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Chartwell International School

Serbia, Belgrade

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RSD 8,000 - 14,500
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, German, Spanish, Serbian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Italian
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Chartwell International School operates across several Belgrade campuses, delivering education for ages 2 to 18. It provides the British National Curriculum, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, and teaches six languages. The school has operated for 25 years and was the first in Belgrade to offer the British National Curriculum. It is accredited by Cambridge as an international school and examination center and is recognised by the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. The campus network comprises seven buildings in a quiet residential area, with park-like gardens, spaces for study and activities, and on-site sport fields. Upper Secondary premises include 21 classrooms, IT and science labs, an art classroom, a library, a study hall and a dining area. The Performing Arts programme, residential and school trips, charity events and a Green School nature-based campus on Ada Ciganlija shape Chartwell's extracurricular offering.

Multiple campuses (Dedinje, Belgrade): Pre‑School - Teodora Drajzera 38; Upper Pre‑School - Teodora Drajzera 21; Lower Primary - Tolstojeva 54; Upper Primary - Lackovićeva 6; Lower Secondary - Užička 48A; Upper Secondary - Aleksandra Stamboliskog 21; Administration - Cara Iraklija 37

The Essentials

Chartwell International School has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The Chartwell International School is located in Belgrade, Serbia, in the peaceful Dedinje suburb near embassies and residential areas, about a 10-minute drive from the city centre. Since September 2023 the school has eight buildings, serving Pre-School through Upper Secondary across multiple campuses in Belgrade.

Stages
Pre-School; Primary (Lower Primary, Upper Primary); Secondary (Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary)

Type
International school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 60 nationalities are represented in the student body; most students are multilingual and many local students have international backgrounds.

Additional learning support
ESL Support: Pre-School does not have a formal ESL programme; non-English-speaking children are immersed in a visual, hands-on learning environment with close collaboration with parents to support language learning. In Primary and Secondary, ESL is provided in small groups at different levels, following the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Country affiliation
Serbia

School day structure
Pre-School day runs 8:20–4:45 with a fixed timetable including circle time, lunch, nap time and afternoon activities. Primary ends at 3:00 and Secondary at 3:30, with after-school care until 5:00. The Secondary day is split into eight 45-minute periods with a 10-minute morning break and a 45-minute lunch break.

Bus service
The school uses a contracted, reliable bus service that serves all Chartwell locations.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school does not have a school uniform. The dress code is smart casual.

Food Options
A catering service provides a hot meal; lunch is not included in the school fee. The menu is offered at the beginning of each month, and lunch is available for 4.5 EUR per day.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by an Advisory Board that guides strategic direction and ongoing development. The school is Cambridge-accredited and accredited by Serbia's Ministry of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Chartwell International School ranges from RSD 8,000 to RSD 14,500 for 2026/27.

Fees for the 2025/26 academic year

Application / Registration fee
- No application fee. There are no registration fees and no deposits.

Annual tuition (EUR) — by year group
- Nursery / ECC (Sept 1, 2025–July 31, 2026): EUR 8,000 per year.
- Foundation 1 & 2 (Sept 1, 2025–July 31, 2026): EUR 8,000 per year.
- Primary Year 1: EUR 10,200 per year.
- Primary Years 2–6: EUR 11,500 per year.
- Secondary Years 7–13: EUR 14,500 per year.

Tuition broken down by payment (per-term) — same year groups
(The school collects tuition in three installments: 40% / 30% / 30% of the annual fee.)
- Nursery / ECC — Annual EUR 8,000:
- 1st instalment (40%): EUR 3,200.
- 2nd instalment (30%): EUR 2,400.
- 3rd instalment (30%): EUR 2,400.
- Foundation 1 & 2 — Annual EUR 8,000:
- 1st instalment (40%): EUR 3,200.
- 2nd instalment (30%): EUR 2,400.
- 3rd instalment (30%): EUR 2,400.
- Primary Year 1 — Annual EUR 10,200:
- 1st instalment (40%): EUR 4,080.
- 2nd instalment (30%): EUR 3,060.
- 3rd instalment (30%): EUR 3,060.
- Primary Years 2–6 — Annual EUR 11,500:
- 1st instalment (40%): EUR 4,600.
- 2nd instalment (30%): EUR 3,450.
- 3rd instalment (30%): EUR 3,450.
- Secondary Years 7–13 — Annual EUR 14,500:
- 1st instalment (40%): EUR 5,800.
- 2nd instalment (30%): EUR 4,350.
- 3rd instalment (30%): EUR 4,350.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Instalment schedule and deadlines for the three-payment plan:
- 1st instalment (40%) due August 31, 2025.
- 2nd instalment (30%) due November 30, 2025.
- 3rd instalment (30%) due February 28, 2026.
- Early-payment discount: 5% discount on full tuition if the full annual tuition is paid by April 30, 2025 (terms stated for the 2025/26 year).
- Family discounts: 10% discount for the second child and 15% for the third child in a family attending the school.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not charged; no boarding fees are listed (the published optional charges reference only lunch and transportation).

