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Knewton Global Schools is about more than following your chosen curriculum and passing exams. It’s the support of the teachers, students, and families, the opportunities outside the classroom, and the buzzing environment, which all bring energy and ambition to our continuous learning culture. Knewton offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity that you feel the moment you arrive. It has everything you’d expect at an international school and private school campus. Curious minds are created in the science labs, design technology lab, and library. A spark can be ignited in the music suites, art studio, and creative and performing arts rooms. New strengths can be discovered on the sports pitches, courts, or in the swimming pool. At break times students make use of the canteen and take a rest under the shelter of the wooden cabanas / little pondoks. Knewton Global Schools benefits by being part of the Bonanza Educare group of schools and learning spaces across Malaysia. The group was founded by an experienced team of educationalists and commercial operators, who developed the largest international and private schools’ group in Malaysia, Tenby Schools. The team sold Tenby Educare in 2016 but has always remained the landowners of the Miri campus and welcomed the school back into the group in August 2019. We Always Knew! This school has a great history that continues to be built upon. Originally it was known as Piasau Primary School and is recognized as the oldest international school in Malaysia. In 2011, it became Tenby Schools Miri, developing both a British international and Malaysian national curriculum. In 2020, it was rebranded to Knewton Global Schools. Knewton is a made-up word that references: Kn-Knowledge New-latest Ton-mass It’s a blended word that has been selected to sound strong and yet human. Remember in English, when you see a word that starts with ‘kn’ you only pronounce the ‘n’ (sounds the same as newton – our very own unit of knowledge). Knewton Knickknacks – The crest contains a Hornbill as a nod to the history of the school and the local area. The stars represent our students and communicate our promises and sparks of greatness in our community. The stars are at the center of everything because our students are the center of our world. A new brand is combined with a renewed ambition to drive continual improvement of teaching and learning to provide the best opportunities for our young people to be the best they can be. Shaping a Better World We put learning at the heart of everything we do. Whether you choose the British international or private national curriculum, every moment is focused on supporting our students to get better. Our philosophy is to nurture, inspire and empower our students to bring out the best in everyone. View full school

We all know that education is important. Yet many of us have also realized that the demands of our world mean that we shall not stop learning even when we leave school or college. Therefore, the school has to prepare students well for this life of learning. It is not enough for school students to learn materials in a rigorous academic curriculum. We have to teach our students how to learn which means how to adapt, to assimilate new experiences, new understanding, and new relationships in a world that is changing faster than ever. This is the vision that our school in Forest City brings from its home campus in Faribault, Minnesota, USA. We are opening a new school that is enriched by over 160 years of experience and expertise in education. We bring to Malaysia a unique philosophy of learning that, in the words of our School President, Nick Stoneman: “challenges our students to discover their leadership skills, to re-connect with their creative side that was so present when they were young, to learn how to collaborate, to act as contributing members of a community and to navigate the waters of adolescence.” In 2018, we are a new school in Forest City, Malaysia. Yet we are not new to the experience of running one of the finest independent boarding schools in the United States, a school that opens its doors to Malaysia and the world with a spectacular new campus in a unique island setting. We are a global learning community that honors tradition while embracing innovation. By cultivating creative, independent thinking, we foster the transformation of our students to become citizens of integrity for an ever-changing world. We aim to be a dynamic and diverse school community committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation, here and beyond our campus. In 2013, Shattuck-St. Mary’s began offering a high-school program in association with Bayi High School in Beijing, China. This first collaboration led to today’s projects, with Chinese partners, in Malaysia (Forest City) and in Suzhou, China, itself. We recognize that children learn in different ways in different parts of the school. Our curriculum and learning programs detailed below reflect not only different approaches at different ages but also a unified vision of education for the whole child. View full school

