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What are your hobbies? during lessons and made topics representing the school at such
I enjoy playing sports such as less daunting than first imagined. a prestigious event and we
What are your hobbies? What is the one thing that you like What is the best thing about being tennis, football and basketball. In executed our songs well through
Dancing (tap dance, ballet), the most about your school? a student? addition I love travelling to little What is the one thing that you like the nerves and worry. I have loved
debating and reading. It is difficult to pin-point my In my opinion, the best thing known places, taking landscape the most about your school? playing music from a young age
favourite thing about my school, about being a student is the fact photographs and playing the The one thing that I like most and this was an exceptional and
What are your favourite subjects? but if I had to choose just one that I am given the opportunity to piano. about AISM is that there are rewarding opportunity that the
Biology, English Literature and thing, it would be the supportive study a multitude of fascinating carnivals and events where school has given me.
History. environment of my school which subjects and learn about the What are your favourite subjects? students of all ages, from
fosters a positive attitude towards world around me, while being My favourite subjects are preparatory to Year 12, come What is the best thing about being
What kinds of extracurricular learning as well as instils good surrounded by a network of Mathematics, Economics and together. This makes the school a student?
activities do you do? character and morals within every supportive friends and teachers. Geography. more united and makes everyone The best thing about being
World Scholar’s Cup, Dance Class, member of the student body. I am also able to participate feel welcome and part of a student and from what I
Music Class. in exciting school events and What kinds of extracurricular something greater than just their found at AISM is that there is
Share a memorable experience in activities which help me develop activities do you do? friendship groups or classes. It incredible support from teachers.
Who is your favourite teacher and your school so far. and grow as a person. I participate in the school allows people of all ages to make The teachers will help you
why? One of my most memorable orchestra, football, Model United friends. An example is the weekly through difficulties or give you
My Biology teacher and Head experiences was representing What do you hope to do when you Nations and The World Scholar’s recreational Touch on Friday opportunities to shine and pursue
of Year 11, Dr. Felicia. She goes my school, together with my finish school? Cup. afternoons. People of all ages your passion. There are strong
beyond what is required of her as teammates, at the World Scholar’s I hope to complete a law degree and abilities are welcome and this bonds between the students and
a teacher and offers emotional Cup’s Tournament of Champions and join the United Nations in Who is your favourite teacher and allows teachers and students to teachers and they are always
support to all her students, in at Yale University. We competed order to make a positive change why? have fun and socialise through a there to lend a helping hand.
addition to supporting us in our against 1,000 participants from in the world through making food, My favourite teacher would sport they enjoy. This support gives students the
studies. Her classes are always over 30 countries. Being able water and education accessible to have to be Mr Chesterman. He confidence to achieve more.
the perfect balance between to make friends with so many the less fortunate. helped me discover my love for Share a memorable experience in
being entertaining and being young people from such diverse mathematics and pushed me to your school so far. What do you hope to do when you
educational. I especially look up backgrounds and listen to their achieve my best, whilst keeping A memorable experience would finish school?
to her strong work ethic, caring viewpoints, was an eye-opening classes interesting and enjoyable. be when the school chose me to I hope to enter university in either
nature and passion towards experience that expanded my He’d insert real life scenarios, play the cello in a string quartet at the UK or Australia and to pursue
education. world view. often hilarious ones, into our math the annual Malaysian Australian a degree in Economics and/or
problems in order to keep them Alumni Council dinner in 2015. Accounting.
in memory. He was always jovial It was my first performance
BSKL families join our school to be part of a We provide them with the character, skills
community with high aspirations. and values to pursue success at the highest
Many pupils will go onto positions of level.
influence and leadership.
W W W. B R I T I S H S C H O O L . E D U . M Y
FEATURES
This section provides an overview of international education
in the region and highlights the benefits of boarding. You are
guided on how to prepare your child for an international school
education and given insights into the various extracurricular
activities at international schools.
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL A LEVEL
students attending international leading cities such as Yangon already established, including
schools in the country has grown and Mandalay. In these cities, The British International School
by almost 30,000 to 71,500. Kuala new road networks are being Yangon, Horizon International
Lumpur is the leading city with 36 created, telecommunications School and Yangon Academy,
international schools with many of transformed, energy supplies are seeing healthy growth, with
them seeing significant demand improved, and global banking waiting lists for some age groups.
from local families. provisions established. It is Three years ago, the enrolment at
early days, but there’s talk of a international schools in Myanmar
Developments in booming international schools involved predominantly local
Cambodia and Myanmar sector here. Dulwich College has students. Today the schools are
Elsewhere in the region, already opened its Pun Hlaing seeing an increasing demand;
Cambodia has been expanding campus, and a second campus from expatriates coming into the
its international schools steadily is due to open in 2018. This is country to support the economic
over the past few years. Since the first international school in development, and from more local
2010, ISC Research has recorded Myanmar with a direct link to families able to afford the fees
over 20 new international schools a British independent school. and who have big aspirations for
opening in the capital, Phnom Several international schools their children.
Penh.
Gerry Mooney UK
Marlborough College Malaysia
How long have you been teaching? College of Wales-Lampeter. difficult concept and a pupil’s face
26 years. I then worked for a year as a lights up. The fun you can have
Housemistress in Badminton with pupils in the classroom.
What do you do in your free time? School Bristol – running a house
Go out to local restaurants with for the 14-16 years old girls. What is the best thing about
my family, cook, taxi service to my After that I completed my PGCE teaching at your school?
three teenagers. in Modern Languages and PE at Being given my pastoral role –
Swansea University. although it is exhausting and the
Why did you become a teacher? workload can be overwhelming
Why did you choose teaching as a What is the most memorable on occasion – I enjoy establishing
profession? moment in your teaching career the close working relationships I
I had taken part in several so far? have with my team of tutors and
summer camps teaching TEFL The highlights for me are when pupils within my section.
to foreign students and running students I have taught previously
activities and also as part of my get in touch to say that they have Who or what inspires you?
French degree I worked as an decided to take French / Spanish Teachers who can control a large
English Assistant in a school on at University and claim that it is group of pupils just by looking
the outskirts of Paris. I enjoyed because of the fun they had when at them, because they have
working with kids so the PGCE they first started learning the established such an amazing
course seemed like a natural fit. language with me, that led them rapport with their pupils. My old
down this route. PE teachers from school – Miss
Tell us about your own education Clutterbuck who persevered with
journey. What do you like most about me and got me to county level at
I completed my BA Single teaching? high jump and hurdles.
Honours in French (with The light bulb moment when
subsidiary - Spanish) in University you can see the penny drop on a
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Features Features
Extracurricular Activities at
International Schools
exercise related activities such as
Zumba and yoga may be offered
as well.
ESSENTIAL INFO
This section provides important information on international
schools in Malaysia. There is a map showing the location of all
international schools in the country, and infographics on how to
make the most of school visits, steps to take for the application
and enrolment process, and school fees are included. It also
guides you on choosing a school for your child.
Schools in Malaysia
29 Epsom College in Malaysia 96 Sayfol International School, Sabah
30 EtonHouse International School Malaysia 97 Seri Omega Private & International School
31 Excelsior International School 98 Spectrum International Islamic School
32 - 36 Fairview International School 99 Sri Acmar International School
37 & 38 Garden International School 100 Sri Ara International & Private School
39 & 40 GEMS International School 101 Sri Dasmesh International School
41 Global Indian International School 102 Sri Emas International School
42 Global Modern International School 103 Sri KDU Schools
43 Havil International School 104 Sri Kuala Lumpur International School
44 HELP International School 105 Sri Sempurna International School
45 Highlands International Boarding School 106 - 108 Sri Utama Schools
46 Idrissi International School 109 St. Christopher’s International Primary School
47 IGB International School 110 St. John’s International School
48 Inspiros International School 111 St. Joseph International School Kuching
49 & 50 International Islamic School Malaysia 112 St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia
51 International Modern Arabic School 113 Straits International School
52 & 53 International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) 114 & 115 Sunway International School
54 International School of Kuantan 116 Tanarata International School
55 The International School @ ParkCity 117 & 118 Taylor’s International School
56 The International School of Penang (Uplands) 119 - 124 Tenby Schools
57 Kelantan International School 125 & 126 Time International School
58 Kidurong International School 127 Tunku Putra School
59 Kinabalu International School 128 & 129 UCSI International Schools
60 Kingsgate International School 130 United International School
61 Kingsley International School 131 UniWorld International School
62 Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar 132 UUM International School
63 KYS International School 133 Vikas International School
64 Labuan International School 134 Vision International School
65 Lodge International School 135 Wadi Sofia College
INTERNATIONAL 66
67
MAHSA International School
Malacca Expatriate School
136 & 137
138
Wesley Methodist School
Westlake International School
SCHOOLS IN 68
69
Marlborough College Malaysia
Matrix Global Schools
139
140
Woodlands International School
Zenith International School
MALAYSIA* 70 & 71
72
MAZ International School
Melaka International School
1 AiU-Irsyad International School 73 Mont’ Kiara International School
2&3 Al-Noor International School 74 Mutiara International Grammar School
4&5 Alice Smith School 75 Nexus International School
6 Asia Metropolitan 76 Nilai International School
International School 77 Nobel International School
7 Asia Pacific Schools 78 Oakrich International School
8 Austin Heights Private & 79 Oasis International School of Kuala Lumpur
International Schools 80 Paragon Private & International School
9 Australian International 81 Pelita International School
School Malaysia 82 & 83 Peninsula International School Australia
10 Baseerah International School 84 Prince of Wales Island International School
11 & 12 Beaconhouse Schools 85 - 87 R.E.A.L. Schools
13 Bintulu International School 88 Raffles American School
14 Borneo International School
15 Brainy Bunch
International School
16 British International School
of Kuala Lumpur
17 - 19 Cempaka Schools
20 Charis International School
21 City Harbour
International School
22 Crescendo-HELP
International School
*Map shows approximate location. For the exact 23 Dalat International School
location of schools, please use the School Finder 24 Dwi Emas International School
function on www.EducationDestinationMalaysia.com
SEPTEMBER 2018
30 years, the Oasis network of schools have served
families from around the world in countries including:
South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore and Turkey.
Applications for admissions are now open.
Visit www.oiskl.edu.my now!
EMAIL: admissions@oiskl.edu.my
PHONE: 03-5525-8111
OISKL OASISKL
Essential Information
SCHOOL FEES
It is essential that parents know and understand the costs involved in sending
their child to an international school. In this article, Caron Lai highlights the
various types of fees that international schools typically charge.
The fee structure for international Cost is an important factor for most
schools varies from school to school. parents. So begin your financial planning
Different terms may be used for the early. Carefully review the different fee
various fees. structures and schedules.
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Essential Information
• Connect with parents who have sent their children to the school for additional insights
• Know how to get to the school and be familiar with the roads
• Think hard about the visit. What did you learn? Was it helpful?
• Note down what you see as the pros and cons of the school. This will help you in
the decision-making process
• Talk to your child about the visit. What were her impressions?
• Consider a follow up visit if you feel you would like to know more about the school
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Introducing Petrosains,
The Discovery Centre!
Take a trip in a cavernous oil-drop out the latest in space science At the secondary level, Petrosains
ride. Maneuver a Mars Rover. and technology. They can try introduces outreach programmes
Pretend to be Lewis Hamilton for programming a Mars Rover to to encourage self-expression
a day and drive around the famed roam over a Martian landscape and creative thinking through
Sepang track in a Formula One or step into a hurricane! Visitors participation in the award-
simulator or simply slide down eager to experience the working winning Petrosains Science Show
an emergency chute at an actual conditions of the crew on board Competition.
oil platform. These are among an offshore oil rig can explore the
the many fun-filled and exciting OIL PLATFORM exhibition area, Petrosains’ award-winning
activities aimed at creating which is built to the scale of an Volunteer Scheme is also another
wonder while sparking the interest actual oil rig and discover the initiative to sustain the interest
in science, at Petrosains, The science behind distance, velocity and provide a learning platform
Discovery Centre. and acceleration in the SPEED for young Malaysians in Science.
exhibition area. Meanwhile, the Petrosains
Located within the iconic Science Festival is a week-
PETRONAS Twin Towers in Aside from the interactive exhibits, long festival which pools the
Kuala Lumpur, the journey to visitors are also treated to live government, the corporates,
Petrosains begins with the DARK science shows, mini science industry, formal and informal
RIDE. Shaped like an oil drop, demonstrations and science learning institutions, and
the ride takes you through a busking based on thematic the public to come together
dark and tranquil environment science campaigns for a more to celebrate science in the
that features Malaysia’s national constructive learning experience. community.
treasures and ends with an audio
visual presentation of a present- Programmes and activities begin As an informal science institution,
day Malaysia. Visitors can then at preschool and primary level Petrosains is always committed
explore the 7,000 square metre with Petrosains Creative Science to provide a fun and interactive
centre, featuring countless unique for Schools and Petrosains platform to nurture curiosity
exhibits which you can touch, feel Tinkering workshops, where and spark the love for science
and play with for a more hands-on students can participate in fun for the young and old alike. For
learning experience. hands-on activities and learn the more information on its offerings,
science behind them. please log on to
Among the exhibition highlights www.petrosains.com.my
is SPACE, where visitors can find
How long have you been teaching? I worked at Ringmer Community What do you like most about
23 years. College for 14 years before teaching?
moving to teach internationally. The learners – their personalities,
What do you do in your free time? My first international post was in fun nature and how quickly they
Diving, sailing, traveling, Dubai and I stayed there for three can learn things.
years. I then moved to Nexus here What are your hobbies? shy in presentations as all the class or rather the whole school
socialising, music-making, hiking.
in Malaysia and have been here Playing the piano, ballet, reading feedback given is constructive together. It is a great opportunity
What is the best thing about
for five years now. short articles. criticism containing gems and for all teachers, seniors and
Why did you become a teacher? teaching at your school?
opportunities that will help me juniors to bond with each other
Why did you choose teaching as a Everything from the learners, staff,
I wish that I had started teaching What are your favourite subjects? learn and improve. The activities subconsciously despite the age
profession? ethos, amazing resources and
internationally many years earlier Mathematics, additional conducted in school are fun and gap. It is really amazing to see the
Both my parents were teachers that every learner has a MacBook
as I am loving the teaching, the mathematics, accounting. exciting, yet beneficial as they give magic happen all by itself.
and I knew it was what I wanted Pro which has transformed my
international kids and the travels. me a taste of the working world
to do from a young age. I also teaching.
What kinds of extracurricular as we try to address real world What is the best thing about being
wanted to be in a professional
What is the most memorable activities do you do? issues. It is a comfortable training a student?
career and also loved the long Who or what inspires you?
moment in your teaching career Table tennis, netball. ground that I always consider a As a student, I have tons of
holidays which would work well I have many former and current
so far? second home. chances to make mistakes and
with my family school holidays. amazing colleagues who are a
It was when I won ‘UK Guardian Who is your favourite teacher and learn from them without being
real inspiration to me and help me
Teacher of the Year’ in 2007 after why? Share a memorable experience in blamed for them. Through the
Tell us about your own education further improve my teaching.
being nominated by pupils and It is kind of hard to choose as your school so far. process, I get to train my sense
journey.
parents. all teachers in school are very The twice-in-a-year theme day of of responsibility, self-confidence
I did my degree at Dartington
supportive and helpful. They are our school is the time where we and social skills to grow into a
College of Arts in Devon, England
approachable and I can chit chat as a class dress up according to successful adult in the future.
and my PGCE in Sussex University
with them just like a friend. the interpretation of the theme
in Brighton, East Sussex, England.
decided by the school. Every What do you hope to do when you
What is the one thing that you like theme day is an unforgettable finish school?
the most about your school? experience as the process After graduating from Sri Emas
My teachers and friends in we have to go through as a International School, I plan to
school are very caring, just like class from discussions about study in programmes such as the
family. This allows me to try out what we should dress up and A Level or IBDP that will keep my
new things and just be myself performing extraordinary chants university course options wide as I
in this very safe environment to completing games is full of am yet to be sure of what I wish to
created by the school. There is excitement and joy. I really loved pursue as a career in the future.
no need to be embarrassed or how theme day brought our whole
PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
Preschool education is available in many international
schools. This section provides an overview on the
importance of an early years education and the different
types of preschool curricular options, and contains an
infographic on how to prepare your child for preschool.
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Preschool Education Preschool Education
Preschool Curricula
• The same teacher stays with the
same group of students across
academic years which may be
beneficial for child development.
