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| Number of students |
Approximately 1500 enrolled |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
ISP has over 53 nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
The ISP community is diverse. Our most common nationalities are Malaysian, British, South Korean, Chinese and Japanese. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
45% local students to 55% expat students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
ISP offers Spanish, Mandarin and Malay. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 students in Secondary
|
| Average number of students per class |
24 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have Interactive screens or whiteboards and ICT suites and devices or computers are widely available throughout the school. ISP uses a variety of Apple applications and students in Year 3 upwards bring an iPad to school and from Year 10 upwards they bring a laptop. |
| 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. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All religions are welcomed and key Malaysian festivals celebrated. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, AS Level and A-Level examinations
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies across different year groups. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100%. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
There will be an assessment prior to enrolment into our school. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment is a gauge on students fundamentals such as Mathematics, English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning. We look at student potential and our ability to support students, rather than a selective 'pass / fail' entry evaluation. |
| Waiting list |
Places are limited and subject to availability. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are accepted throughout the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, subject to availability. |
| School start time |
The school starts at 8:00am for the Primary & Secondary School and The Early Years Centre starts at 8:30am |
| School finish time |
The school finishes by 3:00pm for the Primary & Secondary school and The Early Years Centre finish at 2:15pm |
| 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) |
All food offered at the school is halal and our school is a nut safe school. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have up to 100 Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) to choose. |
| Sports activities included |
We have a wide range of sports and physical activities available including school teams and clubs. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Astroturf football pitch
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
With over 50 nationalities, ISP is truly an International School. ISP is a place where internationally minded and culturally aware students are encouraged to pursue both academic excellence and personal development, thus preparing them to take a leading role in tomorrow’s global community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISP offers a challenging program of study, broadly based on the National Curriculum for England to students aged 3 years to 18 years old. The focus on academics, sports and arts help to ensure students enjoy a broad and holistic education. Students take their IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and their A-Level examinations in Year 13 - enabling access to prestigious universities worldwide. |
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