Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
123 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 |
Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
111:12 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, French |
Max. number of students per class |
16 |
Average number of students per class |
9 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
1-to-1 iPad programme |
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) |
All teachers and students are equipped with iPads to run virtual classrooms. We utilise Google Classroom for lesson materials and coursework. Teachers have Apple Teacher Certification, and also have gone for professional development on how to effectively use the iPad and other apps that support virtual, hybrid and in-person learning. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We do offer Islamic Studies class as part of government requirements, but there are no explicit practices of any religion. Students are also free to practice their own religion. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We do offer Islamic Studies class as part of government requirements, but there are no explicit practices of any religion. Students are also free to practice their own religion. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Year 6 and Year 9 Checkpoint Exam, IGCSE |
Results in these examinations |
For IGCSE % of A* to C is 91.7%.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
2 hours |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
Learning support offered |
N/A |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
N/A |
Student access to education psychologist |
School Counsellor is available. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Assessment test and interview |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT4 Online Diagnostic Test |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
31 Aug |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8am |
School finish time |
Monday to Thursday 3.30pm, Friday 1pm |
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) |
Our school cafeteria only provides halal food. Vegetarian options are available too. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
French
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Sports activities included |
Badminton
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, cafeteria, hall, science labs, music room, makerspace, art room, culinary lab, sewing room |
Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor and indoor basketball court, indoor badminton court, netball court, track and field, gym room, swimming pool, wall climbing |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
REAL International School delivers British education based on the UK national curriculum from Primary to Secondary levels. We offer world-renowned programmes by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), including the Cambridge IGCSE, which is taken in over 160 countries worldwide. With the Apple iPad one-to-one programme and Apple TVs in classrooms and halls, teachers are equipped to deliver technologically-integrated experiences within and outside the classroom. The campus is also equipped with a wide variety of facilities, including a swimming pool, culinary lab, makerspace, running track, music studio and gymnasium. |
Teaching approach of the school |
PRESCHOOL
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
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