Updated 12 November 2026 (Singapore time) · Independent eduKateSingapore.com school news and Years 12–13 guide. Chatsworth International School follows a three-programme IB continuum and offers the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. It is not a mainstream MOE JC with a net L1R5 Science/Arts JAE cut-off.

The main Chatsworth International School latest news in 2026 is unusually useful for both current families and new applicants. Its Class of 2026 IB Diploma achieved a 100% pass rate and a 35-point average, with two students at 43 and 21% scoring 40 or above. Its 2026 MYP eAssessment results were separate: Year 11 students averaged 43 out of 56, with a highest of 52. Mixing the two score scales would be a serious error.

A current practical opportunity is the school’s 1 October–30 November 2026 enrolment promotion, which waives the S$325 application fee and discounts the S$3,250 confirmation fee by 50%, for a maximum stated saving of S$1,950, under qualifying terms. New applications must be received in the stated period, the pupil must commence by the end of academic year 2026/27, and company-sponsored enrolments are excluded. The Bukit Timah campus is at 72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760.

• 10 July 2026: School reported its largest graduating IB Diploma cohort, 100% pass, mean 35/45 and two individual results of 43
• 21% of the Class of 2026 reached 40+ IB points; 30% of cohort earned a bilingual Diploma according to the school’s result report
• 2026 MYP5 in Year 11: mean 43/56 and highest 52/56, compared with a worldwide mean of 36.4
• 2026 MYP Personal Project average grade 6 versus global 3.99, with five bilingual MYP Certificates
• 24 June 2026: school published its STEAM explanation using integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics
• 11 August 2026: Diversity Week Human Library project reported for Years 7–9, featuring seven human ‘books’
• October 1–November 30 2026: full application fee waiver and 50% confirmation-fee discount for eligible new admissions
• Published promotional saving S$1,950, reflecting S$325 plus half of S$3,250; subject to exclusions and no stacking
• 2026/27 Years 12–13 tuition S$41,512 per year, or S$20,756 per semester, before additional support or transport charges
• 2026/27 supplementary EAL fee S$5,050 per year if required; Learning Support Tier 1 S$4,242, Tier 2 S$6,060
• Year 12 is age 16 as at September 1; Year 13 age 17, subject to school’s placement assessment
• Campus 72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760; Sixth Avenue MRT is nearest, with the school shuttle arrangement available

Chatsworth International School 2026 news and admissions timeline

Event date or admission period	School-published facts	Primary source
24 June 2026	STEAM education and real-world interdisciplinary learning	STEAM school article
10 July 2026	IB Diploma Class of 2026 mean 35 and 100% pass	2026 IB graduation results
May 2026 exam / 2026 report	MYP5 mean 43/56 and top 52	MYP eAssessment result
11 August 2026	Human Library after Diversity Week, Years 7–9	School community report
1 October 2026	New enrolment promotion opened	Promotion conditions
12 November 2026	Promotion still within published eligible dates; verify personal eligibility	Current admissions offer
30 November 2026 (upcoming)	Last published day for qualifying new applications	Offer closing date
Academic year 2026/27	Annual Years 12–13 tuition S$41,512; possible EAL/LS fees	Tuition table
Next January/semester intake	Admissions remain space- and course-dependent	Admissions overview

The Class of 2026 IB Diploma: 35 mean and 100% pass

Chatsworth’s official 10 July 2026 release announced its largest graduating IB Diploma cohort in school history. The college reported 100% pass, a school mean of 35 out of 45, and a highest score of 43 reached by two students. Its report names Akshit Govil and Ryosuke Nakae among the two highest-scoring pupils. These are completed May 2026 IB examination results.

The school also reports 21% of pupils obtained at least 40 points and 30% received a bilingual Diploma. The school says the worldwide average for that examination session was approximately 30.88. These results provide useful historical evidence of cohort achievement but do not guarantee that a newly admitted Year 12 student will receive the same score or attend a particular university.

The IB Diploma is a two-year course requiring six academic subjects and the core. A student can be strong in English and History but require support in advanced Mathematics; another might be comfortable with experiments but need guidance on extended writing. The mean cannot reveal which subject combinations each student chose or how much their results improved from earlier schooling.

Parents should ask about teacher feedback, subject prerequisites, Extended Essay supervision and student wellbeing. These questions can matter more to the individual’s academic development than the difference between two schools’ annual averages. Read Chatsworth’s Class of 2026 announcement.

