Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Located on a campus at Saujana Resort in Shah Alam, the Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur (JSKL) is a full‑time Japanese international school governed by Japan and recognized by MEXT as offering a curriculum equivalent to Japanese elementary and middle schools. Most classes are conducted in Japanese, with English Communication taught by native-speaking teachers twice weekly in English-only sessions. The school integrates ICT across the curriculum with Chromebooks, iPads, and Google services, and it offers an Immersion Swimming program supported by two English‑speaking coaches per class. The campus covers 75,000 square meters and has separate facilities for Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School, including playgrounds, gymnasia, and pools (50 m and 25 m). Cross‑grade interaction across divisions is encouraged. JSKL emphasizes intercultural experiences through exchanges with local schools, Kampung Home Stay, and cultural celebrations, plus community service like cemetery cleanups and leadership opportunities through the International Understanding Committee for JSKL students.
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