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| Number of students |
190 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
The school is English-based, but not all teachers are native English speakers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
The school offers English, Bahasa Melayu, Arabic, and Mandarin (after-school club). |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, entry assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Written assessment - English, Maths, Science. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islam |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| School start time |
8AM |
| School finish time |
3:00pm - Preschool, 3:30pm - Primary, 4:00pm - Secondary |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Graphic Design, Archery, Taekwando, Hiking & Camping, Mandarin Class, Little Tahfiz, Start-Up Apprentice, Futsal. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Halal food, |
| Sports activities included |
Eco Scouts comprises of many different activities, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose Spprts Area (used for futsal, archery, PE, exhibitions, etc.), Futsal Court, Basketball/Netball Court. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At the heart of the Idrissi School’s story is a dream of a school that focuses on the whole child again. The school was conceived by founders – who are themselves parents – who believe that learning should not be limited to the classroom, or that memorising is the only way to learn. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Student-centred and activity-based learning. |