The preschool years are a vital period in your child’s
Thematic
intellectual and personal development. Dr Shen-Li Lee The theme-based curriculum
provides an overview of the various preschool curriculum employs an integrated approach
to teaching and learning. It follows
options to help you make an informed decision. the understanding that learning
is a highly integrated process
around the natural development that is not easily separated into
of children and the close • Children are motivated by the • A plan-do-review process to traditional academic disciplines.
relationships they share with need for self-development. strengthen the child’s initiative One example of the theme-based
their environment. In the Reggio- • Requisite mixed-age classrooms and self-reliance. curriculum is the International
inspired environment, children (typically 2/3 to 6 years old) • An active partnership between Preschool Curriculum.
are more like apprentices and allow younger children to learn teachers and students in
researchers. They take on projects from older children. shaping the educational The key features:
that allow them to explore, • Emphasises concrete rather experience. • An integrated learning unit
observe, hypothesise, question, than abstract learning because centering around a theme where
and discuss to clarify their children need to experience Waldorf children are taken through a
understanding. concepts through “hands-on” The Waldorf philosophy variety of activities connected
methods. encourages children to work to it.
The key features: • Offers a prescribed range of together in co-operative play. • Allows children to learn through
• Children are given some control activities that children may Students participate in activities active engagement with
over the direction of their choose from. that engage all five senses such their environment and social
learning. • Provides periods of as painting, singing, modelling connections which can help
• Learning occurs through uninterrupted working time beeswax, baking bread, them achieve higher levels of
“How soon should I start sending experiences of touching, moving, where children work through construction out of boxes and learning.
my child to preschool?” This is daughter may not be right for listening, and observing. tasks at their own pace. boards, and pretend play. • Supported by research on how
a question on the lips of many your child because every child is • Children are encouraged to • All of the materials are easily the brain functions and how
parents today pondering how different. explore the relationships they accessible. Children are taught The key features: children learn.
early is too early. What happens have with other children and to respect and be responsible for • Centres on each individual’s
if you wait? Will that be an The Educational with material items in the world the materials they use. needs. Language Immersion
advantage or disadvantage for Approach around them. • Warm, nurturing and home-like Language immersion preschools
your child? So how do you choose the right • Children are given opportunities High Scope Curriculum environment makes it easier allow children to learn a language
environment for your child? The to express themselves through The High Scope approach is for children to settle down to they do not speak at home. All
The question, however, is not first step is to understand the various methods. a research-based curriculum learning and to adapt when subjects are taught entirely in
about when to send your child to various curricula available so following the philosophy that needed. a second or foreign language
preschool but rather what kind you can identify the method of Montessori children learn best through hands- • Encourages children to think and the teacher does not offer
of environment your growing learning best suited to your child. The Montessori program is a on experiences. Children are creatively and to express their translations.
child requires to nurture their Since most preschools cherry child-centred curriculum that encouraged to initiate, discover, ideas imaginatively.
development. Like a plant that pick a variety of pedagogical offers children the freedom to experience, and learn about • Inculcates an appreciation for Some preschools may offer a
blossoms when the conditions approaches, being aware of explore activities of their own ideas, events, and people through nature and the surrounding multilingual approach, where two
are right, children require the the fundamentals of each choosing at their own pace. The creating, experimenting, problem- world. languages (typically English and
right environment to flourish. No method will help you understand teachers are present to facilitate solving, and resolving conflicts. • Only natural materials are used a second language) are used by
one environment will be perfect the preschool’s educational rather than to direct the children’s in the classroom. the teachers. In Malaysia, the
for every child and only you can philosophy. learning. The key features: • Develops the whole child by common languages taught and
discover what is optimal for • An emphasis on adult-child placing an emphasis on creative used in language immersion
your child. What is right for your Reggio Emilia The key features: interaction. development and character preschools are English, Bahasa
neighbour’s son or your friend’s The Reggio Emilia approach is • Fosters independence and • A carefully designed learning education, rather than on the Malaysia and Mandarin.
a child-led method that centres encourages individualism. environment.
Multiple Intelligences qualifications? What is the staff Preschool EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Preparation
turnover? Do they enjoy working
The theory of multiple
intelligences was coined by with young children? TO KNOW BEFORE
Howard Gardner who went • School set-up and facilities SENDING YOUR CHILDREN
Checklist
beyond the traditional concepts of - What safety features are in
intelligence and identified seven place? Is there an outdoor TO PRESCHOOL
types of intelligences. playground? Do they provide
support for children with special
• Verbal-linguistic intelligence needs? Does the school serve
food? What are the classrooms
Hey there, parents!
• Logical-mathematical We know that starting preschool is a scary time for both you and your child. Therefore, we have created a
intelligence like - are they suitable for young
checklist for you to prepare your child for the preschool experience. This checklist aims to provide you with
• Visual-spatial intelligence children? additional guidance and support to help your child adjust to the daily routine of attending preschool.
• Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence • School routines - How many
• Musical-rhythmic intelligence hours is a typical day? Are there
• Interpersonal-social intelligence part-time options to send your 1. BEFORE STARTING PRESCHOOL
• Intrapersonal-self intelligence child 3 days a week? Does the
that you may encounter include: school support the teaching Introduce the idea of preschool to your child
Preschools that follow Gardner’s • Religious preschools that of life skills, like potty training, Read to your child and talk to them about preschool.
theory offer a variety of learning incorporate religious content into tying shoelaces, or self-feeding?
the normal curriculum. What disciplinary methods does
Visit the school with your child
activities designed to engage all Get to know the environment and the teachers.
of the intelligences rather than • Glenn Doman Method which the school use? How much
utilises flashcards for teaching opportunity do the children get Do a trial run at preschool
focusing solely on traditional See how your child adapts to the school!
language and math activities. sight reading, mathematical to move around?
concepts and general
Whole-Child Education knowledge. The features you look for in a 2. DURING PRESCHOOL HOURS
The whole-child approach • Right Brain Education which preschool will differ from what
embraces the philosophy that focuses on tapping into the you find in a primary school
potential of the under-utilised because young children learn
Accompany your child to school
education should encompass all Help them get settled and involved with an activity.
aspects of a child’s development “right brain” functions. differently. They have much
• Movement Education which shorter attention spans and will Introduce your child to a new friend
– physical, social, emotional, They will have someone to sit with and play with for the rest of the day!
cognitive, and language – for uses physical activity to enhance struggle to sit still for long periods.
the long-term development and cognitive development through This is particularly important if Say "bye" when you leave
Also let them know when you are coming back!
success of the child. Preschools the mind-body connection. you have an active child.
that follow this approach aim to Keep your emotions in check
Other Considerations The final litmus test is to Relax and do not let your child sense your anxiety.
provide an environment that:
• Educates and promotes a In addition to the educational allow your child to experience
healthy lifestyle. approach of the preschool, there
are many other factors you will
the school environment. The 3. THINGS TO PACK
• Offers physical and emotional preschool years may be vital to
safety. need to consider when choosing a your child’s development and
• Allows each student to be preschool for your child. The best you may want to provide the best
actively engaged in learning thing to do is visit each school environment possible. However, if
while connected to the school and bring a checklist of the things your child does not feel secure or
and the broader community. that are important to you, such as: comfortable in that environment, Diapers, training pants and wet wipes
Change of clothes Towel Water bottle Snacks (if your child still needs them)
• Provides each student • Teaching staff – What are their his learning will be limited.
personalised learning supported
by qualified and caring adults. 4. PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF ARRANGEMENTS
• Is academically challenging Dr Shen-Li Lee, author of “Brainchild: Secrets to Unlocking Your
to help prepare your child for Child’s Potential”, is best known for her parenting website, figur8.net.
Formally trained in dentistry, Lee found her calling when she quickly Find out whether the school has a drop-off system
success in future studies. Parents do not have to park their cars to drop their children off.
discovered the challenge in seeking consolidated resources for raising a
Others “wholesome child” in Malaysia. Garnering more than 20,000 views every Check for nearby parking spaces
month, figur8.net is a chronicle of Lee’s experience in raising a child who In case you need to accompany your child to the classroom.
Other educational approaches
is self-motivated to excellence by nurturing the heart, mind and body. Find out about the school security system
Some schools only allow pre-arranged individuals to pick up your child.
TYPES OF CURRICULA
International schools in Malaysia offer a wide array of English-
medium curricula for primary, secondary and pre-university
education. Students pursuing these programmes may continue their
studies overseas. The information provided here will help you decide
which curriculum is most suited to your child’s needs.
Cambridge International
Examinations Opens
up Pathways to Higher
International AS & A Levels • Nearly all Australian universities and learns differently from other
develop a deep understanding of with undergraduate programmes children, even those at a similar
subjects, as well as independent recognise our qualifications, attainment level. Only skilled
Education
learning and constructive thinking including those from the teachers, attentive to the progress
skills – abilities which universities Group of Eight coalition of top and difficulties of every child,
value highly. universities. and able to adapt their teaching
• Students holding Cambridge plans and classroom practice, can
Cambridge International AS & A qualifications gain places at deliver success.
Levels offer complete flexibility. universities in the UK and across
We offer more than 55 subjects Europe. We offer qualifications for
and a range of assessment teachers and trainers based on
options so that schools can Recognition of Cambridge international best practice to help
choose the study path that best qualifications is growing fast develop teachers’ thinking and
suits their students’ needs. throughout Asia Pacific. In practice, and build the knowledge
Cambridge International A Level a region whose universities and skills they need to help
is typically a two-year course increasingly claim high places students succeed. We also offer
and Cambridge International in the world rankings, there are a comprehensive programme
AS Level is typically one year. numerous opportunities for of training courses, as well as
Schools have freedom to offer Cambridge students to enter support materials to help teachers
Wong Ka Yee from Taylor’s Cambridge International AS Levels and succeed in top-class degree deliver Cambridge programmes
College Subang Jaya receiving as qualifications in their own right, programmes. effectively.
‘Top in the World 2016 award’ or as part of a progression to
for Cambridge International Cambridge International A Level. “The academic rigours of Ng Kim Huat, Country Director
AS Level Mathematics Exam series in November and Cambridge International A Levels Malaysia, Cambridge International
June cater to schools timetables prepared me for a stellar start to Examinations said: “Every year,
and flexibility of timing – making university in the UK. Thanks to Cambridge learners in Malaysia
Cambridge International give them solid foundations to 19 years of age. The Cambridge sure every candidate can sit their both the breadth and depth of the excel in their exams – receiving our
Examinations prepares school achieve high levels of academic programme takes students on paper at the right time regardless syllabuses, I found it relatively Outstanding Cambridge Learner
students for life, helping them and personal attainment. Our a journey through Cambridge of the time zone where they live. easy to understand a large part Awards – and we recognise that
develop an informed curiosity and approach is flexible, so schools Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1, of my course, as I had already Cambridge teachers play a large
a lasting passion for learning. Our can offer Cambridge at every Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge Opening Doors to delved into the more complex part in their success. Therefore, we
programmes and qualifications stage of education or focus on International AS & A Level. Universities Worldwide aspects of the subject beforehand. place high importance on providing
set the global standard for specific stages. This means Students can join at any stage. Universities worldwide welcome I am thoroughly grateful that my training and resources to help
international education. They are schools are free to build a students with Cambridge Cambridge qualifications acted teachers conduct effective lessons
created by subject experts, rooted unique curriculum which reflects Cambridge International International AS & A Levels: as the key to my admission to the as well as excel professionally.
in academic rigour and reflect their values. Our international AS & A Level university of my dreams!” - Kaelan Our comprehensive professional
the latest educational research. qualifications are recognised by Cambridge International AS & A • Cambridge International AS & A Ong Wei Ern, former student, development programme
They provide a strong platform the world’s best universities and Levels offer schools and students Levels are accepted by over 500 Taylor’s College Subang Jaya, gives teachers delivering our
for learners to progress from employers, giving students a wide a tried and tested route to US universities, including all of Malaysia. programmes the best preparation
one stage to the next, and are range of options in their education university. They are taught in over the Ivy Leagues. Top universities to help their students do well. We
well supported by teaching and and career. 2,500 schools in 130 countries. in the US, Canada and elsewhere Excellent Education recognise that teaching is about
learning resources. give credit for advanced is Based on Excellent developing the skills and abilities of
In Malaysia, we work closely Typically for students aged 16 placement for up to one year to Teachers every child, not just exam grades.”
Cambridge International with over 150 schools to to 19 years who need advanced students with good results in A successful education develops
Examinations carefully designs help deliver the best possible study to prepare for university their Cambridge International A the skills and abilities of each To learn more about Cambridge
curricula to engage learners and education to students from 5 to and higher education, Cambridge Levels. child. Every child is different, go to www.cie.org.uk
Richard Castle UK
Epsom College in Malaysia
Years and Subjects Taught What is the most memorable cannot be replicated in any other
Years 10 - 13 (ages 14 - 18) moment in your teaching career current profession.
so far?
How long have you been teaching? There are two significant standout What is the best thing about
20 years. moments in my career. The teaching at your school?
first was in the UK when I was For those that have attended
What do you do in your free time? asked to attend an educational boarding schools anywhere in
Walking, reading, cinema and symposium which was later the world, especially the UK will
sport. broadcast on BBC national know that everything is about
television in the UK. More recently, tradition and pride in one’s House.
Why did you become a teacher? I have had the pleasure of being I am sure we have all seen Harry
Why did you choose teaching as a part of the pioneering group that Potter and the almost obsessive
profession? have set up Epsom College in pride the students took in being
I worked in industry before Malaysia. In my role as Head of part of Gryfindor or how much
becoming a teacher and felt that Boarding I have led a team of they disliked Slytherin. This, along
I never really made any impact outstanding pastoral leaders in with the established traditions of
on anything or anyone during establishing what in my opinion, formal dinner dances, prize days
my working day. By being a is the finest boarding school in as well as the inter-house events
teacher, I have a rare opportunity South East Asia. gives students a sense of being
in moulding and influencing part of something greater than
tomorrow’s generation. What do you like most about themselves. This is a wonderful
teaching? thing for students and staff to buy
Tell us about your own education Teaching is one of the most into and this is something that
journey. varied and enjoyable jobs in the we at Epsom College in Malaysia
I went to school in Harrow before world. Even though you teach have slowly been building over the
going to Lancaster University in the same subject every day, deal past two years. What a privilege it
the UK to study Management. with the same students every is to build the foundations of what
Following university I worked in day, not one day is ever the same. in generations to come will be
the Hotel industry and radio for The interactions one has with seen as ‘our’ tradition.
Go further with an international two years before choosing to the student changes minute by
study a postgraduate teaching minute and living in a boarding Who or what inspires you?
education from Cambridge. degree in Business Education. house you can tangibly see how I have always been inspired by
Since entering the teaching the relationship between staff and people with a ‘can do’ attitude.
With a Cambridge education, students are equipped to find profession I have completed student grows and develops to I have witnessed students who
success at home and internationally. Accepted at the world’s several courses in boarding and one of trust and understanding. It have never swum before just jump
best universities like MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Sunway education. Most recently I have is a privilege to be a Housemaster in the deep end and swim, to other
University and UNSW, our programmes and qualifications equip embarked on a Postgraduate in a Boarding school as it affords students who just get up on stage
Masters’ programme in Education. you the opportunity to mould and in front of hundreds of people to
students with the skills needed for college and beyond.
shape tomorrow’s generation. perform some form of solo. There
Learn more at cie.org.uk/parents To be in this position is a great are too many people who vacillate,
responsibility, one that you should I am inspired by people who lead
not take lightly, but one that from the front and go and do.
Image: detail of a green traffic light
The International Baccalaureate at the same time equipping them enquirer who has competent
with skills that will help them grow Teachers are tasked with creating academic skills and enhanced
as people. Five essential elements context for the subjects that are social and emotional sensitivity.
The International Primary generally taught outside of the resilience, adaptability and Nine”. This process recognises
Curriculum (IPC)
IPC, with many schools opting for cooperation. Some IPC schools that the most successful schools
the Maths National Curriculum will use the personal goals exactly consider the impact on learning in
from England. The subject goals as prescribed by the IPC whilst everything that they do. It involves
progress through Milepost 1 others, like Nexus International a rigorous self-review against nine
David Griffiths, Head of Primary from Nexus (Years 1 and 2), Milepost 2 (Years School, Malaysia, will adapt and key criteria, which are clearly set
3 and 4) and Milepost 3 (Years 5 personalise them to suit the out in the form of rubrics. The
International School provides an overview of and 6). needs of their particular school rubrics follow the developmental
the International Primary Curriculum. community. stages of Beginning, Developing
International Goals and Mastering and each stage is
“I want my children to understand The Process of Learning capable of development. A cycle
the world, but not just because the There is a distinct process of of review and improvement then
world is fascinating and the human learning throughout each of the follows which typically takes
mind is curious. I want them to IPC themes, ensuring rigour and between 12 and 18 months.
understand it so that they will be challenge. When the school feels it is ready,
positioned to make it a better place” it can request a visit from an
- Howard Gardner The themes covered in the IPC IPC accreditation team who will
work hand in hand with the attempt to ratify the school’s
Another vital, but often neglected, curriculum goals to support self-review and produce a report.
part of a school curriculum is the development of learners to Nexus International School has
the need to teach children to be have the knowledge skills and twice undergone this process and
globally aware: It is essential understanding for now and the is one of the only schools in the
that our children are taught how future. world to have been accredited
to live and work with others. twice at Mastering level.
