Bloomfield Hall School
Bloomfield Hall is one of the major educational institutions in Pakistan. It was established in 1984 by educationalists from the UK and Pakistan. The aim of the project was to provide British style education leading ultimately to British qualifications. Pupils of Bloomfield Hall are prepared for the GCE ’O’ and ’A’ level examinations of the UK examining bodies.
Since its establishment, Bloomfield Hall has developed in two major directions. It has opened schools in various cities in Pakistan. It has also assisted in the provision of higher education in Pakistan: in Lahore, one of its sister institutions - University College Lahore - offers degree programmes of the University of London in various disciplines including Economics, Management, Accounting, Law and Information Systems.
Bloomfield Hall is a modern school in a meaningful sense:
It offers modern systems and technologies in education and also provides an environment which is liberal and progressive to encourage an attitude of critical enquiry amongst its pupils.
At Bloomfield Hall we aim to be an effective school, providing a quality environment for pupils to develop and achieve a high standard of education. We want them to be happy, have a good self-image, be good citizens and set the foundations needed for adult life.
We aim to do this by:
Having high expectations of each child
Helping children to develop lively, enquiring minds so they can acquire the knowledge and skills needed throughout their lives, and to be responsible for their own learning
Providing equal opportunities for all our children and to differentiate their learning as appropriate
Fostering respect and tolerance for the religious beliefs, cultural differences and ways of life of others
Developing in each pupil a feeling of self-worth
Helping children to understand the importance of being a good citizen and their duty in the world as a whole
Having well qualified, caring, happy staff who support each other and work together as a team to achieve all these aims.
Bloomfield Hall was established in February 1984 by educationists from the UK and Pakistan. The school, therefore draws upon many years of experience of the education system in Pakistan and the UK.
All students of Bloomfield Hall are prepared for GCE ‘O’ level. Successful students, then proceed to University College Lahore to do ‘A’ level courses of the University of London or Cambridge.
To reduce travel time for little children, Bloomfield Hall has established junior school branches in various localities.
Bloomfield has branches in a number of cities and therefore offers an inter-city transfer facility to its students.
GCE ‘A’ level
Students of Bloomfield Hall Lahore proceed to University College Lahore to join the GCE ‘A’ level programme. The college which is a sister organization of Bloomfield Hall, has a purpose built campus with an auditorium, swimming pool, libraries, cafeterias, and sports grounds etc.
Bloomfield Hall offers its ‘O’ and ‘A’ level graduates a special opportunity to pursue the University of London degree courses for external students in various disciplines. These courses are offered by University College Lahore.
Programme Structure
The Lahore and Multan campuses of College of Advanced Accountancy (CAA) provide the environment and programme structure aimed at making students into highly efficient and successful professionals. The main courses offered at CAA are ACCA and CIMA.
Mr.Nadeem Qasir
Col Khalid Hameed (Central Region)
Mr Aamir Iqbal Malik (Southern Region)
Ms Shazia Javed (Northern Region)
AL Williams
Academic Coordinator : Upper School: Mr Imran Munir
Academic Coordinator - Junior School: Ms Shazia Javed
Co-Curricular
Bloomfield Hall schools provide a range of co-curricular facilities as part of the timetable, suited to the ages of the students. As a matter of policy Bloomfield Hall School provides the following infrastructural facilities in most of its branches
In-house swimming pools are an integral part of all Bloomfield Hall campuses which run junior classes. For Upper School children swimming is arranged at standard swimming pools in quality clubs and hotels. Swimming is part of the regular sports curriculum during the summers.
In order to achieve high productivity, a conducive working environment is a must; thus all branches of Bloomfield Hall are air-conditioned including class rooms, libraries, halls, laboratories and offices.
The subject range offered at Bloomfield Hall necessitates well equipped and quality labs. It is for this reason that all Bloomfield Hall branches have their own computer labs and science labs. These have all the equipment and materials to meet the requirement of various subjects. Some of the Bloomfield Hall labs are used by the British Council and Higher and Higher-Secondary Boards to serve as examination centres to conduct the practical examinations.
