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ST Josephs Institution
International School Malaysia
(SJIIM) will welcome its first intake
of bright, young minds next month.
Building on the success of its
Singaporean Brother Schools
namely St Josephs Institution and
St Josephs Institution International
Singapore, the elementary and
high school will adopt a curriculum
structure that is world-renowned
at every key stage of a childs
development from three to 18
years old.
The Elementary Schools
International Primary Curriculum,
which is primarily adapted from
the UK National Curriculum, is
strengthened by the inclusion of
Singapore mathematics and a
strong daily Mandarin programme.
In the High School, the
curriculum prepares Years 10 and
11 students for the International
General Certificate of Secondary
Education (IGCSE) examinations of
which its students will then have
the chance after that to flow into
the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme (IBDP) in
Years 12 and 13.
(From left) Eileen Quigley, Brother Thomas Lavin and Stuart Glascott of St Josephs Institution International
School Malaysia.
Supporting holistic
learning
At SJIIM, pastoral care and
guidance will be the shared
responsibility of the four Brothers,
all teachers, heads of years and
leaders in line with the Lasallian
approach to developing children
holistically.
To complement this further,
a careers counsellor recruited
from SJI Singapore will also be
supporting SJIIM students during
the first 12 months of the new
school.
We look at every child as being
The dining hall at SJIIM is one of the many comfortable facilities provided to encourage students to obtain a greater
sense of identity and community.
Prepare a list
To start, think
of what you look
for in a school
and jot these
criteria down.
These can
include distance of the school
from your home, academic
performance and focus, afterschool activities and the
demographic of teachers and
students.
Rate these criteria according
to the order of importance for
your child. Ask your child what
they would like to learn or the
sort of activities they enjoy and
take these into consideration.
Older children should play a
greater part in this early stage
as they would already have
higher learning or career
aspirations, which should be
part of selecting the right
school for them.
Visit school
websites to
find out their
background
and offerings,
then compare them against your
criteria list. Come up with
another list of your top school
picks.
You can also use
education portals such
as schooladvisor.my and
educationdestinationmalaysia.
com, which are designed to
provide authoritative
information on various schools.
Besides details on school
curriculum, facilities and fees,
these websites also feature
updates on open days and school
fairs, and reviews and advice
from others in the community.
Research can also be
conducted using guide books
such as Education Destination
Malaysia 2016/2017 and The
Expat Education Guide
2015/2016.
At these
events, you find
representatives
from schools all
over the country
who can provide
information and answer your
queries.
Education fairs commonly
feature seminars or talks on
relevant topics that parents can
attend to gain more insight on
what to consider when making
this school choice.
Bring your criteria list along
and use it as a guide to navigate
your way through all the
options, or as a basis for your
questions. Seek out the
institutions on your school
list and drop by their booths.
You can also make use of
the special discounts and fee
waivers offered at these events.
Check out the Private and
International School Fair this
weekend (July 16 and 17) for
these opportunities.
Get testimonials
and opinions
By now you would have
narrowed down your school
list to your top picks. Speak
to family members and
friends who have children
enrolled in these schools as
parents themselves, they are
likely to share your concerns
and would be able to provide
insights that you would not
find on public domains.
Talk about what their
children enjoy and dislike
about going to school, their
teachers and lessons,
activities they get involved in,
and the extent of parental
involvement.
These conversations may
also bring aspects you have
not considered to your
attention.
and culture.
In this setting, where the
furniture, fittings and learning
materials were scaled down to
child size, she saw the true nature
of children and said, We must give
children not only the world but a
clear picture of mankind in the
world.
Choosing to board
AT the age of 13, my daughter
wanted to leave home and go to
boarding school.
I have seen the benefits of a
private school its facilities are
usually top-quality and their
academic results are top-notch.
The academic results speak for
themselves with the alumni
consistently attending the best
universities that can launch them
into successful careers.
But what makes a boarding
school distinct from a nonboarding private school? When I
asked students from one of my
classes, they surprised me by
saying that it was the freedom
and independence offered by a
boarding school environment.
Every day is a busy day at
boarding school. The day starts
with a balanced breakfast
followed by lessons, then a
healthy lunch followed by more
classes.
But while their tuition finishes,
their learning does not. At midafternoon, children choose from
almost 100 extracurricular
activities such as music, dance,
debates, swimming, fencing, wall
climbing and golf. After dinner,
pupils have to complete their
homework and prepare for
upcoming lessons.
However, it is not all work and
no play. Pupils have more time
Global education in
world-class schools
TAYLORS Schools is part of the
Taylors Education Group (TEG),
which has been synonymous with
education excellence for the past
65 years.
Comprising Taylors University,
Taylors College and Taylors
Schools, TEG delivers world-class
education from early years to
tertiary levels.
Hallmarks of all Taylors Schools
include world-class facilities with
unique learning environments
that inspire creativity in students
and teachers as well as the
development of higher-order
thinking skills.
With students nurtured to
embrace learning as a lifelong
process, education at all Taylors
Schools effectively prepares
students for their future an
education that gives them a
head-start in life.
l Australian International
School Malaysia
Established in 2000, the
Australian International School
Malaysia (AISM) is the only school
in Malaysia offering the Australian
curriculum, delivered by highly
qualified Australian teachers
recognised by the Board of Studies
Teaching and Educational
Standards New South Wales.
Located at a 7.5-acre (3.03ha)
campus at the Mines Resort City in
Kuala Lumpur, AISM offers a
sound Australian educational
experience with the researchbacked Visible Learning approach
to more than 650 students and 40
nationalities from preschool to
pre-university.
