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| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% of students are Malaysians, 40% of students are foreign nationals from US, Australia, Spain, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, China, Thailand, India. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes (depending on class size) |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. We offer EAL support for both primary and secondary school students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All teachers use Apple technology (iPads, AppleTV) to enhance teaching and learning. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboard and projector. Coding, robotics & design are a part of our core curriculum. |
| 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, we are ready to transition to hybrid/online learning should the need arise. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, to reinforce learning. However, we also believe that young students should have time to play and develop in other ways. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies depending on the year level and courses the student is taking. Starting from 25 minutes for primary school students to 120 minutes for final Year 11 (IGCSE) students. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Waiting list |
No. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We use a CAT4, as well as a short English writing task and an interview with the Principal. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Muslim students are excused for Friday prayers, and can have Islamic studies class as a co-curricular activity (after school hours). |
| School bus service available |
Yes. We have contracted a few companies to provide transport. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not at this time, although some of our teachers and leaders do have extensive training and experience in working with students with special needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We can refer students to an external professional psychologist. |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
2:50pm (primary) or 4:00pm if CCAs, 3:20pm (secondary) or 4:30pm if CCAs. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Supervised care before/after school: Students can be dropped off from 7:20am. Students can spend their time at the library after school hours and CCAs until 5pm. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Coding, robotics, makerspace design, LEGO Engineering, 3D animation, digital art, chess, table tennis, basketball, futsal, squash, badminton, swimming, drama, Chinese culture, Malay culture, mathematics club, environmental club, Islamic studies and others (depending on the demand). |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a canteen. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food is halal certified and nut-free. Please let us know about other dietary needs. |
| Sports activities included |
Every student has P.E. and graded swimming classes every week. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, squash court, table tennis court, indoor badminton courts, covered multipurpose court (basketball, volleyball, futsal). |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
In development. |
| Other facilities at the school |
The EdTech Centre, library, auditorium, Science lab, computer lab, makerspace lab. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At UCSI International School (UIS) Kuala Lumpur, the combination of the Cambridge International Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum; during primary school lays the foundations for secondary school and the rigorous IGCSE exams. Our multinational teachers are well-qualified to deliver the curriculum, and our makerspace, science labs, and studios enable hands-on learning. Since August 2021, UIS Kuala Lumpur has been inducted as the first Finnish Experience Flagship School in Malaysia. Through this holistic partnership, the school will be introducing four new tech-based modules: Code School Finland, Eduten Playground, GraphoGame, & School Day. The inclusion of these modules is designed to inculcate skills such as coding, gamification, robotics, IT, & emotional intelligence in students, preparing them for the ever-changing 21st Century world. UIS KL has also established The EdTech Centre, a one-stop technology and learning hub to enable students, teachers, parents and the community to interact with one another on the growing importance of the 21st Century Skills. These skills, among others, consist of creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking, leveraging emerging digital technologies to increase the reach and impact of education. Beyond that, UIS Kuala Lumpur focuses on Eight Critical Characteristics in our learning content and experiences. Supported by Apple Education, our students will learn to learn IT, design, robotics, and computer science with tools and resources such as the Everyone Can Create & Everyone Can Code programmes. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on technology, character education, and co-curricular activities, forming a truly 21st Century Education. |