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Nationalities
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 30 |
| Most common nationality |
55% of the total student population are Malaysians |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
55:45 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
A majority of them are |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we provide English support known as English as Additional Language (EAL) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English as an Additional Language(EAL); Mandarin; French; Arabic |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
Junior school: <20
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
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, remote learning is currently conducted via Google Classroom. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We encourage them to attend Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE), a programme designed to help develop our students to become responsible individuals who are respected members of families as well as of social and economic communities |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Year 6: SATs;
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| Results in these examinations |
48% scoring A* & A and 89% scoring A*-C in IGCSE results (2020) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, online homework via Google Classroom and My I-Math (homework for maths online). Additionally, students are allocated with projects either done individually or in groups. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Generally speaking, students are given 1 week to complete their homework or assignments. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Subject to availability |
| Learning support offered |
Resources are limited in terms of manpower to cater to students having criteria of difficulty in learning. Students will first be required to be assessed by a specialist from an external centre. They will provide a comprehensive report and our SEN will be able to determine the availability and the capability of our internal resources to attend to the needs of that particular student. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have students who are talented in sports. The school allows the students to be away for tournaments and teachers support the student for the lessons they missed. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Reception: 2-day observation;
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| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7.30am |
| School finish time |
2.30pm (4.00pm on Thursdays to support co-curricular activities) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No, but we have reliable transport providers under our helm |
| School provided lunches |
Yes and with no extra charge. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
There are fixed menus for breakfast and lunch. If students require vegetarian meals, they will need to inform over the counter for the special meal to be served. Overall, the school is mindful about the ingredients by making sure it is halal, do not contain peanuts, beef or seafood. The menu is uploaded on the website so that students will know in advance and they can prepare alternative meal from home if required. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, basketball, badminton, netball, T-ball, art & craft, dance & music, boy/girl scouts, music & choir, environment club, life skills, Taekwondo (extra fees), swimming (extra fees), and many more. The range of activities will differ each year. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court, football field and multipurpose hall |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Students at MIGS learn under the National Curriculum for England from Reception to Year 11. They sit for internal examinations twice a year as well as external examinations in Year 6 (SATs), Year 9 (CAT4) and Year 11 (IGCSE). We have consistently achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examinations. In the 2013/14 academic year, 98.4% of our students scored grades between A*-C. It does not stop there. MIGS believes that education goes beyond the classroom. Each year, students attend compulsory study tours, education trips and have opportunities to be involved in community projects. Every student participates in comprehensive co-curricular programmes and engages in sport and club activities. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Holistic - we focus on a broad and balanced learning approach |