Aids
Bloomfield Hall makes extensive use of audio visual aids in pursuance of its educational curriculum. All branches are equipped with OHPs, multimedia projectors, DVD/VHS players, televisions etc.
Students are given the opportunity to experience and practise various methods and techniques which enable them to enjoy their creativity and good craftsmanship. Special emphasis is placed on how to do various things rather than to learn what things are done.
One to two trips are organized per term. These trips have both educational and recreational value. Students visit places such as parks and lakes, museums, markets, banks, law courts, factories, radio stations, airports, army bases, hotels and restaurants.
Music
The aim of our music lessons is to cultivate taste and appreciation of music among our students. Our children deserve access to the enjoyment and relaxation which music can bring to them. For this, our schools hold regular music lessons starting from the junior classes.
We encourage all students to participate in a variety of club activities including chess, karate, drama, kathak / ballet, and cookery etc. These activities depend on the availability of facilities and interests of teachers and students. These activities usually take place after school hours.
Students are assigned a ‘House’ having its own House Master / Mistress. Inter-House competitions are held in both academics and sports.
Physical Exercises
Physical exercises are part of the regular timetable for all students. The types of games played also depend on the school premises. If the school grounds do not offer enough space, then arrangements are made to play games in local play grounds.
Participation in sports is compulsory for all able-bodied students. The school offers facilities in the following sports:
Cricket, football, badminton, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, aerobics and table tennis etc.
Campuses In Various Cities In Pakistan
Bloomfield Hall considers it important that students receive education and training in purpose-built campuses.
To this end, Bloomfield Hall has constructed large and small campuses in various cities in Pakistan.
Lahore UCL Campus
Johar Town Campus
Gulberg Campuses
Sahiwal Fateh Sher Campus
Multan School Road Campus
Officers Colony Campus
DG Khan City Campus
Khanewal Country School Campus
In addition to the above, the following schools are functioning in purpose-built campuses:
Abdali Road Campus, Multan
Dak Bungalow Road, Off GT Road, Hattian, Kamra
Pak-Arab Fertilizer Factory School
Cantonement Board School Kharian
AES Lalpir
PARCO, Muzzafargargh
DG Cement Community School
Khanewal Country School Campus
Bloomfield Hall School
Address: 13 - A, Block S, Gulberg II,
Lahore - Pakistan.
Phone:+92-42-35764687 ,+92-42-35764290 ,+92-42-35870162
Email: info@bloomfieldhall.com
About Admission
The completed Admission Form along with copies of birth and health certificates, 3 passport size photographs and the Registration Fees (non-refundable) must be submitted to the school office.
After the Admission Form has been processed, a date is given for the applicant’s assessment.
Parents are informed of the outcome within one week of the child’s assessment. If a place is offered, the child’s admission / enrolment must be confirmed and all dues paid within 3 days of the date of offer.
If, within 3 days, enrolment is not confirmed, the child’s place is offered to another candidate.
a) Reception Class:
Children are admitted to Reception class if they have passed their second birthday on 1st September of the year of admission. Children are expected to be toilet-trained, ready to spend time away from home, and to respond normally to stimuli.
b) Prep 1:
Children must be above age 3 but under age 4 on 1st September of the year of admission. For admission to Prep 1, children are assessed for their independence and ability to respond intelligently and normally to stimuli.
c) Prep 2 :
Children must be above age 4 but under age 5 on 1st September of the year of admission.
For admission to Prep 2, children are assessed for their understanding of English language, letters of alphabet (English and Urdu), numbers, as well as independence and conduct.
d) Class 1 to 4 :
Children must be above age 5 but under age 6 on 1st September of the year of admission.
For each successive class, a year should be added to the age. For admission, children take a written test in English, Maths and Urdu. Children are also assessed for their English reading and spoken English.
e) Class 5 to 8 :
Children must be aged 9 - 10 on 1st September of the year in which they seek admission to Class 5. For each successive class, a year should be added. Applicants are required to sit a written entrance examination in English, Maths and Urdu.
f) Class 9 to 11 :
Children entering Class 9 must have passed their 13th birthday by 1st September of the year of admission and must pass the entrance tests in English & Maths, (and Science, if applicable).
