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School details
| Number of students |
1291 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
34 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. TIS Puchong offers English Support to students whose English is weak, in two different ways. Most students fit the category where they need more practice in English and so they are able to manage in the mainstream lessons. These students will receive support in their English or Literacy lessons. This differentiated support is part of the normal lessons. Students who enter the school with a low level of English could join an extraction group, where they spend time in a special group focusing upon English. Our specialist English Support teachers are trained and experienced in working with children for whom English is a second or third language and are happy to offer advice to any parents who require it. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for Primary School |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used in every lessons as a tool to support learning. Every classrooms uses interactive whiteboard as part of the teaching tool as well as laptops for the students' research and lesson purpose. |
| 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 are prepared to have school lessons through online video conferencing |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
The external examination would be the Cambridge IGCSE examinations |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies depending of the age of the child. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Students have access to a qualified education counsellor. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The nature of assessment varies for different levels and may require meeting a member of the academic staff. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Early Years: 8.00am
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| School finish time |
Early Years: 3.00pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
After School Care provides an option for families who need after school childcare in a safe and secure environment for their children in Nursery and Reception who have older siblings in the school. After School Care is available from 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Monday to Thursday and 12.30 - 1.45pm on Friday. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, the school cafeteria provides a variety of food and drinks that ranges from Eastern, Western and Vegetarian. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The food in our school is all halal. We also provide vegetarian food for students who are vegetarian. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, Football, Basketball, Taekwondo, Badminton and etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Netball and etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Auditorium, Science Labs, Design Technology Lab, Art Room, Dance Studio, Music Room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football Field, Basketball Court, Swimming Pool and Sports Center |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Taylor’s International School, Puchong is an international curriculum school. It offers a global learning experience based on highly valued National Curriculum for England for students from age 4 to 16. TIS students are equipped with essential skills, confidence and knowledge that will give them an edge on the global stage. To complement their academic education, TIS emphasizes character building that is grounded in Eastern and Western values and a language foundation in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
TIS Puchong follows an international curriculum based on the highly valued National Curriculum of England. It caters for students Early Years to Secondary and culminates with Excellence in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination and qualification at the age of 16.
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