Charterhouse is a small institution with committed and caring staff in the Caribbean and the class numbers are very small to provide students with individual attention. We know for many students they need special attention in social and academic work. Parents have the option to offer their children with choice; we provide this in terms of discipline in a caring environment.
What are the Main Features?
A Christian environment which encourages children to give, as well as to receive within a carefully structured day .Staff who supervise homework, and look at closely after school activities, which provide opportunities to develop personal interest in a safe community, allowing students to build self-confidence, self-reliance and to foster tolerance and understanding.
What are the Usual entry requirements?
A simple test in English , Mathematics, verbal comprehension exercise and an interview is undertaken by all students hoping to attend Charterhouse. Parents are required to produce a report from their children's last school attended showing specify grades and conduct, two passport size pictures, birth certificate as well as a small registration fee.
Accreditation
Charterhouse is a recognised secondary school in the state of St.Lucia which was formally opened by the Minister of Education in 1994. The school although independent is subject to inspection by the Ministry and is supported by the government through the Ministry of Education..
Academic Matters
All students are prepared to undertake public examination from GCSE, SAT, CXC , as well as other single subject examination such as Tailoring, Motor Mechanics, Bookkeeping etc. In addition after completing the general certification in education students can undertake a two year junior college to complete their A-Levels with the University of Cambridge.
Staff
The school philosophy is that all staff members take the role of "loco parentis," to deal with day to day personal matters of students. Thus providing students with the source of comfort and guidance when problems arise.
Discipline
Charterhouse does not believe in formal corporal punishment of students. We have clear guidelines for staff and pupils. Parents are informed of indiscipline after the forth infraction on the part of a student. We take pride in our counselling approach when dealing with the misconduct of students. In order to develop a sense of independence on occasions a student may be permitted to carry out research out of the school compound.
Pastoral Care
Our day and boarding students are provided with a warm and comfortable environment to work and play. Students are provided with a home from home environment for study and quiet contemplation. We also have a house system in place. The residential home care providers are trained as counsellors and care supporters. They are as well as educationally sound in order to help students with their academic work.
Extra-curricular activities
One of the main thrust of the school is its outdoor pursuits with sufficient provision to meet the needs of all who are interested. We also encourage students to develop their own interest in keeping with the philosophy of the school.
Contact With Parents
Charterhouse welcome contact with parents as often as they require it, in order to develop a good rapport with form teachers and principal.
Students From Overseas
Students from overseas should have a contact person when possible who can offer help and who can befriend the student. The school provides an escort service to and from the airport. Students are expected to arrive on the same date as far as possible. This is discussed with parents a month before the start of the academic year.
