About
Charterhouse is a coeducational private day and boarding school in Godalming, Surrey, founded in 1611, for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is academically selective, admitting through competitive assessment and interview. Pupils take GCSEs and Sixth Form courses, including the IB Diploma. The 250-acre campus includes Victorian buildings and extensive sports pitches.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 13–18
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1611
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Boarding | GBP 21,015 |
| Day | GBP 16,369 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 450
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Deadline
- Registration for 11+ entry must be submitted by 30 September in Year 6
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Outdoor education
- Sport
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Football
Arts
- Music
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Clubs & Societies
- Activities & Groups
- Artifex
- Sport
- Leadership & Pupil Action
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