Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
900 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Local Student 85% and 15% International Students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
A mix |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. Full multilingualism programme across 3 tiers using Cambridge textbooks to support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin and Bahasa |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
21 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have the smart board Projector, active learning and also the use of textbook's. We have a fully equipped STEM lab with 3d printing, robotics, coding, Raspbery Pi e cetera and an EdTech collaboration with Nottingham University |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes - we were teaching online on Day 1 of the pandemic and could do so with less than a moments notice. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
There are Agama studies for our Muslim students and an Agama suite including students Surau and ablutions rooms etc and designated classroom. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
As normal! |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels
|
| Results in these examinations |
-NIL- |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
3 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Many go straight to a tertiary sector in a foundation or vocational course. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes - a full SEN provision |
| Learning support offered |
Special Education Needs and also English as Additional Language |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes - bespoke and catered to each individual year group. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes - but an external provider |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. CAT4 and Cambridge EAL |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes, for the younger child, a trial class is needed, and for secondary children, we usually run a CAT4 test and also an interview with the respective Key Stage Leaders. |
| Waiting list |
Yes in some year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline, we accept new joiners at any time throughout the year -we are 100% inclusive. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7 50am |
| School finish time |
3pm and CCA 3-4pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes - 3- 6pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes - external provided |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, however they purchase directly from Canteen Operators |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian and Halal Food |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Taekwando, Judo Hapkido, Badminton, Gymnastic, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Handball, Football, Street dance, Fencing, Laser Run, Robotics, Young Engineers, Atheletics, Board Games, Cheerleading, Baseball, Karate, Zumba, Origami, Ukelele, Netball Futsal - we have over 100 options!! |
| Sports activities included |
We have over 50 options!! |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes a comprehensive range of competitive sports in t e AIMS tournaments structure competing with other international schools in a wide range of sports and academic ventures. |
| Facilities at the school |
STEM lab. libraries x2, pools x 2, large Atrium hall, smaller event hall, IT labs x3, eco garden, forest school, culinary arts room, gardening room, AR/VR room, music rooms and practice spaces, dance studio x2. et cetera |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming Pool, Basketball Court, Tennis/futsal/volleyball Court, Badminton Court, Music and dance Lab,, Athletics Field, Football field. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a own by International Schools Partnership. It has an extensive network of schools all around the world. We provide the best in education with affordable fees. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Tenby Schools equips students for local and global success by delivering Amazing Learning throughout its extensive network of private International and National Schools in Malaysia. Tenby International School Setia EcoHill offers the International Curriculum from Early Years through to Secondary, IGCSE |