NOTICE OF CESSATION OF CAMBRIDGE INSTRUCTION
at chartwell country college
Effective from 30 June 2021
Media Statement - 3 June 2021
UPDATE ON CESSATION OF CAMBRIDGE INSTRUCTION AT CHARTWELL COUNTRY COLLEGE
Chartwell Country College (“CCC”) announced on 12 May 2021 that it will be discontinuing its Cambridge Instructional Offering (“Cambridge”) following the completion of the June 2021 examination period on 11 June 2021. Shortly thereafter CCC extended the date of last instruction from 31 May to 30 June, with no tuition charged in June, to provide parents and learners additional opportunity to evaluate alternative options.
CCC can confirm that according to its records all learners have been successfully placed with alternative Cambridge-based institutions and no further instruction is taking place at school. Learners will finish their June exams on 11 June 2021 and results will be duly made available to parents once assessments have been finalised.
The school has processed all relevant refunds regarding advance fee payments, and registration fees where applicable. If any parent, of which CCC is currently unaware, requires any placement assistance they must kindly urgently contact the school. CCC continues to offer professional counselling support, free of charge, to any parents or learners to support them in navigating the transition to a new school and encourages any parent or learner to contact the school if they wish to make use thereof.
CCC is owned by Broadacres High School (Pty) Ltd and trades and operates under the name Chartwell Country College. The Board of Directors’ decision regarding the cessation of Cambridge Instruction was duly considered and approved by shareholders.
CCC, its board and shareholders, has commented broadly in formal school correspondence, two information sessions with parents and multiple media statements to date. It has no further additional comments other than this and those already provided in prior media releases.
Chartwell Country College (“CCC”) announced on 12 May 2021 that it will be discontinuing its Cambridge Instructional Offering (“Cambridge”) following the completion of the June 2021 examination period on 11 June 2021. Shortly thereafter CCC extended the date of last instruction from 31 May to 30 June, with no tuition charged in June, to provide parents and learners additional opportunity to evaluate alternative options.
CCC can confirm that according to its records all learners have been successfully placed with alternative Cambridge-based institutions and no further instruction is taking place at school. Learners will finish their June exams on 11 June 2021 and results will be duly made available to parents once assessments have been finalised.
The school has processed all relevant refunds regarding advance fee payments, and registration fees where applicable. If any parent, of which CCC is currently unaware, requires any placement assistance they must kindly urgently contact the school. CCC continues to offer professional counselling support, free of charge, to any parents or learners to support them in navigating the transition to a new school and encourages any parent or learner to contact the school if they wish to make use thereof.
CCC is owned by Broadacres High School (Pty) Ltd and trades and operates under the name Chartwell Country College. The Board of Directors’ decision regarding the cessation of Cambridge Instruction was duly considered and approved by shareholders.
CCC, its board and shareholders, has commented broadly in formal school correspondence, two information sessions with parents and multiple media statements to date. It has no further additional comments other than this and those already provided in prior media releases.
MEDIA STATEMENT - 20 May 2021
ACCOMMODATION OF LEARNERS
Chartwell Country College (“CCC”) will be discontinuing its Cambridge Instructional Offering (“Cambridge”) following the completion of the June 2021 examination period. The school will continue to support its learners throughout the current exam period and academic instruction with all instruction ceasing from 30 June 2021 onwards.
As a specific focus the school is taking various measures to ensure that each student is placed with an alternative institution for their academic programme to continue without interruption.
The school has taken steps to ensure that there will be no financial impact on learners transferring to other institutions. This includes refunding all fees paid in advance and refunding registration fees for 2021 where applicable. In addition, the school will charge no tuition for the month of June. Arrangements are underway for learners that are currently receiving financial assistance to continue to receive this assistance at an alternative institution.
The process of placing learners is ongoing with an estimated 27 of 27 learners in Year 7, 8 and 9 being in the process of registering with alternative institutions.
Of the 44 impacted learners that are completing IGCSE/AS and A levels 23 are in the process of registering with alternative institutions. Of the remaining 21 learners a large portion have opted for tutor centre arrangements for the completion of their IGCSE/AS/A levels.