Parents submit the completed application form to the Admin Office along with the following:
- Birth certificate (photocopy)
- School leaving certificate (compulsory from class 2)
- Last report card (compulsory from class 2)
- Immunisation certificate (for Prep & Infants)
- 3 passport size photos
- Registration fee
A student may be admitted to the appropriate class fixed for his/her age in consultation with the parents.
Reception , 0 2+
Prep 1 , 3+
Prep 2 , 04+
Class 1 , 5+
Class 2 , 06+
Class 3 , 7+
Class 4 , 08+
Class 5 , 9+
Class 6 , 10+
Class 7 , 11+
Class 8 , 12+
Student is called for an entrance test at an appointed day/time. (For Reception and Preps, see notes below)
If the student passes the entrance test, an interview of the student and parents is carried out by the Head/Director-in-charge. (For Reception and Preps, see notes below) In the interview the parents must be informed of the following:
The school’s philosophy
School rules including uniform, attendance, punctuality, discipline, fee
payment etc
School curriculum including weightage given to subjects
Student assessment procedure
If the child is accepted, remarks of the Head/Director-in-charge are written on the admission form i.e. accepted in class ---------on Date-------.The form is then forwarded to the Accounts Branch.
In case the child is not admitted, the admission form, along with the relevant test papers are retained by the office of the particular school with the Head/Director’s comments i.e. not accepted in class---on Date------.
In cases of accepted children, parents pay the required dues in the Accounts branch within three days, in order to confirm enrolment. If the enrolment is not confirmed by the parent within 3 days, by paying the dues, the place may be offered to another candidate.
The Accounts branch fills in and attaches clearance certificate and returns the papers to the concerned School Head.
Administration opens the file for the new student.
Admissions are open throughout the year provided there is a vacancy.
The following factors must be considered while taking a child into the Reception class:
Age to be 2+ at the commencement of the academic year i.e. 1st September.
Child must be toilet trained.
The Head must make general observations regarding the child’s behaviour taking into account:
Speech/articulation
Physical movement
Inquisitiveness, alertness and sociability
Head must encourage both parents to come to the first meeting and make his/her own assessment regarding the parent’ attitude.
Head must be aware that each child is an individual with distinctive personality and that the development stages vary from child to child
The Head of the school must give final approval in writing, before the student is admitted in the school
The following factors have to be considered while taking a child for admission in class Prep 1
Child’s age to be 3+ at the commencement of the academic year.1st September.
Child must be toilet trained.
Head must his/her judgement regarding the child’s comprehension of:
Simple questions pertaining to his/her name, age etc, to assess the child’s language and vocabulary skills.
Preference should be given to children who comprehend:
Colours (red, blue, green and yellow plus any other)
Numbers 1-10---counting and recognition
Recognition of letters of the alphabet
Head to have a meeting with preferably both the parents to make his/her own judgement regarding the parent’s attitude.
Head must make his/her own general assessment regarding the child’s behaviour i.e. sociability, alertness, inquisitiveness, aptitude and maturity.
The Head of the school must give final approval in writing, before the student is admitted in the school
The following factors have to be taken into account while considering a child for admission in class Prep-2.
Child’s age to be 4+ at the commencement of the academic year on 1st September.A child must be able to:
Recognize letters of the alphabet a-z and read these phonetically.
Read 2 or 3 letter words i.e. at, bat, cat, etc, also phonetically.
Write letters of the alphabet from a-z.
Count numbers orally 1-50.
Comprehend and recognize numbers 1-50.
Write numbers 1-50 or more.
Match and name colours (basic and few more).
Match and name shapes
The Head must make his/her own assessment regarding the child’s speech and vocabulary development by holding a simple conversation with the child. This must also help him/her in gauging the child’s ability to listen and follow directions.
