HERITAGE: A DISTINCTIVE DIFFERENCE

Many times in life, being different is good.

At Heritage International School in Muyenga, being different is no accident. Instead, the school makes every effort to impact the lives of its students not just educationally and socially, but also spiritually.

Heritage provides a top-notch education for each of its students from preschool to grade twelve. Teachers from North America, Europe, and East Africa, all professionally trained and experienced, provide quality teaching in the classroom, where students from around the world receive individualized attention due to a low teacher to student ratio of 1:10.

The school, which uses primarily an American curriculum, boasts a state-of-the-art computer lab, a fine library, a spacious playground, and a football pitch. Students receive instruction in music, art, computer, French, Swahili, PE, and swimming, in addition to the core curriculum subjects. To aid with transportation, H.I.S. provides a daily bus shuttle from specific points in the city.

What Makes Heritage Different?

But what makes Heritage different from other international schools? It is the attention that the school pays to the spiritual and moral issues that are so important to today's families. As a Christian school, Heritage is eager to present Biblical morals and values as an alternative to humanistic approaches to education. The school, which is open to students of all races and religions, teaches all subject matter from a Biblical perspective, believing that integrity and morality can make a difference in our society.

Heritage International School has enjoyed steady growth throughout its existence. Since August 2001, we have occupied our new nine-acre campus in Muyenga, complete with modern, well-equipped facilities.

The future is bright at Heritage. Caring Staff. Quality Education. Excellent Resources. International Student Body. New Campus. The morals and values You are looking for.

Choose Heritage, and see what a difference it makes in your child's life.

Entrance Requirements

• Heritage International School seeks to encourage each student to attain his/her academic potential. In doing so, there are certain minimum requirements for new students.
• An application form must be completed and returned to the school with the registration fee of $50.00 US funds.
• An applicant for Kindergarten shall be five years of age by September 30. Testing may be required to determine readiness for Kindergarten.
• An applicant for Grade 1 shall be six years of age by September 30. Testing may be required to determine readiness for Grade 1.
• For all other students, records and IEPs, (if applicable) from previous schools MUST be presented and testing may be required. Final grade placement of students is at the discretion of the administration.
• Special needs are checked. Students with mild to moderate learning disabilities are accepted in a resource program if space is available. Heritage International School does not have facilities or services for children with severe learning, emotional or mental disabilities. HIS reserves the right to refuse admission to students whom it cannot serve.
• Students transferring from schools with an American curriculum will be placed in the grade recommended by the previous school. Students from other schools will be tested by Heritage International School and placed in the appropriate grade.

In addition, each entering student must present a

• Medical Examination Form 
• Student's Health History Form 
• Emergency Transportation Authorization 
• Insurance Waiver 
• Parental Consent Form 
• Proof of Age (Passport or Birth Certificate copy)

Application for admission is accepted no earlier than 18 months prior to the intended date of enrollment. Satisfactory completion of the above requirements is no guarantee of admission, as there is often a waiting list for a grade. If accepted, the school will send a notice of acceptance.