The school has not received any indications from any parents regarding their inability to place their child at an alternative institution. Any parents that are having difficulty placing their child may contact the school directly if any additional assistance is required.
CCC has made available counselling to all learners and parents to assist with managing the social
and emotional terrain of continuing their academic development at a new academic institution.
Parents are kindly invited to reach out to the school faculty who are available to assist with any additional information or assistance that may be required. Any other stakeholders may reach out to
admin@chartwellcountrycollege.co.za in order for their query to be directed to the appropriate party.
Chartwell Country College (“CCC”) will be discontinuing its Cambridge Instructional Offering (“Cambridge”) following the completion of the June 2021 examination period. The school will continue to support its learners throughout the current exam period and academic instruction with all instruction ceasing from 30 June 2021 onwards.
As a specific focus the school is taking various measures to ensure that each student is placed with an alternative institution for their academic programme to continue without interruption.
The school has taken steps to ensure that there will be no financial impact on learners transferring to other institutions. This includes refunding all fees paid in advance and refunding registration fees for 2021 where applicable. In addition, the school will charge no tuition for the month of June. Arrangements are underway for learners that are currently receiving financial assistance to continue to receive this assistance at an alternative institution.
The process of placing learners is ongoing with an estimated 27 of 27 learners in Year 7, 8 and 9 being in the process of registering with alternative institutions.
Of the 44 impacted learners that are completing IGCSE/AS and A levels 23 are in the process of registering with alternative institutions. Of the remaining 21 learners a large portion have opted for tutor centre arrangements for the completion of their IGCSE/AS/A levels.
The school has not received any indications from any parents regarding their inability to place their child at an alternative institution. Any parents that are having difficulty placing their child may contact the school directly if any additional assistance is required.
CCC has made available counselling to all learners and parents to assist with managing the social
and emotional terrain of continuing their academic development at a new academic institution.
Parents are kindly invited to reach out to the school faculty who are available to assist with any additional information or assistance that may be required. Any other stakeholders may reach out to
admin@chartwellcountrycollege.co.za in order for their query to be directed to the appropriate party.
MEDIA STATEMENT - 18 May 2021
CESSATION OF CAMBRIDGE INSTRUCTION AT CHARTWELL COUNTRY COLLEGE ON 30 JUNE 2021
Chartwell Country College (“CCC”) will be discontinuing its Cambridge Instructional Offering (“Cambridge”) following the completion of the June 2021 examination period. The school will continue to support its learners throughout the current exam period and academic instruction with all instruction ceasing from 30 June 2021 onwards.
CCC had intended to join Broadacres Academy High school (“Broadacres”) in 2022 as the school’s Cambridge offering. However, after carefully considering the low demand for Cambridge instruction and the high cost of offering dual curricula, Broadacres has elected to offer IEB exclusively and to only offer Grades 7,8 and 9 in 2022.
CCC has evaluated its ability to continue to independently offer its Cambridge instruction considering the current economic conditions, low learner numbers across IGCSE to A levels and the lack of a long-term alternative for learners. This evaluation has unfortunately informed CCC’s decision to cease with its Cambridge offering.
CCC has also approached third parties as an alternative to secure the continuation of CCC as an independent school, offering short term financial support and a nominal acquisition price for the school to continue independently. These negotiations have regrettably not been successful.
CCC is supporting learners to complete the current exam period and to join an alternative Cambridge institution with no interruption of their academic schedule. In this regard six alternative institutions have made arrangements for learners to be accommodated at the same fee levels, and/or no registration or transfer fees. These institutions are also putting in place special measures to ensure academic continuity. CCC will be refunding any parents that have paid school fees in advance as well as any refundable holding deposits. Learners that join institutions which have not agreed to a registration fee waiver will be refunded the 2021 registration fee CCC. Finally, to further support parents and learners no tuition will be levied in the month of June.
CCC has made available counselling to all learners and parents to assist with managing the social and emotional terrain of continuing their academic development at a new academic institution.