The 2026 MYP score of 43/56 is not the same as the IB Diploma mean of 35/45

Chatsworth’s Year 11 students completed the May 2026 MYP eAssessment. The school’s results page reports a mean of 43 points out of 56, with a highest of 52. The corresponding worldwide mean was 36.4. The same report says five students received the bilingual MYP Certificate. These are the achievements of pupils one year before the senior IB Diploma programme.

The MYP Certificate is awarded through a combination of subject eAssessments and the Personal Project under its own scoring system. A total of 43/56 must not be presented as a 43/45 IB Diploma score. The school has a separate Year 12–13 external Diploma cohort whose 2026 highest was 43/45 and whose average was 35/45.

Because the numbers are similar, careless search summaries can easily confuse them. A family comparing school performance should write down the qualification, year group and maximum score next to every number. That habit is more important than any generic ‘top school’ chart that uses one column labelled ‘IB score’ without recognising that IB has several distinct programmes.

A student completing MYP may already be developing skills in inquiry, communication and research that support later Diploma study, but progression still involves new academic demands and subject choices. The older stage should be evaluated on its own terms. Read the MYP result table.

The MYP Personal Project: school average six versus global 3.99

The school gives a 2026 MYP Personal Project average grade of 6, compared with a published worldwide mean of 3.99. The Personal Project asks MYP5 students to pursue an independent goal, document research and development, evaluate their learning process and communicate the result. It is an important way to practise self-management before moving into the much longer IB Extended Essay.

A Personal Project could involve a creative product, a technical experiment, a historical enquiry or a community-facing initiative. The quality of the work lies not only in the final presentation but in the question, methodology, use of evidence, decisions and reflection. A student who changes direction after feedback may demonstrate strong learning even if the original prototype was unsuccessful.

Parents should ask how supervisors guide pupils and how originality is protected. A pupil can receive help learning to plan and find sources without having the project written for them. Independent work is educational only when the student owns the reasoning and can explain why decisions were made.

The Personal Project result is a specific MYP assessment outcome, not an IB Diploma core point or a compulsory Year 12 subject. A family planning a Year 12 transfer should examine the student’s preparation for different research requirements rather than simply copy a high Year 11 average into the graduation prediction.

Bilingual Diplomas and bilingual MYP Certificates: two different achievements

Chatsworth reports that 30% of the Class of 2026 received a bilingual IB Diploma and that five MYP students earned bilingual MYP Certificates. These are different qualifications with different underlying rules and year groups. A teenager who speaks two languages at home may be well placed to pursue bilingual academic work, but conversational proficiency alone does not automatically satisfy an external examination requirement.

Bilingual academic competence can mean interpreting complex texts, writing evidence-based essays and understanding cultural context. A student may need to study one or more Language A subjects at the appropriate level. The family should ask the school which subjects, language options and levels are available for the intended academic year.

A learner interested in international relations, media or multilingual work may value advanced language study, but the choice should also align with broader university prerequisites. Students who need Higher Level Mathematics and science may have to balance those requirements with language preferences under the school’s timetable.

These awards are meaningful examples of academic breadth, not proof that every entrant must or can obtain the bilingual qualification. The family should review the current subject options and ask about the student’s own readiness. Chatsworth’s IB Diploma guidance.

The November 2026 fee promotion: who can actually save S$1,950?

Chatsworth’s admissions page states that new applications received between 1 October and 30 November 2026 may qualify for a full application-fee waiver and a 50% reduction in the confirmation fee. Its standard charges are S$325 to apply and S$3,250 to confirm a place. Waiving S$325 and reducing the latter by S$1,625 results in the advertised S$1,950 saving. This is a school-issued promotion, not a claim about the annual tuition price.

The terms matter. The school says the student must begin attendance by the end of academic year 2026/27, and applications received before 1 October 2026 do not qualify. Company-sponsored enrolments are excluded, and the promotion cannot be combined with other active discounts, waivers or promotional offers. A family cannot assume they can apply a sibling or scholarship reduction on top without checking the exact rule.

The offer is still within its published period as of 12 November. Nevertheless, a school may change or close an offer under its stated conditions. Parents should verify eligibility and obtain the correct written invoice before paying, especially if the application is for Year 12 and course capacity is limited.

The waiver reduces specified initial administrative costs. It does not establish a free application into any curriculum, waive school assessments or guarantee a place. A teenager must still meet the intended year group’s placement and subject requirements. Full promotion terms.

