United Kingdom, London
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1. Book a Personal Tour or attend an Open Day to experience the school firsthand. A personal tour can be arranged by completing the admissions form, and an Admissions Team member will contact you to schedule the visit. Open Days are held to give families an overview of the school, facilities, and learning approach. To reserve a place, fill out the online form on the Open Days or Personal Tours & Visits pages.
2. Request a Prospectus to learn more about the school and admissions steps. The Prospectus provides information on the IB Programme, entry points, and how to apply. After you submit the request, the Admissions Team will contact you to discuss next steps and arrange any follow-up conversations.
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5. The Admissions Team will follow up to discuss next steps and ongoing communications. After you engage with a Open Day, personal tour, or prospectus request, the team will be in contact to discuss next steps and answer questions.
Situated in High Wycombe, The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is a co-educational, age 3–18 day school in England. The school offers the International Baccalaureate framework, with the IB Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16 and the Diploma Programme for ages 16–18, and is an official IB World School. Class sizes are capped at fourteen, and learning unfolds around Harkness tables, within a five-surface classroom approach that supports discussion-based, inquiry-led study. Curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on language acquisition (French and Spanish) and a broad range of subjects across the IB groups. The school maintains well-equipped facilities and plans to develop new sports facilities and additional classrooms, supported by ISI 2024 findings. Extracurricular activity is extensive, including sport, performing arts and global field trips, and a vibrant Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. These features foster international-mindedness and collaboration for students navigating diverse cultures and future studies across the globe.