1. How much are the fees?
A complete description of the fee structure is given according to the level inquired, book fees, uniform and the book fees also mentioned.

2. How about the teachers? Are they expats or local teachers?
Horizon school believes in the importance of having professional teachers who really enjoy teaching and have a sense of affection towards kids.
Our teachers are truly international professionals. There are several teachers from Turkey who are mainly teaching math, science and computer skills. This is easily understood since the managers of Horizon are Turkish nationals.
Most English classes are being taught by native English teachers, or advanced or qualified non-natives either foreign or local. Since our first year, we have teachers from 21 countries (America, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Moldavia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey,  Uzbekistan, Yemen) This makes our school quite unique.
In general, Horizon management focuses on hiring the best and most qualified teachers regardless of their country of origin.

4. Tell us about Horizon management? Who are the principals?
Currently, almost all Horizon Centers are managed by Turkish nationals as they have been the driving force behind Horizon’s existence. During all these years (this is the 9th year by the way), there have been Myanmar teachers in Kindergarten. Currently, two Kindergartens are managed by Daw Kalayar Chaw, a Myanmar national.
Yangon Main Campus principal Mr. Safak Deliismail is a long-time serving member of Horizon Centers, with an accumulation of 10 years experience in teaching and management.
Mr. Ahmed, Mandalay Campus is also a long-time serving member; with seven years dedicated to educational excellence. Horizon Mandalay is the leading international school in Mandalay.

5. Is this school associated with any school or college abroad?
Horizon is an independent private school and in the real sense it is not associated with any other school. However, we have a strong relationship with schools in the US and Australia.
In 2005, an affiliation agreement was signed with two schools in Australia, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne. This means Horizon students can continue their education at one of those schools if they desire.  
In 2006, Horizon managers connected with Putnam Science Academy, a prestigious secondary boarding school for boys in Connecticut, US; hence we anticipate sending some students there in the near future to study in grade-9.

6. Accreditation?
Horizon is not accredited yet, but seeking accreditation from IB organization, which is a Geneva-Europe based accreditation organization; currently one of the most prestigious. We hope to receive accreditation in 2-3 years to offer an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program from IB organization.
Accreditation only serves now to ensure the quality of a relatively unknown school. We at Horizon are confident about our quality and standards, and we welcome any parents to visit us at any time to observe lessons and talk to teachers and students.

7. What kind of curriculum is used here?
Horizon uses its own curriculum which is a flexible combination of the American, British and Singaporean curriculums. On the other hand, our curriculum is modified in such a way so that students can sit for “O” level and “A” level exams offered by the British Council here. Then they may wish to go to Singapore, Australia or England. We believe that there is no significant difference between the curriculums. The key is to equip students with a strong background in the three core subjects of English, Math and Science as the three most important core subjects.

8. How is the school managed? Is there a board of trustees or something?
Horizon is owned by a local individual who strongly believes in the importance of education. There is no board of trustees yet, but it is planned to have one in the future. At the moment, policies are being made and decisions taken by a small committee- comprising the local owner, the principals and some of the foreign teachers.

9. What is the student admission process?
Students are admitted through a placement test, which has three phases. The first phase is an English language test which aims to access the prospective student's English competency. Then, the applicant is given an IQ test. Finally, there is a brief interview with either the principal or one of his assistants, which aims to evaluate the applicant’s spoken English level.
Of course, the placement test differs in difficulty in accordance with the desired grade. After all these steps, a grade is proposed to the applicant. This proposed grade could be the grade parents are wanting to place their child in, or one grade lower or one higher.   In case the child is weak in English, he or she will most probably be placed one grade lower than his/her actual grade.

10. Do you provide transportation?
The school provides limited transportation for a fee on a term basis. Of course, this depends on the pick-up\return location and seat availability.

11. What is the student population and diversity?
80% of our students are Myanmars. Additionally, we have students from several other countries such as Turkey, Taiwan, Thailand, Nepal, Italy, and Bangladesh.

