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Amazing Learning. Global Success. Learning is about getting better. Established in 1960, Tenby Schools equips students (aged 3-18) for local and global success by delivering Amazing Learning throughout its extensive network of private International and National Schools in Malaysia. In January 2018, Tenby Schools joined the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a Learning focused, growing and financially secure group of 40 schools around the world. To find out more about ISP and to secure your child’s place with the Tenby Schools family, please visit: schools.tenby.edu.my Ipoh – Penang – Setia Eco Park Setia Eco Gardens – Setia EcoHill Tropicana Aman – Miri FA2019Mar_APS_Ad_250x176.pdf 1 01/04/2019 7:38 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Primary School Secondary admissions boarding school from 3-11 years from 11-18 years 89% of students achieve A* - B at A Level www.ktj.edu.my | [email protected] | 06-7582561 Facebook: Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar | Twitter: KTJ_School Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, 71700 Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia EDM_2019 copy.pdf 1 15/4/2019 6:55:14 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Contents Contents Education Destination Malaysia: 9 Publishers’ Note Guide to International & Private Schools 2019/20 Edition CONTENTS Managing Editor Michele Lam 26 110 Sunway International School Editor Dr. Elaine Morais Why is STEM education so important 112 Taylor’s Schools Director of Business Development Nickie Yew today? Anthony Ng explains what parents 114 Tenby Schools FEATURES Business Development should know about STEM education and 116 Wesley Methodist Schools Marwina Edwin, Nyok Yee Aw Yong, Elaine Kok its key benefits. 16 Demand for Local International (International) Education Grows Writer Letitia Lim 26 What Parents Should Know Design Ding Siew Ming About STEM Education Marketing & Web Caron Lai TYPES OF 28 What Makes a Good School? CURRICULA Social Media Letitia Lim 32 The Boarding School Experience 68 The American Curriculum Finance Anne Chia 70 The Australian Curriculum Administration 36 Jenny Ng 72 The British Curriculum Find a school for your child using Contributors 74 Cambridge International the map here. Sarah Anderson, Janet Brock, Christian Choyce, Sam Fraser, Curriculum SCHOOL SHOWCASE Justina Goh, Dr. Jessica Hale, Jacqueline Harmer, Mark Jones, 129 A-Z of International Schools Wendy Jones, Heath Kondro, Stefanie Leong, Henrietta Lightwood, 78 The International Esther Lim, Anthony Ng, Anthony Petitti, Kelly Robb, Dr. Ben Baccalaureate Programme Schmidt, Roger Schultz, Sadie Visick, Tim Waley ESSENTIAL 80 The International General Profiles INFORMATION Certificate of Secondary Education Shireen Basheer, Martha Booth, Alex Harkins, Kevin Kam, Bec 36 Map of All International Schools Lane, Rachel Lim, Lim Shuwern, Puteri Nurliyana Syamimi bt Mohd in Malaysia 82 The International Nizam, Meagan Motha, Tan Jean Ling, Matthew teBogt, Dr. Wong Primary Curriculum 58 Types of International Schools Siew Chin 40 What should you look for in a preschool? in Malaysia 84 The Ontario Curriculum Publishers Michele Lam, Nickie Yew Justina Goh shares her top tips on how to 44 Types of School Fees 86 The Oxford Curriculum OTHER LEARNING choose the right preschool for your child. Published by 46 The Scholarship OPPORTUNITIES Mint Communications Sdn Bhd (701835-T) Application Process Suite 14-3A, Level 14, Wisma UOA II, Jalan Pinang, 190 Help, My Child Has a 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 48 The International School Learning Disability! (+603) 7986 0070 Application Process 194 Learning Support for [email protected] 50 What to Look for During Pupils with Special Educational Needs Managed by Mint Media Sdn Bhd (1310937-T) School Visits International Schools Printer 52 in Malaysia Sky Press Sdn Bhd (920029-P) 178 No. 8 & 10, Jalan PBS 14/10, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Serdang, Information at a glance. Compare fees INSIDE THE SCHOOLS 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor and curricula using the tables in this 94 Asia Pacific Schools section. © Mint Communications Sdn Bhd, June 2019 96 Beaconhouse Malaysia All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or 98 The British International transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and School of Kuala Lumpur recording, or stored in a retrieval system of any nature without the (BSKL) written permission of the copyright holder, application for which should PRE-UNIVERSITY be addressed to the publishers. The publishers, authors, contributors 100 Excelsior International School AND BEYOND and endorsers of this publication each excludes liability for loss suffered PRESCHOOL 101 HELP International School 198 Choosing the A Level by any person resulting in any way from the use of, or reliance on this publication. EDUCATION 102 Kingsley International School 202 Other Pre-University 210 58 Choosing a Preschool 103 MAHSA International School Programmes The information in this publication is accurate at the time of printing. 