Heritage International School is an international, Christian school located in Kansanga, Kampala, Uganda serving students from Early Years up to Grade 12. We are accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association (MSA).
Academics at Heritage
Our style of teaching and learning is made up of the best practice from a number of different systems. Regular testing is used to best inform the students and parents how well concepts have been grasped. Our motivation at all times is to ensure that students, teachers and parents are all aware of the student’s progress in the class.
Teachers are approachable and welcome questions and discussion. Teachers also value interaction with students both in and out of the classroom setting. Both students and staff are expected to achieve their full potential.
Our school year begins in mid August and ends in late May with one major break at Christmas and two smaller ones in October and March. The school year is structured into two semesters, semester 1 beginning in August and semester 2 begining in January. This structure allows students to join HIS at two points in the year without falling behind in academic courses. Classes meet five days a week with chapel times on Wednesday for Middle and High Schools and Fridays for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The typical school day begins at 8:00AM and ends at 3:00 PM for grades K to 12 classes, and 8:00AM to 11:45PM for Early Years classes. Extracurricular activities begin after classes at 3:00PM. Teachers are also present outside of class times to provide extra help when needed.
Some of the academic features of HIS are:
Low Student/Teacher Ratio
We are able to give individual attention to each child thanks to our small classes. The teacher/student ratio is currently 1:10 for elementary and 1:4 for Early Years.
Parent Involvement
Heritage works together with the home and family. Each family is asked to volunteer at the school in the spirit of family and community. This volunteerism is one reason we are able to offer low school fees for the children.
Wide Subject Variety
Heritage offers various courses in science, math, social studies, language arts, physical education, music, computers, art, swimming, and, of course, Bible.
Loving and Well-qualified Teachers
Heritage International School is very fortunate to have been blessed with a tremendously dedicated faculty. The teachers come from all corners of the world to contribute to the mission of Heritage.
Home School Link
Heritage provides a link with home school families throughout Uganda, giving them access to teachers and school resources (e.g. art, computer, PE, library, music, etc.)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
We provide special tutoring sessions for children who are learning English as a second language.
Accreditation
Heritage International School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). It is also registered and licensed with the Ministry of Education at both Elementary and Secondary levels.
Our Curriculum
Early Years Curriculum
Classes for Preschool 1 (age 2.5), Preschool 2 (age 3), and Junior Kindergarten (age 4) are available for social training and readiness for further schooling. The activities experienced are designed to help the child adjust socially, co-ordinate physically, grow spiritually and prepare mentally for Elementary School. This half-day session includes Bible time, music, physical co-ordination, art, story-telling, reading, writing, learning numbers, independent and group activities.
Elementary Curriculum
The curriculum for Kindergarten and grades 1 – 5 includes: reading, spelling, language, Bible time, handwriting, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education (including swimming), art, French, computer, and music.
Middle School Curriculum
The middle school years are a time of transition between elementary school and high school. Subjects include math, science, language arts and literature, social studies, computer, French, music, art, Bible, and physical education. Junior high students change classrooms and teachers throughout the day. Special attention is given to the unique social, emotional, and spiritual needs of this age group. All subjects and activities are integrated with the basic Christian principles of the Bible to impart a God-centred view of life to the student.
High School Curriculum
In grades 9-12, students continue their studies by earning credits that are given for classes passed. Students must earn a total of 25 credits, of which 21 are compulsory credits. Classes are offered in all major academic subjects and a variety of electives are available as well.
Online Courses
Students also have access to Seven Star online courses:
HIS Online prepares middle and high school students for college success. Enroll full-time and earn an accredited high school diploma from HIS, or part-time to supplement a traditional school or homeschool curriculum.
HIS Online offers:
•90 engaging online high school and middle school courses.
•College credit with over 140 advanced placement and dual enrollment courses.
•Every student receives personalized attention from their certified, highly qualified teacher through phone calls, email, and online discussion boards.
•HIS’ online curriculum, available entirely over the internet, allows students to take courses anywhere in the world, any time of day.
•HIS’ enrollment policy allows new students to apply at any time, with new courses beginning every week.
•Parents can access and review their student’s academic progress through the online grade book, discussion boards, and student responses.