Kinabalu International School. Established in 1973, KIS is a family-friendly school, where everybody is valued as an individual, where student learning is at the very center of everything we do, and where we aspire to be genuinely international in our approach to education. KIS currently provides an education for students aged 18 months to 18 years old. It prides itself on offering an education that develops all aspects of a student’s intellectual, physical, creative, and social character. We recognize that each child is unique and that to provide them with the very best education, we need to be student-centered in our approach. We challenge each student to strive for personal and corporate excellence in all that they do so that they are well prepared for the challenges of tomorrow’s world. In the words of our School’s Mission: At Kinabalu International School we are dedicated to providing excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful world citizens. Our talented students currently come from 33 different countries around the world and our professional teaching staff is nearly 10. Our educational programs, in the form of the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge International IGCSE and A-Level programs, represent some of the very best available worldwide and provide an authentically international perspective. We are a caring and supportive community where students can feel safe and secure, and equally valued. All members of our community are encouraged to develop an understanding of other cultures, along with their own. Our students acquire an independent and critical approach to learning and are provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests. KIS is very proud to be a not-for-profit school, which is owned and operated by parents for the benefit of their children. The school is managed by an active and forward-thinking Board of Management, which is elected annually by parents. In addition, the Parents and Teachers Association organizes and supports several excellent KIS community events during the year and also raises funds to help the school. At Kinabalu International School we are dedicated to providing excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful global citizens. We believe: In caring for the needs and developing the talents of all our students irrespective of race, religion, ability, or sex. In challenging students academically and developing positive study habits in preparation for higher levels of educational and vocational studies. In providing our students with the skills necessary to think independently, critically, and creatively, as well as the skills to communicate their ideas and opinions effectively. In developing the whole child by addressing the intellectual, emotional, social, creative, linguistic, cultural, moral, aesthetic, and physical needs of each student. In engendering in our students the qualities necessary to develop self-discipline, self-respect, and a sense of self-worth, at the same time creating an awareness of the need for respect for others’ opinions, beliefs, and attitudes. In helping students, as they grow older, to accept increasing responsibilities for their growth and development according to the values of honesty, kindness, fairness, tolerance, and mutual respect. In the active involvement of, and communication with, the students’ families. View full school

RAS offers an outstanding American education with top-notch international teachers. Our teaching staff holds teaching degrees from the US, Canada, and the UK. Professional development days are embedded into the school calendar for teachers to work together to keep abreast of best educational practices. Our goal at RAS is to educate the whole child through inquiry-based learning. This includes a strong co-curricular program that offers a variety of activities to appeal to the interests of all students, such as sports, dance, music, and art. Our curriculum follows the Common Core Standards for Math and Language Arts, Next Generation Standards for Science, and the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) for Social Studies. What sets us apart are our four General Learning Outcomes (GLOs): problem-solving/thinking skills, communication skills, character/interpersonal skills, and organization/research skills. These 4 GLOs are the backbone of both our educational and co-curricular programs and are assessed throughout the year in all areas. Important in all aspects of life, these four skills bridge the academic world to the real world. RAS is one of the premier educational facilities in Southeast Asia. This includes state-of-the-art athletic facilities including two gymnasiums, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a learning pool, tennis courts, two soccer pitches, a track, and a baseball field. The fine Arts Center consists of a 750-person auditorium, black-box theater, practice rooms, and classrooms. Our custom-designed science labs are complemented with a greenhouse and planetarium. The cafeteria offers nutritional choices for snacks and lunches because we understand the relationship between good nutrition and increased student learning. Raffles American School is a learning community that empowers students to achieve their academic and life potential. RAS serves students Pre-K through 12th grade. Our rigorous and rich academic and co-curricular programs encourage student growth through a learning outcome approach, acknowledging multiple types of intelligence and paths to learning. We facilitate student success through collaboration with parents, a balanced focus on intellectual, emotional, physical, and social progress, and a profound belief that all students can learn. At every grade level and in every subject area, students will be given the opportunity to be exposed, to practice, and