Optional / other costs
- Lunch: EUR 9.50 per day (optional; not included in tuition).
- Transportation: arrangements and charges are handled directly with the transportation company (transport is optional and billed separately).
- Extracurricular items: the published fees include two free after-school clubs and sport activities (T-shirts, caps and shorts provided); additional paid activities or external trips may incur separate charges.
- Books and equipment: use of all books and equipment is included in the published tuition.
- Uniform: no separate uniform fee is listed in the published fee schedule; standard uniform items or purchasing arrangements (if required) are managed by the school or parent and are not charged as a specified school fee in the published schedule.

Refund information and withdrawal
- If termination of contract is requested within the first two weeks of the school year, the school reimburses the full amount of tuition.

Fee payment options and contact for payment instructions
- Payment arrangements and accepted payment methods are managed by the school's Finance Office. Parents should contact the Finance Office at finance@chartwell.edu.rs for exact payment channels (bank details, accepted card payments or bank-transfer instructions) and invoicing.

Notes on discounts and deadlines (summary)
- Sibling discounts: 10% (second child) / 15% (third child).
- Early-payment discount: 5% for full-payment by April 30 (date shown for the 2025/26 schedule).

Quick summary (figures)
- Nursery / Foundation annual: EUR 8,000 — instalments EUR 3,200 / EUR 2,400 / EUR 2,400.
- Primary Year 1 annual: EUR 10,200 — instalments EUR 4,080 / EUR 3,060 / EUR 3,060.
- Primary Years 2–6 annual: EUR 11,500 — instalments EUR 4,600 / EUR 3,450 / EUR 3,450.
- Secondary Years 7–13 annual: EUR 14,500 — instalments EUR 5,800 / EUR 4,350 / EUR 4,350.

If you need an exact invoice or bank/payment instructions, contact the Finance Office at finance@chartwell.edu.rs for the school's current payment methods and billing procedures.
Academics

Chartwell International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
British National Curriculum; six languages taught.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size 15 students; up to 18 per year group.

Exam Results
Graduating students leave Chartwell to attend universities around the globe and achieve good results.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go to universities around the globe.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Safeguarding and pastoral care are the school's priority, creating a welcoming, safe, caring, and supportive environment where every student is valued. The program aims to prevent harm, protect students from harm, and provide ongoing support to students and staff when safeguarding concerns arise. The school fosters a positive, open community and encourages students to speak to someone they trust about anything that may trouble them. Counselling is available through the Student Services team to support students' social and emotional needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Children with specific learning needs are addressed on a case-by-case basis.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Primary and Secondary ESL programs are designed to meet the needs of students whose English language knowledge may hinder academic attainment. ESL is delivered in small groups at different levels and aims to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing, following the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum. In Secondary, students may also study an additional foreign language (Chinese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian).

Mental Wellbeing
Safeguarding and pastoral care focus on students' wellbeing, health, and safety, with an emphasis on a safe, caring environment and supportive culture. Students are encouraged to find someone they trust to talk to, and the school maintains a vigilant, open approach to student welfare.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are integral policies, with a dedicated Safeguarding and Child Protection policy publicly available and implemented, alongside rigorous staff recruitment and screening practices to protect students.
Parent Experience

History
Chartwell International School has been successfully operating in Belgrade for 25 years. It was the first school in Belgrade to offer the British National Curriculum. It is accredited as an international school and examination center by the University of Cambridge and recognized by the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. Since 1998, when it opened, Chartwell has grown from a Foundation and Primary with about 16 students and 9 staff to a school serving children from age 2 to 18, numbering over 1000 students of 60 nationalities and about 180 staff.

Community
Chartwell fosters a school community with events across Pre-School to Upper Secondary. It participates in charity events as part of the UnfinishEDU project with Green School by Chartwell. United Nations Day is celebrated with activities across the school, and field trips include visits to the Botanical Garden in Belgrade.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates seven buildings, including Nursery-Foundation, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary, located in a quiet Belgrade residential area. The classrooms are spacious and bright, with park-like gardens surrounding the premises. The grounds include quiet shady areas for study and relaxation as well as spaces for outdoor activities. On site are sport fields for football, basketball, volleyball and tennis.

