Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Native English speaking teachers |
The school is English-based, but not all teachers are native English speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
The school offers English, Bahasa Melayu, Arabic, and Mandarin (after-school club). |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
E-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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islam |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non-Muslim students will learn Value Education Program |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, entry assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Written assessment - English, Maths, Science |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the level. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
3:00 p.m. - Preschool
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, up to 8 years old students only |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Halal food, |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Archery, Taekwando, Hiking & Camping, Mandarin Class, Little Tahfiz, Start-Up Apprentice, Futsal etc |
| Sports activities included |
Eco Scouts comprises of many different activities, |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Art Room, Basketball/Futsal Court, Digital Lab etc |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose Sports Area (used for futsal, archery, PE, exhibitions, etc.), Futsal Court, Basketball/Netball Court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
An innovative International School located in the safe and quiet neighbourhood area of Setia Alam that offers a unique curriculum where the British international syllabus is infused with life values and eco-awareness. The school aims to nurture children into wholistic individuals by integrating the knowledge and values that are sustainably and environmentally minded. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Student-centred and activity-based learning. |
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