The IPC is unique in that it has Assessment
specific learning goals aimed The IPC learning goals support The Nine Key Criteria include the
at developing International both assessment for learning and following:
Mindedness. Children learn about assessment for reporting. 1. A clear focus on improving
their host country (Malaysia) and learning
Our primary school children today way for our young children to unit of work is designed to engage are able to compare and contrast Assessment for learning provides 2. A shared vision about the kinds
are likely to reach full working begin to learn these critical skills. children in the learning process this to the home countries of a feedback loop through which of children we are helping to
capacity in 20 to 30 years when, with themes such as “Who am the other children in their class. children are advised on how to develop
in this time of rapid change, the What is the International I”, “What Price Progress?”, “The An increasing understanding make those important next steps. 3. Implementation of classroom
world will probably be quite a Primary Curriculum (IPC)? Magic Toymaker” and “Mission to of themselves and others Assessment for reporting lets practises that help children
different place. They will need The International Primary Mars”. In addition, there are units enables children to develop teachers, administrators, parents develop towards the school’s
to use technologies that do not Curriculum (IPC) is a that help children to develop an their International Mindedness, and learners know how well shared vision
exist yet and be prepared to comprehensive yet flexible, understanding of metacognition, essential for today’s global children are learning compared 4. International Mindedness
solve problems that we are not thematic curriculum for children called the Brain Wave themes. society. to children in other schools or 5. The significance and
yet aware of. We can help young aged five to 11 years old. Leading National standards. Both forms development of Knowledge,
people to be better prepared up to the IPC is the International Learning Goals Personal Goals of assessment are important. Skills and Understanding
for this by choosing the right Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and The IPC learning goals or As well as learning about There is a requirement for the 6. Rigorous children’s learning and
curriculum for them to learn with. after age 12, schools can opt to standards are grouped into three Language, Science, and History learning goals in Knowledge, teacher’s high expectations of it
follow the International Middle equally important areas: Subject in the IPC, there is recognition Skills and Understanding to be 7. Implementation of the learning
Educationists recognise that Years Curriculum (IMYC). goals, International goals and that learners need to learn and assessed appropriately in order to process of the IPC
children will need to think critically, Personal goals. practise a host of skills and get a rounded picture of children’s 8. Implementation of themes
solve problems, be innovative, The IPC offers a range of over competences. There are eight learning. through independent yet
communicate and collaborate 130 different units from which Subject Goals personal goals and opportunities interdependent subjects
well, be globally aware and be the school chooses between four These statements are the to experience and practise and Accredited Schools 9. Assessment that improves
able to ‘hold their own’ in financial, and six per year group. The school expected knowledge, skills these are built into the learning The IPC has a thorough and learning.
economic, and media rich then organises the units into a and understanding goals in 10 tasks within each unit of work. learning-focused accreditation
environments. The International route map of learning, ensuring academic subjects as is usual Personal goals include respect, process called “The Bottom Line
Primary Curriculum is an ideal coverage of all the goals. Each in most curricula. Maths is
You may have heard that GCSEs an opportunity to achieve an compared. That’s because the
in England are changing. The old ‘exceptional’ Grade 9 (roughly the new grading offers an opportunity
A*-G grades are being scrapped top 20% of the current A* and A). for school leavers to stand out
in favour of a 9 - 1 system, with from the crowd.
9 being the highest grade. This What About International
will undoubtedly raise questions GCSEs? For instance, a student whose
from parents in Malaysia whose International exam providers are marks are in the top third of a
children study at a British in a unique position. They must Grade C will still only get a Grade
curriculum school. Jamie Kirkaldy ensure their international GCSEs C. Under the new system, the
at Oxford International AQA are comparable to UK GCSEs. same student would receive a
Examinations summarises the However, they are not required to more prestigious Grade 5. At the
implications. adopt the reformed changes, so very top, the maximum Grade
they can decide which grading A* is attainable for many, so
What’s Happening in the system to use. Cambridge the chance to achieve a higher
UK? International Examinations is Grade 9 could help differentiate
In August 2017, GCSE students in sticking with A*-G. Both Pearson exceptional candidates when
England will no longer receive an Edexcel and Oxford International applying to top universities and
A*-G grade for three key subjects: AQA Examinations favour 9 - 1. employers.
English Language, English This means international schools
Literature and Mathematics. can choose for themselves when The new 9 - 1 grading doesn’t
to ExcEptional opportunitiEs
results for eighteen more subjects old system? it explicitly advantage your
will be graded 9 - 1, including child. However, two of the three
Science and Geography. After the What Does It Mean for international exam providers have
final phase of exams in 2019, A*-G Your Child? chosen 9 - 1; we did because we
give your child the opportunity to achieve an exceptional Grade 9 will be obsolete in England. Universities often evaluate GCSE believe 9 - 1 offers children the
at international gcsE – by choosing a school that teaches performance in English, Maths opportunity to achieve a higher
It’s part of educational reforms and Science as part of their grade. If you feel that’s important
qualifications from Oxford International AQA Examinations. intended to raise attainment acceptance criteria. Most school for your child, you may find it
standards in line with top leavers in England will have 9 - 1 helpful to explore this option with
performing countries like grades for these core subjects your school.
Unlike Cambridge IGCSEs, Our International GCSE, AS We bring together expertise
Singapore and Finland. when they apply to universities
our International GCSEs are and A-level exams are fair from the best of British: AQA,
in 2018, though many British Jamie Kirkaldy is Head of Teaching
graded 9-1, giving children for test-takers of all abilities the UK’s largest provider of How do the New Grades universities say they won’t and Learning Support at Oxford
the opportunity to receive in Malaysia, so every child GCSEs and A-levels, and Oxford Compare? disadvantage applicants with A*-G International AQA Examinations,
a more prestigious Grade 9 can achieve their potential. University Press, a department An extra grade allows for greater grades. a joint venture between AQA, the
than the old A*. of the University of Oxford. differentiation. Grade 5 will UK’s largest provider of GCSEs,
be considered a ‘strong pass’, The benefit of 9 - 1 is likely to be and Oxford University Press, a
and a higher standard than the where high-achieving applicants department of the University of
old Grade C. There will also be of similar abilities are being Oxford.
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Curriculum way, which allows students to develop a healthy, active life and
In support of the fundamental investigate, experiment and strong leadership skills.
belief in holistic education, gain hands-on experience. This
all students follow a broad approach aims to train students
and challenging educational to collaborate with others, to think
programme covering Academics, critically and to gain confidence
Sports and the Arts – EIS’ in their own abilities when facing
Three Pillars of Excellence, in an challenges.
approach that educates students
to become independent, enquiring,
creative and enthusiastic learners.
This holistic approach means Pillar 3 - Arts
that students, teachers, support In performing arts, EIS uses
staff and all connected with EIS music, dance, drama and
contribute to the development of theatre to develop confidence
each individual. and communication skills.
These activities encourage the
Pillar 2 – Sports and physical
Committed to Excellence
development of students of all music and traditions.
ages as it serves to enhance
any academic endeavour. EIS In fine and visual arts, students
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Tradition of Excellence
The school was set up as part
Lumpur
of the HELP Education Group,
a major education provider in
South East Asia with over 12,000 Established in 1965, The ISKL is guided by two core Why ISKL?
students from 30 countries. International School of Kuala components: • Nurturing Environment
For 30 years, the HELP Group Lumpur (ISKL) is the first fully • Exceptional Education
has enabled achievers to accredited international school Mission: • Diversity
secure scholarships to study in Malaysia and is home to more The International School of Kuala • Broad Range of Opportunities
in world-class universities like than 1,500 students from over 60 Lumpur provides an exceptional • Heritage
HELP International School (HIS) their unique talent and learn how Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton countries. education that challenges
stands strong with a current to enjoy healthy and wholesome and Harvard. As a relatively each student to develop the In order to continue to offer
enrolment of 1,300 students since relationships with others. Most new school, we are proud of ISKL is a private and nonprofit, attitudes, skills, knowledge, and a world class education for
its inception in January 2014. importantly, we strive to empower our inaugural batch of IGCSE parent-governed school understanding to become a highly subsequent generations, ISKL has
As one of the fastest growing students for a fulfilling life in this students who achieved amazing accredited internationally through successful, spirited, socially embarked on an aggressive plan
international schools in Malaysia, changing world,” explained Ms results in 2016, with four of our the Council of International responsible global citizen. of growth, building a new, world-
HIS offers the IPC, IMYC, IGCSE Davina McCarthy, HIS principal students being presented with the Schools (CIS), and in the United class educational facility in the
and A Level programmes from with over 20 years of experience Outstanding Cambridge Learner States through the Western Vision: heart of Kuala Lumpur.
preschool to pre-university in international schools around Awards. We are confident that our Association of Schools and Walk in a harmonious
level. The curriculum is also the world. international team of experienced Colleges (WASC). ISKL is environment where care follows The new ISKL campus, which
complemented by the Singapore and passionate teachers will also accredited through the closely behind; learning is is anticipated to open in August
Mathematics syllabus and Achievement and inspire our students to pursue this International Baccalaureate stimulated, curiosity is sparked, 2018, once again unites all grades,
includes a strong Mandarin Recognition fine tradition of excellence. Organisation (IB), the first IB vision is cultivated, and action is from our Early Childhood program
programme. With its philosophy of Within the first two years of accredited school in Malaysia. inspired. to our High School students
education that is both global and operation, HIS was awarded a A World Class Campus engaged in Advanced Academic
holistic, HIS offers an educational five-star rating by the Malaysian Our campus has a central For over 50 years, ISKL has ISKL cultivates students from and University Preparatory
experience that encourages all- Ministry of Education, under garden courtyard that houses championed a holistic approach early childhood to adolescence programs. The campus is set on
round development and inspires the SKIPS (Private Education an ampitheatre and a beautiful to education, building its with learning experiences that over 25 acres of land in Ampang
students to live life to its fullest. Institutions’ Standard Quality al fresco dining area. It also outstanding international will challenge them to be highly Hilir and will have facilities that
Evaluation) Awards Programme. boasts a huge library, a sheltered reputation by balancing sound successful. While we value the are unique to the landscape of
Life in All its Fullness Recently, we are recognised as swimming pool, a football field, tradition for academic excellence importance of strong academic other international schools in
“Our motto, ‘Life in all its fullness’, an Apple Distinguished School an air-conditioned multipurpose with innovative approaches to achievement, we know that Kuala Lumpur, and the region.
captures our commitment to all for being a model of innovation in hall, gym facilities, badminton, teaching and learning. We nurture more is expected of graduates
areas of a student’s development education. We are also recognised basketball and tennis courts, young minds with the spirit to today. This is why preparing our By Chad Laws,
and potential. We strive for as a Common Sense Certified a blackbox theatre, dance and succeed, preparing them for a students with a lifelong passion Director,
academic success. We help School in Digital Citizenship for music studios, state-of-the- lifelong journey of opportunities for learning, the skills, knowledge Marketing & Communications
students to develop skills and our dedication to teaching young art science labs, a design and with determination and and dispositions to thrive in a ISKL
leadership in sports. We ask people how to be responsible technology lab as well as a confidence. globally interconnected world, is
them to immerse themselves digital citizens. Being the cookery lab. the cornerstone of our teaching
in art, music, and drama, to be approved provider of the much process. We nurture our students
creative and engage with life. acclaimed Duke of Edinburgh’s If you would like to be a part of to form global perspectives that
We encourage them to discover International Award, we are able to this vibrant school community, are culturally rooted and sensitive.
please visit www.his.edu.my.
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for the top ranked 50 universities specialist teachers will deliver Through a Cambridge
When founder Kah Jun Lee and education company, Global Willard Ore worldwide. programmes in Mandarin, Bahasa UK curriculum, Kingsgate
education expert Greg Parry first Services in Education (GSE), Head of School Melayu, and other specialist fields. International School is likely
met and discussed their vision based on a demand for their Kingsgate International School will to challenge existing schools
for a new international school in expertise and services in setting be launched in January 2018 with Kingsgate International School’s in the region through its
Kuala Lumpur their mission was up and managing international arguably the strongest education location is attracting a great focus on treating students as
very clear. schools. With Greg, Shanna leadership team in the country. deal of interest. Located in Bukit individuals. Every child will have
• Education and individual and their team leading the Supported by Greg, Shanna and Jalil, adjacent to the Technology a personalised education plan
students must come first school management, Kingsgate the GSE team, the school will be Park Malaysia (TPM) precinct, to ensure both his academic
• The school must prepare International School is set to led by Head of School Willard Ore. it is easily accessible and in an and personal goals are met and
children for the future be a very unique school on the Willard has worked outside his ideal location, close to Stadium supported. Kingsgate believes
Malaysian landscape. Fifteen home country, the United States Malaysia and its excellent that parent involvement is
These simple statements come schools in the past six years have The vision for Kingsgate of America, since 2005 and has sporting facilities. The facility essential in the success of a
with a heavy weight though as all benefited from their direct and International School is a unique spent most of that time in various is almost complete and is set quality school and many parents
many schools aspire to achieve determined approach to quality one, based on a strong vision schools in Indonesia. to represent a state-of-the-art are already inspired to be the
this but very few do. education. and knowledge that the School learning environment designed foundation members of this new
Board has for best practices in The Kingsgate team is also with education in mind. A special school. Community outreach
Kah Jun Lee represents a family Asked why they moved from education. Board Chairman Kah fortunate to have early childhood highlight is the “Innovation Lab.” programmes and an open door
who have been involved in Real Principal to CEO: Jun Lee describes the vision as education expert Karen Downs Reflecting the principles set by policy aim to make parents
Estate Development in Malaysia “We had seen first hand, schools forward thinking and unique. from the UK as its Deputy Head of Harvard’s I-Lab, students of all feel welcome, connected and
for more than 35 years. They focused on making profit and not School. Karen has worked across grades will have a space and the engaged in their child’s education
know that the next generation of focused on quality education. We “In a world that is changing so several countries in the Middle resources to innovate, invent and community.
children depends on high-quality are educators and we know what is rapidly, it is hard to predict what East and is well known for her be inspired. This highly interactive
education and the ability to required to lead and operate great occupations, challenges and needs expertise in Child Psychology and and collaborative space will be “We welcome parents to come
adapt to an environment that is schools. We know how to train, will exist in 20 years’ time. Just the Early Years Foundation Stage used both during the day and for and meet with us in person. Talk
changing at a rapid rate. coach and mentor teachers and consider how many changes have (EYFS). enrichment programmes outside to us about what your needs are
principals. Our name only goes on occurred in the past 20-30 years. school time. and let us tell our story about
Greg and Shanna Parry are both a school if we can run it as a school, In many ways, we are preparing All core teachers are fully qualified what quality education should
former international school focused on student achievement children for a world that has not educators coming exclusively The core values Kingsgate aspires really look like. Your child’s future
Principals who first set up their and meeting the needs of families.” yet been invented.” from native English speaking to are not just posted on a placard depends on it.”
