Malaysia, Ipoh
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The school does not have publicly available information on their SEL.
The school does not have any specialized SEN program.
SBIS offers English as a Second Language (ESL) support, which functions similarly to EAL. This is especially targeted at international students or those who join the school mid-academic year. The school provides catch-up English lessons as part of its student support services to help learners adjust to the Cambridge English-medium environment. This support is delivered through smaller group sessions and mentoring, particularly in the Early Years and Primary stages, and continues through Secondary if needed.
The school prioritize student wellbeing through a mentorship-style pastoral system. Boarding students benefit from well-structured residential routines that support emotional stability and belonging.
The school does not have publicly available infromation about their safeguarding policy.
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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