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Nationalities
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60/40 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Malay, Chinese and Arabic as additional language |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Using smartboard, Chromebooks, and other technology gadgets which helps in class interaction, gamification, and technology enhancements. |
| 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? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, SAT, O-levels |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2 days |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Wheelchair access, Handicaps Washrooms. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Scholarship programmes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Open questions and interview |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Always open |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.00 AM |
| School finish time |
3.00 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| 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 |
Scout, Robotic, Music, Coding, web development, mobile application |
| Sports activities included |
Karate, swimming, futsal and badminton |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, laboratory, auditorium, computer lab areas, self study/rest locations, science lab, music room, art class |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, soccer field, Science Innovation Park, Soccer, |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Templer Park International School (TPIS) to become the most successful and highly respected school with very high standards leading to outstanding students’ achievements and holistic outcomes. We must uphold and continue these as they are the foundations for student success and access to further educational opportunities for students. At the same time, we must prepare our students with the contemporary skills attributes and understanding of concepts that prepare them for their fast-changing globally connected, ambitious and technology rich future to enable them lead the world into an even better future. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Enrolling as a student at TPIS will be a fun and exciting experience for anyone that decides to join our family. The format of TPIS is something special, and something that has been put together to help the students grow, finding their strengths, and then to push them encouraging them to push through any boundaries or glass ceilings in their journey towards university and beyond. At TPIS we have DUAL study streams that students can enjoy and appreciate when it comes to education. ONE focusses on ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE and ANOTHER ON PRACTICAL CREATIVITY . Both of them are excellent and are able to help all students at different levels in their studies. Students will still get the same time in practical classes, events, competitions, just the delivery is different. The three approaches in this DUAL STUDY STREAM that all students and families will be able to enjoy and participate from is: Modern and Traditional Teaching
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