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playgrounds and an impressive number of years of experience, and Drama, History, Geography,
amphitheatre. We are able to and, in most cases, come from Accounting and Business Studies.
offer our students over 120 boarding school backgrounds Languages are also growing in
extracurricular activities, including themselves. popularity, with Chinese Mandarin,
sports, clubs and societies. French and Malay offered up
On weekends, House staff might to IGCSE level. We constantly
Boarding School Life make arrangements for a trip achieve some of the best A Levels
Life in a boarding school is or an event, and every Saturday, results in Malaysia, with over
varied, structured and very full! there is an event put on by the 89% of students gaining A*- B,
Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (KTJ) is a decision to open a brand new We are modelled on the We aim to keep our students students, for the students. Every and almost a quarter of students
one of the region’s premier Primary School in 2013. The two British system and use the UK motivated and busy to help them two to three weeks, we have gaining A’s.
international co-educational schools are located on the same Curriculum but align ourselves grow academically, but also Exeat weekends. In addition to
schools for students aged 3 to 18 campus, where both have the well for Malaysian students. We to encourage them to become that, if parents want to visit their Our first class education opens
years. We provide boarding from space to operate autonomously, have a mix of local and expatriate well-rounded young adults. Life children or take them away for the the door to some of the finest
the age of 11 and enjoy a diverse but with the benefit of shared teachers who are all trained and in a boarding school helps to weekend, they may do so. universities in the UK, the US,
student population, with students resources. developed regularly so that they prepare students to become Australia and Canada. In recent
from over 16 different countries use the best and most current independent thinkers, and also to Our Academics years, our students have gained
across Asia, Europe, Australia and What is Different teaching practices. be independent in their actions. We follow the International admission to Oxford, Cambridge,
Africa. About Us? Primary Curriculum in the Primary the Imperial College, the London
KTJ is a non-profit organisation so We are a co-educational school Students are offered a support School and the UK National School of Economics (LSE),
Our aim at KTJ is to build all proceeds are channeled back – with boarding from the age system when they join, including a Curriculum in the Secondary University College London (UCL),
confident, independent and into the school. This is why we of 11. Students get the benefit mentor and a buddy and time with School, suitably amended for Harvard, Yale, the Massachusetts
academic high achievers. We are able to offer outstanding and confidence of growing up in the Prefects in their House. All students studying in Malaysia. Institute of Technology (MIT),
want our students to feel happy, facilities, dedicated teachers an environment that is secure, of our staff at KTJ reside on the Students learn through fun, topic- Brown and Berkley.
nurtured and encouraged and an exceptional education at encouraging and also realistic, campus, so students also have based lessons, with expatriate
throughout their learning journey. a reasonable cost. Students at with a mix of genders, throughout regular access to their Form Tutor teachers and Malaysian teaching KTJ International School offers
KTJ achieve superb examination school life. and the Heads of School in charge assistants. We are proud of our your child the opportunity to
The concept of KTJ dates from grades, while being able to of Pastoral care. teacher to student ratio across grow in a supportive, progressive
the late 1980s when three undertake a wide range of KTJ has an impressive campus, both schools: 1:7. and academically challenging
members of the Negeri Sembilan sporting and extracurricular covering over 80 acres of land. The boarding houses are environment. We believe that the
Royal Family proposed that activities. Our students are We use the space well, providing well staffed at all times. The In the Secondary School, we also best way to judge any school is
a school which provided the renowned for their independence our students with three swimming Houseparent is a trained and well follow other British Curricula, to see it in action. Our doors are
benefits of a British Public School, and confidence, which are pools, football hockey, rugby and experienced, academic member which include Cambridge and open for you to visit us and we
but adapted to the needs of qualities that stand them in good cricket pitches, tennis, squash, of staff. They will often be the Edexcel IGCSEs in Forms 4 to 5 hope to see you soon.
Malaysia, be opened in Negeri stead as they progress to higher badminton and basketball courts, first point of contact for students and the A Levels in the 6th Form.
Sembilan. The Secondary School education anywhere in the world. a rock climbing wall, music and and parents with any questions For more information,
was opened in 1991, and its We also have a number of day dance studios and a state of or concerns. The Houseparent is Our traditional strengths are in visit www.ktj.edu.my
reputation has flourished ever students, who commute from the the art auditorium. In addition, supported by House Tutors and Mathematics and the Sciences.
since its conception. The success local areas and KL who use our the Primary School has the use Matrons, who will also live within However, we also proudly offer
of the Secondary School led to school bus services. of two outdoor, shade covered the house. House staff have a a range of Social Sciences, Arts
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Kingsley International
School: Empowering
Safety and Security are
KINGSLEY’s top priorities with
a line-up of Gurkha guards
Students to Succeed
well-trained to provide peace
of mind to parents. With an
excellent curriculum managed
in Life
by well- trained educators, the
school ensures that young minds
are kept active. Nutritious and
Kingsley International School concern and forge strong bonds balanced meals are provided by
was established in 2011 with the to create a bully-free culture and the Chef and his team, using the
sole intention of empowering environment for young minds to food pyramid as a guide.
children, from ages 3 to 17, to do succeed. The School is based on a
well in life. At KINGSLEY, you’ll prevention policy of bullying and it KINGSLEY offers over 40
find an engaging, enriching and is implemented through constant extracurricular activities on its
enabling environment to gear teaching, many awareness 16-acre campus. Every student
all children towards discovery campaigns, disciplinary action, gets the opportunity for open-air
of their full potential through counselling and opportunities for exercise in the two green fields on
multiple activities in and out of the self-reflection to benefit children the school roof top.
classrooms. Attaining a holistic at every age group. In the school,
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Opening Minds
times per year and the very real and develop relationships. in assemblies. The prefects have awards: the SME 100 Fast
sense of connection between They quickly understand launched a ‘Prefects’ Forum’: a Moving Companies in Malaysia
the two schools is palpable. My their strengths and weaknesses, House based opportunity for 2014, The Brand Laureate SMEs
own Marlborough roots go back and integrity and courtesy are pupils to raise concerns and Corporate Branding Award –
a long way. I was appointed there promoted. They acquire resilience suggest improvements. Pupils Matrix Global Schools comprise leverage on the learning journey International Schools 2014, The
as Head of Department, then and independence. They are have been given the opportunities Matrix Private School, Matrix itself rather than the destination. Brand Laureate SMEs Brand
was asked to be Housemaster, motivated to serve others and to explore the world outside the International School and Matrix In a world where retention of Leadership Award 2015-2016, The
and, finally, International Liaison appreciate the value of strong campus, ranging from boarders’ International Preschool. Our knowledge is no longer a barrier, Brand Laureate SMEs Best Brands
Co-ordinator, before joining MCM friendships. excursions at weekends, trips to schools, spread over a 20-acre we focus on a simple yet deserted Award – Signature Brand in
as Deputy Head. I have been Head the East Coast of the US, to more site, and built based on a British concept – training people to learn. Education 2015-2016, Asia Pacific
of the Senior School for over a Marlborough College Malaysia challenging International Award residential school concept, share Entrepreneur Award (APEA) 2015
year and can testify first hand is rightly expected to provide expeditions. Also, to make the one campus, one vision, and one With our affiliation with the United and The Best HR to work for in
to the genuine expansion of our stimulating teaching and an connection with Marlborough mission. Kingdom’s prestigious Ellesmere Asia Award 2015 and 2016. These
sister College in the UK. For us, excellent academic programme. In College UK more meaningful, two College, a 130-year-old British awards are testimony of our
‘franchise’ is a word that denotes addition to this, great importance groups of pupils visit the sister With a vision to enhance Residential School in Shropshire, continuous quest to change the
a much weaker association. is placed on a significant co- school every year. learning efficiency through the school is indeed on track face of private education in this
curricular dimension, which is fusing practicality with academic towards achieving a more region.
At both schools there is an evident unique in the region. The co- At Marlborough College Malaysia syllabus, the school is set to comprehensive learning process.
commitment to meeting the curriculum is a critical part of a we share the description quoted revolutionise education in efforts The partnership will allow both Despite only starting in September
developmental needs of individual meaningful holistic education, on the Marlborough College UK to break through boundaries, parties to leverage on each other’s 2014, our student enrolment has
pupils. Identifying those needs and we expect all pupils to website of a pupil becoming a opening minds and exploring strengths. increased tremendously, from
requires the establishment of engage with a broad range of “well-rounded individual who knowledge. We not only the initial 80 students to 770
a positive relationship between activities outside the classroom has a sense of perspective for encompass “the world is your Another hallmark of Matrix students now. The intake for the
pupil and teacher. This is such as sport, music, drama, the community and the wider classroom” concept, but introduce Global Schools is the provision of new academic year 2017/2018 for
encouraged by a comprehensive art and design, expeditions, and world.” The exceptional boarding a whole new learning experience opportunities to learn Mandarin Matrix International School is in
pastoral care structure, community services. These and co-curricular dimensions of with modern technology coupled and to test proficiency in the September 2017, whilst the intake
directed by Housemasters activities provide the very best the College make this a realistic with traditional schools of language. The school, via its for the Matrix Private School
and Housemistresses, and practical opportunities for expectation. thought. We provide a learning collaboration with the Kongzi and Preschool will be in January
implemented through the tutorial development of crucial talents platform for students to be Institute, University of Malaya, 2018. More information about the
system. All of this is based on the such as leadership, teamwork and intellectually curious, responsive has become a recognised and school and its activities can be
This article was written by Mr
mutual respect between pupil and communication. and persistent, thus developing authorised Test Centre for the found at www.matrixschools.edu.
Mark McVeigh, Head of Senior
teacher, and working together for a realisation that education is Office of the Chinese Language my or our Facebook page, “Matrix
School at Marlborough College
a common goal. Marlborough College Malaysia beyond textbooks. We aim to Council International (Hanban) Global Schools”
Malaysia
is establishing a reputation
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Oasis International
School - Kuala
Lumpur: Another
option for American
Education in the Prince of Wales Island
Klang Valley! OISKL values sports and real-
International School:
Message from the Head
of School
beginning in September 2018.
The 12-acre campus is located
world engagement. Sports are an
integral part of the school culture.
Learning opportunities which
A World-Class British Education
We hope that you choose to within the beautiful new 1850-acre take place on the court, pitch, The Prince of Wales Island seat auditorium, along with a accommodation is spacious and
join the great community of township of Bandar Rimbayu, just and in the gymnasium, are an International School (POWIIS) multipurpose hall, a recital room, well designed. Boys and girls
educators, students, and parents south of Kota Kemuning adjacent irreplaceable aspect of a student’s was established in September a dance studio, and a drama stay in separate buildings, living
that make up OISKL. to the SKVE. Phase I of building educational experience. Teamwork, 2011. In six years, POWIIS has studio – all appropriate venues in double rooms, with single
construction will reach completion competition, and sportsmanship grown to over 450 students. With for one to practise and perform. rooms for the sixth formers. Full
OISKL offers an American by the end of 2017, with a are just a few of the skills students its ideals firmly rooted in the All classrooms are equipped with boarding and weekly boarding are
educational program staffed capacity of nearly 600 students. will glean when participating in the British education system, POWIIS SmartBoards to support learning popular options. If space permits,
by American certified teachers Final phase of the campus has a program. OISKL’s sports program emphasises that academic at all levels, whilst the university- POWIIS also has a flexi-boarding
that is academically challenging, capacity of 1,200 students. seeks to be one that is competitive endeavour is fundamental and style library provides a conducive opportunity where students are
integrated with cutting-edge both locally and internationally, provides an environment where all environment that encourages and allowed to stay for a night, or a
technology, and centered in The Kindergarten through 12th offering opportunities for students children are treated as individuals. facilitates individual study. Sixth few nights if they desire.
developing character in our Grade program will specialise to participate from the earliest formers also have a dedicated
students. in high-tech integration, 21st grade levels. We also actively At POWIIS, a happy and sixth form centre where they are It is often seen that children who
century learning skills throughout seek opportunities to engage wholesome environment helps able to relax. opt to board rapidly become more
Our Kindergarten-12th Grade the curriculum from the earliest students with the world to share children to learn. An effective self-sufficient and independent,
educational program is designed grade levels. Every student and their learning and sharpen their pastoral system supports The state-of-the-art facilities enjoying their time at school
to prepare students for university teacher will have access to knowledge. Whether video students, with every student provide scope for students surrounded by their friends
in the United States as well as technology aimed to transform conferencing with experts in having their personal tutor. The to enjoy a rich and diverse and classmates. The extended
other English speaking nations the educational process. The the science field, publishing a tutor monitors academic progress extracurricular programme from access to staff and facilities in
around the world. Whether it be on academic program will be digital novel, or traveling on an and takes responsibility for the a list that includes the Duke school enables students to have
the rugby field, in the classroom, largely based on AERO and international sports trip, Our overall wellbeing of the student. of Edinburgh Award scheme, an enriched and more complete
or on a service trip, we want Common Core Standards with Classroom truly is the world! Tutors meet with their tutees each musical theatre, World Scholar’s experience of school life.
to see our students integrate full Advanced Placement (AP) day, and at least once a week will Cup, Model United Nations,
our core values of Character, offerings in the high school. OISKL is a school that values discuss overall progress, providing cheerleading, robotics club, Life After POWIIS
Leadership, and Innovation into Oasis International School - Kuala students, is priced reasonably, encouragement and advice. astronomy club, fitness club, Our students have gone off to
their daily lives. Lumpur anticipates affiliation and staffed by certified educators photography club, aikido and continue their education after
with Accrediting Commission in their respective fields. Oasis Fabulous Facilities many more. School trips have celebrating their outstanding
About Oasis International for Schools Western Association has the advantage of being part The campus has been built to included London, Thailand, Prague successes, with places at Imperial
School - Kuala Lumpur of Schools and Colleges (ACS of worldwide network of schools. modern specifications, with and Vienna as destinations, and College London, King’s College
With 18 schools in 15 countries, WASC) by end of the first school Oasis alumnus worldwide have specialised facilities available skiing in Japan. London, Brown University, Berklee
Oasis International Schools is year in operation. OISKL firmly attended and are currently for Art, Design Technology, College of Music in Boston as
excited to open the first campus believes in the integration of 21st attending some of the top Science, Information Technology, Boarding at its Best well as the London School of
in Malaysia. Oasis International Century learning skills throughout universities in the United States and Sport. Students who have Boarding halls are on campus with Economics, and many more.
School - Kuala Lumpur (OISKL) the curriculum, in order to prepare including Harvard, Cal-Berkeley, a passion for music or the residential teams of experienced
is looking forward to offering a students for the future. Stanford, as well as many other top performing arts will be happy to teaching staff providing 24-hour For more information,
world class American education universities around the world. hear that POWIIS has a 500- supervision and support. The visit www.powiis.edu.my
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Unrivalled, Unequalled
International School.
Taylor’s Schools developed Being dedicated to a culture of Excellence
an ecosystem for sharing Openness in Communication A Highly Accredited
knowledge internally, and Acting with Integrity School Sums it Up.
amongst our group of Being Passionate in what we do “What others say about
schools. Students and Creating Enjoyable Environments us means more than what
“Ms Vasinthi teaches History and I teachers practise the we say about ourselves.
enjoy her lessons very much. She can culture of continuous For all Taylor’s Schools,
turn any boring topic into something learning and improving by sharing values system embedded in every the accreditations we have received
fun and exciting, such as group work, and interacting with one another. schools’ teaching ensures that from international educational
mind-maps, making 3D models This spirit of progression is a students consistently stand by the experts acknowledge our quality in
of historical events and making value we instil in our students. right values in life. education delivery. This is a hallmark
posters.” – Rachel Lim Jia Ying, Year of an education group that has
9, Taylor’s International School, Furthermore, teachers are more “The best thing about GIS is the way invested much to ensure that their
Kuala Lumpur. than academic coaches. Over the school sets us up to succeed in the teaching and learning capabilities are
the years, they become role future. GIS has also helped me learn outstanding and exceeds international
“AISM teachers have supported me models for the students, and are the skills necessary to connect with standards.” Mrs. YY Chew, Taylor’s
through difficulties and given me dependable sources for advice others.” Nicole Chan, Alumnae 2011, Schools Advisor.
opportunities to shine and pursue my and support. Garden International School
passion. Teachers are approachable Awarded. Accredited. Decades of
and there is a strong bond between “Two of my favourite teachers are “We are continuously assessed experience. And with 4 successful
Over the last few years, there The Right School Will Leave
students and teachers.” – Kaveen Ms Mangin and Mr. Netcher. Ms. through projects and assignments so brands of international schools,
has been a steep increase in the You with Positive Vibes.
number of international schools Parthiban, Year 11, Australian Mangin is extremely clear with everything counts. This has made Taylor’s Schools are unrivalled
Taylor’s Schools comprises
mushrooming within Malaysia. International School Malaysia. her teaching and always pushes me develop better time management, and unequalled with the strength
Garden International School,
Parents who plan to enrol their us to achieve our potential. As for consistency and self-discipline.” Seo and spirit to create an exceptional
Nexus International School
children into an international (Malaysia & Singapore), Australian Where Teachers are Also Mr Netcher, he develops our core Yiie Lyn, Alumnae 2015, Australian educational experience for your
school want to make the right International School Malaysia Passionate, Innovative understanding of a topic and enriches International School Malaysia child.
choice. and Taylor’s International School Learners. us with extension questions to deepen
At all Taylor’s Schools, teachers our understanding.” Shaun Fendi “The best thing I’ve learned at Nexus There’s certainly a lot more to learn
(Kuala Lumpur & Puchong).
