Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school supports students' social and emotional learning through its "Four Pillars of Learning," which include a focus on "Emotion & Ethics" and "Social & Interpersonal Skills." This approach aims to develop emotional resilience, integrity, and the ability to distinguish right from wrong. The school also emphasizes the development of social skills to help students build relationships and collaborate effectively with others. This is integrated into the school's overall teaching philosophy to ensure a well-rounded and holistic development for each student.
The school is not a specialist SEN institution and states that it does not currently have the resources to care for students with special learning needs. The school can accommodate students who fit into mainstream education and is accessible for students with disabilities.
The school provides support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) requirements. This is offered as part of the school's academic support programs, alongside a Mentor-Mentee Programme.
The school promotes positive mental health through a whole-school approach that aims to help students become more resilient and successful. The school has a "Wellness Lead" and staff are trained to look out for early warning signs of mental health problems to ensure students get early intervention and support. The curriculum includes social and emotional skills development, and there's an emphasis on creating an ethos where students feel safe and able to talk openly about their problems. The school also has a "Learning Support Programme" and a "School Supports Team" as part of its extra-curricular activities.
Information about a specific safeguarding policy were not available publicly on the school website.
Aspiration International Secondary School caters to students aged 12 to 18, offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IGCSE pathway, and culminating in the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The campus facilities include science laboratories, a library, an orchestra room, and spaces for co-curricular activities such as robotics, Model United Nations (MUN), and various sports. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Mentor Mentee Programme," which pairs every student with a staff member for consistent guidance and personal support throughout their secondary years.
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