to be given feedback on their demonstration of our General Learning Outcomes. The American Curriculum is a rigorous, standards-based system that aims to educate the whole child for the successful realization of dreams and goals. We understand that choosing the best school for your child/ren is an important decision for your family. At RAS, we take great pride in our mission to empower students to achieve their full potential. As an accredited American school with a holistic mission, we provide students with the opportunity to grow academically, creatively, socially, and emotionally. With a staff of highly qualified teachers, a rich curricular and co-curricular environment, and an internationally diverse student body, RAS provides students with the resources they need to gain valuable 21st-century skills in a supportive learning environment. As you take the opportunity to get to know RAS through our website and our admissions process, meet our staff and consider the needs of your family, we believe you will find RAS a valuable choice for your child’s future. View full school

Seri Omega Private & International School was established in 2002. From its humble beginnings of several hundred students at its first location at Jalan Harimau, the school moved to Taman Sutera Utama in 2008. With a rising school enrolment, the campus at Taman Sutera Utama became too small. As a result, a new 10-acre campus began construction in Senai in late 2011. Seri Omega Private & International School relocated to its brand new purpose-built campus at Senai at the end of 2013. Classes commenced there from 1st January 2014. Our reputation and views towards education are what make us the premier school in Johor Bahru. Here at Seri Omega, we are proud in upholding our motto of maintaining "A Tradition of Excellence in Education". This is achieved by adhering to certain core values, namely: "Excellent School Discipline and Culture" Every student who wishes to enroll in this school must be thoroughly interviewed together with their parents or guardians. Only students with good conduct will be enrolled. We strictly uphold the principle that parents or guardians must not interfere in our school management. In other words, the school management must be delegated with full authority to deal with student affairs. In summary, this is a school with almost zero defects as far as student discipline is concerned. In our international school, students will follow the National British curriculum offered by Cambridge University, UK. The international school offers classes from Year One to Year Six (primary school), and from Year Seven to Year Eleven (secondary school). At the end of Year Eleven, students will sit for the IGCSE 'O' Level Examinations. This certificate is internationally recognized and will allow students to further their studies in any part of the world. Chinese and Malay Languages will be offered to all students as a second language. This school adopts a system very different from all others. Only carefully selected good teachers will be employed. We provide in-house training to all new teachers so that everyone will be imparted with our core values. We insist that teachers must spend time preparing their lessons diligently, otherwise teaching will not be effective. The lesson notes prepared by teachers must be meticulously checked and approved by the vice principals. In our school, no teacher is allowed to walk into a classroom empty-handed (without approved lesson notes). The school is managed by a strong team of about 30 management staff, including vice principals. Our management staff supervises and rounds the classrooms almost on an hourly basis. We adopt a policy of "management by walking about". We believe that all problems must be identified and solved as soon as possible, without having to go through bureaucratic procedures. We also believe in an all-rounded education for children. With this in mind, we offer many extra-curricular activities for our students aged Primary 4/Year 4 and above, allowing them to learn a new musical instrument, sport, or foreign language. View full school

Welcome to Rafflesia International School Puchong where your child will learn in a top international school, which blends the best of eastern and western values. We follow the world-renowned International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in Primary School and Cambridge Secondary 1 & IGCSE Curriculum in our Secondary School. At Rafflesia, we believe in a holistic education where all children are highly valued and helped to maximize their abilities. As well as academic success, they will be exposed to the arts, music, sport and learn to be creative and critical thinkers. We have highly qualified and dedicated teachers who care passionately about education and who are committed to ensuring all Rafflesia students reach their full potential. Rafflesia also prepares students for the 21st-century workplace and we embrace technology and make it integral to our teaching and learning. Classrooms utilize Apple TV’s and students use iPads in their lessons. The school provides a safe learning environment where students are taught to become creative problem solvers and independent learners. This concept is also taken outside of the classroom when students go on regular field trips. A school is a community and parent involvement is both crucial and actively encouraged. We will work together to achieve the best possible experience for our students and parents