Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education pathway with three levels: Early Years (3-5), Primary (5-11), and Senior School (11-16). The medium of instruction is English. The curriculum combines academic learning with co-curricular activities and emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry, exploration, creativity and practical involvement.
A wide range of co-curricular activities includes arts and performance, with clubs such as Dance Club, Melody Movers and Drama Club, and opportunities to participate in a School Production.
Language programs include English as the primary medium, with foreign languages such as French and Mandarin; Bahasa Malaysia is compulsory for Malaysian students, and Communication Malay is offered to non-Malaysian students. A Senior School French Club is listed among language-related clubs.
Co-curricular activities are offered weekly (many clubs and activities run on Thursdays) and are led by school staff or specialists; the provision covers a broad range of academic, artistic and sporting interests to build social and teamwork skills.
The program includes community initiatives as part of co-curricular life, alongside sports and arts, contributing to community engagement experiences for students.
Senior School offers leadership-oriented clubs such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Speech & Debate; other clubs include Financial Literacy and language-related activities (e.g., Club Francais), along with student-led communications like the MIGS Student Newsletter.
Sports are a core element, with a comprehensive program from Reception to Year 11 including tennis, basketball, boxing, badminton, football, table tennis, swimming and padel; physical education is a daily routine and wellbeing topics (PSHE and e-safety) are integrated into the curriculum.
Mutiara International Grammar School (MIGS) offers a British-style education for students aged 3 to 16, following the Cambridge Assessment International Education pathway and culminating in the IGCSE examinations. Facilities include five science laboratories and two computer labs. A distinctive feature of the school is its weekly themed assemblies for both Junior and Senior schools. These assemblies provide a platform for students to develop public speaking, acting, and other theatrical skills. For younger students, there is a "Reading Olympics" to encourage reading.
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