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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school supports students' social and emotional well-being through its pastoral care system, which is led by the Head of Pastoral Care. This system is designed to create a supportive and caring environment where students feel valued and can develop a sense of social and spiritual responsibility. The school's curriculum for Early Years includes personal, social, and emotional development, focusing on building confidence, forming relationships, and understanding emotions. This is supported by activities like "Circle Time," where children are encouraged to discuss their feelings and resolve disagreements.
Hibiscus is not a specialist SEN institution. The school's approach to SEN is centered on its "personalised learning" philosophy and maintaining small class sizes to provide individual attention. The school has a dedicated student counselor and teachers with hands-on training to support student well-being, although specific details on programs or staff dedicated to particular special educational needs are not publicly available.
The school provides specific support for students for whom English is an additional language. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is in place to help these students improve their proficiency and fluency. Specialist EAL teachers work with students and collaborate with mainstream subject teachers to ensure students can access the curriculum. From Year 3, EAL lessons are integrated into the school timetable, and there is no additional charge for this support. Once students reach the required language benchmark, they transition fully into regular classes.
The school supports student mental wellbeing through its pastoral care program and dedicated staff. The school has a student counsellor available to provide guidance and support to students. All teachers receive hands-on training to prioritize the wellbeing of students, creating a supportive environment for their personal and academic development.
Specific details about its safeguarding and child protection policies, such as a publicly accessible policy document or named safeguarding leads, are not available publicly.
Hibiscus International School provides a British-based education for students aged 3 to 18. The school follows the Cambridge curriculum pathway, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage and continuing through Primary and Lower Secondary, culminating in the IGCSE examinations in Year 11. With a policy of a maximum of 20 students per class, the school ensures teachers can provide individualised support. A distinctive feature is the school’s Entrepreneurship Club, a co-curricular activity that gives students practical experience in creating and managing a business. Other activities offered include robotics, ballet, and taekwondo.
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