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Malaysia, Genting Highlands
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The school offers both boarding and day options. Boarding students live in boarding houses with dedicated Houseparents and support staff 24/7; boarding rooms are provided for boys and girls; pastoral care is a priority. The student roll is about 60% boarders and 40% day students, and there is no distinction between Day and Boarding students during school hours.
Boarding life includes meals at mealtimes as part of the boarding community.
Boarding is organized in boarding houses with Houseparents and 24/7 support; there are boarding rooms for boys and girls and a focus on pastoral care.
The school is governed by the Council of Management, APHEM, with an Executive Committee.
Highlands International Boarding School (HIBS) is situated in the serene Genting Highlands, approximately 50 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1999, HIBS offers the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level curriculum for students aged 11 to 18. The school's location at 3,000 feet above sea level provides a cool climate conducive to learning. HIBS accommodates both boarding and day students, with about 60% residing on campus. Boarding facilities include separate halls for boys and girls, each equipped with study rooms, computer labs, and medical bays. A distinctive feature of HIBS is its HI-BLEND program, a blended learning approach for Years 7 to 9, combining 17 days of virtual learning with 3 days of on-campus classes and extracurricular activities. The campus boasts facilities such as science and computer labs, a library, a gym, a swimming pool, and courts for various sports. Students are encouraged to participate in at least two extracurricular activities per term, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
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