Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am pleased and honoured to have this opportunity to thank every one including our EHISA people, for their tremendous efforts in realising our ambition. EHISA has now gained the Cambridge International Examination Centre status, and the membership of the Cambridge International Primary Programme.

Why CIE?

University of Cambridge International Examinations is committed to the delivery of the highest possible standards in education and assessment. CIE also aims to provide support to our school; from introduction and teaching of the syllabus, to the successful running of the examinations. Before now, we have had such experience with our Year 9 students, completing their ‘Cambridge Checkpoint’ exams in May and more importantly they all did exceptionally well.

The initial promise that was given to you is: facilitating the school transition for our multicultural students by associating with an internationally recognized assessment provider. Now that we have the eligibility to deliver CIE programme and run the exams at our school, our next step is to professionally develop our teaching personnel following the CIE training programmes. Some teachers will also become accredited assessors for delivering and marking IGCSE and A/AS Level coursework. Others will be provided with suitable tools for measuring students’ progress and aiding in reporting to parents. All teachers will have direct access to CIE Teacher Support website for clear guidelines on teaching aspects, syllabuses, marking schemes and the ability to communicate with other CIE centres around the world. The advantages of becoming a CIE centre is endless especially the benefits gained to meet our students needs.

Future

EHISA is planning to also offer Cambridge International Diplomas for its students, of one is the ICT Starters for Key Stage 1, 2 and 3. Such diplomas will incur extra charges where parents will be notified before the student is given the exam. CIE will provide a diploma for each stage completed satisfactorily.

Website – another milestone
By end of June, parents and enquirers can visit EHISA website as it contains all relevant information concerning the services we offer, the teaching structure and school’s curriculum. If you have any additional thoughts to include on our website, please let us know.  www.ehisa.net

School Fees

In the light of previous hitches encountered with settlement of fees, the procedure has changed for 2005/06. Parents are kindly asked to settle Winter Term fees before end of July together with the insurance and registration fees. This will also secure a place for your child since the enrolment demand has increased lately and will help you to avoid the ‘September Rush’. As for the other term fees, please settle by end of Winter Term and Spring Term. Reminders will be sent to parents.
On a final note, I would like to thank every one for their trust in us and their assistance to elevate our teaching standards.

I wish all our students and teachers a successful 2005/06 and have a safe summer break.

Yours sincerely,

Faysal Boukamel
Chairman
EHISA