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Malaysia, Genting Highlands
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The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A‑Levels as its curricula. The A‑Levels are divided into Cambridge AS and A2, while the IGCSE is taught over two years (Year 10 and Year 11). The medium of instruction is English, with a Language Lab for English proficiency, English placement tests, and an integrated tuition system; Virtual E-Learning (HI-BLEND) provides a permanent blended-learning option.
The school has ICT club, Photography club, Music club, Art & Design club, Gym club, and Reading club. Film Nights are part of the extracurricular activities.
The school runs Social & Cultural Events such as Founder's Day, Festival Celebrations, Formal Dinner/Saturday, Cultural Night, School Awards Night, and Speaker/Talks.
The school offers Extracurricular Activities including Sports/Games/Swimming, Clubs & Societies, Uniform Bodies, Field Trips & Visits, Jungle Trekking/Camping, and Film Nights.
The school emphasizes Community living with boarding houses and 24/7 security; Pastoral care and counselling are provided for both boarders and day students.
Uniform Bodies are available; The International Placement Centre provides career guidance and post O/A Levels planning, with entry to top global universities. Twinning programmes in Malaysia and American Degree Programmes are available.
Sports include volleyball, swimming, basketball, football, athletics, badminton and ping pong. The campus provides a swimming pool, gym, tennis court and field, and the Genting Highlands location (KM 10 Genting Highlands) situates the school at high altitude for outdoor activity.
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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