Early Childhood Education
Our Early Years Program is a quality Christ-centered program that provides a safe and secure environment both physically and emotionally, meeting international standards. The program focuses on a Learning Center approach. It is founded on the Early Years Foundation Stage philosophy, developed in the UK. This approach encourages exploration, experimentation, curiosity, and a sense of wonderment. Teaching critical thinking and problem-solving skills is a very important focus of our Early Years. We also incorporate a strong foundation in Literacy and Numeracy, preparing children to transition to Elementary School. Through a thematic approach to learning children explore and understand the world around them. Teaching incorporates learning opportunities in both social studies and science. Learning is both child and teacher directed and involves close liaison with parents.
Elementary
As an international school, Heritage seeks to encourage its children to respect and become acquainted with the many cultures and traditions represented at the school.
We have adopted The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) which is based on clearly defined learning standards that lay out the subject, personal and international knowledge, skills and understandings children need at different stages of their primary or elementary school life.
International Primary Curriculum (Grades K – 5)
At Heritage, we have adopted the International Primary Curriculum. This curriculum is a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum with clear processes and specific learning goals for every subject. It promotes international mindedness and personal learning.
The IPC has been designed to ensure rigorous learning but also to help teachers make all learning exciting, active and meaningful for children. Learning with the IPC takes a global approach, helping children to connect their learning to where they are living now as well as looking at the learning from the perspective of other people in other countries. The IPC is used by schools in more than 80 countries around the world. It allows for great learning, great teaching and great fun.
It covers Science, History, Geography, Communication, Technology, Society, Technology, and some aspects of ICT, Art, Music and P.E.
‘International Mindedness’ is very important for International schools. First, it is an approach that sets out to develop understandings of our similarities in addition to an acceptance of our differences and an ability to live together within those differences.
Second, it is an approach that accepts the need to define the knowledge, skills and understandings which lead to an international mindset as rigorously as it accepts the need to define the learning outcomes for individual curriculum subjects. In doing so, it is an approach which is prepared to put as much energy into focusing on the detail of knowledge and skills as it does on enjoying the pleasure of eventual understanding.
Third, it is an approach which is as much about developing a formal curriculum and supportive systemic curriculum and management structures as it is about creating an emotional and cultural awareness and attachment to international mindedness.
Math
Elementary classes use Singapore Math. “Singapore Math” is a term used to refer to the mathematics curriculum used in Singapore. For over 15 years Singapore has consistently scored at the top of international mathematics comparison studies. Its unique approach to teaching Math – which focuses on problem solving, deep understanding and model drawing – has helped Singapore students excel. Heritage students now have the same opportunity to benefit from this proven curriculum.
English
Our Language Arts Curriculum is North American based and is aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state(USA)-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare children for college and the workforce.
Our school uses a Language Program by McGraw-Hill called Reading Wonders. It is a program that helps cater for the needs of our children in an ever changing 21st century. Every week there is a new concept with grade appropriate topics that may also include some aspects of science and social studies that students will cover in IPC.
There are short complex texts that focus on comprehension, strategies and skills, different types of genre, vocabulary strategies and writing texts.
This program allows for differentiation within the classroom and offers leveled readers to cater for the different reading levels within the classroom. It also integrates research and inquiry through short and sustained research projects. During the last week of every unit covered, the focus is on different types of writing.
Finally it allows for weekly assessments, assessment after every unit as well as benchmark assessments to help in the placement of a child.
For our handwriting program, we use the D’Nealian handwriting curriculum which is the original continuous stroke handwriting program. With D’Nealian Handwriting, all students have to learn is a few simple connecting strokes-and they’re writing in cursive! First introduced in 1978, it has become one of the most widely accepted methods for teaching handwriting.
Middle School
In Middle School, students relish the freedom to discover their God-given abilities and natural interests. Music, art, drama, physical education, French and IT are offered to all, in addition to core courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies and Bible. Students are able to study without hindrance on our beautiful eco-friendly campus.
6th Grade
Math
Singapore Math 6
Social Studies
African Cultures and Geography
Science
Activate Science 1: A course covering the beginings of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Health
English
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
The Phantom Tollbooth by Susan Nanus
Poetry
Literature circles
Writing: Procedural Essays, Autobiographical Narratives, Letters, Cause-and-Effect Essays
French: Introductory level
Students will be placed in either introductory 1 or 2 French, according to their level.