12. What are the school hours?
The first lesson starts at 8.30 but parents are requested to drop off their children before 8.15. Morning assembly begins at 8:15 every day for principal’ or vice-principals’ speeches, announcements, etc. School ends at different times for different grades.
Kindergarten closing time is 12:00 pm for Nursery, 12:15 pm for Pre-KG and 12:30 pm for KG.

Primary grades finish at 14:10, junior-high finishes at 15:05 and the senior-high finishes at 16:00. Each class period lasts 45 minutes.

13. Do you provide extra -curricular activities?
We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities under the name of Horizon Clubs: table-tennis, football, basketball, tennis, guitar, and choir, drama, challenging math, art and dance. Each club has conditions and limitations.

14. Can my child go abroad for further studies after studying here?
Of course he can. Actually, this is what we aim for; this is where we put the greater emphasis.
Our campuses hold to an English only policy.
Students use English textbooks in every subject except Burmese. This is to ensure that students attain an advanced level of English so that they can achieve their dreams. Students in the senior high school (grades 9 to 12) are in a preparatory program in preparation for the “O” level, “A” level and IELTS exams. Whichever route they eventually take, either the American or the British, we do our best to coach them for success. Actually we believe we are very strong in English, math and science, thanks to our subject teachers.

15. What facilities do you have?

• We have a up-to-date, well furnished computer room so that each student has a work station during computer class. We also have broadband internet access from Bagan Broadband. Our school website is dynamic and well maintained by our IT team. To remind you, Horizon is the first private school in Myanmar to have a website, to advertise for and recruit teachers online.

• We have extensive playground facilities, including an indoor basketball court, and a green football pitch.
  
• We have a bio-chemistry and a physics lab.
  
• Our school library is a neat, quiet place with a wide selection of books especially Easy and Graded Readers. Students can also watch Discovery Channel documentaries. There is a listening section where students can read and listen to a story on a tape. The school is constantly purchasing more books to enrich the library.
•  Students bring their lunch in lunch boxes as school doesn't provide meals. However, we have a canteen run by private people which is supervised by school. They provide most of the things which students need during the school hours. Students can enjoy fresh, clean refreshments such as burgers, sandwiches, fried noodles, fried rice, cookies, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and more.
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• Kindergarten students have plenty of creative toys, purchased from one of the biggest toy makers in Thailand. They also enjoy the indoor multi-purpose room. If the weather is good, of course, they enjoy playing outside in the Jungle-Gym.

 

• For those who are keen on table-tennis, we have a table-tennis court with a tough-to-beat teacher.

16.What subjects are offered at Horizon regular school?

All grades study English, Maths, Social Studies, Science, Arts, Music, Computer, PE and Myanmar (as a minor subject till grade 8). However from grade 9 to grade12, the curriculum is based on a GCE ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level programme (EdExcel, UK).

What other facilities are provided to Horizon students?

Horizon students experience air conditioned class rooms with a maximum of 24 students in each class. Assistant teachers are also present for extra care and attention in the primary grades.
In cooperation with Pun Hlaing International Hospital, Horizon has arranged a School Clinic with a full time stand-by nurse.

17.  What other courses are offered at Horizon?

Besides Regular School, Horizon also offers Summer School and Weekend English classes. Summer School runs from March to May. Weekend English goes from the end of May to February. These courses are offered to students who want or need to enhance and improve their English.

18. What are the age-ranges for Kindergarten and Main Campus?

For Kindergarten, the age range for Nursery level is 3-year old and above, for Pre-Kg, 4-year old and above and for Kg, 5-year old and above.
In order to join the Main Campus for grade 1, a student should be 6 years old and above, on not later than the 1st of June of the enrolment year.

19. What is the School's calendar?

Regular school starts the end of May or early June every year. The first term break is usually from end of September to 2nd week of October (two full weeks). Second term starts after term break through the 2nd week of March. School is closed on public holidays.

20. What are the school fees payment methods?

School fees can be paid in three types.

Year based -                       Fees for a whole year are paid at one time.
Term based-                       Fees are divided into two instalments, coinciding with the two     terms.

Instalment deadlines: June, September

nstalment based;    Fees are divided into three instalments.

 Instalment deadlines: June, September and December

Note: School fee amount vary depending on the payment method. For example, total school fees for Year based method is less than the other two types.