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Taught languages Mandarin, Portuguese, Tetum, English
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Pelican Grammar School is in Aldeia Mane Mesak, Suco Manleuana, Posto Administrativo Dom Aleixo, Dili, Timor-Leste. It is part of AQUILA Education, led by CEO Dr Gerard Kho. The Cambridge curriculum covers Primary, Secondary and IGCSE, with Lower and Upper Secondary planned for 2025. The program emphasises multilingual mastery, science, mathematics, digital skills, creative arts, sports and sustainable SEE values. The campus features a Kindergarten Learning Studio, technology-enabled Primary and Secondary classrooms, a Makerspace, Multipurpose Labs, a Library, and dedicated spaces such as an Art Room, Dance Studio, Play Garden, Garden View Cafeteria, Education Innovation Center and Infirmary. Mandarin is taught via YCT/HSK; English is supported through EAL. Chromebooks are provided and digital literacy is embedded. The school runs AQUILA Foundation's Weekly Community Service Initiative and offers leadership and enrichment pathways. It supports learners to thrive in an interconnected ASEAN and global community and beyond.
Aldeia Mane Mesak, Suco Manleuana, Posto Administrativo Dom Aleixo, Municipio Dili
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The Essentials
Pelican Grammar School has instruction in English.
Location
Pelican Grammar School is located at Aldeia Mane Mesak, Suco Manleuana, Posto Administrativo Dom Aleixo, Municipio Dili, Timor-Leste. The campus sits in Timor-Leste's capital, Dili. It is part of the AQUILA Education network. It is ASEAN-based, embracing regional diversity and global perspectives.
Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary (Coming in 2025)
Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided.
Country affiliation
Timor-Leste
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees - An application fee is required at the time of application; applications are only accepted and reviewed once payment and all required documentation have been received.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year) - No published tuition amounts per year group or per term are available in the school's public admissions materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school lists year-group entry points and assessment requirements but does not publish a fee schedule showing per-term or per-year tuition figures.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Applications are processed only after the application fee and required documentation are received. Offer letters are issued following assessment results. Upon issuance of an offer, a registration fee and refundable deposit are collected to secure a place. Specific billing dates, term instalment structure, and late-payment penalties are not published in the available admissions information.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published. The school's public materials describe campus facilities and school life but do not list boarding or residential options.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, devices, activities, etc.) - Uniform: The school has a uniform design and uniform requirements are part of school life; no uniform price list or compulsory uniform fee is published. - Devices and learning technology: Students are equipped with Chromebooks as part of learning provision; no separate device fee or device-purchase requirement is published. - Enrichment / co-curricular activities, music/instrument tuition, sports kits, school excursions and consumables: these categories are referenced in curricular and school-life descriptions, but specific fees or per-activity charges are not published.
Refund information - A refundable deposit is collected on acceptance; the admissions information states that a refundable deposit will be taken but does not publish the deposit amount or detailed refund conditions (timing, deductions, or circumstances for refund).
Fee payment options - The public admissions materials do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or other payment channels). The admissions process requires payment of application and acceptance/registration fees, but the available information does not specify payment channels or currency options.
Summary of available fee-related facts - The school's published admissions information confirms the existence of the following fee categories: application fee, registration/acceptance fee, and a refundable deposit, plus likely charges for uniforms, enrichment activities, and consumables. The school does not publish numeric amounts, per-term or per-year tuition schedules, boarding fees, or detailed payment-method options in the publicly available admissions and school-life materials.
Academics
Pelican Grammar School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE.
Curriculum
The school has a future-facing curriculum that includes multilingual mastery, science, mathematics and digital skills, creative arts, sports and sustainable social, environmental and economic (SEE) values.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Admissions
Admissions
Admission is open to students of all nationalities throughout the year. 1) Fill up the Application form. Complete the Application form and ensure that all necessary documents are included. The admissions staff will contact you within 1 business day to guide you through the process. 2) Application Fee Payment. Applications will only be accepted and reviewed once payment and all required documentation have been received. 3) ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT. All students joining the school must sit for an age-appropriate assessment and/or attend an admission interview upon application. The admissions staff will contact parents to arrange the assessment. 4) Issuance of Offer Letter. Applicants will be informed of the assessment status and a letter of offer will be given to successful applicants. 5) ACCEPTANCE & REGISTRATION FEE & DEPOSIT PAYMENT. Upon receipt of the Offer Letter, the Registration Fee and Refundable Deposits will be collected.