So, How do You Choose a are not only qualified and Gan, Year 13, Garden International was the importance of being open about us. Visit any of the Taylor’s
School for Your Child? experienced, but are passionate School minded to new ideas, experiences Schools, and see for yourself what
With these uncertainties, most
These may be the questions individuals with opportunities to and activities. When you do things the world of learning should be for
parents visiting Taylor’s Schools
whirling through your mind. hone their skills. Taylor’s Schools “I can see significant and positive beyond your comfort zone, you your child.
leave with a single positive
allocate time for Professional changes in both my children after discover aspects and skills that you
decision. Here’s a glimpse of
“Where will my child be happy?” what they see, feel and hear from Development Afternoons switching to this school, with greater
“What makes a great school?” students and teachers when they for teachers to improve and motivation to learn, in terms of Taylor’s Schools Accreditations
“Where will my child get the visit: embrace new skills. Ultimately, both academics and sports. They
best and most effective learning investing in teachers results in also wish for no school holidays as
experiences?” A School that Makes greater enriching experiences for they will miss school very much!
“Which school will enable a Learning Fun and students. Amazingly, I have no idea how
smooth transition into higher Relevant to Life. AISM teachers did that!” Christina
education, and set my child on the Taylor’s Schools pride themselves “I love the diversity. One week we Lau, Parent, Australian International
path for success? in creating fun-learning celebrate Book Week; the next, we School Malaysia.
environments to keep students will be camping in the jungles of
Not an easy decision. Not an engaged. Everything taught and Borneo. I can go from algebra to Not Just Learning but
impossible one either. BK Gan, learned is relevant and applicable movie-making within an hour. There Holistic Learning.
President of Taylor’s Schools, to the real world. We believe is a genuine ‘growth mindset’ ethos A Taylor’s School student is a
advises parents and their children in experiential learning where shared by staff and students which holistic child. They are led to be
to visit the school, survey the memorable experiences are encourages us to actively seek new academically competent, and
learning environment and observe connected to the concepts taught. experiences.” Tomas Thurman, Year armed with experiences to take on
if students participate actively in 6 Teacher, Garden International challenges well after their time at
different surroundings. School. school. The Taylor’s RECIPE core
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directions for organising and who need training to be lifelong and creative outcomes. And,
running schools, for managing learners. Teachers in Tenby take perhaps, just as important is the
effective communication with their lead from an inspiring and ability to discern and differentiate
parents and, most excitingly for powerful Vision and Mission that the quality of information
genuinely revolutionary changes provide the spring from which all available.
in how learning takes place and is else flows.
personalised to meet the needs of Tenby Schools are committed
each individual learner. When we take on the to bringing this high quality
responsibility to work with children education to more children
Tenby Schools intend to and prepare them to fulfil their and to this end, in September
harness all of these forces to personal potential in the future, 2018 we will open our seventh
further enhance the ability to we have to acknowledge the school at Tropicana Aman, Kota
provide world class learning significance of that responsibility. Kemuning. This new school is
and teaching at affordable fee At Tenby, we acknowledge that being designed, from inception,
levels. In a challenging economic our partnership with parents is a to meet the educational needs of
environment, we perfectly critical ingredient in this equation. Twenty First Century learners in
understand that whilst parents a lush, spacious and conducive
want access to international We also believe that it is vital environment.
standard education of high quality, that we all engage in dialogue
we have a duty to innovate to and debate about what great
ensure that we can provide it education should be in the Twenty
consistently and at fee levels that First Century. Our children are
are reasonable. growing up in a rapidly changing
world that is massively different
International Education
this, we have placed great of technology mean that today’s
emphasis on the management children will have to grow up to be
of our educators. We look at a generation with more flexibility,
everything from how we recruit, resilience and adaptability than
Tenby Schools student numbers Tenby Schools have come a very and innovative teaching where we recruit and how we any that has lived before.
crossed 5,000 in January 2017 long way. The model that has methodologies by a high calibre induct new teachers in the Tenby
and, with the newest school, Setia seen spectacular growth is to mix of expatriate and local organisation. Modern educational Today, we have such access
Eco Hill at Semenyih opened in develop both a National Private educators. institutions need to recognise to knowledge and ‘facts’ at our
This article was written
September 2016, is set to grow School and an International employees with leadership fingertips that the emphasis in
by Mark Parkinson, Chief
still further. This will serve as School within each of the This is a very exciting time for potential and talent, and prioritise education must shift to the skills
Executive Officer, Tenby
an opportunity to bring Tenby campuses. The mission is to international education worldwide. training, professional development required to use that knowledge,
Schools
education to more children across deliver high quality international Information Technology offers and support for educators. to synergise knowledge from
the country. education through progressive exciting and innovative new Today it is not only young people different sources to arrive at new
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Our School in Kuala Education (UK) and Student- Education with Mission,
Lumpur Teacher Exchange Programme Excellence & Compassion
Wesley Methodist School Kuala (STEP). We aim to be a school of This is our ethos and it has
Lumpur has been in existence choice and excellence rooted in remained a very important part
for more than 30 years. It has Christian values and traditions, of our school vision. Students
emerged as a school much offering an affordable holistic are our priority and they are given
sought after by parents as its international education in a safe the opportunity to showcase
students have a reputation for and nurturing environment for their abilities and talents. They
academic and extracurricular both students and staff. are encouraged to grow into
excellence and for their character. well-rounded individuals, with the
Our School in Penang emphasis on leadership qualities
In the recent November IGCSE (2018) and community service. Our
2016 examination, their results Our first school in Penang at schools are run in the belief that
were outstanding: 82.38% Bandar Sri Pinang, Georgetown, God’s presence is in each of us
Distinctions (A* & A), and in will also offer the British each day.
the May IGCSE 2016 Language Cambridge curriculum. It will
papers, we achieved a stellar provide affordable quality Wesley Methodist Schools, are
100% A* in Malay as a Foreign education to the people of Penang not-for-profit institutions and
Language, 80% A for Chinese as and the northern region. The have become synonymous with
First Language and 92% A for school will be ready for its first academic excellence and the
Chinese as Second Language. intake in 2018 and will be able to transformation of lives, with its
Our achievements in Cambridge accept more than 1,000 students exceptional all-rounded education.
Checkpoint 2016 were also (Kindergarten, Primary Both WMSKL (Intl) & WMS
excellent with 95% obtaining a & Secondary). Ipoh (Intl) are mission schools
Perfect Score (6.0) for Maths, 55% which cultivate excellence in the
for Science and 17% for English. Our School in Sungai classroom, in the sports field,
Overall, 14% of our Checkpoint Buloh (2019) on stage and in the international
cohort succeeded in achieving An MOU with KLK Land and the community. We are also thankful
a Perfect Score in all the three property arm of Kuala Lumpur to have been able to collaborate
subjects. Kepong Berhad, has been signed with ACS (International), a top
for the building and the running of International School in Singapore
Our School in Ipoh a school in Bandar Seri Coalfields and in the region, and to benefit
Wesley Methodist School Ipoh Township in Sungai Buloh. Phase from their experience and
offers a Preschool Programme for 1 of Wesley Methodist School guidance.
children between the ages of five Bandar Seri Coalfields (Private)
and six, as well as the Cambridge will see the setting-up of a Jenny Qua,
Primary and Secondary kindergarten and primary school, Private School Director,
International Curriculum. It offers scheduled to open in January Methodist Council of Education
a broad range of extracurricular 2019, offering the National
activities including international curriculum. For more information, visit http://
exposure through the Kingdom wms.edu.my/school/
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Children who attend BSKL follow a broad curriculum based on the English National
Curriculum. The school enjoys an extremely vibrant day-to-day life with children BORNEO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
participating in music, drama, arts and sports programmes as well as a number of • Year Established: 2017 • Location: Kuching, Sarawak
other enrichment activities. As part of their progress students sit the GL Assessments • Levels of Education Offered: Year 1 to Year 13
with BSKL children achieving above-average marks compared to their UK counterparts. • Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, A Levels
In Secondary School the students work towards their IGCSE and A Levels before • School Year Schedule: January to December
embarking on degrees at top universities worldwide. • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM7,500 to RM17,700, Admission fee - RM4,000, Assessment fee - RM100,
Security Fees - RM1,500
• Year Established: 2009 • Contact Information: (+6082) 501 885 / (+6082) 503 330, enquiry@borneo.edu.my
• Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor • Website: www.borneo.edu.my
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,072/20
• Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to Sixth Form (Ages 2 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE,
A Levels, Edexcel and AQA
• Languages Offered: English, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Bahasa Malaysia BRAINY BUNCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
• • Year Established: 2013 • Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor; Future location: Dengkil, Selangor
ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available
• Student Support Services: Available • Student Population/Average Class Size: 313/25
• Uniforms: Required • Levels of Education Offered: Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, High School
• Transport: School bus • Curricula/Programmes Offered: Montessori and Cambridge
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, swimming pools, sports fields, • School Year Schedule: January to December
gymnasium, canteen/cafeteria, playground, IT resource centre, science laboratories, • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM12,000 (Elementary; Lower and Upper); RM17,600 (High School), Admission
audio/visual room, theatre facilities, art room, music rooms, climbing wall fee - RM4,000, Activities fees - RM400
• Extracurricular Activities: BSKL views after-school activities and enrichment as an • Contact Information: 1700 81 6077 (Hotline), (+6012) 777 3849 (Registrar)
integral part of a child’s education, and to that end offers a wide range of clubs that • Website: www.brainybunch.com
aim to introduce potential hobbies, develop particular sports, provide language
learning or IT support and inspire an interest in areas that perhaps they would not be
exposed to through the normal curriculum.
CEMPAKA SCHOOLS
Enrichment activities are compulsory for every child at the school. Parents are asked • Year Established: 1983
to choose only one club per term, usually representing a balance between active/sport • Location: Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur; Cheras, Selangor;
and more intellectually inspiring programmes. Every student is required to stick to any Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan (Cempaka International Ladies’ College)
given club for at least a term, reinforcing the idea that any commitment to learning • Student Population/Average Class Size: Over 2,000/24 (Maximum)
must be followed through. • Levels of Education Offered: Reception, Primary, Secondary, and Pre-university (Ages 4 to 19)
• School Year Schedule: August to July • Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels,
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM42,640 to RM96,310, Application fee - RM1,500, International Baccalaureate
Enrolment fee - RM17,050 • School Year Schedule: January to November (National), September to July (International)
• Contact Information: (+603) 7727 7775, info@britishschool.edu.my • School Fees: Annual Tuition Fee - RM16,800 to RM49,500 (Damansara); RM12,000 to RM53,100 (Cheras
• Website: www.britishschool.edu.my International); RM46,800 to RM52,800 (Cempaka International Ladies’ College Day Students); Application Fee -
RM1,000; Registration Fee - RM5,000 (Damansara, and Cheras); RM20,000 (Cempaka International Ladies’ College)
• Contact Information: (+603) 2093 1740 (Damansara), (+603) 9076 8400 (Cheras),
(+606) 799 7878 (Cempaka International Ladies’ College), admissions@cempaka.edu.my
• Website: www.cempaka.edu.my
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With the motto “Life in all its fullness”, we believe that there is more in every child.
We seek to discover and bring out the best in each child by nurturing his or her talent
and potentials. By providing a truly global and holistic educational experience, as well
as integrating Eastern and Western educational philosophies, we hope to enable and
inspire our students to live life to its fullest. INSPIROS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
• Year Established: 2014 • Location: Puchong, Selangor
• Year Established: 2014 • Student Population/Average Class Size: 250/15-25
• Location: Subang Bestari, Selangor • Levels of Education Offered: Year 1 to Year 11
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,300/25 • Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, UK Curriculum
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool (from age 4), Primary, Secondary and A Levels • School Year Schedule: January to November
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Primary Curriculum, UK Curriculum, • School Fees: Annual Tuition Fee - RM10,000 to RM18,000; Application Fee - RM300, Admission Fee - RM500,
IGCSE, A Levels, Cambridge Refundable Deposit - RM2,000
• Languages Offered: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Spanish, French • Contact Information: admissions@inspiros.edu.my
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available • Website: www.inspiros.edu.my
• Student Support Services: Available
• Uniforms: Required (Except for A Levels students)
• Transport: Available
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, sheltered swimming pool, sports
field, gymnasium, cafeteria, playground, tennis court, basketball courts, badminton
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL MALAYSIA
courts, EdTech centre, green screen video production areas, science laboratories, • Year Established: 1998 • Location: Gombak, Kuala Lumpur
auditorium, black box theatre, art rooms, music rooms, design and technology lab, • Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,200/25
cookery lab, computer labs, dance and aerobics studios, netball courts, volleyball • Levels of Education Offered: Primary, Secondary, A Levels (Ages 6 to 18)
court, full-sized football field, amphitheatre, language rooms, learning support unit, • Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Primary Curriculum, O Levels, A Levels, IGCSE
career guidance and counselling rooms, school clinic, multipurpose hall • School Year Schedule: September to July
• Extracurricular Activities: Duke of Edinburgh’s international award, fencing, rugby,
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM13,200 to RM17,600, Application fee - RM200, Admission fee - RM1,000,
football, badminton, table tennis, basketball, netball, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee,
Refundable deposit - RM6,600 - RM8,800, Annual boarding fee - RM10,000 - RM20,000
swimming, athletics, rhythmic gymnastics, cheerleading, karate, Muay Thai, outdoor • Contact Information: (+603) 6188 4400, info@iis.edu.my
and indoor teambuilding, Zumba, dance club, a capella choir, international voices, • Website: www.iium-schools.edu.my
World Scholars Cup, school production (past productions include Shakespearean play,
“Oliver”, “Wicked”, “ Jungle Book”, “High School Musical”), peripatetic instrumental
- drum kit/guitar/cajon/violin/ukulele/flute/guitar/trumpet, Chinese orchestra, 24
Festive Drum with Hands Percussion, Rhythm Factory, photography club, LEGO Club,
Junior MasterChef, Mad Scientist, STEM Challenge, debate and public speaking,
yearbook committee, language boosters, Future Problem-solving Skills, Coding Club, INTERNATIONAL MODERN ARABIC SCHOOL
Rubriks cube, Outreach Club, Boys Brigade • Year Established: 2007 • Location: Putrajaya
• School Year Schedule: September to July • Student Population/Average Class Size: 700/25
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM21,830 (Preschool), RM32,744 (Year 1) to • Levels of Education Offered: Kindergarten to Grade 12 (Ages 4 to 18)
RM47,297 (Year 11), Application fee - RM1,000, • Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, IGCSE, O Levels, A Levels
Registration fee - RM10,000 (Preschool); RM12,000 (Primary and Secondary), • School Year Schedule: September to July
Refundable deposit: Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM11,000 to RM12,000, Application fee - Nil, Registration fee - RM1,000,
• Contact Information: (+603) 7809 7000, enquiry@kl.his.edu.my Refundable deposit - Nil
• Website: www.his.edu.my • Contact Information: (+603) 8888 5788, info@imas.edu.my
• Website: www.imas.edu.my
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World Class Learning, World Class Facilities The International School of Penang (Uplands) is an IB World School, also recognised
In order to continue to offer a world-class education for subsequent generations, ISKL by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and permitted to admit both foreign and
has embarked on an aggressive plan of growth, building a new, world-class educational local students. Uplands is a member of the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA);
facility in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA); member of The
Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS); and approved to offer external
• Year Established: 1965 examinations by The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), Cambridge
• Location: Ampang, Selangor; Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur International Examinations (CIE), and Edexcel International Examinations. The School
• Student Population/Average Class Site: 1,500/12-24 received an award from the Malaysian Ministry of Education in June 2003, recognising
• Levels of Education Offered: Elementary School to High School (Ages 3 to 17) it as one of the leading international schools in the nation. The School was previously
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International school program with an American based twice accredited under its CIS (Council of International Schools) affiliation, as well as
curriculum. Programs offered are from Prep Reception (3 years old) to High School the British Schools Overseas scheme.
diploma. The International Baccalaureate diploma and Advanced Placement courses
• Year Established: 1955 • Location: Batu Feringgi, Penang
are also available.
• Languages Offered: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, Spanish, French • Student Population/Average Class Size: 730/24 (Maximum)
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: English, as an Additional Language (EAL) is available in all • Levels of Education Offered: Reception to Year 13 (Ages 4 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate; Diploma & Primary Year
grade levels.
• Student Support Services: ISKL provides a variety of student services designed to Programme (PYP), IGCSE
• Languages Offered: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French,
enhance the educational program and meet the individual educational needs of all
students. German
• Uniforms: Required. ISKL has school uniforms and observes a dress code that varies • ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available, Primary and Secondary
• Student Support Services: Career counselor, learning support, school counselor
slightly at each division. Occasionally there are tag days where students are allowed to
• Uniforms: Required
dress according to a particular theme.