Bible
Students will study the life and reign of King David
Middle school students also take classes in PE, IT/Computer, Music, Art and Drama.
7th Grade
Math
New Elementary Mathematics 1 (Singapore Maths)
Social Studies
World Cultures and Geography
Science
Activate Science 2 – A spiral course covering the next level of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Health
English
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
The Miracle Worker by William Gibson
A selection of narrative poetry
Short stories – Theme of Identity
Detective fiction – reading Arthur Conana Doyle stories
Book reviews
Writing – Persuasive Speeches, 5 Paragraph Essays, Compare and Contrast Essays, Detective Fiction
French
Students will be placed in leveled classes using either Tricolore 1 or 2
Bible
Students will study the life and ministry of the disciple, John
Middle school students also take classes in PE, IT/Computer, Music, Art and Drama.
8th Grade
Math
New Elementary Mathematics 2 (Singapore Maths)
Social Studies
Ancient World History
Science
Activate Science 3: A spiral course covering the next level of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Health
English
The Outsiders by S E Hinton
The Time Machine by H.E Wells
The Diary of Anne Frank: a play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Poetry Study and original Anthology
A selection of 19th century short stories
Independent book study
Writing – Research Essays, Informative Speeches, Reflective Essays, Scripts, Journalism
French
Students will be placed in leveled courses using either Tricolore 1, 2 or 3
Bible
Students will study the life and ministry of Jesus Christ
Middle school students also take classes in PE, IT/Computer, Music, Art and Drama.
High School
The Heritage approach to meeting the Physical, Social, Emotional and Spiritual Health of the child is holistic.
The High School enjoys the rigors of an international system and includes courses that are particular to English speaking curricula:
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- History
- Geography
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
We Teach From a Biblical Perspective
In addition, students study Acts, World Religions, Philosophy, and Ethics as part of the core Bible curriculum.
Every course is taught from a Biblical perspective.
Advanced Placement (AP) Opportunities
Students in grades 11 and 12 are offered more rigorous courses through the Advanced Placement (AP) program. This is an international program offered through the College Board that enables students to take more advanced courses in specific subject areas.
Electives for Untapped Talents
Semester-long electives present the opportunity to investigate the possibilities of previously untapped talents.
Online Courses
Opportunities for advanced, individual and specialized courses are offered with Sevenstar and Northstar Online Academies.
9th Grade (Freshman)
English
Lord of the Flies by William Golding or
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Queen of Water by Laura Resau
Selected poetry
A range of language and oral assignments
Science 1
Part one of a two-year Science course covering Biology and Chemistry
Mathematics
New Elementary Mathematics (Singapore Maths) Books 3A and 3B
This course offers instruction in Advanced Algebra and Advanced Geometry
Social Studies
Modern World History: Renaissance to present-day
French
Students will be placed in either introductory or intermediate French classes.
Bible
Book of Acts, History and Growth of the Early Church
Physical Education
Electives
Students will be given the choice to elect courses in a variety of subject areas including IT, Art, Instrumental Music, Physical Fitness, as well as specialized areas of the Humanities.
10th Grade (Sophomore)
English
World Literature:
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusesabagina
Antigone by Sophocles
A selection of African poetry
A selelction of short stories by Nadine Gordimer
A range of language and oral assignments
Science 2
Part two of a two-year course covering Biology and Chemistry
Mathematics
New Elementary Mathematics (Singapore Maths) Books 4A and 4B
Students will be able to sit an O level examination in Mathematics by the end of this 4-year program, if they choose
Pre-Calculus (Sullivan) This course prepares students for Calculus
Social Studies
Human geography, environment and global issues
French
Students will be placed in either introductory or intermediate French classes.
Bible
Study of World Religions
Physical Education
Electives
Students will be given a choice to elect courses in IT, Art, Instrumental Music, Physical Fitness, Sociology or Film as Literature.
*Grade 10 is recognized as the equivalent of O level by the Uganda Ministry of Education
11th Grade (Junior)
English
American Literature:
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat
A selection of American Short Stories, including at least two by Edgar Allen Poe
A selection of American Poetry
Science
Physics, AP Environmental or AP Chemistry
Mathematics
Pre-calculus (Sullivan) This course prepares students for Calculus
Business Math (South-Western) This course offers in depth learning on personal finance and business finance
Calculus AB
Differential and integral Calculus taught at an Advanced Placement (AP) level
Social Studies
Comparative World Governments
African History
Bible
Exploration of Morality and Ethics
SAT Preparation
Students will be given assistance to prepare for the external SAT exam
Physical Education
Electives
Students will be given a choice to elect courses in IT, Art, Instrumental Music, Physical Fitness and the Humanities, such as Sociology and Psychology.
