Admissions Policy

HCHS Mission Statement

Hope Christian High School is a non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian church-related educational institution that aims to train and transform its students through Academic Development, Spiritual Formation, Personal Enrichment, and Social Awareness.

Guided by its vision, Hope Christian High School seeks to inspire its reflective learning community to acknowledge God’s love, obey God’s law, develop the self, and contribute to global society.

It’s also set to carry out its mission of being committed to continually provide world-class Christian education relevant to the changes and challenges of the times for the glory of God.

IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Guiding Principles

Hope Christian High School is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all individuals, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic background. As part of this commitment, we maintain an open admission policy that welcomes all applicants who meet our minimum admission requirements.

Our open admission policy ensures that every individual has the opportunity to pursue the best possible education and achieve their academic goals. We believe in the inherent potential of every student and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.

Under our open admission policy lie the following guiding principles:

1.          Equal Opportunity: The school does not discriminate against any individual based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status in the admission process.  Admission to Hope Christian High School is open to all applicants who meet its minimum admission standards and requirements defined below.

2.          Accessibility:  The school ensures that all students have access to the school’s various facilities, materials, and resources that the school can provide to help students develop physically, emotionally, spiritually, and academically to their fullest potential.

3.          Inclusivity:  The school provides educational programs and services that meet various needs of all its students to meet their educational goals.

At Hope Christian High School, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity. Our open admission policy reflects this commitment and ensures that all individuals have the chance to pursue their educational aspirations and achieve academic success.

Admissions Procedure

  1. The admission process starts with inquiry and application that could be made through the admissions office either via email or in person.
  1. Upon receipt of the admission requirements, documents, and payment of the application fee, the guidance office schedules and administers assessments that include the following:  Culture Fair IQ test, English and Chinese Language Diagnostic Test, English Literacy, Math, and Science tests.  
  1. In addition, students sign the school’s Academic Integrity Pledge acknowledging the importance, understanding, and commitment to abide by the ethical rules and regulations of academic work.
  1. Upon release of the entrance tests, designated school officials interview students and parents or guardians for a review of assessments, requirements,  programs and policies of the school.

Admissions Assessment and Student Needs

Based on the results of assessment and review of student records, the guidance office makes appropriate recommendations to parents to meet their learning needs, whether language, literacy, remediation, or enrichment as outlined in the Provisions for Learning  section of the Inclusion Policy of the school. 

Identifying student needs starts with the assessment during the admission process and continues until students conclude their education and meet their educational goals. 

Language Requirements

There is no minimum language requirement for the Chinese and Filipino programs at HCHS.  The school provides programs for students in both Chinese and Filipino at the emergent level and if necessary, students can take basic Chinese and Filipino to access the language programs in school.

  1. Foreign students from countries where English is not the language of instruction need to meet the minimum English language requirements as defined by the MYP language acquisition phase 2 (Emerging level), with decoding and basic social communication skills in the English language.  
  1. Foreign students accepted at any grade level must meet the level 5 Proficient English language level to join the regular core subjects and access the MYP curriculum  to meet the graduation requirements of the Middle Years Programme.

Students with Exceptionalities

Students diagnosed with special needs and exceptionalities are accepted, with the school collaborating with parents and guardians who provide for the additional assessment, resources, and support, required or given by outside specialists.  To meet the learning needs of these students, procedures and practices are defined in the Inclusion Policy.

Conditions For New Students

In  order  to  maintain  the  standard  of  the  school,  the  new  or  transferee  students  are  placed  under  a  probationary  period  during  his/her  first  year  of  study.  During  this  period  of  one  academic  year,  each  student must maintain the following:  

• No failing final grades.  

• No deportment lower than B- 

• No violation of the school’s Code of Conduct and Discipline for students.   

Attendance Policy

Every  student  is  required  to  adhere  to  the  policies  established  by  the  Department  of  Education  regarding  school  attendance.  Any  student,  who  committed  twenty  percent    (20%)  absence  of  the  prescribed  number  of  classes,  may  be  dropped  from  the  official  student  list.  The  Department  of  Education requires every student to be present for at least 80% of the total number of days in a school  year.

Notice of Acceptance

An  applicant  who  qualifies  for  admission  will  be  advised  through  a  Notice of Acceptance  from the Registrar’s Office and will be eligible to make reservation for the next school year. 

The accepted applicant will be given two (2) weeks after receiving the Notice of Acceptance  to pay the reservation fee at the Business Office. 

The reservation fee is non-refundable and non-transferable but deductible from the tuition fee. An applicant who fails to pay the reservation fee within the allotted time will be included in the  “wait-list” and the slot will be given to another qualified applicant. 

Withdrawal Policy 

1. If the student wishes to withdraw his/her application. 

a. The parent or guardian must submit a letter for cancellation of registration. 

b. The student must secure an official clearance from the Registrar’s Office. 

2. All submitted documents shall become the property of the Registrar’s Office and are not to be  returned  to  the  applicant.    Application  and  reservation  fees  are  neither refundable  nor  transferable.  

Appendix A

Requirements for Enrollment

a. Local Students 

• Application Form with four (4) copies of recent passport-size picture 

• Clear photocopy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Birth Certificate 

• Two  (2) clear photocopies of most  recent school year’s English and Chinese  report  cards (Form 138). Original copies should be presented for verification 

• Certificate of Good Moral Character from previous school

b. Foreign Students 

• Application Form with four (4) copies of recent passport-size picture

• Birth Certificate issued by their country of origin

• Authenticated  copy  of  Alien  Certificate of  Registration  (ACR/I-Card)  and/or  photocopy  of  passport  information  and  current  visa. Original  copies  should  be  presented for verification

•  Two  (2) clear photocopies of most  recent school year’s English and Chinese  report  cards (Form 138).  Original copies should be presented for verification 

(Note:  If  the  student  credentials  are  not  in  the  English  Language,  they  must  be  translated to English.) 

• Certificate of Good Moral Character from previous school

Appendix B

Admissions Assessment Results Flowchart