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Number of students |
274 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Currently Malaysian, Chinese and Korea. |
Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
97% |
Native English speaking teachers |
All the expatriate staff are native English speakers. The local staff have a very high standard of English spoken and written. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
In primary class we offer extra support. In secondary, not currently as the students entering have an English level that allows them to access the curriculum and we differentiate the work to meet the needs of the student. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
Currently 18. |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes in the Primary School in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have either an Imago interactive board or a Samsung TV with Apple TV connection. From Year 5 to 11 Year we operate a BYOD (bring your own device ( IPad)) Policy. The school is a Microsoft School as as such we use Microsoft Teams to Share content. archive learning and set and receive assignments.
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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) |
Yes. We have the ability to switch to online learning within a day. When doing so we maintain our usual timetable. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
For Muslims students we follow the government policy of 2 hours of Islamic based lessons. There is no other religion taught at the school |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We embrace the culture and religions of others. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Students from Year 3 to Year 10 Complete an CATs 4 GL assessment as an entrance test to the school.
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Results in these examinations |
Year 6 Not full cohort International Average Band
This year was our first year of IGCSE.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Primary homework is usually a practice homework: spelling, writing etc. Secondary homework is set in each subject except PE and Swimming. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Primary 20 Minutes. Secondary Year 7 to 9 2 pieces a day total not exceeding 45 minutes for each. Secondary Year 10 to Year 11 usually 2 pieces a day the length more variable. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
In primary we have a learning hub that supports students to reach progress targets. |
Learning support offered |
In primary learning hub we focus on the core subjects of English and Mathematics. The children are withdrawn from some no core lessons to work in small groups or individually to meet their learning hub target. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
In lessons we give extension task and seek out opportunities for this identified students to further enhance their abilities or talents. THis can be in the form of Camps, workshop or competitions. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We do have a school counsellor on site to deal with all aspects of support. |
Entry evaluation for students |
The school has entry requirements for both Primary and Secondary. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
EYFS applicants and parents have a meeting with the Head of Primary, Year 1 to Year 3 applicants have a paper based assessment: looking at reading, number and writing. Year 3 to Year 10 sit the CATs 4 GL assessment based on their chronological age. |
Waiting list |
Not at the moment. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We offer a rolling entry. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:45am |
School finish time |
4:00pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
School opens at 8:15 with staff of site to supervise. After 4:00pm students can wait in the library or join an after school club |
School bus service available |
We have private transporters. |
School provided lunches |
Food is available before school, at break and at lunch for students to buy or parents can purchase a chosen meal via our VCircle App |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have 2 after school offers: CCA is delivered by staff and changes each term examples: football, basketball, craft, chess, climbing , dance, robotics |
Sports activities included |
Swimming is a separate lesson to sports.
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Although still quite small our teams are starting to be established. We have sent teams / students to district sports in Basketball, Badminton, Athletics, Gymnastics, Golf |
Facilities at the school |
Art Studios X 2 , Music Room x 2 (band room and electronic piano room), Dance studio, Black box drama room, Design Technology lab x 2. Large Maker space,
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Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose Hall: Badminton, Basketball, Netball and Volleyball.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Sri KDU International School Klang is a safe, happy and successful place that promotes leadership and digital leadership across the whole school. Each student is valued as an individual and supported holistically to gain an understanding of themselves, the world they live in through the subjects and the opportunities they experience with the goal that each child becomes a positive member of the global society who can embrace and use technology effectively. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The teaching style of the school is based on UK pedagogy, with the teacher facilitating learning and skill development through the use of a variety of methods that meet the learning aims of each lesson. This includes using technology to enhance and support learning both in and outside the classroom . |