M'KIS teachers are predominantly native English speakers ( from America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand). Below 10% have English as a second language.

PreK-3, PreK-4, and Kindergarten (KG) students are not engaged in formal English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes, but are immersed in a language-rich environment where they naturally absorb the language.
For Grades 1-5, M'KIS has English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes for students. It may be EAL Intensive or EAL Support, depending on the proficiency level of the student.
For Grades 6-10, M'KIS has English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes for students who are still learning English. EAL Support programme students receive support based on their individual needs.

French, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish. There are also Dutch and Swedish classes after school.

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Classroom Support Staff are employed in all Preschool through Grade 3 classrooms.

M'KIS uses smartboard in the classrooms. The school has a 1 to 1 technology program from Kindergarten through Grade 5. From Grades 6-12, M'KIS has a Bring your Own Device (BYOD) program.
From Kindergarten to Grade 2, students are assigned iPads. From Grades 3-5, students are assigned Chromebooks.

M'KIS is well-prepared to support virtual learning, and has successfully done so during the Covid-19 pandemic using a variety of technology tools and platforms, including Google Classroom, Google Meets, and Seesaw. Teachers also use a variety of creative tools to record stories, lessons, music, etc, and engage in collaborative learning and interaction with students.

M'KIS is a truly diverse international school, serving students from over 50 different nationalities. The school welcomes students of all religions, and there are no religious class requirements.

M’KIS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and a full-continuum IB World School. The school offers all High School students a course of study leading to a US High School Program Diploma. The majority of High School students choose the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme and thus graduate with both an IB Diploma and the M’KIS High School Diploma.

M'KIS students score well above world averages in IB exams and perform strongly on the SATs and ACTs, enabling them to gain admission to many tier 1 and 2 universities. For the 2022-2023 cohort, 30% of M'KIS graduates scored 40 points and above, with an average point score of 35. M'KIS students have achieved a 100% pass rate for four consecutive years.

Yes. Students are assigned homework starting in Grade 1.

It varies based on the grade level, between 15-40 minutes per class in Middle and High school.

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M'KIS supports students who have mild learning differences, but do not have the facilities to support those whose needs are in the moderate/severe range.

Limited Learning Support for students requiring adaptations but not modifications to complete our curriculum requirements.

Differentiation instructions take place within the classrooms; in High School, advance and higher level courses are offered.

Currently, access is coordinated through off-campus support.

Yes, a holistic admissions assessment is given, and multiple measures are used to determine student acceptance and placement. This varies per grade level.

Students in PreK-3, PreK-4, and Kindergarten undergo a brief, developmentally appropriate assessment. All students in Grade 1 and above take an admissions assessment that assesses reading, writing, and math skills. For students who are still in the process of acquiring English, an English as an Additional Language (EAL) assessment is also administered. EAL support is available up to Grade 10 for students who are still acquiring English.

This varies depending on the grade level.

As an international school, M'KIS is accustomed to students joining partway through the year, and the school works diligently to ensure a smooth transition, allowing students to settle and thrive in all aspects.

Yes

8.00 AM for all grade levels.

1:10 PM for PreK-3 & PreK-4; 2:40 PM for Kindergarten to Grade 12.

No

Yes, a dedicated school bus service is available to students who choose to opt for this service.
The bus service is also available to accommodate students who are participating in after-school activities and/or sports events.

M'KIS is strategically located within the Mont Kiara suburb, a safe hub and a prime residential location for expatriates. 80% of M’KIS community live within walking distance to M'KIS.

Yes, however, these are not included in the school fees.

Yes. M'KIS canteen is halal and also caters for vegetarian students.

Yes

M'KIS offers After School Enrichment Programs, Elementary School Extracurricular Programs and Saturday Enrichment Sports. The programs include a wide range of interest-based, subject-based and sports-based activities, such as photography, art, dance, music, robotics, crafts, public speaking, STEM, engineering, soccer, swimming, Tae Kwon-Do, Karate, and more. There are also many Student Clubs and Service Organizations available, including Model United Nations (MUN), National Honor Society, Animal Welfare, Chess Club, Homes for Malaysia, Helping Hands, Green Club, Media Club, Global Issues Network, and many others.

Mandatory Physical Education is provided for classes up to Grade 10, while Physical Education electives are available for students in Grades 11 to 12. M'KIS offers a full range of sports including soccer, touch rugby, tennis, badminton, basketball, swimming, volleyball, softball, track & field, cross country, and more. The school has both boys' and girls' sports teams for most sports, and throughout three seasons, they compete in AIMS and SEASAC leagues.

Yes, SEASAC and AIMS leagues.

Library, 400-tiered seat Theatre, Science Labs, Computer Labs, dedicated STEM Lab, Product Design Lab, Art & Ceramics rooms, Music rooms, Dance studio, Cafeteria, and Health office equipped with automated external defibrillator (AED), nebulizers, wheelchairs, beds and other health-care resources manned by two trained nurses.

25m swimming pool, indoor climbing wall, outdoor climbing wall, full-sized air-conditioned main sports hall, air-conditioned elementary school sports hall, two sports fields, gym/fitness room (cardio, weights and kickboxing), dance studio, two courtyards, basketball courts, volleyball courts, badminton courts, a fitness multi-purpose room, ECE playground, tennis courts, futsal court.

M'KIS ethos is as follows:

MISSION
Educate to improve our global community by enhancing the creative, emotional, social and academic talents of the individual child.

VISION
Educational excellence in a diverse and compassionate personalized learning community.

VALUES
Throughout our school community, we value:
* Belonging and Connection
* Kindness and Compassion
* Excellence and Positivity

Educate to improve our global community by enhancing the creative, emotional, social and academic talents of the individual child. As lifelong learners, our students will acquire the skills and attitudes necessary to be caring, independent, productive, and responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.