Languages

English language and other languages

The language of Chartwell International School is English. Chartwell provides a fully English language-based environment, and both staff and students are expected to speak only English on campus.

For students who do not have an adequate command of English, extra help is given and supplementary English classes offered.

Special efforts are made to ensure that no child feels isolated or uncomfortable because of language deficiency. Chartwell teachers are experienced in dealing with children who speak no English at all on enrolment. Experience shows that in most cases one term of special support can ensure that the child’s English is sufficiently developed to participate fully in all teaching and school activities. Special attention will however continue for as long as it is needed.

French is currently offered as an additional second language, from Year 3 upwards.

Serbian language and culture

Serbian is taught in the Senior School. Chartwell students have the opportunity to learn about events in the Serbian calendar, and if they wish can study Serbian culture in various ways through project work.