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Nationalities
| Number of students |
640 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2.5:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
No |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic, Mandarin |
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 |
There is a Smart Board and a Chromebook readily available for students to use and we continuously explore options of hybrid learning |
| 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 use Microsoft Teams as a platform for online learning. We also aim to accommodate live streaming of classes where possible and where there is a need |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
57.4% of grades at A* – A
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a Special Education Needs coordinator who assesses students with learning needs and subsequently makes recommendations as to our ability to provide the care and support that befits both the students with learning needs and the other students in the school |
| Learning support offered |
The Special Education Needs coordinator is on hand to monitor and assess students progress and the school allows shadow teachers to be on campus (upon clearing the necessary background checks for safeguarding purposes) |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The school provides a certified student counsellor |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) and Trial Classes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Trial Classes are conducted for students in Pre-School as well as Year 1 and 2. These classes are used to assess the students ability to learn and socialise within students of the same age group whilst assessing their reading and ability to count Year 3 to Year 11 students will undergo a Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4). It is a diagnostic assessment that is designed to help students and their teachers understand how they learn and what their academic potential might be. It assesses how students think in areas that are known to make a difference to learning |
| Waiting list |
Not at the moment |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we practice rolling enrolments |
School day
| School start time |
7:45 am |
| School finish time |
Monday - Thursday: 3:00 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we have preferred and third party transporters available |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, for purchase |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food is halal and students are provided vegetarian options |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Drama, music, swimming, taekwondo, football, fencing, aikido, language classes, basketball, badminton, musical instruments, chess, MINDCRAFT robotics, gymnastics, shooting, bowling, cricket |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
25 metre salt water swimming pool, indoor badminton courts, indoor netball courts, covered basketball court, football field |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Asia Pacific International School is a friendly and happy school with a strong sense of community. Respect, tolerance, creativity, and independent learning are a priority at APIS, as APIS understands that a good education is not only about exam results, but also the emotional and social development of our children |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school offers a thematic approach to Pre-School and Primary learning. The Pre-School programme is for children below the age of 5 years and is divided into Nursery and Reception classes. Nursery is for children aged 3 on entry, and will follow a playschool programme. Reception is for children aged 4 on entry. Basic competence in reading and writing should be expected by the end of Reception year. The programme for Reception is based upon the National Curriculum of England. Students in Years 1–6 (usually ages 5–11) follow the Cambridge Primary Programme in the core subjects Mathematics, Science and English, supplemented by the provisions of the National Curriculum of England in the non-core subjects, such as History. Students in Years 7–9 (usually ages 11–14) follow the Cambridge Secondary 1 Programme. This again covers the three core subjects, which we supplement with the other subjects expected in the National Curriculum of England. Students in Years 10 and 11 (usually ages 14–16) take Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) courses. Cambridge IGCSE is internationally recognized and used in schools worldwide. The IGCSE brings out the best in students academically and develops successful learners through a skills-based approach to teaching and assessment. |