are encouraged to be active participants in school life. Rafflesia continues to go from strength to strength and we aim to be one of the top international schools in Malaysia and the wider region. With a collective force of positive energy, we encourage all our students to aim for and achieve the highest academic standards. At Rafflesia, you will find learning environments where students are challenged to think creatively and independently, where students’ contributions to learning are valued and explored. Our learning spaces are attractive and well-resourced. Apple technology is used creatively to provide immersive learning and to enable students to acquire sophisticated, future-focused ICT skills. Outside the classroom, the Rafflesia enrichment program allows students to further develop their academic abilities as well as attributes-for-life: habits of mind such as determination and resilience interpersonal capacities such as leadership skills and self-discipline. Within our community, we are all learners. We invest deeply in the professional development of our teachers so that we can provide learning experiences that are active and dynamic. We understand the profound impact of fluently structured lessons, thought-provoking activities, focused feedback, constructive classroom dialogues, cogent questioning. We focus on getting the details of teaching and learning right. And we understand and value the diverse ways in which parents can enhance learning. Our Mission is to provide: A strong foundation to develop life-related skills and competencies. Quality education with global vision and traditional values. Experiential learning. Qualified, experienced, and caring staff. A connected learning environment and community.</ Enjoyment in learning, taking place in a relaxed, yet purposeful, atmosphere. The very best combination of eastern and western educational approaches. Preparation for life in the 21st century as international citizens. Smooth progression to tertiary education. View full school

Established in 2011, Regent International School is the first and only international school in Klang. It is a home-grown international school that provides primary and secondary school education to Malaysian as well as international students. It was established to provide affordable international education and since then, it has been providing students with a rich and diverse learning environment. Regent International School, a truly special place. We are part of a special community that places a high priority on quality teaching and learning a community where good character matters and a community that, above all else, values its children. We are optimistic about their future contributions to the world. Helping children become life-long learners is a goal toward which we continually strive by instilling a strong desire in our students to learn. Guided reading, writing workshops, inquiry-based science and mathematics, and hands-on social studies are key components of our program That provide our students with opportunities to demonstrate the competencies needed to contribute and to succeed in a changing world. Our students themselves are another reason why this community is a special one. Beyond the academic work they do in class, with the guidance and support of their parents and educators, our students are learning to become responsible global citizens. We are very honored and privileged to serve as Board members of Regent International School and are looking forward to making each year exciting, engaging and successful for each of our children. Finally, we're sure that if you haven't discovered this already, you'll come to see what we see and that the Regent community truly is a special place. We believe that today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders: hence the name ‘Regent’ as the word means ‘Leader in Waiting.’ The philosophy of the school originates from the thought that academic qualification must be complemented with values, knowledge, and competencies as well as life skills that will produce well-rounded individuals. Our academic and co-curricular contents are carefully formulated, regularly reviewed, and refined to ensure that our students are not only academically competent but also instilled with the right values and attitude. We aspire to be a dynamic institution providing a holistic, value-laden education to produce global citizens. We aim to inspire passion for personal and academic excellence, to instill a strong sense of respect and appreciation for diversity, and to foster a commitment to the wellbeing of humanity and the environment among our students. View full school

Founded in 2017, Kingsgate International School is set to become Malaysia’s premier international school. We will offer a Kindergarten through to Year 13 program based on an International British curriculum. We will take pride in becoming the first choice educational institution for students in the region. We are committed to a program that reflects both our school community's high expectations for academic rigor and a commitment to service leadership through deep connections to our global community. We are also deeply committed to our mission, which encourages all students to pursue excellence through “heart, minds and hands” on a global scale. We will be successful and we will foster peace, understanding, and international mindedness. Our state-of-the-art facilities celebrate deep connections to our community. Situated in Bukit Jalil