Sports Facilities
Chartwell Secondary School Campus has covered sports fields for volleyball, basketball, football and badminton. The gym is equipped for gymnastics with a balance beam, climbing rope, ladder, vault and mats. There are changing rooms in the gym, along with lighting and heating for use in all weather. An outdoor sports field is also available.

Academic Facilities
Upper Secondary Premises include 21 classrooms, IT and Science labs, an Art classroom, a library, a study hall and a dining area, with sports fields nearby. Lower Secondary features a science lab, a music room, an art room, ICT, a media room, language and mathematics classrooms. The library provides a wide range of resources to support independent research, and pupils can borrow material as well as access a school-supported online reading platform. The school maintains a network of computers that provides coordinated and protected internet access, and students are encouraged to use computers across the curriculum with cyber safety guidance. Cambridge ICT Starters introduces young learners to essential ICT applications.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Performing Arts programme includes music, dance, drama and debate at all levels. Residential trips, school trips and a variety of excursions are a regular part of Chartwell life, alongside charity events, theatre visits and exhibitions. Students participate in cultural activities such as museum visits, book fairs, theatre and art events, and other community-facing activities. Green School by Chartwell offers nature‑based learning on Ada Ciganlija, Belgrade, on a 20,000 m² green campus dedicated to immersive, eco-friendly learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Chartwell International School uses the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, based on the British National Curriculum. Cambridge Primary is designed for the first six years of schooling (Year 1–Year 6) and is organized into six stages. All subjects are taught in English, with a core focus on English, Mathematics and Science. The Cambridge Primary Programme supports learning progression toward Cambridge Secondary 1, and the school is accredited by Cambridge as an international school and examination center, and by the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development.

Arts & Creative
Chartwell has a music and drama program with highly qualified teachers that help students express themselves confidently. The music curriculum emphasizes performing, composing and listening, with opportunities to join the choir or perform solo. Drama develops confidence and social skills, and Poetry Night showcases performances in multiple languages.

Cultural & Language
An ESL program exists in both Primary and Secondary designed to meet the needs of students whose English may hinder progress. ESL support is provided in small groups and follows the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum. The school also hosts multilingual cultural events such as Poetry Night in different languages.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs are organized daily, including Football Club, Basketball Club, Badminton Club, Zumba Dance and Drama Club. Clubs support physical development, teamwork and social interaction.

Community & Service
Chartwell emphasizes community service with students participating in fundraising activities and workshops to help those in need. Students have organized events such as Christmas parties and bake sales to support beneficiaries, and have raised funds for local causes.

Leadership & Professional
The Advisory Board guides the strategic direction and ongoing development of Chartwell. Students also participate in competitive opportunities such as the STEM Science Olympiad, representing Chartwell in February 2026.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education contributes to the physical, emotional, social, creative and cognitive development of the whole child. The PE program offers a broad range of movement activities, with progress through the years, and the campus features a gym and an outside sports field for diverse activities. Wellbeing initiatives include Wellbeing Ambassadors and participation in charitable events to promote a healthy school community.
Languages

Language Provision
ESL support is designed to meet the needs of students whose level of English language knowledge is a hindrance in attaining their full academic potential. The ESL program is offered in small classroom groups and follows the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum. Lower Secondary offers French in the curriculum through a peer-led learning approach. Serbian language classes are part of the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Contact the School Secretary. The Admissions team will provide you with an Application Pack. If you wish to visit in person and possibly have a tour of the school premises, contact us for an appointment.
Step 2: Complete and return all requested forms and supporting documents to the School Secretary at your earliest convenience. The completed Application Form; A copy of your and your child's passport or birth certificate; Copies of the two most recent school reports (if not available in English, an English translation must be provided); The signed Home - School Agreement form; A copy of any assessments and medical, psycho-educational reports (only where requested).
All documents must be completed in English and/or translated into English. Please be aware that unless all papers are completed, your child's application cannot be processed.
Step 3: Decision on Admission. After receipt of a complete set of application papers the School Secretary will confirm receipt by email if you have not brought them in personally. The School Counseling Team takes the final decision on acceptance. The process of review usually takes a couple of days and the School Secretary will contact you immediately with the result. When a place for a student is available the School Secretary will offer it immediately. However, if a place is not available, the candidate's name will be placed on the respective waiting list and the School Secretary will contact the family again if and when a place becomes available.

Waitlist
If a place is not available, the candidate's name is placed on the respective waiting list and the School Secretary will contact the family again if and when a place becomes available.
School Events
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