Centre For Higher Secondary Education, more commonly known as CHSE, is a Government run Higher Secondary school in Malé, Maldives, which caters only to A' level students.[2] CHSE was inaugurated on 3 July 1979, under the name of the Science Education Centre, or SEC, with the aim of producing students qualified enough to enter universities abroad.[2] It currently has over 1500 students and 90 teachers.
| Centre For Higher Secondary Education ސެންޓަރ ފޮރ ހަޔަރ ސެކަންޑަރީ އެޑިޔުކޭޝަން | |
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| Address | |
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Kurikeela Magu , , | |
| Information | |
| School type | Higher Secondary |
| Founded | 3 July 1979 |
| Principal | Zuhudul Haqqu[1] |
| Houses | Ranmuiy, Feeroz, Asrafee, Yagooth |
| Colour(s) | Dark Blue |
| Slogan | Each one, Teach one |
| Website | chse |
| Last updated: 26 July 2024 | |
History
editThe SEC was established on 3 July 1979 by the former President of Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The school started with just 4 teachers and 47 students, with only 30 of those students sitting for the final examination.[3] Initially, the school only taught A' level physics, chemistry, biology and English. Economics and history were introduced the following year. Today, a wide range of A' level subjects are taught at the institution.[3]
In 2001, the school was renamed to be the Centre for Higher Secondary Education.[3]
In 2020, it was decided to construct a new CHSE building in Hulhumalé as the one in Malé didn't have enough space.[4][5][6] In 2023, the old Male' CHSE building was given to Aminiya School.[7] In 2024, it is planned for CHSE to open another building in Male', where it will be named as CHSE-Male'.[8]
On July 2024, a special area dedicated for praying was opened in the CHSE building in Hulhumale'.[9]
School Houses
editIn 2004, four school houses were introduced.[3] They are:
| Name of House |
Colour |
|---|---|
| Ranmuiy | Gold |
| Yaagooth | Red |
| Feeroz | Green |
| Asrafee | Purple |
Prior to 2004 the student body was divided into the following houses:[3]
| Name of House |
|---|
| Quasar |
| Pulsar |
| Tensar |
Examination Sessions
editPrior to 2017, students sat for their final examinations in June. In 2017, the Ministry of Education announced that they had reached an agreement with Pearson Edexcel to conduct the examinations during October/November. The minister asserted that this was done to ensure students do not get a long break between finishing their Ordinary Levels and starting their A' levels. However, critics allege this is simply a cost-cutting measure. Moreover, because of this change, some student cash-in one or two international A' level subjects in the October session along with HSC subjects and complete their remaining A' level subjects in the next examinations session in January. This involves significant risks to the students, primarily because most universities require students to achieve the target grades in one (A2) sitting and not across two different sittings.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (16 January 2024). "Zuhud appointed as CHSE Principal". The Edition. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ a b "About Us". Centre for Higher Secondary Education. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "History of CHSE". Centre for Higher Secondary Education. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Govt decided to relocate CHSE to Hulhumale'". Avas. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Saeed, Yameen (2 November 2020). "New CHSE building to be constructed in Hulhumale'". The Times of Addu. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (16 January 2020). "CHSE to be relocated to Hulhumalé". Raajje TV. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Abdulla, Lamya (19 October 2023). "Ministry allocates CHSE old building to Aminiya School, amidst transition to single session". The Edition. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (21 July 2024). "CHSE-Male' to be opened in September". The Edition. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Solih, Aishath Shuba (7 July 2024). "Spacious area dedicated for prayer established in CHSE". The Edition. Retrieved 26 July 2024.