Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
Charterhouse Malaysia currently has over 230 enrolled students. The school's maximum capacity is 450 students. |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 10 nationalities |
Most common nationality |
Malaysian, Korean, British, Chinese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60:40 (60% Malaysian students & 40% International Students) |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
14 Students for A Level, 18 Students for IGCSE |
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 integrates technology in our day-to-day Teaching & Learning, which includes use of software, applications & hardware. |
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 Level |
Results in these examinations |
A Level : 32% A*, 56% A*-A, 82% A*-B, 92% A*-C
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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 |
No |
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 test 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 |
7.45am |
School finish time |
3.00pm (Normal Hours)
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Supervised care before/after school |
NA |
School bus service available |
NA |
School provided lunches |
The school has a student-run cafe called The Brew Pod |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
NA |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, and students are empowered to propose new clubs & societies. |
Sports activities included |
Yes. Students are required to participate in sports |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Art Workshop, Recording Studio, Music Room, Drama Room, Auditorium, Design & Technology Lab |
Sports facilities at the school |
We are a city campus, We have gym inside the campus, Rest of the outdoor activities are conducted in nearby sporting facilities |
Grades/ages available for boarding |
Year 9 |
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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