Chatsworth International School continues to set the standard as a top IB school with a warm, supportive community, even adding a new Gold win in the Student Wellbeing Award and Best Small School of Singapore categories.
We’re excited to share that Chatsworth International School scored four Gold wins in the 2026/2027 Singapore Education Awards, impressing judges with its academic and pastoral care offerings to win:
- Best Small School of Singapore
- Student Wellbeing Award
- The Curriculum Awards (International Baccalaureate)
- School Where Everybody Knows Your Name
What makes Chatsworth the Best Small School of Singapore
Chatsworth is an intentionally small school, where its current enrolment is fewer than 700 students. With a low teacher-to-student ratio of approximately one-to-eight, Chatsworth ensures that each child receives individualised education and support. And this doesn’t just benefit students academically; it also means every Chatsworth student has their moment to shine, be it on stage, the sports field, or through leadership opportunities.
It’s also worth mentioning that being a small school doesn’t mean fewer facilities. Chatsworth boasts a swimming pool, large indoor sports hall, a makerspace, performance hall, two libraries, an outdoor basketball court, and separate playgrounds for kindergarten and primary school. On top of that, regular improvements are made to enhance these facilities so students get the best possible learning experience.
Student wellbeing is also at the heart of Chatsworth
Based on Chatsworth’s recent survey, 92.2% of its parents and students strongly agree that the school sufficiently addresses its students’ health and wellbeing. The school is one of the first to not only have staff trained to deliver the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum to all students, but to have staff who are trained as trainers. It is of the utmost importance for the school that students understand how to keep themselves safe. On top of that, it uses a wellbeing and mental health assessment tool that measures aspects of wellbeing like sleep, diet, and mood among its student body. This acts as a proactive student safeguarding system for Chatsworth, so teachers and staff can act quickly on mental health concerns.
Chatsworth cements its position as a top IB school with a nurturing community
This is the fourth time that Chatsworth is recognised for The Curriculum Awards (IB), and the third time that the school clinched gold for the category. This comes as no surprise, as the IB isn’t just a curriculum at the school; IB values are actively modeled by its students across learning, sports, and school events. Students take ownership of their education, and proactively apply cross-subject concepts to solve real-world challenges. Chatsworth students also consistently achieve excellent IB Diploma results: an average of 35 points by its 2026 cohort, with two students achieving 43/45 – super impressive for a non-selective school! Plus, the school was even selected by the IB Organisation for a case study on its inclusive practices, as well as to showcase how the PYP nurtures student identity and shapes agency.
Chatsworth also won Gold again for the School Where Everybody Knows Your Name category, making this the fifth year in a row that it has excelled here, and fourth Gold win. Many families have praised Chatsworth for its incredibly warm and welcoming environment. This is a close-knit school where teachers greet students by their names, and students feel safe and cherished by teachers as well as non-teaching staff. This extends to parents as well, as the senior leadership team greets them at the gate during pickup and drop-off, and the Chatsworth Parent Group actively contributes to school-wide events like Cultural Celebration Day and Spring Fair. It’s really a second home for everyone!
Congratulations to the Chatsworth International School community on your achievement!
This post is in partnership with Chatsworth International School.
