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| Number of students |
1,100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 11 different nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Most of our students come from India, Japan, Pakistan & Nepal |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
92% are international students |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, one to one support is provided. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Hindi, Bahasa Malay, Tamil, French, Sanskrit |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Teaching assistants are employed for Kindergarten students. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive smartboards are installed in the classrooms and teachers also use Ipad /Laptops to conduct lessons . |
| 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, GIIS KL ZOOM , Google classrooms and various digital tools such as padlet, nearpod, kahoot & quizzes. Blended learning has been initiated post pandemic to accommodate physical & virtual mode of learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
CBSE Board Examination or IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
100% passing rate to date (year 2021) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Time spent is dependent on class levels and the homework assigned |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The school does admit children with borderline learning needs and an in-house behavioral counsellor is available for addressing minor learning and behavioural needs. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning in classrooms and 1-to-1 support to further enhance the student’s ability |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Upon admission and seat booking, an assessment is conducted for the grade/standard the student will be joining. The assessment will cover Eng, Maths and Science subjects. Kindergarten students will be assessed based on alphabets, numbers and readings. The assessment papers will then be handed to the relevant coordinators for evaluation/marking. Based on the coordinator's feedback, the admission progresses to the next stage. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions are open throughout the year however for enrolment to begin at the start of a new academic year itself, registration must be done by the end of March for Kindergarten & CBSE students and by the end of Aug for Cambridge students |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, admission will be based on assessment and Transfer Certificate (TC) from the current school |
| School start time |
7:40 or 8:00 am depending on the grade level. |
| School finish time |
12:30 or 2:30 pm depending on the grade level. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. The School has a cafeteria, where one can buy food items, such snacks and drinks. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The cafeteria provides both veg/non-veg items. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Table tennis, badminton, taekwondo, basketball, volleyball, cricket, chess, soccer, dance , Aerobic, music, art, robotics, financial literacy programme, yoga. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, field, auditorium, labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Table tennis, badminton, basketball |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Global Indian International School (GIIS) - established under the guiding principles of the Global Schools Foundation - is an international network of award-winning institutions, with 20 campuses in 7 countries. Known for their learner-centric and skill-based teaching methodology, GIIS schools offer holistic education and personality development opportunities for students. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The modern world is constantly defined by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (popularly known as VUCA). To prepare students to take on these challenges, GIIS employs its award-winning 9Gems educational framework which aims at creating well-rounded individuals capable of succeeding anywhere.
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