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Number of students |
Charterhouse International Secondary School have a total of more than 100 students enrolled. It consisted of both IGCSE and A Level program students. |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
We have more than 3 nationalities. |
Most common nationality |
Malaysian, Korean and UK. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 (they are either local Malaysian students or expats who are staying in Malaysia) |
Native English speaking teachers |
English |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Currently we only offer IGCSE and A levels, More focus on both levels' subjects |
Max. number of students per class |
12 students (small teacher to student ratio). |
Average number of students per class |
8 to 12 students |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No. As we have a small class size. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The school integrated technology in our Learning and Teaching process. In the classroom, the teachers used Samsung Flip day to day, and we have a huge e-book database for our library that can be accessed by the students. |
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) |
During the Malaysia's Movement Control Order (MCO) period, the school able to run the online class via our online platform called Canvas. The school have the ability to switch the learning method from physical to online and vice versa whenever the needs arises. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
NA |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
Our first intake on 23 August 2021, need to wait for 2 years to get the result from our first batch of students |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Teachers provide sufficient timeline for the student to complete their task, homework and school project. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
NA |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school empowered the student to enable their gift and talent by providing sufficient and necessary coaching. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT4 |
Waiting list |
No, but all new students need to sit for their CAT4 exam and interview |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August every year, however, we do accept special registration on case-to-case basis. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, by case-to-case basis. |
School start time |
9:00am |
School finish time |
4:30pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
NA |
School bus service available |
NA |
School provided lunches |
No |
Uniform required |
No. We didn't have a school uniform. However, student required to wear our school polo shirt for school. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We let all students to join Charterhouse Forum and student leadership team will decide. |
Sports activities included |
We let all students to join Charterhouse Forum and student leadership team will decide. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, computer labs, canteen, theater, lecture hall etc. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We are a city campus, We have gym inside the campus, Rest of the outdoor activities we are conduct in Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Charterhouse Malaysia provides a world-class holistic education that builds on the traditions and strengths of our history and blends this with the very best of international contemporary pedagogy. Our students are prepared by our education programme to achieve the best academic results, to attend the best universities and to enjoy highly successful careers, all whilst being compassionate and active members of their communities. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Charterhouse Learner’s Portfolio - All students at Charterhouse Malaysia will complete a Charterhouse Learner’s Portfolio (CLP). Using ‘Design Thinking’ and the Charterhouse WEAVE process students will use the CLP as the vehicle through which they will chart their intellectual, ethical and spiritual growth: their learning journey. For personal growth to occur the development of the CLP must involve:
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