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MES does not describe specific SEN provisions or specialist staff on their website. It’s not a recognized specialist SEN institution.
There’s no mention on MES’s website of an EAL program or support tailored for students whose first language is not English.
The school website does not reference any mental wellbeing initiatives, dedicated counselling staff, wellness workshops, or similar supports.
The MES Bullying Policy outlines a duty to report suspected bullying among students, including cyberbullying and incidents occurring off-campus. Staff are expected to inform the relevant principal, and parents are encouraged to report issues promptly. While this suggests some safeguarding awareness, there is no published safeguarding policy detailing designated staff, reporting procedures, or child protection training.
Malacca Expatriate School (MES), located in the coastal state of Malacca, Malaysia, offers the full Cambridge International curriculum from Foundation through IGCSE (ages 5–16). Founded in 1980, MES is a co-educational day school with small class sizes, supporting close interaction between students and teachers. The school operates across two divisions: Primary and Secondary, with leadership headed by Ms. Susheila Samuel and Mr. Luke Rajadurai respectively. English is the medium of instruction, and students also study Malay and Mandarin. MES is known for its vibrant Visual and Creative Arts program, including public exhibitions like the Heart of Melaka art showcase. The school organizes regular outdoor learning trips such as Thinking Camp and Raptor Watch, integrating nature and environmental awareness into the curriculum.
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