210 How To Get Into A Top UK Please check with individual schools for the latest information. Is your child interested in studying in the 63 Types of International 104 Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar Preschool Curricula University United Kingdom? Henrietta Lightwood 108 Matrix Global Schools Photographs of the schools that appear in the publication are provided provides a guide on how to get accepted 64 The Importance of an by the schools. into prestigious British universities. Early Years Education 6 www.EducationDestinationMalaysia.com EDUCATION DESTINATION MALAYSIA: Guide to International & Private Schools 7 Publishers' Note PUBLISHERS’ NOTE Welcome to the seventh edition of Education Destination Malaysia: Guide to International & Private Nickie Yew Schools (EDM)! Michele Lam So much effort has gone into updating the guide that we hope it will help you find the right school for your child. We have provided information about private school education from preschool right up to pre-university to give you deeper insights into the options available in this country and beyond. With over 150 international schools in Malaysia today, International schools offer a wide variety of English- the EDM guidebook has never been more important medium curricula and we have provided information given the increasing variety of curricula, fees and on curricula to help you decide which curriculum facilities on offer. is most suited to your child’s needs in the Types of Curricula section. EDM also offers a comprehensive In the Features section, read about the demand for list of international schools, profiles of individual an international school education in the region and schools as well as the international school directory. what parents should know about STEM education Comparative reference charts in the guide have also for instance. There is also an article on what makes been updated. a good school and another on the boarding school experience. In the Other Learning Opportunities section, read about the interventions available for children with Get to know some of the members of the learning disabilities and the learning support offered international school community through reading the at various international schools. profiles of teachers, students, alumni and boarders. These profiles will give you valuable insights from Explore a variety of pre-university programmes in the different groups of people on the international school section called Pre-university and Beyond. There are experience. These diverse perspectives will enable also in-depth articles on the A Level and how to get you to make wise and informed decisions about the into top universities in the UK. type of school that best suits your child. Please visit our website Find out if there is an international school near www.EducationDestinationMalaysia.com for the where you live by viewing the map showing the latest news, information and insights on international location of all international schools in the country in schools. There you will find all that you need to know the Essential Information section. This section also in order to identify the right school for your child. offers an update on the types of international schools in the country as well as infographics on school If you would like to provide any feedback on this fees, the enrolment process and other aspects of edition, or need more information about our products an international school. In addition, we highlight and services, please feel free to email us at statistics on the number of international schools in [email protected]. the various states of the country. The section on Preschool Education draws attention If you wish to speak to representatives from to the kind of teaching and learning children need in various international schools at one location, the early years as well as what parents need to look please visit the Private & International School out for when choosing the right preschool for their Fairs which are regularly held in Kuala Lumpur, child. An infographic also provides an overview of Johor and Penang. For more information on the different types of preschool curricula available these fairs, please visit www.pisf.asia. around the world. EDUCATION DESTINATION MALAYSIA: Guide to International & Private Schools 9 GEMS_0319_13380_GEMS_edm_ads_FAOL.pdf 1 20/03/2019 3:05 PM Features FEATURES This section provides an overview of international schools in the region and highlights the importance of STEM education. Experts also share their knowledge on the boarding school experience and what makes a good school. EDUCATION DESTINATION