Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
120 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
Most common nationality |
Malaysians |
Ratio of local students to international students |
48% Malaysians 52% International Students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
12 - 16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Early Years:
1-to-1 Programme:
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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) |
Zoom and Google Classroom were used for virtual learning classes during COVID-19 MCO periods. Fusion-based learning is offered as well (an improved model of hybrid-learning) currently where students have the option of either studying back in school in normal face-to-face classes or online through virtual-live lessons. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A-Level Examinations |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
1-2 hours |
Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students applying for Nursery, and Reception must interview with an admissions staff member or Kindergarten teacher.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
There are no restrictions about entry date for most year levels as the programs are designed to differentiate for all students. There may however be some restrictions Kingsgate places on students studying IGCSE and A Levels to ensure they are well prepared for examination periods. |
School start time |
8 am (All Year Groups) |
School finish time |
12 pm (Pre-Nursery)
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Supervised care before/after school |
Only on occasional emergency requets |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music, dance, visual arts, sports, aquatics, health and fitness, martial arts. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education and other forms of popular sports and games. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Innovation Lab, Library, Science Classrooms, Music Room, Language Rooms, Art Rooms and etc. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 2017, Kingsgate International School is set to become Malaysia’s premier international school. It offers a Kindergarten through to Year 13 program based on an International British curriculum. KIngsgate takes pride in becoming the first choice educational institution for students in the region. It is committed to a program that reflects both the school community's high expectations for academic rigor and a commitment to service leadership through deep connections to our global community. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Kingsgate delivers a rigorous curriculum that focuses on enquiry and critical thinking. Kingsgate believes that students should be challenged as well as nurtured, guided but also developed as independent learners. |