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Nationalities
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7:3 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we do provide English Support Programmes for students who needed. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Malay |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for some grade level |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have ICT period ( 2 periods) in a week starting from Early Years which we exposed them on how to do research on iPad from Reception level up to Primary Year 2. Students from Primary Year 3 onwards will be using the ICT lab where we will be teaching them on the ICT skill and etc. |
| 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, we do offer virtual class via zoom platform for all grade levels during Covid-19 pandemic, and we do develop our own distance learning platform (BeED) for Primary Year 4 onwards for virtual class. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB MYP eAssessment |
| Results in these examinations |
100% Pass, Average IBMYP score is 42 out of 56 (full mark) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview only for Reception and Primary Year 1 , Placement test (English, Maths ) and Interview for Primary Year 2 and above |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes through interview, the principal or coordinator will conduct an interview with the new students and parents upon application. |
| Waiting list |
Yes for somes grade level |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
31st July |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Reception level - 8.10am
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| School finish time |
Reception level - 1.00pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Culinary Arts, Arts and Crafts, Speech and Drama, Dance Club, Eco Warriors
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Library, Basketball Court, Fields, Playground, Multi-purpose Hall, Music Room, Art Room, Dance Room, Cafeteria, First-Aid Room, Science Lab, ICT Lab |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 2008, Fairview International School Johor Bahru is the premier International school in Malaysia that offers the whole suite of IB curriculum. FISJB's highly qualified teachers, predominantly internationally trained and experienced teachers deliver quality education to students from pre-school to Year 12, culminating to the widely recognized IB Diploma. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The teaching approach that we used is inquiry-based learning. Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that emphasizes the student's role in the learning process. Rather than the teacher telling students what they need to know, students are encouraged to explore the material, ask questions, and share ideas. The students are able to develop ATL skills such as social skills, thinking skills, communication skills, self-management skills and research skills through this approach. |