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| Number of students |
Approximately 300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% Local 20% International |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Malay, Mandarin and French |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Chromebooks are provided for each student from Year 3 and above.
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| 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.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the subject and teacher. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. English / Math / Mandarin |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The School assesses candidates for entry to check that the curriculum and the 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 settings 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 |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
NIL |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE
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| Results in these examinations |
Checkpoint Exam - Primary/Secondary - 100% Achievements |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Nil |
| School bus service available |
Yes.
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Nil |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Offer full/partial scholarships / bursaries. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Nil |
| School start time |
730am |
| School finish time |
Mondays to Fridays - 230pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes.
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
1. Martial Arts
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| School provided lunches |
Yes.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Sports activities included |
1. Swimming
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor Swimming Pool, Badminton Courts, Roof-Top Futsal Court, Roof-Top Basketball Court, Multi-Purpose Hall, Dance Studio, Playground |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes.
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| 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. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At Straits, teachers will employ a wide range of teaching strategies that will invite and motivate students to demonstrate a central role in their own learning. Teachers will be the facilitators, challenging students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of the curriculum in their own unique ways and learning styles. Students' learning is measured through objectively scored tests and assessments. |