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Department for Education Monitoring Report

(Posted on 23/02/18)

As part of opening a school, the team undergoes a high level of scrutiny from the Department of Education, Ofsted and in our case, the IB. This thorough process is completely right in its approach as our students cannot afford for us not to deliver as a new school. We are determined that whilst we may be innovative and breaking new ground in education that our students are confident and secure in...

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Fantastic news for CIS!

Fantastic news for CIS!

(Posted on 15/02/18)

Planning permission has been granted by for construction of our purpose built centre that will provide up to 320 places for students aged 14-19 and CIS will move to this purpose-built specially-designed centre during the Autumn term in 2018. The open and spacious three-storey building will feature state of the art technology, and will include its own labs, makerspace, creative media suite, art...

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The Golden Age of Hollywood

The Golden Age of Hollywood

(Posted on 15/02/18)

Year 10 students at Chester International School have recently been learning about turn of the century America. We have taken inspiration from the stars of the silent era, including Charlie Chaplin, as we created our very own short silent films.Students came up with their own plot lines before starring in and filming their clips. They then demonstrated their ever-developing digital literacy skills...

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Making history at CIS

Making history at CIS

(Posted on 06/12/17)

The first term at CIS have absolutely flown by and we are fast completing our first units in History.In Higher Level History, we have celebrated the rich culture of Africa prior to transatlantic slavery by creating audio-visual guides to the continent. Students have engaged with difficult concepts when considering the role of colonial powers in the establishment and expansion of transatlantic slavery...

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24 Hour Lesson

(Posted on 17/08/17)

Being different, charitableand innovative are at the heart of what we do.Educating the future generation is not just about enabling them to pass exams, it is a responsibility to encourage social skills, philanthropy and a love of learning.To kick off what is going to be an awesomeinaugural year at CIS we are planning a 24 Hour Lesson for all our students on Friday 6th October from 12pm finishing on...

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Lord Nash - Funding Agreement

Lord Nash - Funding Agreement

(Posted on 09/05/17)

Chester International School is delighted to announce that on 20th April 2017, Lord Nash wrote finalising our funding agreement:‘I am very pleased to confirm that the Secretary of State has agreed to enter into a funding agreement with Christleton Learning Trust in relation to Chester International School.’Tony Lamberton, CEO of Christleton Learning Trust says: ‘This is a significant...

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