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Contents
Education Destination Malaysia: Guide to International & Private Schools 2021/22 Edition Managing Editor Dr. Michele Lam Editor Dr. Elaine Morais Director of Business Development Nickie Yew
16 How have international schools responded to the impact of COVID-19? Janelle Torres explains.
Business Development Loo Pei Lyn, Elaine Kok, Penny Ooi Writer & Social Media Erleena Zuki Design Ding Siew Ming Marketing & Web Caron Lai Finance & Admin Jessie Pang Contributors Sarah Anderson, Catherine Brown, Naomi Jn Charles, Carl Esposito, Dr. Jessica Hale, Dornehl Kitching, Heath Kondro, Ellis Lee, Stefanie Leong, Dion Ooi, Martin Van Rijswijk, Dr. Ben Schmidt, Janelle Torres, Beverley Webster
44-51 Find a school for your child using the maps here.
Profiles Kim Bandi, Andrew Hamilton, Renee Lee, Lim Xiang Yi, Tiara Paton, So Zhao Qi, Jean Ling Tan, Christopher Wong Zi Xiang Publishers Dr. Michele Lam, Nickie Yew Published by Mint Communications Sdn Bhd 200501019717 (701835-T) Suite 14-3A, Level 14, Wisma UOA II, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (+603) 7986 0070 enquiry@mint-communications.asia
68 Read the various curricula on offer at international schools.
Managed by Mint Media Sdn Bhd 201901001611 (1310937-T) Printer Sky Press Sdn Bhd (920029-P) No. 8 & 10, Jalan PBS 14/10, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor © Mint Communications Sdn Bhd, June 2021 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or stored in a retrieval system of any nature without the written permission of the copyright holder, application for which should be addressed to the publishers. The publishers, authors, contributors and endorsers of this publication each excludes liability for loss suffered by any person resulting in any way from the use of, or reliance on this publication. The information in this publication is accurate at the time of printing. Please check with individual schools for the latest information. Photographs of the schools that appear in the publication are provided by the schools.
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152 Compare fees using the tables in this section.
166 What makes a good university? Professor Beverley Webster shares her insights.
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Publishers’ Note
Features 16 How International Schools Have
Preschool Education 62 Five Factors Parents Should
Inside The Schools 86 The British International
22 Technology and The Future of
64 They are just playing! The
88 89 90
Responded to the Impact of COVID-19
Education
26 Choosing an International
Consider When Choosing a Preschool
Importance of an Early Years Education
School
30 What to Expect in a Boarding
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32 Boarding Schools in Malaysia 36 Benefits of Learning a Foreign
93 94 95 96
School
Language and Mandarin
40 How to Select the Best
Extracurricular Activities for Your Child
Essential Information 44 Map of International Schools in Malaysia
46 International Schools in the Klang Valley
48 International Schools in Johor 50 International Schools in Penang 52 International Schools in
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Types Of Curricula 68 The American Curriculum 70 The Australian Curriculum 72 The British Curriculum 74 The Cambridge International
School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) Epsom College in Malaysia HELP International School GEMS International School Pearl City, Penang Maple Leaf Kingsley International School Matrix Global Schools Sunway International Schools Wesley Methodist Schools Westlake International School
School Showcase 97 A-Z of International Schools
Curriculum
78 The International
Baccalaureate’s (IB) Programmes
Application Process
Pre-University And Beyond 158 The A Level Programme 160 International Baccalaureate
Virtual Open Days
166 What Makes a Good University
Malaysia: Latest Figures
54 Types of School Fees 56 The International School
58 How to Make the Most of
80 The Ontario Curriculum
(IB) Diploma Programme
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PUBLISHERS’ NOTE
W
elcome to the ninth edition of Education Destination Malaysia: Guide to International & Private Schools (EDM)!
The world has changed a great deal since the pandemic began. While physical school attendance was disrupted, learning at international schools has continued albeit via online channels. International schools had to pivot to online learning very quickly to ensure that their students remained engaged and were able to progress towards their learning goals for the school year. When choosing an international school for your children now, considerations will need to include the level of preparedness of schools to deliver online learning effectively. With more than 180 international schools in Malaysia, the EDM Guide has never been more important given the increasing variety of curricula, fees and facilities on offer. In the Features section, read about how international schools in the region have responded to the impact of the pandemic; how schools have undergone a substantial technological shift; and what parents should look for when choosing an international school. There are also articles on important topics such as what to expect in a boarding school; the benefits of learning a foreign language, including Mandarin; and how to select the best extracurricular activities for your child. Profiles of teachers, students, alumni and boarders have been included to give you insights into the international school experience. These perspectives will enable you to make better decisions about the type of school that meets your requirements. Find out if there is an international school near where you live by viewing the map showing the location
of all international schools in the country in the Essential Information section. We have also included more in-depth accounts of schools in the Klang Valley, Johor and Penang in this section. In addition, we have provided an update on the statistics on international schools and infographics on school fees, the application process, and how to make the most of Virtual Open Days. The section on Preschool Education emphasises the importance of education in the early years and draws attention to five factors parents need to consider when deciding on the right preschool for their child. International schools offer a wide variety of curricula in the English medium and we have provided information on them in the Types of Curricula section. This will help parents decide which curriculum is most suited to their child’s needs. EDM also offers a comprehensive list of international schools, profiles of individual schools as well as the international school directory. Comparative reference charts in the guide have also been updated. Explore a variety of pre-university programmes in the section called Pre-university and Beyond. There are in-depth articles on the A Level and IB Diploma Programme. There is also an article on what makes a good university. Please visit our website www.EducationDestinationMalaysia.com for the latest news and information on international schools. The e-copy of the guide is also available on the website. If you are looking for a school in Asia, please visit www.EducationDestinationAsia.com. For more information about our products and services, please email us at
enquiry@mint-communications.asia
If you wish to speak to representatives from various international schools at one location, please visit the Private & International School Fairs which are regularly held in Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang. For more information on these fairs, please visit www.pisf.asia.
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