Chartwell International School vs Young Sparrows International Primary School
Chartwell International School and Young Sparrows International Primary School are both in Belgrade, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge (Primary) programmes, and Chartwell International School also offers British, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Published annual fees are close, at RSD 8,000 - 14,500 for Chartwell International School and RSD 10,340 for Young Sparrows International Primary School. Chartwell International School takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Young Sparrows International Primary School from 5 to 11. Typical class sizes are 15 at Chartwell International School and 14 at Young Sparrows International Primary School.
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils
Pupils
1,000
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
15
Typical class size
14
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1998
Opened
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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.
International primary school using the Cambridge Pathway curriculum
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
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Serbia
Country affiliation
Serbia
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
Regular hours from 8:00 to 15:30; four extended stay options available
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 fees
- No separate application, registration, enrolment deposit, or capital fee is published for Young Sparrows International Primary School; no fixed one‑off application amount is shown.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term equivalents)
- Early‑payment discounts (published): - 20% discount: EUR 7,520 (early rate). This discounted amount is shown with a payment deadline of 30 April 2026. - 10% discount: EUR 8,460.
- Per‑term equivalents (presented for data entry clarity; calculated as annual ÷ 3): - Standard annual rate EUR 10,340 → EUR 3,446.67 per term (equivalent). - 20% discounted annual EUR 7,520 → EUR 2,506.67 per term (equivalent). - 10% discounted annual EUR 8,460 → EUR 2,820.00 per term (equivalent).
- The published tuition is shown as a single yearly figure for the primary programme (Year 1 through Year 4 / early years equivalent); separate published tuition lines by individual year group (for example separate amounts for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4) are not provided.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published materials give a yearly tuition amount and two published early‑payment discount levels (20% and 10%) with the 20% discount tied to a deadline (30 April 2026). No full billing timetable (specific invoice dates, term invoice due dates, or detailed payment‑plan mechanics) is published.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school is operated as a day primary school with published hours of operation 08:00–15:30, and an after‑school/extended‑day option; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published.
Other costs and recurring extras
- Meals (optional, published monthly rates): - Lunch only: EUR 9 per day — published as EUR 190 per month. - Breakfast & lunch: EUR 13 per day — published as EUR 280 per month.
- Extended day (15:30–17:00) — 2026/2027 published monthly rates: - 3 days/week: EUR 140 per month. - 4 days/week: EUR 180 per month. - 5 days/week: EUR 220 per month.
- Optional lessons and activities (listed as available but without published prices): Russian language, robotics, pottery, field trips and club activities are offered as optional items; published pricing for these optional lessons or for educational trips is not provided.
- No published mandatory uniform fee, book fee, materials levy, or instrument/technology levy is listed; any such costs are not shown in the public pricing summary.
Refund information
- No published refund, cancellation, or tuition‑credit policy is available in the published fee summary; no specific rules for refunding deposits, pro‑rata refunds on withdrawal, or cancellation penalties are published.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment gateway, or cash) are not specified in the published fee information. Families should note that no explicit list of accepted payment channels or payment account details is provided in the public pricing material.
Brief summary of published vs. unpublished fee details
- Published and available: annual tuition figure for the primary programme (EUR 10,340), two published discounted annual rates (EUR 7,520 and EUR 8,460) with an early‑payment cutoff date shown for the deeper discount, monthly prices for meals and extended‑day care, and the school day hours that indicate a day‑school model.
- Not published / not available in the public fee summary: a separate application or registration fee amount, a year‑by‑year tuition breakdown (individual published rates by Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4), a formal billing calendar or invoice due‑date schedule, detailed payment‑plan mechanics and accepted payment methods, mandatory uniform or book charges, and any formal refund or cancellation policy. These items were not included in the published pricing summary.
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
The school has Cambridge Primary certification and offers Cambridge International School programs. The program is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia. It provides a language-immersive environment with native-speaking teachers. The school serves children aged 5 to 11. Students can transfer to other Cambridge Program schools worldwide.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Average class size 15 students; up to 18 per year group.
Student teacher ratio
Class sizes are 12-15 pupils per class.
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
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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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
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Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
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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.
