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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Bengali, French
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Chittagong Grammar School (CGS) operates across three campuses in Chattogram: Lower, Middle and Upper. It follows a British-style curriculum, delivering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, and CGS is a Cambridge International Examinations center with O Level, AS and A Level examinations held on site. The Lower School (Pre-Play to Class 2) uses a thematically, cross-curricular approach across English, Bengali, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Information Technology and ECA. Middle School (Classes 3–8) offers a broad range of subjects and begins the O Level pathway from Class 8; Upper School carries the O Level and A Level pathway. French is offered as a Class 8 option. The school began in 1992 with a mission to provide world-class English-medium education and today emphasizes service, global citizenship and leadership through a mandatory CGS Community School program and environmental initiatives. CGS is the only Round Square school in Bangladesh, integrating sustainability and leadership into its culture. It hosts inter-school sports, MUN and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, with facilities and programs supporting athletics, arts and clubs.
Chittagong Grammar School has instruction in English.
Location
Chattogram, Bangladesh. CGS operates three campuses in Chattogram: Lower School at 39, K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, Panchlaish; Middle School at 48/B Joynagar, Chatteshwari Road; Upper School at 321/11 Sarson Road, Chattogram. The campuses are located in the Panchlaish, Chatteshwari Road, and Sarson Road areas of Chattogram.
Stages
Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
Country affiliation
Bangladesh
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees - No publicly published application, registration, or entrance fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year is available. Parents should note that the school collects application and admission paperwork through its admissions portal and accounts office, but specific fee figures are not published.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school does not publish a publicly available, itemised schedule showing per-term or per-year tuition amounts by year group for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition is organised by level (Lower, Middle, Upper) and by academic year, but specific numeric fees for each year group and term are not published.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees and charges must be paid by the stipulated due date set by the accounts office. Failure to pay by the due date may result in cancellation of enrolment. End-of-term report cards will not be issued until all school bills have been cleared. Transfer or graduation certificates will not be released until all dues are cleared. The school reserves the right to change fees. Parents are required to read, sign and conform to the payment schedule and rules provided by the accounts office.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - Boarding is not applicable. Chittagong Grammar School operates as a co-educational day school; no boarding/hostel fee schedule is published because boarding is not offered.
Other costs (uniforms, books, stationery, exams, activities) - Uniforms, textbooks, workbooks, stationery and other educational materials are charged in addition to tuition. Example itemised book and stationery lists with unit prices have been published for specific years (illustrative totals and individual item prices appear in published school book lists), showing that book and stationery purchases are an additional cost. Sports, activity or excursion charges and examination registration fees (for external examinations where applicable) are also charged as separate items. Exact amounts for uniforms, books or activity charges are not published as a consolidated fee schedule for 2026/27.
Refund information - The school's policy allows the Head to require withdrawal of a student for conduct or progress reasons and specifies that such withdrawal may be without refund of fees. The school enforces that end-of-term reports and official documents will not be released until all dues have been cleared. The school also reserves the right to change fees and charges. Specific refund timelines, pro‑rata refund calculations or formal refund procedures are not published in a public fee schedule for 2026/27.
Fee payment options - The school's accounts office manages billing and payments; however, a definitive, published list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, cheque, in-person cash, credit/debit card, online payment portal) for the 2026/27 academic year is not published in the public materials. Payment instructions and schedules are handled through the accounts office and admissions/payment documentation.
Summary of findings (what is available and what is not) - Numeric tuition, application, boarding and term-by-term fee figures for the 2026/27 academic year are not published in a public, itemised fee schedule. Available public information states the school's billing rules and sanctions for non-payment, confirms additional charges for books/uniforms/stationery, and shows that CGS is a day school. Example itemised booklists and other downloadable documents exist for prior years and illustrate the types of additional costs charged, but a consolidated per-year/per-term tuition schedule for 2026/27 is not publicly available.
Academics
Chittagong Grammar School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.
Curriculum
CGS follows a British school Curriculum with age-appropriate assessment. Lower School (Pre-Play to Class 2) uses a thematic, cross-curricular approach with areas including English, Bengali, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Information Technology and ECA. Middle School (Classes 3–8) offers Art, Bangla, Creative Writing, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Global Perspectives, History, ICT, Islam & Moral Education, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science and Social Studies, and the O' Level syllabus starts from Class 8. Upper School carries the O Level and A Level pathway and CGS is a Cambridge International Examinations center, with O, AS and A Level examinations held on site. French is offered as a Class 8 option.
Exam Results
2025 A' Level results: 106 AS Level candidates and 72 A Level candidates, with an overall A/A/A/B ratio of 48%. 2025 O' Level results: 142 candidates appeared for the June 2025 O-level examinations; Combined CGS and CGSD pass rate was 96%; 65 of 142 (46%) attained 5 As or more.
