Fairview International School - Kuala Lumpur: Details and Reviews

Leaving qualifications		IB Diploma
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	24 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Number of students	2000
Number of nationalities represented in the school	55
Most common nationality	55 Nationalities
Ratio of local students to international students	35% Local Students

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes. English Support Programme
Additional language classes offered by the school	Mandarin & Bahasa

Max. number of students per class	25
Average number of students per class	24
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
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

External examinations or assessments available	IB Diploma
Results in these examinations	This year's cohort achieved record results, with a 100 per cent pass rate yet again in line with the school's vision to provide academic excellence. The average score of a DP Fairview student this year came in at a strong 36.4 points, a good testament and endorsement to the teaching techniques by the school, which is a melting port of various cultures and nationalities.
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Minimal Homework
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Entry evaluation for students	Yes
Brief description of entry evaluation required	Placement Test and Interview Assessments.
Waiting list	Yes
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School start time	7.20 AM
School finish time	1.20 PM / 3.10 PM
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)	We offer 3 options of food (Asian, Western, and Vegetarian) All food from the Canteen is Halal.
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Basketball, Football, Badminton, Taekwondo, Zumba, Yoga, Origami, Swimming, Journalism, Fairview Youth Orchestra (FYO), Fairview Youth Choir (FYC), Culinary Club, Junior Dance, Science Club, STEM, WSC, Art Club, Mathletics
Sports activities included	Physical & Health Education
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Sports facilities at the school

Football Field, Basketball Court, Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis, Multi Purpose Hall

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Established in 1978, Fairview International School Kuala Lumpur is the premier International school in Malaysia that offers the whole suite of IB curriculum. Its highly qualified teachers, predominantly internationally trained and experienced teachers deliver quality education to students from pre-school to Year 13, culminating to the widely recognized IB Diploma.
Teaching approach of the school	At FISKL, students are encouraged to explore and discover in a learning environment that embraces individual abilities.