we partner with the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Putra Indoor Stadium, National Hockey Stadium, National Aquatic Centre, National Squash Centre as well as hosting our purpose-built facilities including a gymnasium, IT suites, design technology, media centers, science laboratories, music, and art rooms. We encourage our students to pursue a wide range of interests beyond the classroom. In partnership with the Kuala Lumpur and international community, we foster the development of each student’s potential by seeking a balance of academic, physical, social, emotional, and leadership pursuits. We believe that by offering our students a challenging British core curriculum with an international perspective, we will inspire a passion for learning and a lifelong commitment to critical and global thinking that will develop international leadership. We know that the most creative, logical, and powerful engine in the universe leads our minds. Our brains help us reach our potential when we understand how we learn and how to maximize learning potential. Critical, creative, and logical thinking doesn't happen by accident. Our understanding of neuroscience accelerates learning potential. We know that our hands and the tools we have around us help make the world a better place for ourselves and others. We manipulate our learning environment and “get things done” by knowing how to use our tools effectively. Whether it is sophisticated technology, a pencil, or our feet to play sport. We require skills to “do things” with what we “know”. At Kingsgate International School we believe in offering a unique opportunity for students to maximize their academic potential and achieve life goals. High-quality education opens doors but more importantly, it provides young people with the skills, confidence, and ability to forge new pathways. Success in a global world requires more than just high grades and academic achievement. It requires courage and determination as well as the understanding and the skills to be able to operate globally. Our school is committed to developing global leaders who will make a difference throughout the world in which they live. Our teachers are experienced and committed professionals who will work with all members of the education community to ensure success. We are building an education team that can best prepare students for the unique global world we live in. They will very quickly set a fine example in the region for their professionalism, knowledge, and skills for education and but also as leaders of reform and change. They know in their hearts that the product of their energy will be leaders of tomorrow across the Asia Pacific Region and the global world they live in. Our vision for Kingsgate International School is to see our students excel and pursue careers and pathways that make their families and community proud. We welcome you to Kingsgate International School. At Kingsgate International School we will deliver a rigorous curriculum that focuses on inquiry and critical thinking. We believe that students should be challenged as well as nurtured, guided but also developed as independent learners. Our pursuit of excellence begins with teachers who understand best practice and apply it in natural ways that maximize student performance. Our teachers continue to learn and research new methods and practices in curriculum alignment, assessment, and instruction. Our teachers work collaboratively to share their teaching strategies so that all students benefit from our collective expertise. We pursue 21st century standards, learning, and assessment. We develop students' minds, hearts, and bodies, knowing that students must know the information but more importantly they must be able to apply it and accomplish things with the skills and knowledge they develop. View full school

KYS international school is a college of excellence that focuses specifically on the Cambridge 'A' Level program. We welcome both day students and boarding students to follow our highly academic and challenging two-year program. Our students will study 3 or 4 AS Level subjects in their first year, continuing onto the second year with their chosen 3 or 4 subjects to complete the full A-Level program. Our highly experienced teachers, besides possessing the requisite in-depth knowledge of their subject matter, are also conversant with classroom practices that promote discourse, critical thinking, and student-centredness. This prepares them for their tertiary education and also their future employment. Our teachers take a great effort to enable students to gain admission into top universities in the world, prominently in the UK and New Zealand. This means getting good academic results as well as acquiring skills for interviews and aptitude tests required by some universities. Spacious campus with excellent academic and sports facilities make KYS International School an automatic choice for students who want a safe and rich learning environment fostered by a team of dedicated teachers and pastoral care professionals. The teaching staff of KYS International School is of high-quality expatriate teachers from the United Kingdom and various British schools from all around the world. All subjects will be taught in English by native speakers as this is the best way to prepare our students to gain the qualifications required to continue their studies at the top universities, not only in the UK but also around the world. We offer a focused A-Levels program (CIE), where our students will study 5 to 6 AS level subjects in the first year, progressing into the second year with only 4 AS subjects to continue to full A-Levels. This will ensure all our students will graduate with a high qualification from the university of their choice. All students will be required to study Thinking Skills to develop their reasoning abilities in English. This is excellent preparation for the UK medicine qualifying examination (BMAT) which most of the UK’s top medical universities require to admit suitable candidates as prospective students. View full school

