Chartwell International School vs International School
Chartwell International School and International School are both in Belgrade, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Chartwell International School also offers British, and International School also offers Cambridge (Secondary) and IB. Published annual fees are RSD 8,000 - 14,500 at Chartwell International School and RSD 7,499 - 10,141 at International School, which puts Chartwell International School roughly 28% higher. Chartwell International School takes pupils from 2 to 18, and International School from 5 to 18. Chartwell International School is the larger school, with around 1,000 pupils to International School's 274. Typical class sizes are 15 at Chartwell International School and 18 at International School.
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
1,000
Pupils
274
Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
18
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Serbian
Opened
Opened
1998
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
Private international day school offering Cambridge programmes.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Approximately 60 nationalities are represented in the student body; most students are multilingual and many local students have international backgrounds.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
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.
Additional learning support
Three Levels of Support for Your Success: Homeroom Teacher, Mentor, and University Admissions Advisor. This integrated system provides personalized guidance to support academic progress and university admissions; Homeroom Teacher serves as the daily guide, Mentor provides personalised mentoring and goal setting, and a University Admissions Advisor assists with researching and applying to higher education worldwide.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Serbia
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
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.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
The school uses a contracted, reliable bus service that serves all Chartwell locations.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
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.
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).
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.
Fee details
Application and registration fees - Application (prijava) is free; there is no public one‑off application fee.
Tuition fees by programme and year group (annual and monthly instalment amounts) - Cambridge International Programme — Primary (ages 5–11): annual price (early/promo) EUR 7,499; full annual price EUR 10,790; equivalent on a 12‑month instalment plan shown as EUR 625 per month. - Cambridge International Programme — Lower Secondary (ages 11–14): annual price (early/promo) EUR 8,999; full annual price EUR 13,290; equivalent on a 12‑month instalment plan shown as EUR 750 per month. - Cambridge International Programme — Secondary (ages 14–19): International package — annual price (early/promo) EUR 9,449; full annual price EUR 13,690; equivalent on a 12‑month instalment plan shown as EUR 787 per month. International PLUS package — annual price (early/promo) EUR 10,141; full annual price EUR 14,690; equivalent on a 12‑month instalment plan shown as EUR 845 per month. - Cambridge International Distance Learning (DL) programme: the same programme prices are shown for Primary and Lower Secondary and the Secondary International package price is the same as above (Primary EUR 7,499 / EUR 625 per month; Lower Secondary EUR 8,999 / EUR 750 per month; Secondary EUR 9,449 / EUR 787 per month for the International package). - Note: the published price rows indicate the listed prices apply to students enrolling into Year 1, Year 7 and Year 10 (those cohort entries correspond to the promotional / listed figures).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition may be paid in up to 12 monthly instalments; instalment amounts are shown on the published fee grid as monthly equivalents. - An extra 5% discount is offered for full payment of the tuition fee. - Sibling discounts: 10% discount for the second child, 30% for the third child; schooling for the fourth and each subsequent child is free when schooling periods overlap. - Special discounts for employees of the same company (two or more employees) and their family members are available; separate incentive schemes for high‑performing candidates also exist. - All prices are denominated in EUR and fees are collected in their RSD equivalent using the National Bank of Serbia sell rate on the day of contract/payment. The tuition fee may be paid by a legal entity or by a person other than the student's parents (contracting party details are permitted).
Boarding / residential provision - Boarding is not listed among the school's services; no boarding / residential fee schedule is published for this school.
Other costs and optional charges - Optional after‑school activities (possible supervision/activities until 18:00 for younger children) are available at EUR 125 per month. - The school provides textbooks, notebooks and basic learning materials as part of the package; the school also lists a School Starter Set and school uniforms as standard items (pricing for the starter set or uniforms is published or handled separately by the school's admissions/administration).
Refunds, cancellation and contract terms - Tuition amounts are guaranteed at the level agreed when signing the Parent–School contract; the contract is signed for a multi‑year period (the school specifies a standard contract term). The signed contract governs cancellation, refund and other terms and conditions.
Fee payment options - Fees are quoted in EUR and collected in RSD equivalent; the published material confirms that a contracting legal entity or an individual (other than the parents) may make payment. Instalment plans and full‑payment discounts are explicitly offered. Specific payment channels (for example, the school's bank account details or whether card payments are accepted) are handled through the school's contracting and billing process. Contact details shown for fee and contract enquiries: phone +381 (0)11 4011 220; e‑mail info@iss.edu.rs or admission@iss.edu.rs.
