Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
0.5/10 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have ELL classes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin, Malay |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| 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 students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
US High School Diploma, MAPs, WIDA, SAT, PSAT and AP |
| Results in these examinations |
In MAPs, we are above global average. For SAT, the average is 1250. For AP courses, we are above malaysia average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
15-45min depends on subjects and grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Our learning support department create IEP for students who are on special need and we do have different curriculum for these students to give them additional work. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
There are available scholarship for those who score high in international independent exams. There are different certificate/ awards for those who are active in academic and ECAs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we do work with registered psychologist. We also have health department and trained staff for social emotional learning |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview and WIDA test are needed before enrollment. We will also need previous year report card to be submit. |
| Waiting list |
No at the moment |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration. We have an open ongoing enrollment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8 am |
| School finish time |
3 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
The office will be onsite from 7:30am and finish at 5pm. Student are encourage to join ECAs if they need to stay until 5pm. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Secondary Student Led Club
Elementary ECA
|
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Fitness |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we do have sport team for basketball, soccer, volleyball and badminton |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, sciences labs, auditorium, clinic, prayer room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rocklin is an American-based international school located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! At Rocklin, our goal is to help our students strengthen their knowledge, skills and character using the American education system while prioritizing the safety and well being of their environment! |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We provide an American-style education that is assignment-based. Each learning objective is supported by a structured pathway that includes extra resources, as well as designed exams and assessments to measure learning outcomes. Our program aims to develop students into academic achievers, critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens. |
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