As a family, we faced a monumental change: having lived our entire lives in Singapore, my son, Chino, and I moved to California. It was a completely new world, and honestly, we expected the transition to be incredibly difficult—the culture, the new school system, and the sheer challenge of starting over.

However, Chino has absolutely amazed us. We watched with pride as his resilience and perseverance shone through. After his initial assessment at his new school, he was placed directly into Grade 7. Since that placement, he has consistently remained a High Honor Roll student, performing exceptionally well across all his subjects. This smooth and highly successful adjustment is nothing short of remarkable.

We firmly believe that this exceptional performance is thanks entirely to the strong character and academic foundation he received from Heritage Academy. Heritage did more than just educate Chino; they instilled in him the self-discipline to tackle new challenges head-on and the confidence to thrive in an unfamiliar setting. His study habits were already excellent, and he possessed the critical thinking skills necessary to adapt quickly to a different curriculum and learning pace. The school prepared him not just for the next grade, but for life’s unpredictable moments.

Heritage Academy truly equips its students to be global citizens ready for any environment. For providing Chino with such an unwavering foundation—one that allowed him to make a stressful, international move feel seamless and immediately succeed—we are deeply and forever grateful. Thank you, Heritage Academy, for believing in and building the character of our son.

Mrs. Beljon May Mangopot Parent of Chino