AISM students graduate with the
Higher School Certificate (HSC), a
qualification recognised by top
universities around the globe.
Qualified, competent
and caring educators
SIS teachers make the
schools education
environment highly
interactive, one
that promotes
critical thinking,
social responsibility
and experiential
reflections as part of
students everyday life.
The teachers of Sunway International School comprise those who not only have a teaching qualification, but who are
also award-winners and professional practitioners.
Cultivating meaningful
learning experiences
Students learning science in the science laboratory with Theresa Data, one of
the many qualified teachers at SIS.
The UCSI International School Subang Jaya team for the World Scholars Cup.
Diploma Programme.
It also boasts amazing facilities
such as a library with Wi-Fi
connectivity, state-of-the-art science
laboratories as well as dedicated
art and music rooms.
In addition to the academic
facilities, there is also a full range
of sporting facilities, including an
Olympic-sized swimming pool,
basketball and tennis courts,
football field, gym and even a golf
course.
Moreover, by providing the
option of boarding to its students,
the Springhill Campus recognises
Tradition of excellence
elc International School believes in building an atmosphere conducive to real learning cultivated by teachers who
value quality education.
and Malaysia.
The schools chief executive
officer and founder Margaret
Kaloo says, While we view
ourselves as a traditional school
and are proud of our traditional
values, this does not mean that
our teaching places the teacher as
the controller of the learning
environment. Content and
delivery are not considered as the
most important factor in learning
and students do not master
knowledge just through drills and
practices.
Instead, the development of
A transformative journey
mathematics and science.
Students of selected
campuses even have the option
of taking renowned UK-based
examinations.
Each campus offers early
childhood education.
R.E.A.L Kids, the largest
owner-operated preschools
with more than 30 centres
nationwide, are pioneers of
multiple intelligences (MI)based programmes with
specialists who deliver the
curriculum and conduct
activities that foster young and
talented minds.
R.E.A.L Schools provides a
wide range of extracurricula
activities such as participation
in the performing arts, Lego
robotics, humanitarian trips to
Cambodia, social outreach
initiatives as well as student
exchange and homestay
programmes.
One of the schools many
proud traditions is to stage
fashion shows and musicals
such as Mamma Mia, Tarzan
and Kristella.
R.E.A.L Schools alumnus
Students of
Fairview
interacting with
the local
community on
an expedition
to Chiang Mai,
Thailand.
R.E.A.L Schools offer both international and national syllabi, ranging from preschool
to primary and secondary levels.
TRADITIONALLY, international
schools were established to meet
the educational needs of children
of expatriates working in Malaysia
or the region.
In 2012, the Government made a
landmark decision to remove
restrictions imposed on Malaysian
students that made it difficult for
them to study at international
schools.
This resulted in a dramatic
increase in enrolment of local
students at these schools. Since
then, many new schools have been
established with the purpose of
offering international curricula.
A common feature of all
international schools is the use of
English as the main medium of
instruction and communication.
International schools differ,
however, from one another in
many other areas.
Having the option of sending
their child to an international
school is a fairly new experience
for many parents.
With an increasing number of
international schools in the
country, parents today have more
opportunities of finding one that
meets their requirements. As
schools differ widely, it is
important for parents to find out
about their options before making
a decision.
To enable parents to speak to
representatives from various
Topic
Speaker
Sharing expertise
The fair will feature talks by
various education experts for
parents to gain insights into
education at international schools.
For example, Ng Kim Huat from
Cambridge International
Examinations will be speaking on
the Cambridge International
General Certificate of Secondary
Education (IGCSE) while
international education consultant
Santhi Latha will be speaking on
the advantages of international
school education.
If you need advice on choosing a
school, Elizabeth Wong and Sue
Shiew from the Malaysia
International Schools Parents
Support Group (MISPSG) will be
Noon to 1pm
Cambridge IGCSE
An Overview/Q&A
1.30pm to
2.30pm
3pm to 4pm
Parents Perspective
Why the International
School Route and What
We Look For in a School
Pick up a guide
Raising Successful
Children in the
21st Century
EDUCATION Destination
Malaysia is an annual
guidebook published by Mint
Communications. The guide
aims to equip parents with
information on international
schools to enable them to
select the right one for their
children.
It contains a
comprehensive directory of
international schools in
Malaysia with detailed
profiles of individual schools
and offers advice on what to
look for when choosing a
school for your child.
The guide also contains
articles on the latest
developments in the
international school segment
both in Malaysia and
regionally.
In addition, it highlights
boarding as a viable option
for parents to consider as
more and more parents
around the world are now
4.30pm to
5.30pm
The crowd at the 5th Private & International School Fair last July.
Sunday, July 17
Time
Topic
Speaker
Noon to 1pm
Cambridge IGCSE An
Overview/Q&A
1.30pm to
2.30pm
3pm to 4pm
4.30pm to
5.30pm
same way?
Children fundamentally learn
experientially and in context to the
world they live in.
The environment plays a major
role in providing the platform for
them. The children of the 21st
century learn in a different way
compared to children in
yesteryears.
Although there is a large amount
of technological applications that
provide visual stimulations via
mobile devices, other aspects of
learning such as physical
development, problem-solving
skills, social interactions and verbal
communication are sorely
neglected.
Children at Odyssey are involved
in a lot of hands-on experiences
that engage them to think, reason,
interact, communicate and
negotiate.
Through projects and creative
curriculum components, children
learn to develop holistically. Since
we are preparing children for a
future that we know little of, it is
important to instil the dispositions
and attributes of a self-motivated
lifelong learner.
Emphasis on
the arts go
hand-in-hand
with academic
performance
at Labuan
International
School.