Curriculum: IEYC, IPC, MSP, IGCSE, IBDP Nexus International School Malaysia is an internationally-minded community that focuses on nurturing learners to become globally responsible and educated citizens. Our method called the Nexus Way provides a learning environment that is innovative, progressive, and grounded in trust, compassion, and respect. Close to the city of Kuala Lumpur, we are privileged to have a beautiful, spacious, secure campus that enables our children to experience learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Our highly qualified and experienced teachers have been carefully selected from around the world. We promise to treat everyone as gifted and talented individuals and to foster those talents and gifts through careful mentorship and guidance that is based on respect for all by providing rich learning tasks and personalized feedback that will inform further learning. We will do this in an environment that allows learners’ talents to flourish one that is innovative, progressive, and grounded in trust, compassion, and respect. Information Communication Technology (ICT) is an integral part of the teaching and learning at Nexus International School. We use the latest ICT tools to teach learners to be independent learners and leaders in the global community. We also provide a wide range of activities and experiences that will not only prepare our children for the future but also make their school life more enjoyable and rewarding. At Nexus we are committed to being an internationally-minded learning community that nurtures and supports every child’s emotional, physical, creative, and intellectual needs so that they can achieve academic success and become globally responsible citizens. We accomplish this by “celebrating diversity and challenging minds”. We promise to treat everyone as gifted and talented individuals and to foster those talents and gifts through careful mentorship and guidance that is based on respect for all. We provide a safe environment that allows these talents to flourish one that is innovative, progressive, and grounded in trust, compassion, and respect. In a more connected, more social world, our learners have more choice and greater access to information. We, like many other progressive schools across the world, have become more flexible and adaptive to meet the increasingly diverse needs of our learners. Our philosophy of teaching and learning is towards a more personalized approach to learning. We have developed a unique vision for learning we call the Nexus Way which has enabled us to achieve international standards of excellence and global recognition. To thrive in today’s world, young people need both breadth and depth in their educational experience. Nexus fosters interdisciplinary learning across subjects. We also give learners ample opportunity to explore their interests and cultivate uniquely differentiated strengths. We offer a wide range of co-curricular activities four days a week. These range from waterskiing to fun with clay and include intellectual, sporting, artistic, dramatic, and musical pursuits as well as opportunities to get involved with community service. View full school

MIGS comprises Reception, Primary and Secondary Sections that strive to deliver quality learning at all times. By working closely together in a distinctive, friendly family atmosphere, our teachers and staff ensure your MIGS experience is memorable. With over 300 students, a hundred members of staff, thirty-seven different nationalities in one unique place where each matter and world-class educational standards we are worth a second look. While academic success is at the core of the school mission, there is a strong emphasis on the holistic, self-development of students through involvement in a wide range of sports, STEM, Co-Curricular Activities, and outdoor education. MIGS is proud of its heritage whereby emphasis goes into making the school a place where students, not costs, are the primary driver of improvement. MIGS is governed by a Board of Directors who play an important part in the school community. As overseers of the school, their primary responsibilities are to make strategic decisions about resource and capital investment and in ensuring that statutory legal obligations are met. In the early days of education in the United Kingdom, a grammar school was a term used to differentiate an academic school from other types of school such as religious schools, military schools, and agricultural schools. Grammar schools were usually attended by the elite students who received the best education and the best opportunities to reach their full potential. That is the foundation upon which Mutiara International Grammar School was established. Our mission is to challenge students to reach their full potential by offering an international curriculum that encourages students to become lifelong learners