Our Story
HFSE International School was established after an incident of adversity. In 2014, Expats Ninalyn and Gary Cacananta were unable to secure a slot for their son Gabriel in a local school in Singapore. This endangered the family’s aspiration to remain together despite the difficulties that accompany living abroad. Since moving overseas in 2009, the start of a dream to build the best future for their family, they have faced constant struggle. Despite the odds, the couple would not trade their decision for anything, holding close to their faith that everything happens for a reason and that God’s plans will become known in time.
In 2015, Ninalyn, by then a homeschooler and work-at-home mom, had an epiphany. They weren’t the only Filipino family to experience the same frustration and predicament. Confronted by the failure to acquire slots in local schools, many parents have been forced to live apart from their children. Hence, the idea of a solution was born – a support centre advocating for homeschooling. A place that can keep expat families together by providing standard educational needs. Ninalyn, with immense support from her husband Gary and encouragement from her friend Grace, took a leap of faith and stepped up to provide that much-needed help.
Uprooting the family and raising children overseas is a daunting and challenging task, made even more difficult and complicated when both parents are working. A strong support system for the children’s education is one considerable worry off parents’ shoulders. This is what you can find at Happy Family.
We believe that every child deserves to learn and develop in a secure environment.
We believe in giving our students a quality, independent education focused on engaging and active learning, a commitment to the environment, and dedication to the school and local communities. Since our school’s opening, our dynamic educational environment has continued to evolve. The school community will remain committed to creating an environment where students are supported, challenged and encouraged to grow. Under the care and encouragement of our teachers and staff, students who pass through the halls of our school develop into confident and happy children.
As we continue to expand our Happy Family in Singapore, we are grateful for the support of our current students and parents, and we invite more to join us. As we eventually travel on different paths as individual families, it is not the destination that’s the most important but the journey that counts. Let’s create happy memories and experiences that will forever stay in our hearts and minds.
HFSE Milestone Timeline
Description
Vision
First Choice of Global Migrating Families
HFSE International School envisions to be the first choice of global migrating families. We are committed to building a community of skilled educators, supportive parents, and competent students who are passionate in pursuing excellence both in academics and in service.
Together, we explore the world as one H.A.P.I family.
Mission
Create Global Citizens Making an HFSEan Difference
HFSE International School is committed to providing a nurturing and loving environment that produces well-rounded, proactive, valuable, and successful global citizens through quality education, skills development, and holistic approach.
HFSEan Pledge
We, the HFSEans, pledge to consistently strive for excellence with faith and discipline.
We will always act with a sense of Integrity.
We will treat each member of humanity with trust and respect.
With hope and commitment, we can achieve our goal to be the best we can be,
towards becoming well-rounded, proactive and valuable global citizens.
With love and guidance of God, we will do all of these for our one big HAPI family.
HFSE Values
