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Malaysia, Sabah
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The school offers boarding for outstation and international students, with Charis Home available as a home-away-from-home option. A boarding form is required for boarding applicants.
Secondary students are required to wear full formal uniform. After assembly, the blazer and the waistcoat may be removed, but the tie must be worn all day.
The school is governed by a Board of Governors. The Chairman is Radaha Krishnan; the Treasurer is Soon Yee Fun; Board Members are Teh Yung Huat, Tan Kian Chong and Tay Ming Yih. The school is MOE-approved and a Cambridge International Examination Centre offering Cambridge IGCSE.
Charis International School, established in 2014, is the first registered international school in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. It offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Kindergarten through Year 11, with instruction in English and additional language subjects including Mandarin and Malay. The school is housed within Calvary Crown, a ten-storey multipurpose building in central Tawau, with four dedicated floors for academic use. Facilities include science labs, computer rooms, and creative spaces that support project-based and STEAM learning. Charis is known for its small class sizes, which promote a focused, student-centered environment. A standout feature is “Charis Home,” its boarding facility designed to provide a secure, supportive environment for outstation and international students. Co-curricular opportunities range from futsal and robotics to community service through the Interact Club.
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