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Haileybury Almaty
Haileybury Almaty
Address
	Al-Farabi Avenue, 112; Almaty, Kazakhstan
Coordinates	43°13′02″N 76°56′01″E / 43.217281°N 76.933651°E
Information
Type	FOBISIA school; Boarding school; Private school;
Established	2008
Sister school	Haileybury Astana; Haileybury and Imperial Service College;
Headmaster	Simon Mills
Rival	Haileybury Astana
Website	http://www.haileybury.kz
	; The sky view of HBA

Haileybury Almaty commonly known as HBA^[1] is an international boarding school in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is an offshoot of Haileybury, an English public school. In September 2008 HBA was officially opened by the Mayor of Almaty and Kazakhstan government education officials. When it opened, it was the first British public school in Central Asia.^[2]

As of today, HBA is a full member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia(FOBISIA).^[3]

History

HBA was established in 2007 with the laying of the first stone of its building. It officially opened its doors to students in September 2008, with the inauguration ceremony attended by the Mayor of Almaty. In its early years, Haileybury Almaty hosted distinguished guests, including the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and the UK Minister of Higher Education, David Lammy MP.

Between 2010 and 2015, the school experienced significant growth and expansion, offering a wider range of academic programs and extracurricular activities. It also hosted^{[clarification needed]} notable figures like Prince Michael of Kent, David Beckham, and Sir Roger Moore.

From 2015 to 2020, HBA embraced innovation and technology integration into the learning experience, focusing on 21st-century skills like critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy.

In recent years, the school has navigated global challenges, including the need for remote learning during the pandemic. The commitment of teachers, students, and parents strengthened the Haileybury Almaty community during these times.

FOBISIA

HBA joined FOBISIA in 2019, and is accredited by an approved inspectorate.^[4] The school had hosted and won many FOBISIA events in the past, both academic and sports competitions.^[5] In FOBISIA, where there are 3 regional subdivisions, region A, B, and C, HBA is labelled as region C.^[6]

Curriculum

HBA follows a British type curriculum, and offers IGCSE and A Levels.^[7] The school teaches pupils from 5–18 years of age and follows the British National Curriculum, which is adapted for local context.^[8] Every pupil at Haileybury schools in Kazakhstan is assigned to one of four Houses within the school: Attlee, Bartle Frere, Edmonstone or Kipling.^[9]

The school library has a collection of over 10,000 books and DVDs in English, Russian, and Kazakh.^[10]

Sister schools

Haileybury Almaty has 2 sister schools Eurasia-wide, Haileybury Imperial College & Haileybury Astana. Haileybury College is located in England, UK, and Haileybury Astana in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Haileybury Parents' Association (HPA)

The Haileybury Parents' Association (HPA) plays a crucial role in the school community. Since its formation in 2019, the HPA has organized impactful initiatives and events, fostering community spirit, supporting charitable causes, and celebrating cultural diversity. The HPA's work reflects the collaborative spirit of Haileybury Almaty families and their dedication to social responsibility.

Gallery

Haileybury Almaty atrium area
Haileybury Almaty main entrance
Another logo of Haileybury Almaty
Haileybury Almaty main reception corridor
Haileybury Almaty sky view
Haileybury alumni vs staff football match
Haileybury Almaty school trip to Paris
Haileybury Almaty scholars
Haileybury Almaty drama performance
Haileybury Almaty Nauryz celebration

References

^ "Haileybury Almaty - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
^ "Haileybury Almaty". Haileybury. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
^ "Haileybury Almaty - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
^ "Haileybury Almaty - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
^ "STUDENT EVENTS - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
^ "Member Schools - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
^ "Haileybury Almaty - FOBISIA". www.fobisia.org. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
^ "Haileybury Almaty". Haileybury. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
^ "House System". www.haileyburyalmaty.kz. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
^ "Library". www.haileyburyalmaty.kz. Retrieved 2018-03-24.