Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
400 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
Most common nationality |
Filipino, Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian, Japanese, Vietnamese, American, Myanmarese, Jordanian, Laotian, Kenyan, Thai, Blangladeshi, French, Russian. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
All International Students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Tagalog, Mandarin Chinese. |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Proprietary computer software for students to learn Mathematics, Increase Typing speed and Increase Reading and Comprehension speed. |
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. When necessary, the school uses technology such as Zoom to enable home based learning. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The school conducts weekly chapel. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes, upon request, students can be exempted from Chapel. |
External examinations or assessments available |
N.A. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost all our students were able to progress to higher grade or attend higher educational institution after they leave our school. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
For gifted students, they may be eligible for early promotion. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we collaborate with external professional counsellors to provide mental wellness support where needed. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Students take Diagnostic Test assess the entry level. The school also accept transfer from another ACE school. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The Diagnostic Test can be in the form of online or hardcopy testing on English and Mathematics. |
Waiting list |
Yes, towards end of the year before new academic year. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration is open all year round. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, |
School start time |
Morning Session : Elementary - 8:30am ; High School - 7:45am
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School finish time |
Morning Session : Elementary 12.30pm ; High School - 1:45pm
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Supervised care before/after school |
We have a list of external providers we recommend to parents upon request. |
School bus service available |
We have school bus operators who provides bus services to students. |
School provided lunches |
No, but they bring their own snacks for food break time. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Heritage Academy organizes diverse extracurricular activities every Friday for our students to learn many skills that build towards their holistic development. The activities are divided into 5 areas: Music, Performance, Arts, Sports, and Academic Skills, which are part of the 21st Century Competency Skillset needed for students of today.
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Sports activities included |
Track and Field, Basketball, Badminton, Table-Tennis. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We do prepare students for the annual Regional Student Convention (RSC). Students from schools all over the region, train and prepare year-round to compete in Music, Speech/Drama, Athletics, Arts, and Academics. Students who do well at RSC will be invited to participate in the International Student Convention (ISC) in USA. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Heritage Academy chooses to be in the heartlands to bring convenience to our parents and students. We aim to provide holistic education, keep our fees affordable, and maintain a high quality of education as certified under the EduTrust Framework and achieving Quality Status from ACE. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our curriculum and co-curricular activities aim to develop our students in diverse skills such as: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, Communication and Social Skills.
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