and develop intellectual curiosity with a thirst for innovation. Here at MIGS, we strive to prepare our students for a successful future by ensuring access to the skills and academic qualifications necessary to be responsible, proactive, and productive members of our global society. MIGS combines a reputation of academic excellence with a family-friendly, community outlook. Our students are self-confident, participant stakeholders in all aspects of school and community life-enhancing the lovely, positive feel of the school. As we grasp the competitive nature of the 21st century, it is very important to adapt our educational methods to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential. The opportunities to engage, collaborate and apply the skills they learn at MIGS will assist our students to excel in their formal studies and their approaches to personal development. It is our intention at MIGS to prepare students thoroughly for further studies in top colleges and universities around the world in whatever endeavors they favor. Life is a learning process and even we as teachers, pride ourselves on continuous change to bettering our teaching and to our personalized approach to education. Our international and local educators have expansive subject knowledge and experience and are committed to the academic, social, and emotional wellbeing of our students. Behind our core is the belief that the main purpose of education is to develop the whole child not just academically, but holistically. Being a small-sized school also ensures that class sizes are not too large, and this enhances the individual time each student has with their teachers and peers. Staffed by a complement of educational and support specialists and an innovative and flexible curriculum structure, we can deliver a more personalized educational experience. We aim to build on each student’s potential to excel in a variety of different directions. Offering an excellent international program, built upon the highest standards of the Cambridge and English National Curriculum, we firmly believe that MIGS is the right choice for your child. As a School, in many ways, we have changed, yet in others, we remain the same. Our premises continue to be refreshed, adding on or refurbishing learning spaces to create optimal learning conditions, but we continue our Mutiaran heritage – a holistic education and a strong family atmosphere. Academic rigor is considered very important but it is complemented by the celebration of learning in the arts, sports, and real world relevant skills such as effective communication and collaboration. View full school

In 1980, the Chief Education Officer in Malacca approached Mr. A. G. Leon, a renowned educationist who had just retired from Government service, to start a school for the children of the expatriate community. At that time there was a lot of foreign investment in Malacca but no appropriate school for the English-speaking community. The Education Department allowed Mr. Leon to use the top floor of an old government school in Bukit Cina, rent-free and even provided desks and chairs. The Malacca Expatriate School was born, very humbly, on 9th June 1980 with one Head, one teacher, and fewer than 10 students. As numbers increased over the years, more teachers were employed and after almost 16 years at the Bukit Cina Primary School, MES decided to move to ‘newer’ premises at Tanjong Kling. We have since been growing from strength to strength and on 23 February 2011 MES was awarded membership of Cambridge Primary, an international education program, by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. On 20th October 2011 MES was officially given Government approval to set up a secondary school to provide quality international education to the expatriate and local community of Malacca. This was established at 5313-C, Taman Tay Boon Seng, Klebang Besar, in October 2011. The school acquired accreditation from Cambridge International Examinations and is now an examining center for Cambridge Checkpoint Assessments at Year 6 and Year 9 and for IGCSEs at Year 11. The school has been richly blessed with dedicated teachers, both past and present, who have always gone the extra mile. Our support staff has been excellent. It has indeed been a long and enriching journey of more than 34 years and we look forward to many more years of providing educational excellence to our students. Malacca Expatriate School is a co-educational, international school. Established in 1980, MES provides a British International Curriculum to the expatriate and the local community in Melaka, Malaysia. The academic year runs from the beginning of September until the end of July. MES is a Cambridge International Examinations Centre and follows the Cambridge curriculum at both primary and secondary levels. Each student’s performance is assessed by end-of-term tests internally and by Cambridge Checkpoint Assessment at the end of Year 6 and the end of Year 9 as external assessment. In Year 10, students begin a two-year course of study leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Examination (IGCSE) assessment at the end of Year 11. Students who obtain IGCSE qualifications are well prepared for further academic studies in Malaysia or internationally. They may progress to study AS and A Level or the International Baccalaureate Diploma leading to higher education at university. They are also equipped with the skills needed for immediate employment. View full school