Admission
Who Should Apply?
Besides Gifted and talented kids. HEYA is also designed for any students who are motivated and driven but lack support from their current school environments. Students who show the following signs would find HEYA's system particularly enriching and fun.
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Students who are academically advanced beyond their ages and are looking for more challenging course content that better fits their level.
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Students who show specific interest in certain areas and/or would like to develop portfolios to showcase their special talents for university admission
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Students who are rebels, independent thinkers, and/or deep conversationalists who would like to find like-minded peers
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Students who are more comfortable in a smaller and more intimate learning environment
Admission Requirements
Because we want to ensure a good fit for all students who join HEYA, there are some considerations to take into account. First and foremost, is your child ready to be in a driver's seat and take control of their future?
While some students have a self-directed mindset, many more need a bit of extra help to get them ready for HEYA's environment. Have a look below to see whether your child is ready to begin their HEYA journey.
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SCAT TEST
Candidates who choose to also enroll in John Hopkins Centre of talented Youth Program are required* to take the SCAT (School and College Admissions Test) through Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth (JHU-CTY) and score at or above the 95th percentile. The test will be administered online, but students will sit for it on-site at HEYA where we will proctor.
Within two weeks of completing the SCAT, students will receive a score report certifying their percentile level, which can then be used to show their gifted status. SCAT results are recognized by many gifted and talented programs globally as an admission criterion.
Students who do not reach the 95th percentile threshold on the first try are welcome to test again, and HEYA even has a preparation program available should they need some extra help.
* SCAT test is not mandatory for all students
Admission Preparation Courses (Optional)
Transitioning from a Traditional School or Homeschool to HEYA's model can be challenging for some students. Since we would like to ensure a smooth transition, our onboarding process begins 3-6 months prior to a student's start date. This process is designed to ensure the student is a good fit for HEYA's system and lets them acclimatize and empower themselves to take charge of their learning. HEYA requires students to go through at least one of the following preparation programs:
+ HEYA SCAT Test Prep Program:
If you haven't taken a reasoning test like the SCAT previously, you may want to take the time to familiarize yourself with what is on the test and what you need to do in order to achieve the minimum score for admission. HEYA, therfore, offers a SCAT preparation class for all students who aren't sure of their ability to achieve a passing score or who may not have achieved it the first time they sat for the test.
+ HEYA English Prep Program:
Since English is the language of instruction and exploration in most of HEYA's programs, it is imperative that students have a sufficient mastery of it in both conversational and academic/professional terms. For students where this is not the case, HEYA offers an English onboarding program that is designed to ensure students are ready to learn and explore when they begin their HEYA journey. The program will focus on Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking skills, and will be more PBL-focused, to fit with HEYA's model.
+ HEYA Transitional Program:
Many students who come from traditional school environments have been conditioned to learn in a way that doesn't work with HEYA's model. To ensure they are ready to take part in inquiry-based independently-driven learning, this program helps to shift their mindset in that direction so they can succeed in moving toward their futures.
Admission Process
Unlike traditional schools where one size fits all, at HEYA we tailor the learning experience, curriculum and programming just for you. We go through a process of assessments and meetings with parents and students to ensure your program fits you best. The students and family can then decide what the students will be learning, which curriculum they will follow and at which level, and select any special mentors in the field, equipment, books, etc. HEYA's admissions process can be summarized in three parts as follows:
Interview and Assessment
Finalize curriculum planning, schedule planning and price
We begin by taking time to get to know each other and going through set of specific questions that are designed to help narrow down your interests and uncover what truly inspires you.
Using the information from the assessments and interview, we will draft a tailor-made learning plan designed just for you, including an extended overview, clear goals, course subjects, levels, and outlines, required skills, necessary equipment, time commitment, and pricing options. We will then invite you to a secondary consultation to review the proposal and make adjustments to ensure our goals are aligned.
Submit documents, pay deposit and enroll
Once our goals are aligned, we will need you to submit identification and documentation, as well as make arrangements to settle the balance before the beginning of the term, including a good-faith deposit so we are able to confirm enrollment numbers and determine how much space we have available in your child's cohort.
