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Nationalities
Number of students |
1050 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
Most common nationality |
Cambodian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
80% |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, ESL intensive and EAL support programmes are available. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese and Khmer as standard.
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Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
18 - Nursery
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Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards, virtual reality, 3D technology, CCTV, webcams, TVs, internet and PCs/laptops/tablets. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, in emergencies like the recent COVID-19 quarantines, Harrods offers a unique award-winning and specifically designed eLearning platform with a suite of digital communication tools to ensure swift delivery of lessons online, hybrid or by blended learning. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
HIA is a non-sectarian School |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Release time for important ceremonies, quiet room, special diets are supported and religious customs are accommodated. |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
International Assessment for entry to Primary and Secondary.
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Results in these examinations |
The average pass rate is 80% |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, on a weekly schedule. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the age and level of the child, home learning will generally not exceed 10, 20 or 30 minutes per assignment per subject and reading will be set on weekends.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Currently, 100% |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Our C.A.R.E Programme stands for Creating Awareness and Resilience in Education. It is the umbrella framework for our Multi-Tiered System of Support, which includes amongst other things, the Special Educational Needs Department.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Harrods provides an opportunity for exceptionally able students to study in learning environments that challenge, inspire and empower them to excel every day.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Readiness for school assessment for Early Years.
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, the 1st intake is within the first term (August and September) and we have a 2nd intake in Semester 2. |
School day
School start time |
8:00 am |
School finish time |
4:30 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Lunch is optional, parents can purchase school lunches or provide their own.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Remedial Language and Subject Courses, Coding, Robotics, Swimming, Basketball, Taekwondo, Arts and Crafts, Chinese, Yoga, Music and Dance and the Harrods Lion's Football Club. |
Sports activities included |
Fitness classes, Table Tennis, Basketball, Football, Swimming, Yoga and Badminton. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, internal and external. |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Science Labs, Art Studio, Music room, Auditorium, Library and Technology Labs. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Playground, Sports area, Outdoor area and Swimming pool. |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Harrods International Academy (HIA) is part of the renowned Singapore based Global School Foundation.
• An international community of families and a multi-nation staff cohort and students from more than 21 countries
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Teaching approach of the school |
HIA has a multi-curricular approach with strong national and international programmes laying a solid foundation for Harrods students.
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