| Local Address: |
Kyrgyzstan, 720011, Bishkek, Gogolya 127b |
| Mailing Address: |
CAP Shipping Service (Hope Academy)
6025 Sandy Springs Circle
PMB #316
Atlanta, GA 30328 |
| School: |
Telephone: 996 (312) 685-084, 681-079
Fax: 996 (312) 680-751
E-mail: Office@HopeAcademyKG.com |
| Director: |
Darren Lawson |
| Description: |
Hope Academy was founded in 1998 as an international, co-ed, education center that seeks to provide a quality education primarily for the children of expatriate volunteers. Other families are welcome as space is available. |
| Faculty/Staff: |
Our qualified, international teaching staff is complimented by our local staff of support workers. |
| Grades: |
Elementary: K-5 Middle School: 6-8 High School: 9-12
| Enrollment: 120 |
Capacity: 188 |
| Boarding: Not available |
Learning Assistance: Not available |
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| Entrance Requirements: |
For Kindergarten admission a child must be five by September 1. Requirements will be evaluated as necessary, for appropriate grade level placement and English competency before admission. Admission is limited by classroom size, percentage of English speakers to Non-English speakers and percentage NGO to Non-NGO students. |
| School Atmosphere: |
As a school, we consider it vital that a positive and warm learning environment be created for our students. Through class devotions, assemblies and our caring teachers, it is hoped that a positive atmosphere would exist with a special emphasis on encouraging godly character traits. |
| School Year: |
Last week in August to first week in June. We have a one week fall break; two week Christmas break and a two week spring break, plus local holidays. |
| Organization: |
The Board of Directors, made up of representatives from parents and the expatriate community in Bishkek, set policies for the school. The Academy is a member school of ACSI. |
| Curriculum: |
Our worldview and philosophy of education permeate the curriculum which has an international emphasis. Physical education, Russian, art, music, and library complement the core curriculum. |
| Facilities: |
A newly remodeled building with 12 bright classrooms, computer lab, assembly hall, 9000-book library, elementary playground, and all-purpose outdoor sports field. |
