Chittagong Grammar School (C.G.S.) was founded in 1992, to satisfy the need for a truly

international school in Chittagong. The existing English-medium institutions were not of

an international standard and many families were forced to send their school-going

children overseas to seek a quality education.

Four Chittagong families (Dadas, Ispahanis, Khans and Nizams) came together and co-

opted the best teaching resources available in the city. These teaching consultants set

criteria for standards and established school policies. The aim was to get the best

teachers in Chittagong under one roof to create an institute of a high international

academic standard.

A derelict building on Sarson Road was renovated and refurbished to house the school

which opened in January 1993. There were only five classes - 5 to 9, 64 students and 14

teachers. Enrollment commenced in October/November 1992 and classes began on

12th January 1993. The mission of the school was to enable children to achieve the

highest standards of which they are capable, both academically, physically, morally and

socially. Extra-curricular activities formed an integral part of the curriculum and students

The school rapidly gained an excellent reputation within the community and demand for

placements outnumbered seats available by the second year! The range of classes were

expanded and by 1996 the entire range of classes (Playgroup to ‘O’ Levels) were being

offered. Later the same year the school academic year was changed from January -

December to a September - June session.

In September 1996 the school opened the school session it’s own premises and moved

the Junior Section (Playgroup to class 3) there. Later the same year representatives

from The Round Square Organization paid an inspection visit to CGS. Immediately upon

their return they issued a letter welcoming CGS as an associate member to the group. It

has since participated in two Senior Regional Conferences and one Junior Regional

Conference. It hosted the third Junior Regional Conference in December 1998. Full

CGS is now also listed as an international school in the ISS (International Student

Services) Directory of excellent International schools.

In the meantime, ‘O’ Level results were improving and pass rates were up to 98% by

1997/1998. In January 1999 CGS students achieved 100% ‘A’s and ‘B’s - (79% ‘A’s and

21% ‘B’s) possibly the best results in the country! We continue to have results in the

range of 98% to 100% pass rates.

A Teacher Training Programme introduced in 1994 ensured that teacher expertise was

constantly being upgraded to maintain an excellent teaching and learning standard

throughout the school. Teachers are appraised regularly and their professional

Today the school is a venue for Cambridge ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examinations, with over 300

teachers and 1500 students! In September 2002 the ‘A’ Level programme begun. There

are a range of extra-curricular activities that promote student growth in all spheres of

development. The school maintains a high level of discipline and environmental

excellence. It focuses on providing an overall, holistic education for the children of the

Chittagong community. It is also a centre for the US College board examinations, SAT I

& SAT II.