• Transport: Bus services are available to and from various areas in the Klang Valley and • School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, swimming pool, sports field, library,
bus services are also provided for students involved in after-school activities. gymnasium, canteen/cafeteria, playground, basketball court, badminton
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, swimming pools, sports fields, court, IT resource centre, science laboratories, auditorium, audio/visual room, art
gymnasiums, fitness centre, climbing wall, clinic, canteen/cafeteria, playground/ room, music room, design and technology workshops, and boarding facilities. The
covered recreational areas, tennis court, basketball court, badminton court, IT resource campus is fully networked with wired and wireless access
• Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, tennis, football, Touch Rugby, athletics, chamber
center/computer labs, science laboratories, auditorium, theater, audio/visual room,
theater facilities, art room/studios, music rooms, drama studios, bus pick-up & drop- orchestra, chess, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese zither, Environmental Film, Japanese
off area, panther store, counseling offices, guard house, community room/meeting tea ceremony, karate, taekwondo, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), gymnastics, yoga, Malay
rooms, handicap accessible, 24hr Security dance, Model United Nations, Rock & Jazz band and swimming among many others
• Extracurricular Activities: Please refer to the ISKL website • School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Year Schedule: August to June • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM33,400 to RM50,000, Application fee - RM800,
• School Fees: Please refer to the ISKL website Entrance fee - RM7,000, Enrolment deposit (refundable) - RM5,000, The I.S.P Schools
• Contact Information: Ampang (+603) 4259 5600 / Melawati (+603) 4104 3000, Association Membership Fee - RM1,000
iskl@iskl.edu.my / admissions@iskl.edu.my • Contact Information: (+604) 881 9777, info@uplands.org
• Website: www.iskl.edu.my • Website: www.uplands.org
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KOLEJ YAYASAN SAAD MELAKA (KYSM) AND KYS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (KYSIS) MAZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
• Year Established: KYSM (1995), KYSIS (2013) • Location: Ayer Keroh, Melaka • Year Established: 1992 • Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor; Shah Alam, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 531/25 (maximum) • Student Population/Average Class Size: Approximately 1,000/24
• Levels of Education Offered: Secondary (KYSM), A Levels (KYSIS) • Levels of Education Offered: Kindergarten to Year 13 (Ages 3 to 19)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Malaysian Curriculum (KYSM), A Levels • Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: January to November (KYSM), August to June (KYSIS) • School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM18,000 to RM23,000 (KYSM); RM57,000 (KYSIS), Admission fee - RM1,000, • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM9,000 (Kindergarten) to RM36,000 (Year 12), Application fee - RM500,
Refundable deposit - RM10,500 to RM12,000 (KYSM); RM11,700 (KYSIS), Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee, Registration fee - RM4,500 (Kindergarten and Primary) to
Annual boarding fee - RM16,000 (KYSM); RM21,000 (KYSIS) RM5,000 (Secondary); Annual boarding fee - RM25,000
• Contact Information: (+606) 226 3191 (KYSIS); (+606) 226 3157 (KYSM), • Contact Information: (+603) 7874 2930 (Petaling Jaya); (+603) 5510 1511 (Shah Alam),
admin@kysm.edu.my; admin@kysis.edu.my pj@mazinternational.edu.my (Petaling Jaya); shahalam@mazinternational.edu.my (Shah Alam)
• Website: www.kysm.edu.my, www.kysis.edu.my • Website: www.mazinternational.edu.my
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MAHSA International School areas of excellence: There are four Senior Boarding Houses and two Junior Boarding Houses, each with a
◊ Health sciences & technology Housemaster or Housemistress, Resident House Tutor, Dame and team of visiting tutors.
◊ Business studies Boarding offers pupils an opportunity to enjoy the full range of first-class facilities on
◊ Sports - football & tennis campus, with supervised prep each evening. A rich programme of structured, recreational
and social activities is planned throughout the week, with a variety of clubs on offer which
• Year Established: September 2017 • Location: Bandar Saujana Putra include: sports, drama, art, music and languages. Weekly boarding is offered in the Junior
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 170/24 Houses.
• Levels of Education Offered: Reception - O Levels (Ages 4 to 16)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge • Year Established: 2012 • Location: lskandar Puteri, Johor
• Languages Offered: English • Student Population/Average Class Size: 840/20
• Boarding: Yes • Levels of Education Offered: Reception to Sixth Form (Ages 3 to 18)
• Student Support Services: Available • Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, International Baccalaureate
• Uniforms: Required Diploma, Common Entrance syllabus in Years 7 and 8
• Transport: Available • Languages Offered: Mandarin, Spanish, French and Bahasa Malaysia
• School Facilities: Learning - classrooms, tutorial rooms, seminar rooms • ESL/ESOL Programmes: English Additional Language support
◊ Labs - Apple learning centres/computer labs, science labs • Student Support Services: Listening services and referrals if required
◊ Studios - music and dance • Uniforms: Required
◊ Theatre - performing arts • Transport: Available
◊ Auditoriums & sports hall • School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, swimming pools, sports field,
◊ Sport facillities - tennis, football, swimming, basketball, netball, futsal gymnasium, dining halls, running track, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball court,
◊ Boarding - 80 to 100 students badminton court. IT suite, science laboratory, audio/visual room, theatre facilities,
• School Year Schedule: September to July art room, music room, boarding facilities, cricket pitch, dance studio, squash courts,
• School Fees: Please contact the school for more information netball courts, indoor climbing wall
• Contact Information: 1800 88 0300, haridheren@mahsa.edu.my • Extracurricular Activities: A Cappella singing, Art Attack, aquathlon, badminton, board
• Website: www.miskl.edu.my games, Book Club, chess, choir, climbing, cookery, colour therapy, Common Entrance
Maths, creative drawing, cross country, croquet, Current Affairs Club, dodgeball, Eco
Art, electronic music production, girls touch rugby, gymnastics, hockey, iPad filming,
Magazine Club, outreach and charity, podcasts, Recorder Club, robot club, rugby,
Science Club, sewing, stop motion animation, squash, swim squad training, tennis,
vocal harmony group, yoga
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM79,575 to RM114,900, Acceptance fee - RM5,000
to RM7,500, Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s fees according to Year of
Entry, Registration fee - RM2,000
• Contact Information: (+607) 560 2200, admissions@marlboroughcollege.my
• Website: www.marlboroughcollege.my
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Moving away from the cliché perception that fun cannot be intertwined with learning,
Matrix Global Schools not only encompass the world is your classroom concept, MUTIARA INTERNATIONAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
but induce a whole new learning experience with modern technology coupled with • Year Established: 1997 • Location: Ampang, Selangor
traditional schools of thought. • Student Population/Average Class Size: 450/22
• Levels of Education Offered: Reception to Year 11 (Ages 4 to 16)
• Year Established: 2014 • Location: Bandar Sri Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan • Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, O Levels, Cambridge
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 770/20-25 • School Year Schedule: September to July
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool: Ages 4 to 6, International School: Years 1 to • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM13,650 (Preschool) to RM39,000 (Year 11), Application fee - RM2,000,
11, Private School: Standard 1 to Form 5 Admission fee - RM1,300, Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: IGCSE, Malaysia Curriculum - KSSR, KSSM, A Levels • Contact Information: (+603) 4252 1452, info@migs.edu.my
(available in September 2017) • Website: www.migs.edu.my
• Languages Offered: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available
• Student Support Services: Available
• Uniforms: Required NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MALAYSIA
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, swimming pool, sports field, Introduction: Nexus International School, Putrajaya campus
gymnasium, canteen/cafeteria, playground, tennis court, basketball court, badminton was established in Putrajaya in 2008. Nexus is a member
court, IT resource centre, science laboratory, auditorium, audio/visual room, theatre of the Taylor’s Education Group, which encompasses some
facilities, art room, music room, boarding facilities, sport complex, multipurpose hall, of the largest and most successful international schools in
Little Chef Kitchen, rugby, football field, kayaking, flying fox, rock climbing Malaysia and Singapore.
• Extracurricular Activities: Choir, orchestra, Chinese orchestra, marching band
(instrument training), wall climbing, Art & Craft Club, Eco Warrior Club, Dance Nexus International School, a Council of International Schools (CIS) accredited school,
Club, Music & Drama Club, Speech & Drama Club, Music Club, Chess Club, Young caters to students from the preschool level to Year 13 and offers the International
Astronauts, Cooking Club, Malaysian studies, Video Club, Public Speaking/Debating Primary Curriculum (IPC), IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Club, Christian Fellowship Club, Model United Nations, Buddhist Fellowship, cross Its current enrolment counts approximately 700 students from over 30 nationalities. In
stitch sewing, science & technology, Islamic Fellowship, Special Functions & Events addition, the Nexus Boarding House provides international standard boarding facilities
Club, Matrix World Classroom, Matrix Little Professional, Matrix Money Tree, St. for 10 to 18 year olds, with the supervision of an expatriate Director of Boarding.
John Ambulance, Girl Guides, Scouts, Boys Brigade, Youth Cadet Corps (KRS), futsal, Nexus International School Malaysia has currently earned the Apple Distinguished
badminton, board games, basketball, table tennis, volleyball, netball, hockey, athletics, School Award as well as Mastering Status in IPC delivery. Nexus is also accredited by
football Cambridge International Exams (CIE).
Paid ECA: Robotics, Broadway dance, Latin dance, martial arts, swimming, Kids • Year Established: 2008 • Location: Putrajaya
Grooming, taekwando, Ultimate Frisbee, Little Kickers, Aero Mix, Diabolo Club, Speed • Student Population/Average Class Size: 700/20
Cup Stacking, badminton, golf discovery • Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to IB Diploma (Ages 3 to 18)
• School Year Schedule: September to July (International School), January to December • Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate, IGCSE, UK National
(Private School and Preschool) Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum
• School Fees: Annual school fee - RM8,375 to RM16,700 (Preschool); RM26,000 to • School Year Schedule: August to June
RM60,000 (International School); RM14,000 to RM27,500 (Private School) • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM40,515 to RM79,089, Application fee - RM1,000,
• Contact Information: (+606) 781 9888, info@matrixschools.edu.my Registration fee - RM20,000, Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• Website: www.matrixschools.edu.my • Contact Information: (+603) 8889 3868, enquiry@nexus.edu.my
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The spirit of constant innovation and improvement has led to R.E.A.L Schools being
PENINSULA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AUSTRALIA recognised as a dynamic and progressive establishment - winning multiple
• Year Established: 2018 • Location: Shah Alam, Selangor; Ipoh, Perak prestigious awards in the past few years. R.E.A.L Schools is also a 5-star rated school
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 1 to Year 12 as certified by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Victorian Curriculum Rather than rest on our laurels, these accolades have instead served to motivate us to
• School Year Schedule: January to December go even further. As such, we at R.E.A.L Schools remain steadfast in our commitment to
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM26,000 to RM52,400; Application fee - RM1,000, Admission fee - RM5,000, continue providing quality private education to communities.
Refundable deposit - Equivalent to a semester’s fees
• Contact Information: (+6011) 3783 2390, enquiry@peninsula.edu.my • Year Established: 1985
• Website: www.peninsula.edu.my • Location: Cheras, Selangor; Shah Alam, Selangor; Johor Bahru, Johor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: Approximately 5,000/24 (Maximum,
International), 28 (Maximum, National)
• Levels of Education Offered: Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (Ages 3 to 17),
Year 1 to Year 11 (International), Junior 1 to 6 and Senior 1 to 5 (National)
PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL • Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary,
Introduction: The Prince of Wales Island International School UK Curriculum, IGCSE, Malaysian Curriculum
(POWIIS), Penang, has a modern vision combined with traditional • Languages Offered: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, French
English boarding school values, especially interpreted for this unique • ESL/ESOL Programmes: ESL classes and remedial lessons are available at selected
location. It is situated in the growing garden township of Botanica. CT, campuses
away from much of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Prince • Student Support Services: Pastoral care and counseling
of Wales Island International School welcomed its first pupils in September 2011. • Uniforms: Required
• Transport: Available
Academic endeavour is fundamental to all that we do and the education of the • School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, swimming pool, sports field,
whole person is central to our ethos. Students at POWIIS are challenged to think gymnasium, canteen/cafeteria, playground, basketball court, badminton court, IT
for themselves, to be involved and be active. The teachers have strong academic resource centre, science laboratory, auditorium, audio/visual room, theatre, art room,
credentials, a passion for their subjects and bring a wide range of outside skills and music room, boarding facilities, futsal court, indoor sports hall, games room, prayer
interests. room, cookery room, infirmary, woodwork lab, mechanical & electrical lab, dance
studio (subject to campus location)
• Year Established: 2011 • Location: Balik Pulau, Penang • Extracurricular Activities: Creative LEGO & Robotics Education - building functional
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 450/24 LEGO & robot models; Art & Design Programme - Fashion Design, Graphic Design and
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 7 to Year 13 (Ages 11 to 18) Fine Art; Educational Discovery Trips and Cultural Exchange Programmes overseas;
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE, A Full-scale musicals - ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘Tarzan the Musical’,
Levels, Edexcel, Junior Sports Leadership Award, Duke of Edinburgh’s International ‘Nanny the Musical’, ‘Green Witch the Musical’ and ‘Kristella the Musical’ etc
Award, Trinity College London: Speech and Drama, IELTS • School Year Schedule: September to August (International), January to December
• School Year Schedule: September to July (National)
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM37,800 to RM44,100, Annual boarding • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM11,000 to RM21,000 (National, subject to change),
fee - RM36,000 to RM45,000, Application fee - RM500, Registration fee - RM5,000, RM22,000 to RM42,000 (International, subject to change)
Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee • Contact Information: (+603) 9021 3601 (Cheras), (+603) 7842 3228 (Shah Alam),
• Contact Information: (+604) 868 9999, admissions@powiis.edu.my (+607) 386 4468 (Johor Bahru), enquiry@real.edu.my
• Website: www.powiis.edu.my • Website: www.realschools.edu.my
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SRI ARA INTERNATIONAL & PRIVATE SCHOOL (THE SRI ARA SCHOOLS)
SAYFOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SABAH • Year Established: 1997 • Location: Johor Bahru, Johor
• Year Established: 2015 • Location: Penampang, Sabah • Student Population/Average Class Size: 130/5-12
• Levels of Education Offered: Kindergarten to Year 13 • Levels of Education Offered: Preschool (Nursery) to Year 11 (Ages 3 to 17)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels • Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge Primary & Secondary, IGCSE, Malaysian Curriculum,
• School Year Schedule: September to July International Primary Curriculum
• School Fees: Annual Tuition Fee – RM15,000 to RM24,150; Enrolment Fee: RM6,000; • School Year Schedule: January to December
Refundable Deposit - One term fees • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM7,920 to RM27,720; Registration fee - RM750 to RM2,500;
• Contact Information: (+6088) 718 919, (+6088) 718 911, sayfol@gstrea.com Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee (three terms per academic year)
• Website: http://sayfolsabah.edu.my • Contact Information: (+607) 222 2089, (+607) 223 0089, sriaraschools@yahoo.com, info@araschools.edu.my
• Website: www.araschools.com OR www.araschools.edu.my
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SIS has been granted the International Baccalaureate World School status and to offer
the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Grade 10 SIS students can
ST JOSEPH’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KUCHING
• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Kuching, Sarawak
either continue with the Canadian curriculum and graduate with the Ontario Secondary
• Average Class Size: 25
School Diploma or pursue the IBDP which is one of the most widely recognised
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 7 to Year 13
qualifications for admission into the world’s top tiered universities. (www.ibo.org)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, O Levels, A Levels
• Year Established: 2008 • Location: Bandar Sunway, Selangor; Sunway Iskandar, Johor • School Year Schedule: January to December
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 700±/25 (Bandar Sunway); • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM8,000 to RM12,800, Registration fee - RM500, Admission fee - RM4,000,
Assessment fee - RM100, Miscellaneous Fees - RM800
200±/25 (Sunway Iskandar)
• Contact Information: (+6082) 411 575, stjosephinternational.kch@gmail.com
• Levels of Education Offered: Grade 7 to Grade 12 (Ages 12 to 18), IB Diploma
• Website: www.stjosephprivate.com/international-school/
Programme (Ages 16 to 19) (Bandar Sunway); Early Years to Grade 10 (Ages 3 to 15),
IB Diploma Programme (Ages 16 to 19) (Sunway Iskandar)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Canada (Ontario), International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Languages Offered: English, French, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Depending on the student’s English proficiency, the level of TAYLOR’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ESL support will vary. Introduction: Taylor’s International School is the latest
• Student Support Services: SIS has a dedicated Guidance & Career Centre with addition to the Taylor’s Education Group. It has two
skilled counselors who assist students in a wide range of services including career campuses located in Kuala Lumpur and Puchong. The
exploration, academic counseling, post-secondary information, community service Schools offer a global learning experience based on
information, and personal/social counselling the highly valued National Curriculum for England with emphasis on character building
• Uniforms: Required grounded in the best of Eastern and Western values as well as a strong foundation in
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, gymnasium, canteen/cafeteria, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.
