Peninsula International School Australia

The school is situated in Setia Alam. It is well-connected via major highways, including Kesas, Federal Highway, and Elite. It is approximately 20 minutes from Kuala Lumpur City Centre and within a 10-minute radius of a mall, an international convention centre, and other residential and commercial facilities.

The school has Early Years, Junior, Middle and Senior school levels.

The school operates as a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding options are available, with parents able to choose between full-day or weekday boarding for their children.

Peninsula offers support for students with Additional Learning Needs through a personalized teaching approach. Learning is tailored to individual abilities and learning styles, with skilled staff modifying instruction and monitoring progress to provide timely support. This includes specialized literacy support programs and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support based on admissions assessments.

The school is affliated with Australia and delivers the Victorian Curriculum and the Victorian Certificate of Education.

The school does not have any religious affiliation.

For Early Years students, the school day runs from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for the morning session, Monday through Friday.

Specific start and end times for Primary and Secondary school levels are not publicly available.

The school offers a bus service although the details of which are not publicly available.

The school delivers the Australian curriculum from Early Years through to Year 12, culminating in the highly regarded Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) for senior students.

In the Primary School, there is a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, with Science and Humanities taught through an inquiry-based approach. Other subjects in Primary include Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Physical Education (including swimming), French, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Agama, and Personal Health and Social Education (PHSE).

The Secondary School programme (Years 6-12) is designed to extend academic skills, promote individual development, and encourage social responsibility through diverse learning experiences, including interdisciplinary studies. The senior years (Years 11-12) primarily focus on preparing students for the VCE, offering both compulsory and elective subjects.

Peninsula places importance on the holistic development of students, balancing intellectual skills with emotional, physical, and character development. The school strives to create a peaceful and secure environment that encourages the non-violent resolution of conflicts. The Primary School curriculum specifically supports students' social and emotional growth, and the Secondary School program promotes individual development and social responsibility.

The school supports students with Special Educational Needs by personalizing the curriculum to meet individual student needs. This includes differentiated instruction and specialized literacy support. While the school focuses on supporting learning challenges, it is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

The school provides support for students requiring English as an Additional Language. This support is determined based on an admissions assessment prior to joining the school. The school has dedicated staff, including a Head of Faculty for English, EAL, and ELC, as well as English/EAL teachers.

The school prioritizes the mental and emotional wellbeing of its students, aiming to foster a safe, secure, and positive learning environment. A notable initiative is the "Smiley Emoji Project," coordinated by the Primary Pastoral Care and Well-being Department and the Art Department, which encourages students to express themselves and enhances their mental and emotional health. The school's pastoral program also gives close attention to student development in the Secondary School years.

Information about the school's safeguarding policy are not available publicly.

1. Submit the Application and Required Documents.
Complete the Student Application Form provided by the school and gather all necessary supporting documents. These typically include copies of the child's birth certificate, passport-sized photos of the child and parents, copies of parents' identity cards or passports, the child's latest school report, and vaccination records. An application fee of RM1,000 for Foundation to Year 12, or RM300 for Early Years, is required at this stage.

2. Undergo Admissions Assessment and Interview.
Upon receipt of the complete application and fee, the Admissions Office will arrange an assessment session for your child. For Year 1 and 2 students, a literacy test is conducted. Students applying for Year 3 and above will sit for an online test covering English and Mathematics, which can be taken at the school or under supervision in their home country. An admissions interview with the relevant Head of School will also be conducted, requiring the presence of parents or legal guardians.

3. Receive Offer and Confirm Placement.
Following successful completion of the application procedures and assessment, the school will inform parents of their decision to offer a place. A formal Letter of Offer and an acceptance form will be issued. To secure the child's place, families must confirm acceptance and pay the stipulated Registration Fee and Deposit by the date mentioned in the offer letter.

Peninsula International School Australia offers scholarships to support students. These generally include "High Achievers Scholarships," "1 Year VCE Scholarships," and "Post IGCSE Scholarships," awarded based on academic and co-curricular achievements, as well as leadership potential.

Applicants are usually required to submit their latest examination results, academic and co-curricular awards, a reference letter from their current school, and a personal statement outlining why they should be awarded a scholarship

The school operates a waitlist system for certain year groups. If an intake has reached its maximum enrollment capacity, prospective students may join a waitlist.

The school may contact waitlisted applicants when places become available, often prioritizing based on application submission date or specific school policies.