12th Grade (Senior)
English
British Literature:
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, or a novel by Jane Austen
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Macbeth or Othello by William Shakespeare
A selection of at least 12 poems including 6 written before 1900
A range of language and oral assignments
Science
Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Environment Science, or AP Biology
Mathematics
Calculus AB Differential and Integral Calculus taught at an advanced placement level. Students can choose to sit the AP-Calculus test for college credit at the conclusion of the course.
Business Math
Calculus BC
Students will be prepared to take the external Advanced Placement Calculus BC exam at the end of this course.
Social Studies
African History, AP Economics, or Comparitive Government
Bible
Introduction to Philosophy
Physical Education
Electives
Students will be given the choice to elect courses in IT, Art, Instrumental Music, Physical Fitness, or the Humanities, such as Sociology of Psychology. Life Skills options such as Cooking will also be offered.
*Grade 12 is recognized as the equivalent of A level by the Ministry of Education in Uganda.
Admissions at Heritage International School
The Early Years Committee, the Elementary Principal, the Secondary Principal, and the Head of School determine admission to the School. The following criteria are applied:
• The applicant’s ability to benefit from the school’s academic program
• Space in the appropriate Grade level
• The capacity of the school to meet the educational needs of the applicant
• The ability of the applicant’s family to meet the financial obligations of the school
The students enrolled at HIS are classified as:
• Full Time Student – students enrolled in a regular full time schedule for the school-year (enrolled full time from August – May).
• Transferee – students enrolled in a regular full time schedule in the middle of school year or enrolled for just a semester.
• Part-time Early Years – students in Pre-school who are offered a structured educational program for 2-3 days in a week.
• Home School Link (HSL) – homeschooled student enrolled at HIS for social interaction.
• Home-school Affiliate (HSA) – students from another school affiliated to HIS extracurricular activities.
• Online Student – students enrolled at HIS online program through SEVENSTAR or NORTHSTAR.
• Temporary student – students enrolled at HIS for less than one quarter.
All enrolling students must submit the following forms:
• Student Application
• Student Health Record (including Authorization for Emergency Medical Care)
• School Fees Agreement
• Photo and Video Release
As well as copies of the following:
• Immunization Records
• School records: Report cards/transcripts from previous school, Individual Education Plan and Psych. Assessment if applicable
• Proof of age (copy of Birth Certificate or Passport)
• Chart for courses and hours completed – ONLY FOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
Each new Applicant/transferee will be assessed initially based on their age bracket. Please see the chart below.
Pre-school l – 2 ½ before August 31st
Pre-school ll – 3 before August 31st
Junior Kindergarten – 4 before August 31st
Kindergarten – 5 before August 31st
Grade 1 – 6 before August 31st
Grade 2 – 7 before August 31st
Grade 3 – 8 before August 31st
Grade 4 – 9 before August 31st
Grade 5 – 10 before August 31st
Grade 6 – 11 before August 31st
Grade 7 – 12 before August 31st
Grade 8 – 13 before August 31st
Grade 9 – 14 before August 31st
Grade 10 – 15 before August 31st
Grade 11 – 16 before August 31st
Grade 12 – 17 before August 31st
Students are almost always placed in a grade with their peers according to age. If the school tests highlight areas of concern the school may, in discussion with the parents, decide to place children differently to provide a better learning environment.
Promotions are recommended at the end of the school year based on student performance. If a student is not eligible for promotion to the next grade, parents will be informed and invited to school to discuss ways forward for their child.
Religious preferences of parents and students are respected by the school, however, all classroom instruction is in the context of the Christian ethos of the school. All students will be required to participate in the religious instruction and activities of the school.
Students may be admitted throughout the school year. Parents should provide evidence of recent previous schooling.
Heritage Fee Structure
At Heritage our goal is to make a quality international education affordable and accessible. Below is the Fee Structure for the upcoming year. Discounts for missionary families and those working with NGOs are available on application and we have a limited number of bursaries and scholarships that can be applied for. Please ask at the school reception or email if you have any questions.
