Australian International School, Malaysia

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The Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) is an Australian international school in The MINES Resort City in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia, in the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area.[1]

AISM is the only school in Malaysia that follows an Australian curriculum. It provides a coeducational environment for students in Preparatory to Year 12.

The School follows the New South Wales Board of Studies curriculum at all levels. It is recognised by the Board of Studies and the curriculum leads to the School Certificate (SC) at Year 10 and the Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Year 12.

Organisation and teaching staff

The school is divided into three sub-schools, all on one campus. The sub-schools are Junior, Middle and Senior. Each sub-school is led by a Head of School, who is responsible for the students and staff within it. A Principal leads the whole school assisted by the Assistant Principal.

A Curriculum Co-ordinator overseas the curriculum and content in each School, in consultation with the Heads of Schools. A Sports Co-ordinator is responsible for the Sporting and Extra Curricular Programme and the Welfare Co-ordinator oversees the Pastoral care programmes.

Curriculum

AISM offers an Australian curriculum to all its students.

The Key Learning Areas for Primary Education (Kindergarten to Year 6) are:

In addition, students study a foreign language other than English - Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin Chinese is offered.

The Key Learning Areas for Secondary Education (Years 7 to 10) are:

The curriculum allows the school to cater for gifted and talented children who need acceleration programs in one or more disciplines, for students with specific learning difficulties and for children of non-English speaking backgrounds either through specialized programs or through the policy of differentiating the curriculum.

An ESL support programme has been introduced, which allows students from non-English speaking backgrounds to improve their English skills in a small group learning situation, and also have help and support during regular lessons with their classmates.

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Map." Australian International School, Malaysia. Retrieved on 23 September 2015. "Australian International School Malaysia 22 Jalan Anggerik, The MINES Resort City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia"

External links

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