The Head must also make his/her own assessment regarding a child’s motor skills (fine and gross)
The Head must also make judgement regarding the child’s attitude i.e. confidence, co-operation, independence, friendliness, aptitude and maturity.
The Head also meets the parents and forms her own opinion regarding their attitude.
Finally, it must be remembered that if the child is 5 years old and coming from abroad, it is quite possible that he/she may not be able to write letters or numbers. In that case, the child’s level of maturity and aptitude can be judged by his/her drawings and other observations.
The Head of the school must give final approval in writing, before the student is admitted in the school.
Candidate must pass a written test set by the school in English, Maths and Urdu.
Must pass the reading test based on the ‘Ladybird, Read with me Series 1-16’, as follows:
Class1: Series 1-5
Class 2 Series 6-10
Class 3 Series 11-16
Class 4 Children should be able to read level 3 of the"Read with Ladybird” series.
The Head must ensure that a teacher administers the entrance test and actually sits with the child throughout the test to explain and read out the questions where necessary.
All care must be taken to ensure that the child feels at home and can perform well.
Child’s reading and comprehension level, as well as fluency in spoken English to be determined before admission is offered in a certain class.
The Head of the school must give final approval in writing, before the student is admitted in the school
The student must pass a written test in English, Mathematics and Urdu, set by the school
The Head must ensure that the entrance test papers are checked by the concerned teacher; ideally by the subject teacher of the class in which the student is to be admitted.
Student’s comprehension level, as well as fluency in spoken English to be determined before admission is offered in a certain class.
The test must be properly graded and the teacher concerning the subject and the class, must comment and sign.
The Head of the school must give final approval in writing, before the student is admitted in the school.
Fee Structure
The tuition fee for the year is collected in full at the start of the academic year. However, for the convenience of parents, the fee may be paid in three equal installments. The following dates constitute the last date of payment of the tuition fee:
1st installment 8th September
2nd installment 8th December
3rd installment 8th March
In the Form V the tuition fee for the academic year is charged in two equal instalments. The following dates constitute the last date of payment of the tuition fee:
1st installment 8th September
2nd installment 8th December
Tuition fee cards are issued well in advance of the last date of payment of the tuition fee. Fee cards are sent to parents through the pupils. If the fee card is not received by the parent, it should be assumed that the pupil has misplaced it and the parent MUST contact the School regarding this matter.
In case fee card is lost/misplaced, a charge of Rs 50 is made to prepare a duplicate card.
After the final date of payment, the fee is received for a grace period of 10 days, with a fine of Rs 1000.
If the fee is paid by cheque and the cheque is returned unpaid by the bank, a charge of Rs 1000 is made to cover administrative costs in addition to the late fee charges (if applicable).
After the grace period, the student’s name is subject to cancellation and re-admission of the student is conditional upon
a. the full payment of the Admission Fee
b. the full payment of all outstanding dues
c. a vacancy in the class, since the place might have been offered to another applicant, and
d. recommendation by the Head for re-admission of the student.
The Admission Fee and Security Deposit are payable only at the time of admission.
The security Deposit is refundable only when
a. the student leaves the School
b. tuition fees are not outstanding, and
c. no deductions have been made against the deposit.
The Security Deposit must be claimed within three years of the School leaving date. After this period the deposit shall not be refunded.
The tuition fee, once paid, is not refundable irrespective of whether the student leaves the course voluntarily or is asked to leave the course on academic, discipline or any other grounds. The same applies to students whose examination entries are not sent by the School and who may or may not enter any examination privately.
The Science/Computer subject fee is not refunded retrospectively, even if the student drops the subject (s). Fee adjustment for future is made only in the next installment(s).
Parents
Parents with more than two children attending the School are charged full fee for the two elder children and half fee for the other children.
Students who join the School during the term, are charged full fee for the term.
Tuition fees normally increase at the rate of 5-15% per year.
Withdrawal from the School requires at least 3 months’ notice or 3 months’ fee in lieu of notice. School Leaving Certificates/results etc are not issued without compliance with this rule.
Fees paid in cash are ONLY received by the School bankers
Fees paid by cheque are received by the School Accounts Office