basketball court, badminton court, IT resource centre, science laboratory, auditorium,
audio/visual room, swimming pool, theatre, art room, boarding facilities (Bandar Catering for students from Early Years to Secondary, the teaching and learning approach
Sunway only), indoor multipurpose hall, disabled friendly facilities, interactive puts the students at the centre of the learning process. We believe the learning
touch-screen whiteboards, complete Wi-Fi connectivity in school and boarding units, experience must be purposeful and provide a real world focus. Our learning paradigm
in-house nurse and sick bay for students’ medical and pastoral needs reflects this belief based on three perspectives: shaping the individual, learning in a
• Extracurricular Activities: Futsal, student council, photography, dance, handball, networked community and learning with a global outlook.
badminton, basketball, History Fellowship, yoga, track and field, floorball, cross
country, Touch Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, swim team, table tennis, Art Club, Poetry Club, • Year Established: 1991 (Kuala Lumpur); 2015 (Puchong)
Green Team, volleyball, cheerleading, Model United Nations, SIS Rock Band, Interact • Location: Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur; Puchong, Selangor
Club, Spanish-Latin, science and math, Drama Club, debate team, People to People • Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,700/25 (Kuala Lumpur), 1,300/25 (Puchong)
International, fitness and running, Cafe Francais, golf, library committee. SIS is also a • Levels of Education Offered: Early Years to Secondary
member of the International School Athletic Council (ISAC). • Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: January to December • School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM18,000 to RM48,000, Application fee - RM500 to • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM13,080 (Early Years) to RM38,385 (Year 11),
RM1,000, Admission fee - RM4,000 to RM8,000, Refundable deposit - RM10,000 Application fee - RM1,000, Admission fee - RM5,000, Refundable deposit - Equivalent
• Contact Information: (+603) 7491 8070 (Bandar Sunway); (+607) 297 8070 (Sunway to one term’s tuition fee
Iskandar), infosis@sunway.edu.my • Contact Information: (+603) 9200 9898 (Kuala Lumpur), (+603) 5879 5000 (Puchong),
• Website: www.sis.sunway.edu.my admissions@kl.tis.edu.my (Kuala Lumpur), admissions@pc.tis.edu.my (Puchong)
• Website: www.tis.edu.my
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• Locations: lpoh, Perak; Tanjung Bungah, Penang; Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam, Selangor;
Setia Eco Gardens, Johor Bahru, Johor; Miri, Sarawak; Setia EcoHill, Semenyih,
Selangor; Tropicana Aman, Kota Kemuning, Selangor (Opening in September 2018)
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,300 (lpoh), 800 (Penang), TIME INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
2,040 (Setia Eco Park), 270 (Miri), 570 (Setia Eco Gardens), 180 (Setia EcoHill)/25 • Year Established: 2012/2013 • Location: Taman Sri Segambut, Kuala Lumpur
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years to Sixth Form (lpoh, Penang, Setia Eco Park)/ • Student Population/Average Class Size: 320/20-22
Ages 3 to 18; Early Years to Secondary (Miri, Setia Eco Gardens, Setia EcoHill)/Ages 3 • Levels of Education Offered: Ages 3½ to 17
to 16 • Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, International Primary Curriculum
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Primary Curriculum, • School Year Schedule: September to June
IGCSE, Cambridge, A Levels, Malaysian Curriculum • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM19,404 (Nursery) to RM39,675 (Year 11); Application fee - RM700; Admission
• Languages Offered: English, French, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia fee - RM2,500 (Nursery) to RM4,500 (Year 11); Refundable deposit- Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available • Contact Information: (+603) 6242 5544; (+603) 6243 5544, admissions@time.edu.my
• Student Support Services: Available • Website: www.time.edu.my
• Uniforms: Required (Except for Sixth Form)
• Transport: Available
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, canteen/cafeteria, swimming
pool, counselling room, in-house nurse and sick bay for students’ medical needs,
SEN/EAL room, transport to surau, swimming pool, tennis court, badminton court, TUNKU PUTRA SCHOOL
basketball court, football field, grandstand, long jump pit, shot putt pit, IT resource • Year Established: 1997 • Location: Kuching, Sarawak
room, art room, drama room, music room, science laboratory, indoor multipurpose hall, • Student Population/Average Class Size: 62/12 (Kindergarten); 18 (Primary); 22 (Secondary, maximum 25)
performance centre, auditorium, Wi-Fi • Levels of Education Offered: Kindergarten to Secondary (Ages 3½ to 16+)
• Extracurricular Activities: Artistic Gymnastics, badminton, basketball, boxing, Chess • Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Primary Curriculum, UK Curriculum, IGCSE,
for Beginners and Intermediate, KungFu, Cookery YCA, Cookie & Craft, Creative Malaysian Curriculum, Cambridge
Crafting, dance club, Public Speaking, Diabolo, Digital Audio Workstations, Dodgeball, • School Year Schedule: January to November
Fencing, Football, Tennis, Junior Authors, Junior Fun Dance, Junior Magician, Laser • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM8,700 to RM21,800 (Malaysian students), RM8,700 to RM23,300 (Non-
Run Accuracy, LEGO Robotics, Little League Baseball, Musical Theatre Workshop, Malaysian students); Application fee - RM1,500; Registration Fee: RM1,500; Refundable deposit Nil
NLP for Kiddies, Softball, Sports Stacking, Street Dance, Swimming For Beginners/ • Contact Information: (+608) 313 3900, info@tps.edu.my
Intermediate, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Technix LEGO Engineering, Chinese Drummers • Website: www.tps.edu.my
Club, Tenby Glee Club, Think & Solve, Volleyball, Yoga, Young Performers, Art Jamming,
Ceramic Art, Cross Stitch Club, Decorative Art Club, Duke of Edinburgh, Photography
Club, Textiles, Computer Games Design, Aerobics, Battle of the Books, Drawing &
Painting Club, French & English Club, Karate, Kelab Cinta Bahasa, Life Skills, Minecraft
Club, Model United Nations, Netball, Poetry Club, Drama Production, Read Enjoy UCSI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Debate, Spanish for Beginners. • Year Established: 2013 • Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor; Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
• School Year Schedule: September to July (International), • Student Population/Average Class Size: 440/23
January to November (National) • Levels of Education Offered: Ages 4 to 16
• School Fees: Fees vary from campus to campus. Visit www.tenby.edu.my for more • Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, International Primary Curriculum,
information. UK Curriculum, IGCSE
• Contact Information: (+605) 525 2628 (lpoh), (+604) 892 7777 (Penang), • School Year Schedule: September to July
(+603) 3342 1535 (Setia Eco Park), (+608) 491 526 (Miri), (+607) 558 8812 (Setia Eco • School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM3,850/term (Preschool) to RM10,990/term (Year 11), Application fee - RM600,
Gardens), (+6016) 556 2918 (Setia EcoHill), ipoh@tenby.edu.my, penang@tenby.edu. Registration fee - RM3,000, Refundable deposit - RM2,000 (Early Years), RM6,000 (Primary), RM7,000 (Secondary)
my, ecopark@tenby.edu.my, miri@tenby.edu.my, ecogardens@tenby.edu.my, ecohill@ • Contact Information: (+603) 5637 7108/7109, subang@ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my
tenby.edu.my, info@tenby.edu.my • Website: www.ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my/sj/, www.ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my/sh/en/
• Website: www.tenby.edu.my
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UNIWORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Wesley Methodist School (WMS) first International School in Bandar Sri Pinang, Penang
• Year Established: 2013 • Location: Masai, Johor offers the British Cambridge curriculum, consisting of the Kindergarten, Primary and
• Average Class Size: 25 Secondary – opening in September 2018. WMS first Private School in Sungai Buloh
• Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to Senior High School (currently up to Secondary 4) will see the setting of a Kindergarten and Primary School in Bandar Seri Coalfields –
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: IGCSE, A Levels, Singapore Curriculum, Singapore Curricula, GAC (Global opening in January 2019. Wesley Methodist School, has become a name synonymous
Assessment Certificate) University Foundation Programme / American College Test (ACT) for Academic Excellence and Transforming Lives Schools - cultivating excellence in the
• School Year Schedule: January to November classroom, in the sports field, on stage and in the international community.
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM16,200 (Preschool) to RM30,150 (Years 9-10), Admission fee - RM2,000 - 3,500,
• Location: Sentul, Kuala Lumpur; Seremban, Negeri Sembilan; Ipoh, Perak; Klang,
Application fee - Nil, Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+607) 387 8700, enquiry@pegasus.edu.my Selangor; Melaka
• Website: www.uniworld.edu.my • Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,100 (Kuala Lumpur)/25 (Klang, Ipoh,
Seremban, Melaka); 30 (Kuala Lumpur)
• Levels of Education Offered: Years 1 to 6 (Ipoh), Year 7 to Year 11 leading to IGCSE
(Kuala Lumpur & Ipoh), Form 1 to Form 5 (Klang, Seremban, Melaka)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: IGCSE, Cambridge Primary (Ipoh only); Cambridge
Secondary (KL and Ipoh only), Malaysian Curriculum (Klang, Seremban, Melaka)
UUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
• Languages Offered: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and French (KL)
• Year Established: 2015 • Location: Sintok, Kedah
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available (KL only)
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 80/20
• Student Support Services: Student Counselling Services / Career Guidance Services
• Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to Year 5, with one higher grade added each year until the school becomes a
• Uniforms: Required
complete K-12 school
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, gymnasium (KL only), canteen/
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge
• School Year Schedule: August to June cafeteria, basketball court, badminton court, IT resource centre, science laboratories,
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM4,788 to RM8,388, Application fee - Nil, Admission fee - Nil, auditorium, art room
• Extracurricular Activities: WMSKL (International) offers more than 30 types of
Refundable deposit - Nil
• Contact Information: (+604) 924 1552, info@uumis.org competitive Sports and Games, including Athletics and Cross Country. WMSKL
• Website: www.uumis.org (International) also offers a broad range of ECAs with 25 types of Clubs, Societies
and Uniformed Bodies for students to choose from. Music, Drama, Art and Dance are
integral components of this mission school programme
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Fees vary from campus to campus. Visit the school’s website pages for
more information
VIKAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
• Contact Information: (+603) 4041 6470 (Kuala Lumpur), (+605) 2545 122 (lpoh),
• Year Established: 1996 • Location: Kuala Lumpur
• Average Class Size: 20 (+603) 3371 8852 (Klang), (+606) 762 0068 (Seremban), (+606) 284 9025 (Melaka),
• Levels of Education Offered: Pre-Kindergarten to Secondary (Ages 3 to 17) (+6012) 361 1400 (Penang - opening September 2018), (+603) 7956 5310 (Bandar Seri
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Central Board of Secondary Education - New Delhi Coalfields, Sungai Buloh - opening January 2019),
• School Year Schedule: April to March kl@wms.edu.my; info@iph.wms.edu.my; info@klg.wms.edu.my;
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM6,000 to RM12,500, Registration fee - RM1,500 to RM4,500, Refundable deposit info@sbn.wms.edu.my; info@mlk.wms.edu.my; info@penang.wms.edu.my,
info@sericoalfields.wms.edu.my
- RM1,000 to RM3,000
• Website: www.wms.edu.my
• Contact Information: (+603) 7982 2992, vis@vikas.edu.my
• Website: www.vikas.edu.my
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Baccalaureate
International
International
Early Years/
Early Years/
International
International
Programme
Programme
Preschool/
Preschool/
Cambridge
Cambridge
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
IB Diploma
IB Diploma
Malaysian
Malaysian
Australian
Australian
Singapore
Singapore
Reception
Reception
American
American
Canadian
Canadian
O Levels
O Levels
A Levels
A Levels
Primary
Primary
Islamic
Islamic
IGCSE
IGCSE
Indian
Indian
UK
UK
School Name School Name
AiU-Irsyad International School √ √ √ √ √ Marlborough College Malaysia √ √ √ √
Austin Heights Private & International Schools √ √ √ √ √ Mutiara International Grammar School √ √ √ √ √
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1,501-2,000
2,001-3,000
1,001-1,500
1,501-2,000
2,001-3,000
751-1,000
751-1,000
101-250
251-500
501-750
101-250
251-500
501-750
1-100
1-100
School Name School Name
AiU-Irsyad International School √ Marlborough College Malaysia √
Austin Heights Private & International Schools √ Mont' Kiara International School √
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LOCATION LOCATION
Terengganu
Terengganu
Cyberjaya
Cyberjaya
Putrajaya/
Putrajaya/
Sembilan
Sembilan
Selangor
Selangor
Kelantan
Kelantan
Sarawak
Sarawak
Pahang
Pahang
Penang
Penang
Labuan
Labuan
Melaka
Melaka
Lumpur
Lumpur
Kedah
Kedah
Sabah
Sabah
Negeri
Negeri
Johor
Johor
Perak
Perak
Perlis
Perlis
Kuala
Kuala
School Name School Name
AiU-Irsyad International School √ Matrix Global Schools √
Austin Heights Private & International Schools √ Mutiara International Grammar School √
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YEAR 1 ANNUAL TUITION FEES TABLE YEAR 1 ANNUAL TUITION FEES TABLE
> RM60,000
> RM60,000
< RM10,000
< RM10,000
- RM20,000
- RM30,000
- RM40,000
- RM50,000
- RM60,000
- RM20,000
- RM30,000
- RM40,000
- RM50,000
- RM60,000
RM10,001
RM20,001
RM30,001
RM40,001
RM50,001
RM10,001
RM20,001
RM30,001
RM40,001
RM50,001
School Name School Name
AiU-Irsyad International School √ Malacca Expatriate School √
Austin Heights Private & International Schools √ Mont' Kiara International School √
British International School of Kuala Lumpur √ Paragon Private and International School √
Etonhouse Malaysia International School √ Seri Omega Private & International School √
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> RM60,000
> RM60,000
< RM10,000
< RM10,000
- RM20,000
- RM30,000
- RM40,000
- RM50,000
- RM60,000
- RM20,000
- RM30,000
- RM40,000
- RM50,000
- RM60,000
RM10,001
RM20,001
RM30,001
RM40,001
RM50,001
RM10,001
RM20,001
RM30,001
RM40,001
RM50,001
School Name School Name
AiU-Irsyad International School √ MAZ International School √
GEMS International School of Pearl City, Penang √ Sri Emas International School √
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Other Learning
Alumnus ProfileOpportunities Other Learning Opportunities
Nicole Chan Ju Yi
22 years old
Garden International School (2003-2011)
Qualifications as play card games. I miss being but looking back, I appreciate
I completed my IGCSE in GIS, able to see my friends every day. how much importance GIS
and left after Year 11 for Taylor’s puts on community work and
University, where I was in the What were your favourite and collaboration. Studying at GIS has
American Degree Transfer least favourite subjects in school, also helped me learn the skills
Program. After two years there, and why? necessary to connect with others,
I transferred to the University of My favourite subject would and through this I have been able
Alberta in Canada, and graduated probably be PE, as I love playing to live abroad as well as volunteer
in June 2016 with a Bachelor of sports and being active. As for my my time with various charity
Arts degree in Psychology, and a least favourite subject, I cannot organisations.
minor in Film Studies. I was also think of any. I liked all my classes.
able to complete the Certificate in Describe your experience in school
International Learning. What extracurricular activities did using three words.
you do? Unforgettable learning experience.
What are you currently doing? I was mainly into sports, so had
I am currently working as a joined the basketball team. Before What advice would you give to
Supported Independent Living that, I was in the badminton and current students of your alma
Worker for Independent Advocacy. netball teams, but basketball mater?
soon became my passion, and I Cherish your days at GIS. It might
Tell us briefly about your current decided to dedicate myself to one not seem like it now, but you are
work sport. I did join the softball team going to miss it after you have
As a Support Worker, my main role for a while as well. graduated. Also, take advantage
is to help and support individuals of all the opportunities GIS has to
with developmental disabilities What was the best thing about offer. Nowhere else will you get
to learn the skills necessary for your school? What important such opportunities being served
independent living. lessons did you learn in your school to you.
that have helped you in your life?
