Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school offers two types of after-school programs: ASEA (After School Enrichment Activity) and ESPE (Elementary School Extracurricular Programs), both fee-based. A broad selection of clubs and service programs provides academic, physical, social, and leadership development beyond the classroom. Examples include the Art Honor Society (Grades 9–12), ESEP Arts & Craft (Kindergarten–Grade 5), ESEP French Club (Grade 3–12), ASEA IR Robotics (KG–Grade 5), ASEA Robotics Club (Grade 6–12), Model United Nations (Grade 6–12), Public Speaking (Grade 3–6), Robotics Club (Grade 6–12), Tech Corps (Grade 6–12), ASEA Theatre for Children (G1–G6).
Visual & Performing Arts provides opportunities in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Visual Arts focus on personal expression and involvement in the creative process, while theatre, dance, and music programs offer development and performance opportunities. The music department enables Kindergarten–Grade 12 students to listen, create, and perform, fostering appreciation for music and its place in the world.
The languages offered are French, Mandarin and Spanish for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Mandarin Club (Grade 6–12) and ESEP Mandarin Class (Kindergarten–Grade 5) support language learning, and ESEP French Club (Grade 3–Grade 12) provides additional language opportunities.
Clubs cover a range of interests including Media Club (Grade 6–12), Robotics Club (Grade 6–12), Rock Climbing (Grade 9–12), Science Club (Grade 6–12), and Model United Nations (Grade 6–12). Additional activities include Public Speaking (Grade 3–6), Theatre for Children (G1–G6), Dance (various levels), Karate, and Taekwondo through ASEA.
Service organizations include Helping Hands (Grade 6–12), Homes for Malaysia (Grade 9–12), Model United Nations (Grade 6–12), and Student Council (Grade 6–12). These programs support community service and leadership development.
Leadership opportunities include involvement in Model United Nations (Grade 6–12) and the Student Council (Grade 6–12). Tech Corps (Technology Leadership Corps) offers opportunities for leadership in technology projects (Grade 6–12).
Sports and athletics are organized under Tiger Spirit, On the Field, with offerings in badminton, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, touch rugby, track & field, and volleyball. These programs aim to develop personal, social, and emotional skills in both competitive and non-competitive environments.
Mont'Kiara International School caters to students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Students also receive a US High School Diploma upon graduation. The campus includes extensive sports facilities such as natural grass fields, a 25-meter swimming pool, an air-conditioned sports hall for various games, and climbing walls. Creative arts are supported by dedicated dance and ceramics studios, four visual art rooms, and a theatre with over 400 seats. A notable feature is its commitment to technology integration, with a 1:1 device program for younger students and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for older grades, alongside specialized STEM facilities like a Creative Makerspace and competitive Robotics Teams.
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