I.H.I.P.S. History
The school was founded in 2006 by a group of parents who were concerned with the standard of education available for their pre-school and infant grade children on Boracay Island. After considering their choices and investigating the feasibility of opening a school they decided to offer an International school teaching the British Curriculum.
In 2007 they hired a British Principle to oversee the smooth running of the school and to ensure that the standards were being met. Now the schools teachers are predominately Western with a support team of experienced Filipino teachers. The maximum number of students in a classroom is 12 ensuring that there are sufficient numbers to learn basic skills such as sharing and working together, whilst at the same time working independently under the guidance of the facilitators.
Teachers
The Island Home School employs only dedicated self-motivated team players who are highly educated and have years of teaching experience. It is our policy to encourage all our students to learn through self discovery in a safe and motivating environment which is fun and relevant.
Teaching Assistants
As well as our professional teachers, we have a dedicated team of teaching assistants that are an integral part to the team. Under the supervision of the qualified teacher their assistant reinforces the safe fun learning environment.
Contact details
Principle: Miss Stevie Joyce Tel: 288 4748
Location: Bantud, Manoc Manoc- Turn in to the Boracay Hills driveway and the school path is halfway down on the right.
Education structure enrolment and Fees
The National Curriculum for <st1:country-regionw:ston>England
The National Curriculum for England is a broad and balanced curriculum applied in over 150 countries across the world. It is based on a structured and broad framework that outlines expected levels of achievement through all stages of a student's school life. In addition to development of specific skills and competencies, the curriculum emphasises thinking skills, enquiry, creativity, planning and other skills needed to meet the challenges of the future.
Since opening the school it has become apparent that it is necessary to occasionally place a student in a class other than the one that has been recommended by the British Governments guide lines. Therefore, each child applying for Infants one or above will be given an evaluation test prior to being accepted. This process costs 1000 pesos and will last between 30 – 45 minutes.
On successfully being accepted there is a registration fee 6000 pesos. (These fees are non refundable)
Annual fees may be paid in full at time of registration or prior to the start of the new term. (Late payment will occur an additional 5% and early payment in advance is discountable by 2%)
| Key Stage | Age of Entry | Number of hours | Year group
| Annual Fees |
| Foundation Stage | 2 Years | 2 Hours per day
| Pre School Nursery
| 38,500 |
| Foundation Stage | 3 & 4 Years | 3 Hours per day
| Foundation Stage 1 Reception
| 66,000 |
| Foundation Stage | 4 Years
| 5 ½ per day
| Foundation Stage 2 Full Reception
| 88,000 |
| Key Stage 1 | 5 years
| 5 ½ per day | Infants 1
| 88,000 |
| Key Stage 1 | 6 Years
| 5 ½ per day | Infants 2
| 88,000 |
Key Stage 2
| 7 Years
| 5 ½ per day | Infants 3
| 88,000 |
| Key Stage 2 | 8 Years
| 5 ½ per day | Juniors 1
| 88,000 |
| Key Stage 2 | 9 Years
| 5 ½ per day | Juniors 2
| 88,000 |
| Key Stage 2 | 10 years
| 5 ½ per day | Juniors 3
| 88,000 |
Calendar 2007/2008
AUTUMN TERM 2007
Term starts Monday 3rd September
Half term holiday Monday 22nd October – Friday 26th October
All Saints holiday Thursday 1st November & Friday 2nd November
Bonifacio Day Friday 30th November
Term ends 3.30pm Friday 21st December
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SPRING TERM 2008<o:p>
Term starts Monday 7th January
Half term holiday Monday 11th February – Friday 15th February
Term ends 3.30pm Thursday 20th March
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SUMMER TERM 2008<o:p>
Term starts Monday 7th April
Awaw ng Kagitingan Monday 7th April
May Day holiday Friday 2nd May & Monday 5th May
Half term holiday Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May
Independence day Thursday 12th June
Term ends 3.30pm Tuesday 22nd July
Events 2007/2008<o:p>
Halloween trick or treat October 31st
Children’s Christmas party December 12th
School Nativity Play December 18th
Christmas Fayre December 21st
Parents Teachers Evening January 16th
Easter Egg Hunt March 19th
Parents Teachers Evening PTA meetings to be announced as arranged
Calendar 2008/2009
AUTUMN TERM 2008
Term starts 9am Wednesday 3rd September
Half term holiday Monday 27th October – Tuesday 4th November (back at School on 5th)
All Saints holiday 1st November
Bonifacio Day 30th November
Term ends 3.30pm Friday 19th December
SPRING TERM 2009
Term starts Monday 5th January
Half term holiday Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February (back at school On Monday 23rd)
Term ends 3.30pm Friday 3rd April
SUMMER TERM 2009
Term starts Monday 20th April
<st1:placew:ston>Bataan Day Wednesday April 9th
May Day holiday Friday 1st May & Monday 4th May
Half term holiday Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May (back at school on Monday 1st June)
Independence day Friday12th June
Term ends 3.30pm Friday 24th July
School Lunches.
Healthy nutritious food is served daily for a nominal fee. If you wish your child to attend school lunches you can pay weekly, monthly or for each term in advance. (School menu displayed?)
