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| Number of students |
804 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
59 |
| Most common nationality |
American (about 18%) |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Currently about 12% of our students are Malaysian but most of them are expats with the Malaysian International Trade group or the foreign service. |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 students |
| Average number of students per class |
15 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We have teaching assistants in all elementary classrooms but not in middle and high school classrooms (except in the visual arts and sciences). |
| Native English speaking teachers |
The vast majority of our teacher are native English speakers (from American, Canadian, British, Australian, and New Zealand). Less than 10% have English as a second language. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer ELl for students up through grade 10. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Malay. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Often and in purposeful ways to enhance learning. 1 computer per every two students in elementary and Bring your Own Device (BYOD) in middle and high school. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies based on the grade level between 15-40 minutes per class. Students attend 4 classes per day, every other day. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
In some grades. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
An admissions assessment is given. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We have a local screening test covering English and math but are changing soon to MAP. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Prior to the mid-point of each semester. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
About 70% complete the IB Diploma testing in May of their grade 12 year. About 50-60% complete either an SAT or ACT during grade 11-12. |
| Results in these examinations |
They do very well - above world averages in IB exams and well enough in the SATs and ACTs to get into many tier 1 and 2 universities. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We have students of all religions but there are no religious class requirements. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have Learning Support teachers covering all grades. |
| Learning support offered |
Limited Learning Support for students requiring accommodations but not modifications to complete our curriculum requirements. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We differentiate within the classroom and then in high school offer advanced and higher level courses. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Only access currently is coordinated through off-campus support. |
| School start time |
8:30 am for grades KP-5. 8:20 am for grades 6-12. |
| School finish time |
1:00 pm for grades KP-K. 3:00 pm for grades 1-12. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer many After School Activities (paid and free), student clubs (such as MUN and Chess Club), and Service programs such as Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands, GIN, etc. See are website for more extensive listings. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Mandatory PE and Health classes up through grade 10 and then PE electives in grades 11-12. We offer a full range of sports (soccer, Touch Rugby, Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Softabll, Track, and Cross Country - for most we run both boy's and girl's teams_ during three seasons and competitions in our local ISAC league and our regional SEASAC league. See are website for more extensive listings. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, climbing wall (second indoor climbing wall under construction), full-sized air-conditioned gym (second gym under construction), two sports fields, fitness room (cardio and weights), dance room, and fitness multi-purpose room. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes (ref. question above on sports). |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
It is a medium size community school with all students attending school on one campus. It has a very diverse student population. Our curriculum is North American and the IB Diploma Program for grades 11-12. We prepare our students very well for admissions to high quality colleges and universities worldwide. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We have a very constructivist and student-centered teaching approach, supporting all our students to achieve academically and develop socially, emotionally, and physically to their full potential. |