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Number of students |
79 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Development |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Malay, Mandarin |
External examinations or assessments available |
American High School Diploma |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
No test is required for admission. After admission new students are assessed in reading, writing and math. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Enrollment for Elementary and Middle School students are open all year round. However, enrollment for High school (Grade 9 – 12) will not be permitted within the last 20 school days of the academic year. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Forensics, robotics, music, graphic design and computer program, photography, drama |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Music room, art room, sick bay, 3 fully equipped science labs with Smart Boards, cafeteria, 2 computer labs, library |
Sports facilities at the school |
- The air-conditioned multipurpose hall is equipped with three badminton courts, a basketball court, a stage, audio-visual equipment, and dressing rooms with shower. - Outdoor sports arena with an all-in-one futsal, volleyball, netball, and tennis court. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 1996, The International School of Kuantan is a private international school and is the only international school in Kuantan that provides quality education to elementary/primary, middle and high school students based on the curricula and practices of public and private schools in the United States of America. English is used as the medium of instruction to prepare students for admission to university. |
Teaching approach of the school |
ISK endeavors to provide the best of an American and International education for all students, using English as the medium of instruction to prepare students for university. ISK's mission is to not only provide a comprehensive academic education but to encourage and challenge all students to reach their full potential. ISK's vision is to see that all students excel in an environment of high expectations that foster cooperation, tolerance, communication, self-motivation and a love for learning. |