British
Ages 6 to 17

Cornerstone International School

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CityJohor Bahru
CurriculumBritish
Leaving qualificationIGCSE
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 6 to 17
Yearly fees: Not public
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2024/2025.

Address: Unit 22-01, Level 22, City Plaza Jalan Tebrau, 80300 Johor Bahru Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia
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Nationalities

Number of students

200+

Number of nationalities represented in the school

8

Most common nationality

Malaysian

Ratio of local students to international students

90:10

Languages

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Mandarin and Malay

Classroom

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Smart TV and Smartboards

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

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

Only as an ECA,e,g, Christian Club

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

Yes, we welcome students of all faiths.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE Ordinary level

Results in these examinations

Above average but could be better.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes but in moderation.

Approximate hours of homework given

No more than 2 hours a day

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

Around 80 percent

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

No

Learning support offered

If children with special needs are able to function independently and are not too disruptive to other students, we can consider admission.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Gifted students may be allowed to skip a grade level and more challenging assignments may be given to them.

Student access to education psychologist

We have a professional school counsellor to advise our students on a range of issues.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

Yes, an entrance diagnostic is given covering English and Math

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Only English and Math are given according to their age for the purpose of determining their suitability for the grade level of their age.

Waiting list

No

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

30 November

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School day

School start time

08:00 am

School finish time

2:30 pm

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

No

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

No, Only pork-free meals are served.

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Taekwondo, coding classes, Christian Club, Leaderonomics

Sports activities included

Futsal, Captain ball, basketball

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Futsal, badminton, track and field, captain ball.

Facilities

Facilities at the school

Library, science labs, music room, auditorium, multi-purpose hall, sick bay, prayer room

Sports facilities at the school

Two futsal courts, basketball court, two boxing rings, gym

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

We are a private international school registered with the Ministry of Education that offers English-medium education From Year 1 to Year 11, preparing our students to take the internationally-recognised International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination offered by the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), part of the University of Cambridge, UK.
Our team of educators brings with them a wealth of experience not only to impart knowledge but to foster a lasting passion for learning in an environment where creative expressions are encouraged, and each person's unique ability is recognized and nurtured. We place a strong emphasis on character development and cultivation of good values for our students. The interest of our students always come first.

Teaching approach of the school

Combination of lecture and inquiry-based learning where the teacher will make presentations and students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss the presentation.

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