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Nationalities
| Number of students |
360 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
9 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7:3 |
Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Bahasa Malaysia |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Other than the ICT class, every class is equipped with an LED projector. Students and parents are able to access the school portal for class resources, while updates on student attendance, report card and announcements are available on ALMA. We also subscribe to Reading Eggs and Mathletics for reading and mathematics (primary level). Learning assignments often incorporate the element of technology, as a means to apply the skills taught in the ICT class. |
| 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? |
Yes. Islam |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
At SSI, we practice differentiation, whereby students do tasks or activities according to ability. Therefore, more able students will be catered accordingly by the class teacher and encouraged to enter external competitions, etc. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Kindergarten: trial day (teacher observation); Grade 1 -10: Maths and English written placement tests; Grade 11: Maths, English and Science written placement tests |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
3.30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, the school provides after school care |
| School bus service available |
No, but we have a list of transporters for some areas |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Archery, Badminton, Chess, Coding, Drone, Football, Mandarin, Netball, Pottery, Robotics, Swimming and Taekwondo. |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Netball, Badminton and Athletics. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science labs, ICT lab, art room, multi-purpose hall, surau (praying room), cafe, school field |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 2014, Seven Skies International School follows Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) UK for Kindergarten, UK National Syllabus for Primary, and IGCSE Cambridge for Secondary O Levels. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The best Islamic premium school in the city that embodies a holistic and caring environment, fostering excellence in academic and moral education to create responsible leaders |