Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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English is the language of instruction. World Language offerings begin in Grade 1 with French, Mandarin, and Spanish; Bahasa is available in Grade 11 as an IB Ab Initio course. EAL support is provided for students still learning English in Grades 1-10. Pre-K3 to Kindergarten are immersed in a language-rich environment.
Early years (Pre-K3 to Kindergarten) are immersed in a language-rich environment with language exposure and no formal EAL instruction. From Grade 1, students may select a World Language: French, Mandarin, or Spanish; Bahasa is available in Grade 11 as an IB Ab Initio option. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is offered in Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-10 for students still learning English.
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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