Frequently Asked Questions
1. What curriculum do you use?
HFSE uses a self-developed curriculum that caters to all nationalities. We continuously enhance our curriculum and seek to adopt the best practices amongst recognized and established systems. We are using the Singapore Science, English, and Mathematics syllabus for families who intend to go back to the mainstream education system.
2. Are you offering other language courses?
HFSE International School now offers the Global Class for all Primary 1 to Primary 4 Students for AY2025.
This class aims to provide alternative languages such as French, Mandarin, and Tamil.
3. Do you have student care services?
HFSE is in partnership with HAPI HAUS to provide before and after-school care services and private tutorial services. HFSE students are entitled to a discounted rate if they opt to sign up for student care services.
4. Do you offer ECAs (Extra-Curricular Activities)?
We have already started our Haribons Basketball Clinic and HAPI Book Club and will soon be offering more ECA’s in the near future.
5. Will my child able to go back to the mainstream education system?
HFSE curriculum was developed to prepare students to sit for the AEIS (Admission Exam for International Students). This initiative was implemented in order to provide more options for global migrant families living in Singapore.
6. If we go to other or our home country, will my child’s education be credited?
Based on our experience, we have students who have migrated to other countries (i.e. New Zealand, Australia, US, Europe, Canada, and Philippines) and the normal enrolment procedure is for the student to pass the entrance examination offered by the prospective school of their choice in the respective country they are migrating to.
HFSE will provide all necessary documents including Transcript of Records (TOR), Report Cards, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, and Certificate of Good Moral Character. In the event that additional documentation or testimonials are required by the prospective schools, HFSE will provide assistance with that as well.
8. Can you offer assistance with applying for a Student Pass?
HFSE is currently on its 4-year registration. Application for EduTrust Certification is currently on-going. There are different stages to attain the EduTrust Certification, which eventually will make HFSE eligible to apply for Student Passes.
9. Do you provide school bus service?
HFSE has engaged Sunway Transport Pte. Ltd. as our transportation provider for our school bus requirements. Transportation fees vary according to distance from the school.
10. What level do you currently offer?
HFSE currently caters to students from Primary 1 to 6, Secondary 1 to 4, and O Level.
11. Do you have plans to expand in other locations?
Yes, we are just establishing all our systems. Plans for additional satellite centers are in the pipeline.
12. Do you offer preschool?
Yes. Beginning AY 2021, we have launched the HFSE YoungStarters programme which offers the following enrichment classes:
- Growing with Language & Literacy
- Innovative Arts and Crafts
- Fun with Maths
- Move and Groove
- Youngstarters Discovery
- Here I come, P1!”
13. Are you open to investment opportunities?
Definitely yes as we gear up to reach out to more families in need of affordable education. HFSE is open to all those interested to invest. If you would like to know more about how you can help HFSE continue its advocacy, please send an email of interest to our Founder and CEO, Ninalyn Sulit-Cacananta at [email protected]
14. Do you offer sibling discount?
Yes, we have discounts for siblings of existing students and a referral incentive program. Please call 6451 0080 and speak with our Admissions Officer to find out more.
15. How do we book for Assessment?
Please contact our Admissions Officer at 6451 0080 to schedule the assessment.
Registration and Assessment Fees should be paid on or before the examination date.
16. What subjects are covered in the Assessment?
Assessment Tests for all levels cover Mathematics and English subjects and are based on Singapore syllabi.
17. Do you issue a concession card?
No. To qualify for a non-MOE School Smart Card, the child must be Singaporean and satisfy all other requirements.
Refer to: https://www.transitlink.com.sg/private-education-institution-student-concession-card
18. How will the outcome of the Assessment affect my child’s admissions application with HFSE?
For student applicants following the Year of Birth (YOB) requirement per Academic Year, the outcome for each subject will be used to check the competency level of the child. Teachers may use the assessment outcome to track the child’s progress while studying in HFSE.