Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
640 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
39 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysia |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30% Malaysia
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| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Academic English support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Malay, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
For Primary, yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
IGCSE/GCSE Results (Grade A* – C) - 90.1%
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The Learning Support Department is dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment that fosters success while addressing barriers to learning that some students encounter on their academic journey. We work together with other teachers, families, and outside professionals to ensure the healthy development of all of our students |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and Interview |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
Primary: 2:30pm
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, band, chess, rock climbing, karate, swimming, softball, Model United Nations (MUN), Do Something Society (DSS), computer programming, robotics and many more. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Learning hub, science labs, , multipurpose hall |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose hall with gymnasium, large football field, 25-metre swimming pool, rock climbing |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Since 1955, Uplands has been at the heart of education in Malaysia, nurturing internationally minded students who make a difference in their communities. As a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate, we are proud to offer a globally connected education rooted in best practices. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Uplands' mission is to be an international community that upholds the school's values, nurturing its members to become globally minded citizens. |