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Seri Botani International School follows the Cambridge Curriculum from Early Years through IGCSE, providing a seamless international pathway. The Learning Pathway runs EY (ages 3–5), Primary (ages 5–11), Lower Secondary (years 7–9, ages 11–14), and Upper Secondary (years 10–11, ages 14–16). Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE assessments guide progress and preparation for upper secondary study. The school is located in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
The school offers an Exceptional Performing Arts Programme with vocal, dance, theatre, and instrumental training. The programme supports creativity and confidence as part of the student experience. Campus facilities include dedicated spaces for arts, including arts studios and music rooms.
Boarding life includes after-school activities and weekend activities focused on culture, sport, and teamwork. Boarding highlights include nightly supervised study, structured routines, and a range of after-school and weekend activities that support social development. These activities complement school life and foster community among students.
The school emphasizes service learning and global citizenship as core elements of its mission. Pastoral care and wellbeing are prioritized to support every student's development. Leadership and community engagement are encouraged through school programs and activities.
The school's leadership team includes an Acting School Principal, Academic Director, Head of Secondary, and Head of Primary. The Acting Principal is Andrew Hamilton; the Academic Director is Anushia Senthevadivel; the Head of Secondary is Rajan A/L Supramaniam; the Head of Primary (Early Years & Primary) is Natasha Velkumar.
Seri Botani International School provides Comprehensive Student Support & Wellbeing across the student body. The Boarding House offers an on-campus environment with up to 86 boarders from Year 7 onward, featuring a safe, structured, and supportive community with 24-hour security and pastoral care. The boarding program includes after-school activities, weekend culture/sport events, and a focus on health and wellbeing.
Founded by the Taiko Group of Companies, SBIS occupies a 10-acre campus in Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh. SBIS follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, offering education from Early Years through Key Stage 4, leading to IGCSE examinations . Classes are small (12–20 students), taught by Cambridge-trained educators. 32% of whom hold Master’s degrees with a strong Mandarin HSK program. The campus features facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, indoor futsal courts, science labs, ICT and language labs, library, music and drama studios, art rooms, multipurpose hall, cafeteria, prayer rooms, and on-site boarding for up to 86 secondary students.
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