The 2026/27 Years 12–13 tuition fee: S$41,512 before support extras

Chatsworth’s published 2026/27 fee schedule lists S$20,756 per semester and S$41,512 per year for the IB Diploma Years 12 and 13. The school says course fees include teaching and specified materials, GST and fee-protection charges where applicable. These are fees for a defined year and should not be assumed unchanged for 2027/28.

The school also publishes additional support fees where a student needs designated services. English as an Additional Language is listed as S$5,050 annually, and Learning Support Tier 1 and Tier 2 at S$4,242 and S$6,060 respectively. Not every student needs these services. Families should obtain an individual support and fee assessment rather than add every possible charge to a standard bill.

Transport, extra activities and certain Mother Tongue or online subject options can involve other costs. The school requires Years 7–13 pupils to have an Apple MacBook under its published 1:1 device policy. A parent’s annual budget should therefore include tuition, actual extra support, transport, devices and other meaningful expenses.

The November promotion does not remove recurring tuition. A 50% reduction of an initial confirmation fee is materially different from a 50% reduction of school-year fees. An accurate guide should make that distinction before encouraging a family to apply. Official 2026/27 fee table.

Non-selective admissions, rolling applications and age placement

Chatsworth describes itself as a non-selective international school and welcomes applications throughout the year, subject to space and suitable placement. Its admissions policy links age on 1 September to year level and generally places 16-year-olds into Year 12 and 17-year-olds into Year 13, while reserving discretion to evaluate previous education and transfer circumstances.

Non-selective does not mean that every pupil can join any final-year IB class immediately. The Diploma is a two-year course with subject prerequisites and ongoing internal assessments. A student transferring partway through Year 13 may have incompatible coursework or subject choices. The school must examine the student’s record, available teaching and examination requirements before offering a place.

The application needs previous school reports, properly translated if they are not in English, and valid immigration or residence documentation. Singapore Citizens of the relevant school-age categories may need written approval from the Ministry of Education to attend a foreign-system school. Payment of a fee does not replace statutory requirements.

A family should contact Admissions early with the student’s age, previous qualification, desired IB subjects and proposed entry date. An online enquiry, visit, placement review and formal offer are separate steps; a complete application is not itself a guaranteed place. School admissions overview.

The June 2026 STEAM article: problem-solving needs design as well as technical accuracy

Chatsworth’s 24 June 2026 article explains STEAM as an approach combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. It emphasises creativity, problem-solving and communication, rather than treating the Arts as a decorative addition to technical knowledge. The school gives examples of inquiry-based work including its Primary Years Programme Exhibition, where pupils investigate issues and present their findings.

The educational principle is relevant to pre-university study too. A student researching water quality needs to choose valid measurements and interpret data, but also communicate why the findings matter to users or communities. A computing student can build a technically correct tool that remains impractical because it fails to consider accessibility. Good design involves understanding the problem and audience, not merely adding visual polish.

Families should distinguish a blog describing a teaching philosophy from a verified report that every pupil completed a specific project in 2026. The school explains why it values STEAM, but an individual Year 12 applicant needs to check the actual subject and club opportunities offered during their own course.

Parents can ask how teachers connect technical understanding to written explanation and collaboration. The most effective approach makes reasoning visible, helps students evaluate setbacks and encourages informed independent work. Original June STEAM article.

August 2026 Human Library: Years 7–9, not a Year 13 examination result

Chatsworth’s 11 August 2026 blog describes a Human Library event during Diversity Week, involving Years 7–9 pupils listening to seven community members share personal experiences. Participants discussed identity, learning differences, resilience, culture and other human questions in a structured environment. The school’s English as an Additional Language leader explained the educational aim of active listening and empathy.

The initiative reflects a useful skill: being able to understand another person’s account without immediately imposing one’s own assumptions. That can support humanities discussions, TOK-style reasoning and respectful communication. It is also relevant to newcomers learning English or joining a multicultural school community.

However, the stated event was organised for middle-school pupils. It would be incorrect to report that all graduating IB Diploma students took part or that the Human Library was an external 2026 Diploma examination. School-wide cultural news should be labelled with its actual age group.

For a prospective senior pupil, the story can prompt questions about inclusion, peer relationships and student voice at the current campus. A safe, welcoming school environment can help academic progress, but cultural event stories are not replacements for subject information, safeguarding and support processes. Read the August Human Library story.

TEDxChatsworth 2026: student voice and how academic English grows

The Human Library report also references a TEDxChatsworth 2026 presentation by an IB DP1 English B student, Emily, who spoke about identity, culture and belonging. The writer described how the student had previously arrived as a Year 10 EAL learner, showing how communication skills can develop with sustained practice and opportunity.

