics at M.A. Aziz Stadium, inter-school cricket and basketball tournaments, and e-sports tournaments. Inter-House Debate Competition 2026 is organized.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Model United Nations (MUN) at CGS is a dynamic platform where students research global issues, negotiate, and speak with confidence. Since CGS began its MUN journey in 2010, the program has grown into a leading student activity and the flagship CGSMUN conference was launched in 2024. CGS delegates regularly participate in prestigious international conferences such as Harvard MUN, Oxford MUN, AMMUN (Jordan), Yale MUN (Singapore), NTU MUN (Singapore) and OISMUN (Egypt), and CGS also hosts conferences in the region. Through MUN, CGS nurtures confident speakers, thoughtful negotiators, and globally minded leaders.

Arts & Creative
CGS Got Talent 2025 showcased student performances, following CGS Got Talent 2024. Bengali New Year Charity Carnival 2025 celebrated culture and supported a charitable cause. CGS Bayside Autoculture Fest 2026 brought together alumni and students with vintage and racing cars, lifestyle stalls, go-karting, and an E-sports showcase.

Cultural & Language
CGS runs Model United Nations as a cultural and language activity, engaging students in global issues and public speaking. The English Department oversees the Debate Club, which organizes events such as the Inter-House Debate Competition 2026. CGS participated in the British Council Partner Schools' Global Your World Competition and earned the First National Runner-up Award.

Social & Hobbies
CGS Interact Club Ramadan Drive 2026 distributed essential groceries to around 200 people in need. CGS Bayside Autoculture Fest 2026 featured alumni and students with vintage and racing cars, lifestyle stalls, go-karting, and an E-sports showcase. The CGS Inter House Debate Competition 2026, organized by the English Department and the Debate Club, showcased student speech and teamwork.

Community & Service
Interact Club Ramadan Drive 2026 organized a charitable grocery distribution for members of the community during Ramadan, reaching around 200 people in need. CGS conducts ongoing community service initiatives through student-led clubs and activities. These efforts reflect CGS's emphasis on service as part of student life.

Leadership & Professional
In 2010, CGS started the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to help students grow into confident and capable individuals. Starting in Class 8, students take on personal challenges that focus on fitness, learning new skills, helping the community, and building leadership qualities. Over the years, the program has seen energy and dedication at every level, emphasizing life skills, resilience, and collaboration.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
CGS hosts Annual Athletics 2025/26 at M.A. Aziz Stadium, with House teams competing for Champion, Runner-up, and third place. The school organises inter-school sports tournaments such as Bilquis Dada Memorial CGS Interschool Cricket Tournament 2025 and the CGS Interschool Basketball Tournament 2025, plus the Under-15 Inter-School Basketball & Futsal Tournament 2026. CGS also supports outdoor learning and field trips, including educational visits such as to CVASU (Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University).
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Bangla, and French. English Language, English Literature, and English Speaking & Listening are part of the curriculum. Bangla is taught in Lower School and Middle School; in Class 8, Bangla or French is offered as an option. The program spans Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.

Bilingual Teaching
The school follows a British school Curriculum. English Language is taught as a core subject, with English Speaking & Listening and English Reading & Writing in the Lower School. Bangla is taught as a language subject in the Lower School; French is also taught as a subject in the curriculum. In Class 8, students may study Bangla or French. The curriculum is organised across Lower School (Pre-Play to Class 2), Middle School (Classes 3 to 8), and Upper School.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Submit the online admission form or collect an admission form and complete and submit via email or drop at the school campus. The Lower School campus handles admissions for Pre-Play, Playgroup, Nursery, Reception, KG, Class 1, and Class 2, generally ages 2.5 to 8.5 years. The Lower School campus is located at 39 K.B. Fazlul Kader Rd, Panchlaish, Chattogram, and can be contacted at +8802333336536 or +8801850313928. Ensure the form is completed and submitted as part of this initial step. Step 2: After submission, the school office will contact the family. Admissions are organized by campus: Lower School handles Pre-Play to Class 2; Middle School handles Classes 3 to 8; Upper School handles Classes 9 to 12. The Lower School is located at 39 K.B. Fazlul Kader Rd, Panchlaish, Chattogram; the Middle School is located at Surson Valley, Joy Nagar, 448 / B, Chatteshwari Road, Chattogram; the Upper School is located at 321/11 Bangladesh Tea Board Guest House Rd, Chattogram. Step 3: Candidates will sit for an entrance exam. The entrance exam is a component of the admissions process. This step occurs after the initial contact from the school. Step 4: Selected candidates will appear for an interview. The interview is part of the admissions process. It follows the entrance exam. Step 5: Applicants are informed of the school's decision within three days. The notification is sent to the applicant and/or family. This completes the admissions decision stage.
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