Malaysia, Malacca
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Classroom embedding of SEL through guided reflections and group-focused activities is part of the Early Years to Secondary curriculum at PISM. Schoolwide events, such as International Day and Sports Day, foster peer interaction, empathy, and shared responsibility. Teachers include wellbeing check-ins as part of pastoral care, integrating “Well‑Being” into the weekly timetable
PISM is not a specialist SEN school but considers each student’s needs during admissions, with diagnostic reports reviewed before placement.
While PISM does not have a separate EAL department, English proficiency is assessed during placement to ensure students can access the Cambridge curriculum.
Well‑Being appears as part of the weekly schedule starting in Secondary, ensuring mental health is embedded in the school routine. Teachers monitor students through Well‑Being classes and integrated activities.
The school doesn’t publicize a detailed safeguarding policy.
Planetarium International School Melaka (PISM) is a co-educational Cambridge International School located in Taman Pandan Indah, Melaka, Malaysia. It offers education for students aged 3 to 18, spanning Early Years through A-Level. A key feature of the school is its integration of practical learning through regular field trips, gardening projects, and creative workshops like barista training and factory tours. These activities support learning beyond the classroom and help develop social and life skills. PISM operates a three-term academic calendar, with small class sizes and an emphasis on structured placement assessments to match students with the right learning level.
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