- NOTE: Several classes are at capacity. Parents are encouraged to place a $500 reservation deposit per child to ensure they have a place next year. This is deducted from first semester school fees and is non-refundable and non-transferable and does not carry forward to the next semester.
Parents choose one of three payment options:
OPTION 1 – Annual Plan. “PREFERRED” A one-time annual fee. (5% discount if paid prior to 1st July on annual only)
OPTION 2 – Semester Plan. Two payments at semester start. Costs 5% more than Opt 1.
OPTION 3 – Monthly Plan. 10 equal monthly payments beginning August. The monthly payments are due by the 7th of each month. Costs 7% more than OPT 1.
Heritage International School
(2019-2020) / (2020-2021) School Year Fee Structure
Early Years Fee Structure
| Two mornings | Two days | Three mornings | Three days | Five mornings | Five days | |
| Annual Plan | 1,633 | 2,041 | 2,449 | 3,060 | 4,081 | 5,100 |
| Semester Plan | 857 | 1,071 | 1,286 | 1,607 | 2,142 | 2,678 |
| Monthly Plan | 175 | 218 | 262 | 327 | 437 | 546 |
| OPTION 1 | OPTION 2 | OPTION 3 | |
| Annual Plan* | Semester Plan | Monthly Plan | |
| x1 payment made at beginning of school year (Preferred) | x2 payments costs 5% more than annual plan | x 10 payments costs 7% more than annual plan | |
| K | 6,000 | 3,150 | 642 |
| 1 | 7,400 | 3,885 | 792 |
| 2 | 8,100 | 4,253 | 867 |
| 3 | 9,300 | 4,883 | 995 |
| 4 | 9,300 | 4,883 | 995 |
| 5 | 9,300 | 4,883 | 995 |
| 6 | 10,300 | 5,408 | 1,102 |
| 7 | 10,300 | 5,408 | 1,102 |
| 8 | 10,300 | 5,408 | 1,102 |
| 9 | 10,800 | 5,670 | 1,156 |
| 10 | 10,800 | 5,670 | 1,156 |
| 11 | 10,800 | 5,670 | 1,156 |
| 12 | 11,700 | 6,143 | 1,252 |
| Additional Fees: | ||
| Application fee for first time students (non-refundable) | 400 | |
| Development fee per family | 1000 | |
| Development fee if only one child enrolled | 500 | |
| Reservation fees – deducted from first semester fees | 500 |
Payment : Fees can be paid by cheque or as a bank transfer either in US Dollars or in Ugandan Shillings (ask the finance office for the current exchange rate). *5% discount is offered to parents paying annual fees by 1st July 2020. Please contact our Finance office. 10% discount is available for the third child and subsequent siblings.
School Account Details:
Stanbic Bank Uganda – Within Uganda
Account title: Heritage International School Limited
Account number: 9030008122171
Bank: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Forest Mall Branch
Swift code: SBICUGKX
Stanbic Bank Uganda – Outside Uganda
Beneficiary’s name and address: Heritage International School
P O Box 7899, KPL, Uganda
Bank: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Forest Mall Branch
Account Number: 9030008122171
Swift Code: SBICUGKX
Pay Through: USD Account Number 04096521
Deutsche Bank Trust Company
Americas New York, NY
SWIFT Code: BKTRUS33
ABA: 021001033
Absa Bank Uganda – Within Uganda
Account title: Heritage International School
Account number: 0344062781
Bank: Absa Bank Uganda Ltd.
Tankhill Branch
Swift code: BARCUGKX
CORRESPONDENT BANK: CITIBANK NEW YORK
Swift code: CITIUS33
Receiver’s FI ABA routing: 021000089
First Merchants Bank – US
Account Name: Heritage International School
C/O DENISE A.T KRIEBEL
2324 MELODY LANE
ANDERSON IN 46012
Account Number: 501093
Routing Number: 074900657
Bank: First Merchants Bank,
Scatterfield Banking Center
P.O.BOX 792,
Muncie IN 47308-0792
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Heritage International School – Kampala, Uganda
P.O. Box 7899 | Kampala | Uganda | Telephone: 256-393-596-033/4
Our office is open from 7:30AM – 4:30PM on school days.