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Nationalities
| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
| Most common nationality |
China |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
9:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Not necessarily |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
15-20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
In teaching & CCA |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, SPM |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Pastoral care |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT4 and Interview with Head of School |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.ooam |
| School finish time |
3.15pm |
| School provided lunches |
Depends on age group |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Students from across the campus are able to access all the sports facilities such as indoor climbing wall, futsal, basketball and Olympic-sized football field, rugby pitch, encompassed by an outstanding running track, including a shaded grandstand allowing supporters to watch events in comfort. There is also a lake for kayaking and students can access the large swimming pool, indoor tennis courts, bowling alley and squash courts at the nearby D' Tempat Club. In the main building, we have a multi-purpose hall which is often used for assembly, school productions and popular indoor sports. Students are also accessible to the gym with up-to-date equipment such as treadmills, cycling machines and weights for students to keep fit. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Matrix International School provides a learning experience which brings together aspects from the National Curriculum for England, and material from the Cambridge programmes (Checkpoint and IGCSE). Both are appropriately modified to give a unique Matrix education, which guides and engages students through an innovative learning programme. |