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Chester International School

We are a ground-breaking new school for 14-19 year olds in the heart of Chester.

Our rigorous curriculum, including GCSE at Key Stage 4 and an international curriculum at Sixth Form challenges our students to think and work collaboratively and creatively, make connections and apply knowledge to increasingly complex problems.

GCSE Results 2023

Congratulations to all of the CIS learners who received their results today. As always, there are so many reasons to celebrate and plenty of individual successes that can’t be summed up into a few paragraphs.

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Chester International School seeks to enable students to think for themselves and act for others, to educate the next generation who will create jobs, not just seek them, and to prepare their students to confront the unexpected with intelligence and compassion.

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Andreas Schleicher, OECD
Director of Education and Skills

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About us

Opened in September 2017, Chester International School is a new type of school for 14-19 year olds in the heart of Chester.

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Why CIS?

Chester International School is a hub of professional learning and work placements with a globally minded approach.

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Studying at CIS

Through a globally and professionally relevant curriculum, technology and a vast range of activities, we ensure our students leave ready to take on the future world.

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Our application process. Our team is here to answer your queries, arrange tours and make appointments for you to meet with the Principal and the team.

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FAQ

Find out more about our school through our frequently asked questions on applications, school life, uniform and more.

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Contact us

Our friendly and professional team are looking forward to answering any questions you may have about our school.


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Parent Reviews

My experience with the Studio school has been fantastic, Kate has answered so many questions for me and put my daughters at ease

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This is such an amazing school and the efforts that have gone into its creation are awesome as is the support from so many businesses

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Best decision we ever made moving my daughter to this school. Her grades have improved and she goes to school with a smile on her face

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Chester International School is made up of a wonderful team of welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic people. I wish I could attend myself!

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This is an incredible opportunity for the younger generations coming through in the Chester area... I only wish I could enrol too!

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I’ve never come across teachers before who are so passionate about what they do, who seem so determined to make every student count

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This is such an amazing school and efforts that have gone into its creation are awesome as is the support from so many businesses

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We have signed up to the education staff wellbeing charter because staff wellbeing matters