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| Number of students |
2000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Most common nationality |
55 Nationalities |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
35% Local Students |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. English Support Programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin & Bahasa |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Minimal Homework |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Placement Test and Interview Assessments. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
This year's cohort achieved record results, with a 100 per cent pass rate yet again in line with the school's vision to provide academic excellence. The average score of a DP Fairview student this year came in at a strong 36.4 points, a good testament and endorsement to the teaching techniques by the school, which is a melting port of various cultures and nationalities. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| School start time |
7.20 AM |
| School finish time |
1.20 PM / 3.10 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, Football, Badminton, Taekwondo, Zumba, Yoga, Origami, Swimming, Journalism, Fairview Youth Orchestra (FYO), Fairview Youth Choir (FYC), Culinary Club, Junior Dance, Science Club, STEM, WSC, Art Club, Mathletics |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We offer 3 options of food (Asian, Western, and Vegetarian)
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| Sports activities included |
Physical & Health Education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football Field, Basketball Court, Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis, Multi Purpose Hall |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 1978, Fairview International School Kuala Lumpur is the premier International school in Malaysia that offers the whole suite of IB curriculum. Its highly qualified teachers, predominantly internationally trained and experienced teachers deliver quality education to students from pre-school to Year 13, culminating to the widely recognized IB Diploma. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At FISKL, students are encouraged to explore and discover in a learning environment that embraces individual abilities. |