What is your most memorable I would say the best thing about
experience in school? GIS is the way the school sets
I loved form time, as it was a great us up to succeed in the future. I
time to see all my friends, as well didn’t think about this back then,
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Pre-University and Beyond
PRE-UNIVERSITY
AND BEYOND
Malaysia offers a variety of options for students
seeking to continue their studies beyond secondary
school. This section puts the spotlight on some pre-
university pathways and overseas universities thus
enabling you to discover what they have to offer.
DK144(W)
Using A Levels for UK The universities themselves are be able to synthesise, hypothesise convince an examiner they hold
opinions that they can justify by
University Application
quite keen on this. They believe and interpret as well as to analyse
that young people taking a year and question what is put in front producing evidence of learning.
off means that when they start an of them.
undergraduate programme they In many universities these days,
have more experience of the world Critical Thinking and Self- study takes the form of ‘Problem-
Dr Paul Rogers, Headmaster of Kolej Yayasan UEM, in and are that bit more mature. Directed Problem-Based based Learning’ (PBL). Students
Lembah Beringin, Selangor, gives an overview of A Levels, What students do in their gap year Learning are presented with a problem and
are given a specific (and limited)
a pre-university qualification primarily used for entry into varies: some choose to travel as
backpackers around the world;
There is no quick fix for doing
well at A Level: it requires amount of time to come up with
British universities. some take up paid employment; commitment, hard work and a decent solution to solve it.
others try for internships, and so dedication. Students equipped This may entail working alone,
on. with these traits and who have in pairs or small groups. Again,
Entry into British universities obtained the necessary entry encouraging this kind of approach
requires three good passes in A Levels vs the grades, will find experienced at A2 level will help prepare them
approved subjects at A Level International teachers to guide them towards for the work to come at university.
(sometimes referred to as Baccalaureate (IB) successful university application.
‘Advanced Level’ or ‘A2’). The It should also be mentioned that Critical thinking is very important Assessment: A Level
following pass grades are students with an International here, as is self-directed learning. Playing Field
awarded: A*, A, B, C, D and E. Baccalaureate (IB) may also At this level of study, it is not No teacher actually likes
Anyone failing to gain at least enter British universities. This is simply a question of sitting examinations. It always strikes
an E grade is assessed as U or a qualification in which a larger passively in a classroom and us as absurd that young persons
unclassified. The system has number of subjects is studied absorbing wisdom like a sponge should be required to demonstrate
been in operation, with very (usually five) but without going taking in water. Students have all they know about a subject in a
few changes, for over 50 years. into them in as much depth. to go out and find answers for scant two hours or so. However,
A2 exams are usually taken by Universities regularly inform themselves. In some subjects, if everyone is in the same
students aged 17 and above and schools and colleges that they do there may not be any ‘right’ or situation as regards university
the minimum time frame required not discriminate between A2 and ‘wrong’ answers to questions: entry (i.e. they must do A2, IB or
to complete a full A2 programme IB – both are regarded equally. good grades will be awarded SAT examinations) then at least
is 18 months, while two years is The A Level is more traditional, to those young people who the playing field is pretty level.
the accepted norm. is entirely examination-based are best able to present a case The A Level is a tried and trusted
and is sometimes seen as a persuasively; to be able to method of doing so.
Good Grades Needed for Imperial College London, the in Australian universities, but they more specialised qualification.
Entry into UK Universities London School of Economics tend to start the year in February, It is, therefore, likely to be more
While there are six ‘pass’ grades at and the big city universities whereas those in the UK and the suitable for young people who
A Level, in reality, UK universities (Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, US start in September. Since A2 have a good idea of what they
will only consider grades A*- B. In Birmingham, Cardiff, Sheffield, results are issued in August, not want to study and the areas
the last 20 or so years, the country etc.) are all Russell Group many students are prepared to in which they would like to
has seen the development of members. wait an extra six months before specialise.
so-called new universities (in starting their tertiary education.
many cases, former polytechnics). A Levels Also a Passport Assessment at A Level
They may have slightly lower for Entry Into Irish, US and The Value of a Gap Year At this level of assessment,
entry requirements than more Australian Universities In recent years, a large number students need to acquire new
well-established institutions, but Students with A Levels are also of UK school leavers have skills. Earlier tests of competency
it is fair to say that a student’s able to apply to major universities chosen to take a ‘Gap Year.’ This such as the SPM and IGCSE rely
chance of a place is significantly in Ireland. To enter universities in means having a year off before heavily on memory and the ability
reduced if the A2 results are the USA, students must take the embarking on tertiary education. to reproduce facts and opinions to
not of a high standard. The best Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), In most cases, such students order. In contrast, at the A Level,
British universities all belong to although the A Levels are also gain a place at the university of students need to acquire a range
an organisation known as the excellent preparation. A Level their choice, but defer taking it of abilities as well as absorb
Russell Group. Oxford, Cambridge, students may also be interested up until the next academic year. detailed knowledge. They need to
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success. Students have already students are housed in chalets, goodbye. We have a thriving
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received 11 provisional offers of villas and apartments – not Alumni Association, through
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places at Oxford and Cambridge. dormitories. This allows them which past students liaise with
m ed ! This is the time of year when more independence, privacy and current ones and are able to give
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students start receiving such encourages the kind of social and help and advice about living and
we
at 03-64601234 or email enquiries@kyuem.edu.my
offers from the universities to soft skills necessary for people to studying abroad.
which they have applied, and 2017 live and work together.
Lembah Beringin, Selangor P.O. Box 62, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
Tel: +603-6460 1234 Fax: +603-6460 1122 Website: www.kyuem.edu.my
KPT/JPS/KA (3200) 11/21
Before discussing the strengths of applicants with both IB / AP government and national programme ensures each
of the International Baccalaureate qualifications, as well as those systems, incorporating quality IB Diploma graduate can
Diploma Programme (IBDP), with the full IB Diploma. The rise practice from research and our demonstrate a breadth of
we need to recognise the in IB Diploma applicants has been global community of schools experience beyond the classroom.
value of the IBDP as a college unprecedented and is now almost • encourage students of all ages Such experience is often times
preparatory programme among 25% overall. More important, to consider both local and global the criterion used to distinguish
top universities around the world, these universities in many contexts one university student application
including the UK. A student cases, recognise that students • develop multilingual students from another.
opts for the IBDP to bolster with the IB Diploma are indeed
the likelihood of getting into well prepared for the rigours of What Makes the IB At the end of the two-year
his school of choice, and to be university. Diploma Programme programme, students are
effectively prepared for the hard Unique assessed both internally and
work once accepted. History and Structure of IBDP candidates study six externally in ways that measure
The IBDP subjects selected from five individual performance against
A Tale of Two Credentials The IB Organisation (IBO), subject groups and an elective stated curriculum objectives for
The debate between the A Level headquartered in Geneva, course, together with the each subject.
credentials, historically offered by Switzerland was founded in Diploma Programme core:
traditional British based curricula, 1968 “as a non-profit educational creativity, activity, service (CAS); Choosing the Right IBDP
and the IBDP, is one as old as the foundation” according to ibo.org. the Extended Essay (EE); and Whether selecting a school
Colonies themselves. While both It works with over 1,800 schools Theory Of Knowledge (TOK). offering the full IB Diploma
have long been recognised by US in 124 countries. Any school The EE offers the opportunity to programme or simply the best
universities, the trend is shifting desiring to teach IB programmes investigate a topic of individual delivery of IB courses, there are
among top UK universities. must be authorised by the IBO, interest, and acquaints students several critical factors every
Increasingly, institutions like King’s and any school that has earned with the independent research student should consider. For
College, London, Oxford, and the authorisation is recognised and writing skills expected starters, look at the heritage of
Cambridge are recognising the as an IB World School. The first IB at university. By familiarising the programme. Is this a school
IBDP for university entrance. Many World School opened in Malaysia students with university level that has tradition and experience
Directors of Admissions all over in 1989 (The International School assignments, the EE helps running the IB? Another factor is
the UK share this view. of Kuala Lumpur) and today, demystify expectations and build whether or not the programme
Programme
familiar to admissions offer the IBDP, 14 offer the Middle The interdisciplinary TOK course student is offered the opportunity
professionals charged with Years Programme and 8 offer the is designed to provide coherence to participate in the programme,
deciding on applicants vying for Primary Years Programme. by exploring the nature of not just top students. Perhaps
limited seats among prestigious knowledge across disciplines the most important selection
universities in the Russell Group. The IBDP is a challenging two- and encouraging an appreciation criterion should be the IB teaching
The International Baccalaureate At King’s College, London, for year pre-university curriculum. of other perspectives. The IBDP faculty themselves. Are the IB
(IB) Diploma Programme is example, approximately 1:8 of What sets this curriculum apart experience is often times credited instructors also IB examiners
the college’s applications are now from other advanced university with helping students make the in their own subjects, and how
a challenging two-year pre- from IB diploma graduates. In preparatory programmes is the conceptual connections across many years of experience do
university curriculum where fact, over 700 IB students enrol at focus on student learning that subjects that is so important to they have? Teachers have to be
learning involves much more King’s College with an IB diploma
in a given year.
involves much more than the
acquisition of knowledge.
broader learning at the university
level.
as committed as each student
to ensure the best possible
than the acquisition of knowledge. outcomes. Lastly, visit the school
Chad Laws, Director of Marketing & Up the road, beyond Hadrian’s
Wall, sits St. Andrews University,
The IB’s programmes are different
from other curricula because they:
Participation in the CAS
programme encourages students
and ask about the programme,
talk to students and IB instructors.
Communications from the International founded in 1413. It is the oldest to be involved in artistic pursuits, No matter which IB programme
School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) explains. university in Scotland, and • encourage students of all ages sports, and community service and school you select, make sure
the third oldest in the English- to think critically and challenge fostering student awareness it suits your individual needs.
speaking world. It too has seen assumptions and appreciation of life beyond
a tremendous rise in the number • develop independently of the academic arena. The CAS
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Pre-University and Beyond Pre-University and Beyond
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Pre-University and Beyond Pre-University and Beyond
Other Pre-University
Programmes
matriculation programme in Besides examinations, students which students with specific
Malaysia is AUSMAT. Similar have to fulfil at least 10 hours needs could pursue. A step
to SACE International, it takes of community service in order lower than a Bachelor’s degree,
a maximum of 14 months to to graduate. With an estimated a diploma programme offers
complete and has an assessment annual tuition fee of RM25,000, a course of study higher than
There are many pre-university programmes offered nowadays method of 50% examination Canadian pre-university the certificate-level courses
besides the A Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB). and 50% coursework. AUSMAT programmes are designed for offered by many institutions
Letitia Lim describes the main features of other popular pre- is equivalent to the Year 12
curriculum of Western Australia
those who prefer coursework to
final examinations and want to
in Malaysia. A diploma strikes
a balance between practical
university programmes available in Malaysia. and requires students to take pursue their degree in a Canadian work and theory. Students
up five subjects throughout the university. are assessed in the form of
course. Students can choose assignments, tests, quizzes
subjects from a wide range of University Foundation and examinations. Examples of
disciplines such as Psychology, Studies diploma programmes include the
International is the most Business Management and Foundation studies are Diploma in Mass Communication
popular Australian pre-university Mathematics. AUSMAT awards preparatory courses that help and the Diploma in Nursing.
programme among Malaysian the Western Australian Certificate students transition into an Taking an average of two years
students. Its popularity may be of Education (WACE) to students undergraduate degree of their to complete, those who hold
attributed to its short duration, upon successful completion of choice conveniently. In addition, a diploma may skip to Year 2
only taking a year to complete, and the programme. Annual fees for some foundation courses are of a degree programme in the
a balanced assessment method AUSMAT are reasonable, with part of ‘twinning’ or transfer same field or join the workforce.
of 50% examination and 50% institutions charging anywhere programmes with local or Diploma programmes are popular
coursework. SACE International between RM14,000 and overseas partner universities. in Malaysia as they are more
also appeals to students as it RM26,000. Students who want Taking a year to complete, affordable than degree courses
offers flexible schedules and a a globally recognised certificate foundation courses are assessed and provide a quicker path to a
wide selection of broad-based and an education that focuses through a combination of career. In addition, a diploma is
subjects to choose from. Examples on student development should assignments, quizzes and not as academically challenging
of subjects include English consider enrolling in AUSMAT. examinations. Popular disciplines as a degree and has lower entry
Literacy Studies, Information that have foundation courses requirements.
Technology, Psychology and Canadian Pre-University include engineering, architecture
Specialist Mathematics. Those Programmes (CPU) and business. Students who Before deciding on a particular
who successfully complete the There are two options in Malaysia do not want to study anything pre-university programme, there
American Degree 30% examination. Furthermore, SACE International programme will for those wishing to study in specific can opt for broader are a few important things you will
Programme (ADP) the ADP utilises the cumulative be granted the South Australian Canada: the Canadian Pre- foundation courses such as need to consider. It is wise to think
The ADP is a pre-university grade point average (CGPA) as Certificate of Education and University Programme (CPU) Foundation in Arts or Science. ahead and to take into account
course that is equivalent to the its grading system, where 4.0 a Record of Achievement. In and the Canadian International Depending on the institution, the degree programme you
12th grade in American high is the highest grade. Students addition, the fees for SACE Matriculation Programme foundation courses may cost want to pursue when choosing
schools. In this programme, it is who enjoy working in groups and International are quite reasonable (CIMP). Both have a duration between RM9,000 and RM15,000 your pre-university course. In
compulsory for students to take making presentations might want ranging between RM15,000 and of 12 to 15 months and grant annually. Individuals who have a addition, you have to ask yourself
up core subjects that are relevant to consider the ADP. Fees for the RM25,000. SACE International is the Ontario Secondary School clear idea of what they want to whether you want to study
to the degree they wish to pursue ADP range between RM38,000 suitable for individuals who want Diploma (OSSD) to students study and where they would like locally or abroad. Your academic
in the future. In addition, they are and RM62,000 depending on the a balanced curriculum that is not upon completion. In order to to study, and want to complete performance in secondary school
required to complete a number duration of the course. The ADP is only recognised by Australian receive the OSSD, students are their degree fairly quickly, should and your own learning preferences
of elective subjects which allow a great choice for those wishing universities, but by certain local required to pass six subjects in consider enrolling in a foundation will also need to be considered
them to explore their interests. It to pursue their studies in North institutions as well. addition to an English course. programme. when choosing a pre-university
takes a student a period of one American universities. Subjects students can consider programme. Finally, the pre-
to two years to complete the Western Australian taking up include Canadian and Diploma Programmes university programme you choose
ADP, with the final grade being SACE International Matriculation (AUSMAT) International Law, Dramatic Arts, Other than foundation courses, must be within your means and
made up of 70% coursework and Introduced in 1982, SACE Another popular Australian Physics and The Writer’s Craft. there are diploma programmes not a financial burden.
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Encourage change and ask questions
that no-one else would dare to.
This is our approach at Monash University
and we want you to explore it with us.
We are big in scale, big in thinking and
POTENTIAL
ensures greater personal outcomes.
Join us at Monash University and learn
‘how to think’ not ‘what to think’.
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The University of
Reading Malaysia
The University of Reading UoRM offers students the best
Malaysia (UoRM) is the first of both worlds – a UK degree,
overseas campus of the from a top 1% university, here in
University of Reading in the UK Malaysia. Our students also have
and is based in EduCity, Iskandar the opportunity to study in the
Malaysia. Ranked in the top 1% UK for part of their course. This
of universities worldwide, the means that getting a UK degree
University has a long-established with UK study experience is more
international reputation for accessible, affordable and flexible.
the quality of its teaching and
research. UoRM is keen to attract the
brightest and best students, as
With the triple accredited Henley we do in the UK. Students at our
Business School, which is part Malaysia campus are eligible to
of the University, we offer a UK apply for the Provost’s award –
quality education for students the equivalent to a 100% discount
at Foundation, Undergraduate, on fees. We also have a range of
Postgraduate and Doctoral level scholarships for alumni and high
in a range of subjects including achievers that range from 10-30%.
business, accounting, finance,
property, quantity surveying, In 2016, the University of Reading
psychology and pharmacy. celebrated its 90th anniversary,
having been granted our Royal
Being among the very top group Charter and degree awarding
of universities worldwide means powers in 1926. However, the
our students get an excellent University’s heritage reaches
higher education experience at much further back, more than
UoRM including: 150 years to our early beginnings
• Teaching from expert academics and 125 years to our roots as an
• Top quality facilities and extension college of Christchurch
resources Oxford. In 1934, the first student
• Being part of a truly global from Malaysia enrolled at the
community – 17,000 students University of Reading and in 2011,
from 140 different countries the Malaysian government asked
us to establish our first overseas
We are proud to have a world- campus in Iskandar, Johor,
class team of international Malaysia.
academics – the best in their field.
Students can expect a rigorous For more information, visit
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