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| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
As a young school the class sizes are currently quite small, ranging typically from 10-15 students. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa Malaysia, French |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The School assesses candidates for entry to check that the curriculum and pace of learning are appropriate for them and that they have the potential to be happy and thrive in the school, contributing co-operatively towards its community. The ability to understand and communicate effectively in English is fundamental to this. The assessment consists of three parts:
The assessment is designed such that there is no need for special preparation and it is much preferred that candidates do not receive coaching or tuition in advance. It is understood that candidates will have different school backgrounds and different levels of English; the assessment attempts to measure a candidate’s potential to learn and develop. All candidates are assessed in a similar way so that decisions about class groupings and setting can be made. A short passage will be given to read, followed by a comprehension question. This is to test the candidates on their listening and speaking skills. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
14:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, Wushu, Islamic studies, board games, cultural club, Mandarin club, humanities club, ICT skills, Taekwondo, hip hop dance, choir, Power Point magic, Model United Nations, press club, photography, secondary student council, computer games for fun, buddy reading, career guidance, badminton, world without strangers, robots 2U, Aikido, floorball, orchestra, green club, personal development, mandala drawing, table tennis, basketball, ball games, swimming and water polo, football, debating club, aerobics, smiling mind. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports fields |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Straits International School aims to prepare its students to take up their places in an ever evolving and challenging world, striving for continuous excellence in their pursuits, but tempered with empathy for others. Students of SIS will leave the school with strong moral and ethical values and with a truly internationally-minded outlook. |