Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 16 multinational teachers and students |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, native in English/ Mandarin/ Spanish. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa Balaysia, Mandarin, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We incorporated Apple TV, iPads, tools in the classroom with our students. |
| 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 always ready to switch between virtual classes and physical classes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent! |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, they do base on the curriculum needs. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies for different students. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, we don't. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Unleash their potential and support any additional exposure for them. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a certified counsellor in our school. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
The school will evaluate each student before placing him/her into a specific year level. Students entering will be asked to sit for an placement assessment to gauge their English language and math proficiencies. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The evaluation is conducted based on the Cat4 test, a written test and a physical meet with the school leadership team. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:20 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, at a fee. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, baseball, golf, TED talk, cross country, student council, board games, football, music band, rugby, library, eco school, American sign language, badminton, arts, fitness, Korean language |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming classes, physical education and more. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, it is. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science laboratories, swimming pool, tennis court, pool table, basketball court, multi-purpose hall, 9-Hole golf course, gym room, football field, boarding room, and student lounge. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Olympic-sized swimming pool, nine-hole golf course, football field, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court, exercise room, table tennis |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Secondary studies and above. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Library, science laboratories, swimming pool, tennis court, pool table, basketball court, multi-purpose hall, 9-Hole golf course, gym room, football field, boarding room, and student lounge. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
UCSI International School - Springhill offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes with the aim to develop intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth to prepare students to be active and life-long learners. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of the UCSI International School is to provide a challenging international education that will nurture students to become knowledgeable and responsible global citizens. |
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