A pupil moving between language systems can be fluent in everyday conversation while still needing help with academic vocabulary, source evaluation and formal writing. Good support can build confidence in explaining ideas, using examples and responding to questions. A public presentation may be the visible achievement after many smaller classroom tasks and corrections.

Parents should not assume all EAL pupils will deliver TEDx talks or that speaking on a public stage is required to pass the IB Diploma. The story is a specific student’s contribution, not a performance target for every learner. The important educational opportunity is access to feedback, safe practice and an audience willing to listen.

Students can develop these skills by explaining a short article, asking what evidence supports a claim and preparing a concise response. Over time, the learner can move from rehearsed phrases towards independent, precise communication.

The 2026 MYP-to-DP transition: learn to handle independent assessment

A Year 11 MYP student entering Year 12 IB Diploma will move from the MYP eAssessment and Personal Project into a two-year programme with six subjects, internal assessments, the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS. The two stages share inquiry and reflection, but the Diploma has new expectations, including Higher Level academic depth and substantial research planning.

An effective transition begins with examining subject prerequisites and university requirements. A future Engineer may need Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at an appropriate level, while a student interested in Literature, History or Social Sciences may build a different combination. The school should confirm which choices will actually run and whether some are subject to minimum enrollment.

Research preparation can start with a small question. Students should identify what evidence would be needed, whether the project is manageable and what a result could legitimately establish. A Personal Project encourages ownership, but it does not replace an IB Extended Essay; the latter has its own supervisor, research and citation rules.

Parents can support a manageable routine with time for reading, revision, independent work, friendships and rest. A high Year 11 MYP score does not guarantee the student’s final DP result; the learning process must continue through the next two years.

The Sixth Avenue campus and the last part of the daily journey

Chatsworth’s campus address is 72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760. The school identifies Sixth Avenue MRT on the Downtown Line as its nearest station but notes that nearby bus services travel along Bukit Timah or Dunearn Roads and do not provide a direct bus to the campus entrance. The school also offers a scheduled shuttle bus for pupils and parents on school days. This detail matters more than simply reading ‘near MRT’ in a comparison chart.

A future Year 12 pupil should time the complete journey from the station or bus stop to the school gate, including walking, shuttle waiting and rainy-day options. The return trip after activities and consultations can differ substantially from the morning journey. A hypothetical additional 25 minutes each direction consumes more than four hours across five days; that may matter during Extended Essay or exam preparation.

The school’s location near Bukit Timah nature reserve can provide a tranquil environment and opportunities for outdoor learning, but those features do not by themselves establish university entry outcomes. Families should evaluate teaching, subject availability, wellbeing and daily logistics together.

Book a campus tour for the correct entrance and year group. The admissions and promotion conditions can be discussed at the same appointment, reducing the chance of misunderstanding which documents or fees apply. Official location and shuttle guidance.

Academic integrity, AI tools and preparing for IB Extended Essay work

A student writing an Extended Essay or an MYP Personal Project should be able to explain where information came from, why a method was selected and which limitations affect the conclusion. Generative AI can produce fluent summaries, but fluency does not guarantee accuracy, attribution or originality. Students must follow the school’s and IB Organisation’s current integrity rules, including how any permitted digital assistance should be acknowledged.

A useful preparation exercise is to read two relevant sources, compare their claims and list what can be independently verified. If the sources disagree, the student should seek better evidence rather than quietly adopt the more persuasive-sounding statement. This is also the habit that prevents an article from confusing a 43/56 MYP score with a 43/45 Diploma result.

Parents can support by helping organise time and resources without writing assessed work for the student. A teacher can offer feedback on research scope and reasoning while preserving the learner’s responsibility. The most valuable intellectual growth comes from revising ideas honestly and being able to defend a conclusion.

A school that values inquiry should explain how pupils are guided in these processes and what happens when work is incomplete or a source is unsuitable. The student should learn that asking for clarification early is part of responsible independent learning.

Full SBB, SEC 2027 and why Chatsworth is not a conventional JC

Singapore’s Full Subject-Based Banding reforms and first Secondary Education Certificate examination in 2027 belong to the national mainstream system. The revised post-secondary admissions exercise from 2028 will affect national JC, MI, polytechnic and ITE routes. Chatsworth’s international-school Years 12–13 Diploma entry follows a separate process, with the IB qualification and school-specific age, previous-learning and residency criteria.

