Last Friday, February 19, the staff and students of Chester College International School were lucky enough to enjoy a private concert given by Abraham Cupeiro Lopéz. Originally from Lugo, Abraham graduated from the Real Conservatorio Superior de Madrid as trumpet player and went on to complete a master’s degree in Interpretation of Early Music. He has always had a […]
This upcoming Saturday December 5, the school will hold an SAT exam session. Some housekeeping comments below for students sitting the test: Arrival time: 07.45. Exam start: 08:00 Approx. finishing time – SAT: 12:00 Approx. finishing time – SAT with Essay: 13:00 What to bring: official ID (ID card or passport), exam registration form, 2 […]
Excitement and caution are two key words that have defined the start of this unusual 2020/21 school year. Excitement at the very much desired get-togethers between students and teachers, after 6 months of virtual contact. Excitement too at the prospect of being able to continue articulating our mission: to help develop and educate people, accompanying […]
Today we have completed our 12th week of virtual learning at Chester College International School. In early March, when it was announced that students would be confined to their homes due to Covid-19, who could have guessed that two and a half months later, our students would still be at home. The students would have […]
2020 is now well on its way and we are excited to announce our first CHESTER Events this year. Just in case you don’t know, CHESTER Events are workshops through English, open to children and teens – and not only geared at Chester College students – , which take place in our school grounds on […]
A new Christmas Day is around the corner! And also a new year! 2020! In Chester College we have been preparing for and celebrating Advent during the past 3 weeks: decorating the school, putting up the Christmas tree and the school’s Nativity scene, reflecting upon the original meaning of Christmas in class, rehearsing carols… Last […]
On Saturday December 7, 2019, Chester College International School will host an SAT exam session, for Chester College students and external students alike. Before we move on to tell you a bit about the SAT (what is is, what it is for), since some of our readership could be unfamiliarized with this test, here is […]
Today is Thanksgiving – a festival that is celebrated each year in Chester College. Many people only know Thanksgiving as it’s the day that falls before the now very popular Black Friday. However, this important festival dates right back to the year 1621, far pre-dating the very modern tradition of Black Friday! The first Thanksgiving […]
At Chester College, we are committed to continually reflecting on and evolving our teaching methods to incorporate the latest in international research, trends and practices. Our long term affiliation of the Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS), of which we have been a member since 1994, is crucial to this goal, and their annual conference […]
With the arrival of Autumn comes many new opportunities and experiences. Seeing the leaves turn red and gold on the trees, roasting the first chestnuts of the season, enjoying the sunrise on a crisp, autumn day…. At Chester College we are surrounded by nature, and are therefore constantly reminded of the passing of the seasons. […]
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