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* Is there more than one
Chatsworth?
Yes. There are now three affiliated Chatsworth schools in
Singapore.
The Chatsworth Group of Schools includes
Chatsworth Orchard,
Chatsworth East
and
Chatsworth Kindergarten in Jalan Kayu.
*Are Kindergarten classes offered at all schools?
Yes. Chatsworth Kindergarten caters for children aged from 3-
6 years.
Chatsworth Orchard caters for children aged from 3-18 years,
and Chatsworth
East caters for children from 3-11 years.
* What are the differences between the Kindergartens?
1. Location: Chatsworth Kindergarten is located
in a rural setting in the Seletar/Jalan Kayu area.
Chatsworth Orchard is located in the heart of Singapore's
shopping district in the Orchard Road area and Chatsworth
East is located in Jalan Tembusu in the Katong area.
2.
Timing:
Chatsworth Kindergarten offers half day 3 and 4 hour sessions
from Monday to Friday.
Chatsworth Orchard offers full day 6.5 hour sessions.
Chatsworth East offers both full and half day sessions.
3.
School Calendar Year: Chatsworth Kindergarten runs
on the local school calendar year from January through to
late November.
Chatsworth Orchard and Chatsworth East run on the European
school year from August through to June.
4.
Enrolment Structure:
Chatsworth Kindergarten has 3 class levels and is open to both
Singaporean and International students.
Pre-K: Children who are aged 3 by the 1st of January
K1: Children who are aged
4 by the 1st of January
K2: Children who are aged 5 by
the 1st of January
The Kindergarten departments of Chatsworth Orchard and
Chatsworth East have 2 class levels and are now open to
Singaporean citizens along with International students.
K1: Children aged 3 by the 1st of
September
K2: Children aged 4 by the 1st of September
5.
Curriculum: There are very few differences between
the curriculum at the Kindergartens. All offer sound,
creative educational programs that foster a joy for learning
and develop enquiring minds. You may find out more about the
curriculum of Chatsworth Kindergarten on this website under
the Curriculum
section. For further information about the curriculum or
enrolment at Chatsworth Orchard or Chatsworth East you may
browse the website
www.chatsworth.com.sg
* Are all teachers
qualified?
Yes. All teachers at Chatsworth Kindergarten hold either a
Degree or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. All
Assistant Teachers hold qualifications and all staff hold
experience in teaching within the early childhood sector.
You may get to know the staff on our
Meet the Staff page.
* Are Chinese Language classes offered?
Yes, Chinese Language sessions are a part of our curriculum
at Chatsworth Kindergarten. Currently, the Pre-K children
have 2 x 30minute sessions per week; K1 children have 3 x
30minute sessions per week and K2 children 5 x 40min
sessions per week (ie. daily). Chinese Language classes are
currently outsourced to a company called Lifesparks
Learning. Lifesparks provide a dynamic, qualified and
experienced Early Childhood Chinese Language teacher -
Ms Helen Liu. Children are
actively involved in their Chinese Language sessions and are
able to gain an appreciation and understanding of the basis
of both Chinese language and culture. Chinese Language
sessions focus on the development of the spoken language
through the use of songs, rhymes, stories, puppets,
dramatisations, art, craft and games as well as introducing
children to the written form of Chinese characters and later
in K2, Hanyu Pinyin.
* Will my child be prepared for Primary One in a Singaporean
school if he or she attends Chatsworth Kindergarten?
Most certainly! See
Primary One - The Big Question
* Am I able to access my Children Development Account (CDA -
Baby Bonus) to pay for my child's kindergarten fees?
Yes. Chatsworth Kindergarten has recently become registered
as an approved institution allowing Singaporean citizens to
access their CDAs to pay for kindergarten fees. Please refer
to the enrolment
page for further direction on how to go about it.
* How do I go about enroling my child at Chatsworth
Kindergarten?
You may email Justine at
admin@chatsworthkindergarten.com
or phone 6481 5585
to arrange an appointment to view Chatsworth Kindergarten
and become familiar with the surroundings. During your
visit, you will be handed an application form. Upon the
acceptance of the application, along with payment of the
registration fee, a place for your child will be reserved.
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What are the fees I need to pay upon enrolment?
A
registration fee of $214 is required upon successful
application.
Fees
are payable termly, before the commencement of
each term.
Please refer to the
enrolment page for the fee
structure.
* Are uniforms
compulsory at Chatsworth Kindergarten?
The
children at Chatsworth Kindergarten wear comfortably
designed t-shirts or Polo shirts along with navy shorts or
skorts. Whilst non-compulsory, the uniforms are very
reasonably priced and truly do make the children feel that
they are a part of the Chatsworth community. Please click
here
for uniform pricing.
* Is there a
school bus service?
Yes.
Chatsworth Kindergarten utilises BT & Tan Transport Service.
You may call May directly on 64837260 to obtain a quote for
transportation from your house to the Kindergarten.
* If you have any
further enquiries
about Chatsworth Kindergarten, please do not hesitate to
contact Justine at
admin@chatsworthkindergarten
or phone
64815585.
Please leave a message to ensure a prompt reply.
* If your enquiry is in regards to Chatsworth Orchard or
Chatsworth East, please direct your queries to
information@chatsworth.com.sg
or phone 67375955. |
