Heartland Tertiary Arm:
Plus Two (years 11-12) Sector
This initiative is strongly endorsed by our project partners,
Global Development Group, and is part
of furthering the long term support of Nepali education by adding a tertiary college arm to
the Heartland Children's Academy (HCA). It involves the creation of a year 11 and 12 (Plus: 2) set of
classes featuring study options such as English language/ literature, Hospitality and Nursing.
This will enable students to carry on their studies with us after year 10 and gain valuable tertiary
qualifications that are recognised nationally and internationally.
There are numerous benefits to the Plus 2 programme. Our students will have greater employment opportunities, as well as adding an extra dimension to HCA and its ability to provide greater educational reach to the underprivileged and marginalised caste groups within Nepal. HCA, in conjunction with CLCR Australia, is currently developing the curriculum and delivery mode of the college's courses as well as constructing the facilities and resources for this specialised higher education sector.
The predominant scholarship target group will be Nepalese women. This facility will also act as an out of hours study centre for students who have previously failed the Nepali School Leaving Certificate (SLC) (the Australian equivalent of completing year 12), and an addition to HCA's class room facilities. This will enable us to act as an 'Education Mega Centre' in Kathmandu, covering multiple facets of education and development including schooling (Preschool-12), teacher training, resource development, and study assistance for the SLC examination.
To establish the Plus 2, Heartland and CLCR have partnered with The LBW Trust, Australia , and the Rotary Clubs of Lane Cove (Sydney) and Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu Nepal. We greatly appreciate their support as these bodies will help us manage, fund and coordinate the long term sustainability of educational opportunities for the underprivileged population sectors of Nepal.
For more information on this project, to donate to this activity or contact us, please email: enquiries@forchildrights.com
Or contact our HCA Plus 2 Development Coordinator, Mr Nimesh Acharya on nimesh@heartlandnepal.com or call HCA directly to make an appointment.