Higher Education Progression
NCUK Accredited MIE Pathways Program provides foundation education after the O' Level examination; foundation students can access both NC and Upper School campuses to hone their extracurricular and academic repertoires.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Submit the online admission form or collect an admission form and complete and submit via email or drop at the school campus. The Lower School campus handles admissions for Pre-Play, Playgroup, Nursery, Reception, KG, Class 1, and Class 2, generally ages 2.5 to 8.5 years. The Lower School campus is located at 39 K.B. Fazlul Kader Rd, Panchlaish, Chattogram, and can be contacted at +8802333336536 or +8801850313928. Ensure the form is completed and submitted as part of this initial step. Step 2: After submission, the school office will contact the family. Admissions are organized by campus: Lower School handles Pre-Play to Class 2; Middle School handles Classes 3 to 8; Upper School handles Classes 9 to 12. The Lower School is located at 39 K.B. Fazlul Kader Rd, Panchlaish, Chattogram; the Middle School is located at Surson Valley, Joy Nagar, 448 / B, Chatteshwari Road, Chattogram; the Upper School is located at 321/11 Bangladesh Tea Board Guest House Rd, Chattogram. Step 3: Candidates will sit for an entrance exam. The entrance exam is a component of the admissions process. This step occurs after the initial contact from the school. Step 4: Selected candidates will appear for an interview. The interview is part of the admissions process. It follows the entrance exam. Step 5: Applicants are informed of the school's decision within three days. The notification is sent to the applicant and/or family. This completes the admissions decision stage.
School Events
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FAQs
Where are CGS's campuses located in Chattogram?
CGS operates three campuses: Lower School at 39 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, Panchlaish; Middle School at 48/B Joynagar, Chatteshwari Road; and Upper School at 321/11 Sarson Road. The campuses serve different school levels across the city's Panchlaish, Chatteshwari Road, and Sarson Road areas.
What ages does CGS serve and how is the curriculum structured across levels?
CGS follows a British curriculum with age-appropriate assessment. Lower School covers Pre-Play to Class 2 with a thematic, cross‑curricular approach; Middle School covers Classes 3–8; Upper School offers the O Level and A Level pathway.
Is CGS a day school or does it offer boarding?
CGS is a co‑educational day school and does not offer boarding.
Are there publicly published tuition fees for the 2026/27 year?
There are no publicly published itemised tuition figures for 2026/27. Fees are organized by level and year and are complemented by additional costs for uniforms, books, stationery, and activities; due dates are set by the accounts office.
What is the admissions process and typical timeline for CGS?
The process starts with submitting the online form or an admission form. After submission, the campus admissions teams contact families, and candidates sit for an entrance exam followed by an interview. Decisions are usually notified within three days.
What other costs should I expect beyond tuition?
In addition to tuition, you should expect costs for uniforms, books and stationery, sports and activity fees, and examination registration where applicable.
What is the CGS curriculum and how does progression work across levels?
CGS follows a British curriculum with O Levels beginning in Class 8 and the A Level pathway offered in the Upper School. The school is a Cambridge International Examinations center, with O, AS and A Levels examined on site.
How did CGS perform in the 2025 examinations?
For 2025, 106 AS Level candidates and 72 A Level candidates were recorded, with an overall A*/A/A/B ratio of 48%. In the O Level exams, 142 candidates appeared, the combined CGS and CGSD pass rate was 96%, and 46% achieved 5 As or more.
Is there a pathway for higher education after O Level at CGS?
Yes. CGS offers the NCUK Accredited MIE Pathways program, providing foundation education after the O Level qualification and enabling access to further studies, with opportunities to use both the NC and Upper School campuses for preparation.
Where exactly are the three CGS campuses and what are their addresses?
The Lower School is at 39 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, Panchlaish; the Middle School is at 48/B Joynagar, Chatteshwari Road; and the Upper School is at 321/11 Bangladesh Tea Board Guest House Road, Chattogram.
What sports facilities and events does CGS offer?
CGS hosts annual Athletics at M.A. Aziz Stadium and runs inter‑school cricket and basketball tournaments, as well as e-sports and futsal tournaments.
Are CGS exams conducted on site and what does that mean for students?
CGS is a Cambridge International Examinations center, so O Level, AS Level and A Level examinations are held on site. This provides a local, integrated pathway for Cambridge qualifications.
What extracurricular activities and leadership programs does CGS offer?
Beyond academics, CGS offers Model United Nations (MUN), Round Square activities, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Debate Club, and various arts and cultural events such as CGS Got Talent and Inter-House Debates.
Does CGS host its own conferences or events, and do students participate in external conferences?
CGS hosts its own events such as CGSMUN and inter-school competitions, and CGS delegates participate in international conferences like Harvard MUN, Oxford MUN, Yale MUN, NTU MUN and OISMUN.
How does CGS support student wellbeing and social-emotional learning?
CGS emphasizes holistic development with a focus on emotional, physical and social growth through its inclusive, learner-centered approach, a mental wellbeing program in Lower School, and values such as integrity, respect and leadership guiding daily life.
What language support is available for non-native English speakers at CGS?
English is taught as a core subject with dedicated speaking/listening and reading/writing components in the Lower School. Bangla is taught across the school, and Class 8 offers Bangla or French as an option.
What is the CGS uniform and how is it worn across seasons?
CGS requires a uniform with distinct winter and summer sets. Winter uniforms run from November 1 to February 29 and summer uniforms from March 1 to October 31; boys wear blue trousers with a white monogram shirt and navy tie (winter) or shorts in summer, and girls wear a blue skirt with a white monogram shirt. A gym uniform is worn for PE and a separate sports uniform is used for games; uniforms are ordered through designated tailors and Bata shoes are required.
Is boarding offered at CGS and who governs the school?
Boarding is not offered as CGS operates as a day school. CGS is a Cambridge International Examinations center and a global Round Square member, reflecting its governance and international affiliations.
Is CGS a co-educational school?
Yes, CGS is a co-educational institution.
What languages are taught at CGS and how are they structured in the curriculum?
English, Bangla and French are taught. English is a core subject with Speaking & Listening and Reading & Writing components; Bangla is taught in the Lower and Middle Schools, and Class 8 offers Bangla or French as an option.
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