Parents are to kindly reach out to the school faculty who are available to assist with any additional information or assistance that may be required. Any other stakeholders may reach out to admin@chartwellcountrycollege.co.za in order for their query to be directed to the appropriate party.
Chartwell Country College (“CCC”) will be discontinuing its Cambridge Instructional Offering (“Cambridge”) following the completion of the June 2021 examination period. The school will continue to support its learners throughout the current exam period and academic instruction with all instruction ceasing from 30 June 2021 onwards.
CCC had intended to join Broadacres Academy High school (“Broadacres”) in 2022 as the school’s Cambridge offering. However, after carefully considering the low demand for Cambridge instruction and the high cost of offering dual curricula, Broadacres has elected to offer IEB exclusively and to only offer Grades 7,8 and 9 in 2022.
CCC has evaluated its ability to continue to independently offer its Cambridge instruction considering the current economic conditions, low learner numbers across IGCSE to A levels and the lack of a long-term alternative for learners. This evaluation has unfortunately informed CCC’s decision to cease with its Cambridge offering.
CCC has also approached third parties as an alternative to secure the continuation of CCC as an independent school, offering short term financial support and a nominal acquisition price for the school to continue independently. These negotiations have regrettably not been successful.
CCC is supporting learners to complete the current exam period and to join an alternative Cambridge institution with no interruption of their academic schedule. In this regard six alternative institutions have made arrangements for learners to be accommodated at the same fee levels, and/or no registration or transfer fees. These institutions are also putting in place special measures to ensure academic continuity. CCC will be refunding any parents that have paid school fees in advance as well as any refundable holding deposits. Learners that join institutions which have not agreed to a registration fee waiver will be refunded the 2021 registration fee CCC. Finally, to further support parents and learners no tuition will be levied in the month of June.
CCC has made available counselling to all learners and parents to assist with managing the social and emotional terrain of continuing their academic development at a new academic institution.
Parents are to kindly reach out to the school faculty who are available to assist with any additional information or assistance that may be required. Any other stakeholders may reach out to admin@chartwellcountrycollege.co.za in order for their query to be directed to the appropriate party.
Initial parent letter
Dear Parents
NOTICE OF CESSATION OF CAMBRIDGE INSTRUCTION
Chartwell Country College has a proud history of delivering excellent internationally recognised
Cambridge instruction over more than a decade. We have shaped the minds of hundreds of young
learners in preparing them for a successful life in all spheres.
[Amended] It is therefore with a sad heart that we need to inform you that we are discontinuing our Cambridge instructional offering effective from 30 June 2021. The school will continue to support its learners throughout the current exam period and academic instruction with all instruction ceasing from 30 June 2021 onwards.
This decision has come after much consideration. Considering the development of the campus to
Broadacres Academy High School, and a focus on the IEB as an assessment offering, it has been
decided not to offer multiple curricula. Development of the new campus will commence soon, and no
instruction will be able to take place in the current facilities as these will be demolished prior to
development. Broadacres Academy High school will offer IEB/CAPS in Grades 7 through to 9 in 2022
with Grades 10 through to Grade 12 being phased in only from 2023 onwards. These factors were all
carefully considered in determining the most constructive way forward.
To support our learners and families during this transition period, please see the following details
below:
Current Grade 7 and 8 learners:
For those learners who are in Grades 7 and 8 and who wish to pursue the independent and
internationally recognised IEB assessment offering from 2022 at Broadacres Academy High School,
Colleen Traviss-Lea, the Principal of Broadacres Academy High School, is eager to meet with each
parent and student. A number of opportunities will be available to meet with Colleen in this regard.
Colleen will share information regarding the rich academic, sport and cultural offering available from
the new Broadacres Academy High campus. She is well versed in the merits of the IEB system and
will be able to assist in answering questions related to this curriculum, and any other general queries
or concerns you may have. Colleen will also advise on options for completion of the 2021 Grade 7
and 8 years before the possible transition to Grade 8 and 9 at Broadacres Academy High School in
2022.
