Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
920 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25-35 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:3 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, EAL classes are provided from Year 2 onwards |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
EYFS (Nursery & Reception): 16
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| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for Primary and Middle School |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interwoven into all aspects of the curriculum |
| 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? |
NA |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and IAL |
| Results in these examinations |
School Fees : https://www.powiis.edu.my/balik-pulau/student-achievement/ |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This depends on the students age. Reading is a priority and homework set is short and purposeful. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, to a certain degree ( we have SEN support in Secondary school) |
| Learning support offered |
English as an additional language support
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Curriculum challenge, personalised learning opportunities, external competitions and the extra-curricular options provided. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
EYFS/Y1- Observation and phonics
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| Waiting list |
Yes, in certain year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Ongoing registration is welcomed as long as there is space |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
3.00pm If attending the extra curricular activities, the school day finishes at 4.00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we provide school transport all over the island |
| School provided lunches |
Yes.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We are a no nut school |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A selection of over 70 per week from rock climbing and martial arts to photography and orchestra. |
| Sports activities included |
A full range of physical activities with teams and clubs covering all the major sports. Weekly games and PE sessions and weekly swimming along with Dance, Gymnastics and a variety of martial arts. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes- in school House competitions, school events such as cross-country and local, national and international events for our sports teams to participate in. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Black box for drama, Music recital rooms, auditorium, classrooms, Science laboratories, Sixth form centre, Dance room, Art studios, Design & Technology studios, Outdoor learning spaces, Football field with astro turf, Swimming pool, ICT room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose hall, a 25m & 7 lane swimming pool, large football field, dance studio |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From aged 11 to 19 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Boy's and Girl's boarding halls, Outdoor spaces, Spacious common level with games, kitchenette, laundry rooms, Piano room, Bathrooms on every level |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Truth, Wisdom, Integrity underpinned by Kindness
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Innovative, reflective and inclusive.
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