HISTORY

On the 9th of September 1994, H.I.S. opened its doors. Five Christian missions: Finnish Free Foreign Mission, Church of God Mission, Kinderhilfswerk, Mission Aviation Fellowship and Baptist Mission of Uganda had signed a Memorandum of Agreement to combine their efforts to set up a mission school. H.I.S. was to be a co-operative effort to support Christian mission personnel in Uganda. Children from both mission and non-mission families were to be welcomed.

MANAGEMENT

The policy-making body of HIS is the Board of Directors. This board is made up of representatives from all the sponsoring missions, as well as a non-voting parent representative from the PTF. The Principal also participates on the Board without a vote and is authorized by the Board to provide for the day-to-day administration of the school.

AFFILIATION

H.I.S. is affiliated with The Association of Christian Schools International. A.C.S.I. links H.I.S. to other Christian schools.

THE SCHOOL'S LEGAL STATUS

Heritage International School is registered under the Companies Act as a company not-for-profit, limited by guarantee and without a share capital. In addition, it is registered with and licensed by the Ministry of Education.

OUR LOCATION

H.I.S is located in Kansanga - Kampala, Uganda. The spacious campus includes several buildings with rooms for studies in language, math, music, science, crafts, social studies, computer, and others. The new campus also has a library and computer room, as well as playing fields and well-equipped playgrounds.