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FAQs
Where is Pelican Grammar School located?
Pelican Grammar School is located in Aldeia Mane Mesak, Suco Manleuana, Posto Administrativo Dom Aleixo, Municipio Dili, Timor-Leste, in the capital city of Dili. The school sits within the AQUILA Education network, which supports regional and global perspectives.
What levels does Pelican Grammar School offer and what is the starting age?
The school serves Early Years starting at age 3, with Primary and Secondary levels planned to come in 2025. This reflects a phased development aligned with the school's growth in 2024–2025.
What type of school is Pelican Grammar School and what is its core focus?
Pelican Grammar School is a co-educational school with a future-facing curriculum that emphasizes multilingual mastery, science, mathematics, digital skills, creative arts, sports, and sustainable SEE values. The school aims to develop global perspectives within a locally engaged community.
Is there an application fee for admissions?
Yes. An application fee is required at the time of application, and applications are reviewed only after payment and all required documentation have been received.
Are tuition fees published or publicly available?
Public admissions materials do not publish numeric tuition amounts per year or term for 2025/26 or 2026/27. They outline entry points and assessment requirements instead.
What other fees should families expect after applying or after joining?
After receiving an offer, a Registration Fee and a Refundable Deposit are collected to secure a place. Uniforms and Chromebooks are part of the learning provisions, but specific prices are not published publicly.
What is the core curriculum and language support at Pelican Grammar School?
The school uses The WHO I AM! Methodology, a future-facing curriculum with multilingual mastery, science, mathematics and digital skills, plus creative arts and SEE values. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided, and Mandarin is taught using YCT and HSK curricula.
Will Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary programmes be available?
Secondary education is planned to include Cambridge Lower and Upper Secondary programmes in 2025. This will provide internationally recognized pathways to higher education.
Are there published exam results or higher education destinations yet?
There are no publicly published exam results or higher education destinations at this time. The school is still establishing its year groups and progression pathways as it grows.
What facilities does the campus have?
The campus includes a Kindergarten Learning Studio, Primary and Secondary classrooms with modern technology, a Makerspace, an Outdoor Playground, Multipurpose Labs, a Library, an Art Room, a Dance Studio, a Play Garden, the Garden View Cafeteria, an Education Innovation Center, and an Infirmary.
Is there a Makerspace and what is it used for?
Yes, there is a Makerspace that supports innovation and hands-on problem solving. It is integrated with digital literacy across year groups to encourage practical creation and collaboration.
Are there sports facilities and dining options on campus?
The campus provides an Outdoor Playground and a Dance Studio for movement and sports. The Garden View Cafeteria offers meals and a social space for students.
What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?
Mandarin language study is offered through YCT and HSK curricula, along with music, dance and other enrichment activities. The school also supports EAL, sports, and a range of co-curricular programs within its enrichment framework.
Are there leadership opportunities or community service programs?
Yes. Pelican Grammar School participates in the AQUILA Foundation's Weekly Community Service Initiative in Dili, and the Education Innovation Center helps foster leadership and innovative thinking through School Pathways and Enrichment programmes.
How is Mandarin taught at the school?
Mandarin is taught through YCT and HSK curricula, with structured language programming to support multilingual development from primary levels.
What wellbeing and language support services are available?
The school provides robust EAL support to help students acquire English proficiency. Pastoral care and safeguarding protocols support physical and emotional wellbeing, with mental wellbeing addressed through dedicated safeguarding and care programs.
Is there an infirmary on campus?
Yes, the campus includes an Infirmary to provide basic health support during the school day.
Is boarding offered at Pelican Grammar School?
There is no publicly listed boarding provision in the admissions materials; the school appears to operate as a day school.
What can you tell me about uniforms and dress codes?
A school uniform exists as part of school life, but specific uniform prices or a published price list are not available in public materials.
Is there a house system at the school?
There is no information published about a house system in the publicly available materials.