It would be misleading to invent a Chatsworth Science or Arts JAE cutoff or assign its May 2026 IB average of 35 to a national O-Level examination. Similarly, the MYP eAssessment mean of 43/56 is not a future PSE L1R4 score. These numbers are meaningful only with their correct qualification and year group.

A Singaporean pupil seeking to transfer should check which official permission is needed, the student’s actual previous examination record and whether their intended Higher Level subject combination is available. A family also needs to consider the school fee contract, support needs and daily commute.

Educational routes can be compared fairly by learning demands, university recognition and fit rather than trying to force incompatible figures into one ranking.

A practical November 2026 family application checklist

First decide the child’s intended entry stage. A Year 11 student preparing for the Diploma should explore subject prerequisites and programme expectations; a Year 12 applicant entering from another school needs the current admissions and support decision. The age-as-at-September-1 policy and previous schooling history help determine suitable placement.

Second, check the 30 November promotion deadline and whether the family qualifies. A new application submitted during the eligible period may obtain the S$325 waiver and S$1,625 confirmation reduction, but company sponsorship and other exclusions can change the outcome. The student must still obtain an actual offer; saving an initial fee does not guarantee admission.

Third, calculate the complete annual cost: 2026/27 tuition, any EAL or Learning Support charges, transport, computer and activities. A school choice should be financially sustainable for the household. Fourth, test the weekday travel route, including whether the shuttle is practical.

Finally, prepare academic readiness. Work on one recurring misconception in Mathematics or science, strengthen evidence-based writing and learn to plan long-form assignments. These habits matter whether the teenager joins Chatsworth or another credible IB school.

Question	Official source	Best next step
What was 2026 Diploma average?	DP 35/45 and 100% pass	Keep Class of 2026 distinct from MYP
What was Year 11 MYP result?	MYP 43/56 and PP grade 6	Do not label as IB Diploma score
How much is November fee saving?	S$1,950 eligible promotion	Check new application and enrolment conditions
What is annual senior fee?	2026/27 Years 12–13 fee table	Budget S$41,512 plus actual extras
What is the minimum age group?	Placement and age table	Verify previous school and requested year
Where is the school?	Sixth Avenue / Bukit Tinggi	Plan shuttle, walking and rain
What was August cultural news?	Years 7–9 Human Library	Recognise intended age group

Frequently asked questions: Chatsworth International School 2026

What was Chatsworth’s 2026 IB Diploma result?

100% pass rate, mean 35 out of 45 and two students with a highest score of 43.

What percentage scored 40 or more in the 2026 IB Diploma?

21%, according to the school.

Was 43/56 the IB Diploma result?

No. It was the 2026 Year 11 MYP eAssessment mean; the Diploma has a maximum of 45.

What was Chatsworth’s 2026 MYP highest?

52 out of 56, with a school average of 43.

How did the MYP Personal Project perform?

The school reports an average grade of 6, versus worldwide 3.99.

How many MYP bilingual Certificates were awarded in 2026?

Five, according to the official school results page.

What is the November 2026 enrolment promotion?

Full S$325 application waiver plus 50% off S$3,250 confirmation fee, a possible S$1,950 saving.

When does the promotion close?

30 November 2026, for new applications and under specified commencement and eligibility conditions.

Do company-sponsored admissions qualify?

The school says no, and the promotion cannot be combined with other active offers.

What is Chatsworth Year 12–13 tuition for 2026/27?

S$41,512 per year, excluding additional support or other applicable charges.

Where is Chatsworth International School?

72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760, near Sixth Avenue MRT with school shuttle arrangements.

Does Chatsworth admit through ordinary MOE JC JAE?

No. It is an international IB school with its own admissions process.

Official Chatsworth sources and next reading

• Chatsworth International School home
• 2026 IB and MYP results tables
• 10 July Class of 2026 IB announcement
• October–November 2026 fee promotion
• 2026/27 tuition and support fees
• International school admissions and year placement
• IB Diploma course information
• MYP stage and eAssessments
• 24 June 2026 STEAM education article
• 11 August 2026 Human Library
• School location and shuttle travel
• School resource hub
• Scholarships and financial support overview
• IB Diploma Organisation
• eduKate OWIS comparison for 2026

Editorial verification: dated 12 November 2026. Year 11 MYP eAssessment scores out of 56 and the Years 12–13 IB Diploma results out of 45 are separately identified. The active 1 October–30 November promotional discount and its exclusions are attributed to the school’s admissions page; tuition and support fees are listed for academic year 2026/27. School community events retain their actual age groups. Chatsworth has not endorsed this independent article, which does not assert unverified Google search-volume rankings.