Quick summary (clear, at‑a‑glance) - Application fee: none (application is free). - Annual tuition (promo / full): Primary EUR 7,499 / EUR 10,790; Lower Secondary EUR 8,999 / EUR 13,290; Secondary International EUR 9,449 / EUR 13,690; Secondary International PLUS EUR 10,141 / EUR 14,690. Monthly instalment equivalents are shown as EUR 625, EUR 750, EUR 787 and EUR 845 respectively (12 instalments). - Optional after‑school: EUR 125 per month. - Discounts and payment options: sibling discounts (10%/30%/fourth free), 5% off for full payment, instalment plans up to 12 months, payments collected in RSD equivalent (NBS sell rate).
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
British National Curriculum; six languages taught.
Curriculum details
Cambridge Primary (5-11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (11-14), and Cambridge Secondary and Advanced (14-19) form the core of the curriculum. In Years 10–11, students complete seven IGCSE subjects to earn the International Certificate of Education (ICE); in Years 12–13 they select A-level bundles designed to meet Cambridge Assessment International Education requirements and the ICE/AICE diplomas. The Cambridge curriculum is delivered in English, and the school is a UCAS registered centre. Cambridge Distance Learning is available for online study. Cambridge qualifications unlock admission to universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Average class size 15 students; up to 18 per year group.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Graduating students leave Chartwell to attend universities around the globe and achieve good results.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates go to universities around the globe.
Higher education progression
Cambridge qualifications unlock admission to universities worldwide; the school is a UCAS registered centre; ICE, AICE and A-Level pathways support progression to higher education domestically and internationally.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Elite Honours Class is a selective program for students with exceptional potential and results; membership is granted to candidates with 75%+ in Cambridge IGCSE examinations and focuses on advanced, interdisciplinary study across finance, entrepreneurship, technology, global studies and STEM, with ethical leadership.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
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.
Admissions
Phase one: There are two phases for admission. Phase one includes filling in the registration, a meeting of parents/guardians and a team of experts, psychological testing and an interview with the school psychologist to assess the student's psychological and physical abilities and talents, getting the student and parents familiar with International School's academic, social and ethical code of conduct, and adjusting the terms of schooling with parents/guardians and mutual expectations. If the potential student passes the test and the interview with the psychologist, and agreement is reached regarding terms of education, Phase two commences. Phase two: Completed application for admission; Signed Agreement between International School and the student and the parents/guardians; Delivering the necessary documentation: birth certificate / passport; medical certificate of intellectual and physical ability to attend school; confirmation of settlement of the first instalment, semi-annual tuition or full tuition. For enrolment into the requested primary school grade: certificate of completion of Year 5 of primary school if the child attended the National Programme, or a report on achievement for Year 6 if the child attended the Cambridge Programme (preferably a Statement of Results for Cambridge Primary), or a report on achievement for Year 5 if the child attended the K12 system. For enrolment into the requested secondary school grade: certificate of completion of the final year of primary school, or a report on achievement for the most recently completed year if the child attended the Cambridge Programme or another international programme; and confirmation from a nursery or preschool institution, if the child attended one, for enrolment into Year 1.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
Incentives for the best: Notable achievements in science, sports or art? The school offers four incentives for the best students that cover from 10% up to 100% of the tuition fees for the following school year. Applications must be submitted by 30 June. The competition for the following school year takes place each May/June. To enter, submit the documentation listed in the Competition for Exercising the Right to a Tuition Fee Reduction, published on the school website. The school selects candidates in accordance with the Regulations Regarding the Manner and Procedure for Applying and Exercising the Students' Right to a Tuition Fee Reduction and the Competition for Exercising the Right to a Tuition Fee Reduction. The amount of the reduction is set by the Competition for Exercising the Right to a Tuition Fee Reduction. International School is not obliged to provide an explanation to those who are not selected. The four incentives are GENIUS MUNDI (for talented students with excellent results in national and international competitions), SPORTACUS (for notable athletes in sports), SM-ART (for gifted young artists), and A-CE (for hard-working students finishing primary school with straight A's). Necessary steps: 1) Fill in an incentive for the best application form; 2) The enrolment coordinator will contact you to discuss the details; 3) Two weeks after the submission deadline you will receive the results.
Waitlist
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.
