Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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HELP International School (HIS) is part of the HELP Education Group, which has over 30 years of education experience. HIS has over 1,400 students and more than 150 experienced teachers from around the world. The campus is a purpose-built site about 30 minutes from the KL city centre, and the school follows a holistic education model blending Western and Eastern values. The education programme is research-led and supported by HELP University's Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Behavioural Science, including the Psychology Department. HIS is a member of the HELP Group of Schools.
Co-curricular activities form a broad part of life at HIS. Activities span six categories: Academic Co-curriculars, Creative Arts, Cultural, Music and Performing Arts, Sports & Outdoor, and Others, including Duke of Edinburgh's international award, fencing, rugby, football, badminton, table tennis, netball, Ultimate Frisbee, swimming, World Scholar's Cup, school productions, instrumental groups, Chinese Orchestra, photography, LEGO, and more. Students sign up for activities at the Extra and Co-curricular Fair each term. The school maintains an alumni community with reunions held locally and internationally, newsletters, Facebook and Instagram, and mentoring opportunities at HIS.
HELP International School (HIS) is an international school in Subang Bestari, Shah Alam, Malaysia, offering a broad international framework for learners aged 4 to 17. The school follows a British curriculum across Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels, while also delivering IEYC, IPC and IMYC to support continuity from early years through secondary. Class sizes are capped at 25 students, and from Year 2 onward students use personal iPads. The bilingual programme provides English and Mandarin in a dual-language environment, with Bahasa Malaysia as a compulsory component for Malaysian students. The campus is purpose-built to support student-centred, project-based learning, featuring dedicated art studios, a makerspace, design and technology labs, cookery labs, music rooms and a performing arts theatre, plus a 25-metre sheltered pool and indoor sports facilities. The school blends Western and Eastern values with a research-led programme supported by HELP University's faculties and a diverse, multinational teaching team.
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