The following opportunities are available to meet with Colleen and her team:
Current Grade 9 – 12 learners:
The uninterrupted academic development of our learners is our immediate focus and priority. As such we have arranged with neighbouring Cambridge schools, as well as Cambridge Distance Colleges, to assist our learners to complete the current academic year and beyond.
This assistance includes the waiver of registration fees and prompt assistance for enrolments. An information session will be held on 17 May 2021 at 17h00 at Chartwell Country College. More information on these options as well as arrangements to ensure a smooth transition for parents and learners will be provided.
Those learners who are currently enjoying financial assistance are to contact the school for assistance that may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Please direct all interim queries you may have to admin@chartwellcountrycollege.co.za.
We would like to thank you for your continued support, and we endeavour to work hard with you and your child to make this transition as seamless as possible.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION
Broadacres High School (Pty) Ltd.
Original publish date: 12 May 2021. Amended on 18 May 2021.
NOTICE OF CESSATION OF CAMBRIDGE INSTRUCTION
Chartwell Country College has a proud history of delivering excellent internationally recognised
Cambridge instruction over more than a decade. We have shaped the minds of hundreds of young
learners in preparing them for a successful life in all spheres.
[Amended] It is therefore with a sad heart that we need to inform you that we are discontinuing our Cambridge instructional offering effective from 30 June 2021. The school will continue to support its learners throughout the current exam period and academic instruction with all instruction ceasing from 30 June 2021 onwards.
This decision has come after much consideration. Considering the development of the campus to
Broadacres Academy High School, and a focus on the IEB as an assessment offering, it has been
decided not to offer multiple curricula. Development of the new campus will commence soon, and no
instruction will be able to take place in the current facilities as these will be demolished prior to
development. Broadacres Academy High school will offer IEB/CAPS in Grades 7 through to 9 in 2022
with Grades 10 through to Grade 12 being phased in only from 2023 onwards. These factors were all
carefully considered in determining the most constructive way forward.
To support our learners and families during this transition period, please see the following details
below:
Current Grade 7 and 8 learners:
For those learners who are in Grades 7 and 8 and who wish to pursue the independent and
internationally recognised IEB assessment offering from 2022 at Broadacres Academy High School,
Colleen Traviss-Lea, the Principal of Broadacres Academy High School, is eager to meet with each
parent and student. A number of opportunities will be available to meet with Colleen in this regard.
Colleen will share information regarding the rich academic, sport and cultural offering available from
the new Broadacres Academy High campus. She is well versed in the merits of the IEB system and
will be able to assist in answering questions related to this curriculum, and any other general queries
or concerns you may have. Colleen will also advise on options for completion of the 2021 Grade 7
and 8 years before the possible transition to Grade 8 and 9 at Broadacres Academy High School in
2022.
The following opportunities are available to meet with Colleen and her team:
- An information session at Broadacres Academy Preparatory School campus at 28 Syringa Road on 19 May 2021 at 18h00.
- “Coffee with Colleen” every Tuesday morning at 08h30 at Broadacres Academy Preparatory School campus
- Meeting with Colleen by setting an individual appointment
- Should you wish to set up an in-person meeting with Colleen, please contact her directly at colleen.travisslea@broadacres.com or telephonically at 076 216 6029.
Current Grade 9 – 12 learners:
The uninterrupted academic development of our learners is our immediate focus and priority. As such we have arranged with neighbouring Cambridge schools, as well as Cambridge Distance Colleges, to assist our learners to complete the current academic year and beyond.
This assistance includes the waiver of registration fees and prompt assistance for enrolments. An information session will be held on 17 May 2021 at 17h00 at Chartwell Country College. More information on these options as well as arrangements to ensure a smooth transition for parents and learners will be provided.
Those learners who are currently enjoying financial assistance are to contact the school for assistance that may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Please direct all interim queries you may have to admin@chartwellcountrycollege.co.za.
We would like to thank you for your continued support, and we endeavour to work hard with you and your child to make this transition as seamless as possible.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION
Broadacres High School (Pty) Ltd.
Original publish date: 12 May 2021. Amended on 18 May 2021.
