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Nationalities
| Number of students |
320 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
Languages
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Chinese |
Academics
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
- Kindergarten - G2: 25 - 45 minutes per day
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Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Department |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance testing and interview |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
14:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
To make life as easy as possible for parents and carers, Howard offers breakfast options, hot lunch meals, and full day programs from 6am to 6pm at an additional cost. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The range of activities available to students is extensive with everything from sports to the arts, voluntary work to environmental studies, catered for. With several extra-curricular activities offered both at lunchtime and after school students are never short of choice. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Howard Academy is an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education and is proud to offer one of the best Full-English programs in the area. Howard is also proud to offer unique services such as services for children with special needs, daycare, private tutoring, after-school education, extra-curricular activities, etc. all of these at an exceptional value. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Howard's vision is to educate the future leaders of this country, integrating the English language, technology and values focused on the global success. |