Sri Utama International School - Johor Bahru

Sri Utama International School integrates social and emotional learning into its curriculum through structured Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education and Values Education programs. These lessons are timetabled across year groups and aim to develop skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation. Teachers also act as homeroom mentors, fostering supportive relationships and monitoring students' personal development. The school encourages open communication between students, staff, and families, and uses a student-centred pastoral care model. SEL is reinforced through daily classroom interactions and school-wide behavior expectations that promote mutual respect and responsibility.

Sri Utama is not a specialist SEN institution.

The school provides structured support for students who speak English as an additional language through its English as a Second Language (ESL) program, offered from early years through to IGCSE. ESL is a timetabled subject for all students, recognizing that most learners at the school speak English as a second or third language. At IGCSE level, students can also opt for English as a Second Language as an official examination subject. Language acquisition is supported by classroom teachers and ESL specialists using targeted instruction and scaffolding techniques. Additional reading and speaking initiatives, such as the “Sri Utama Readers” and “Communication” program, are offered at younger levels to build confidence.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the school’s pastoral care framework, which includes homeroom teacher relationships, Values Education, and PSHE sessions. Teachers monitor student behavior and emotional development in class and refer students for additional support if needed. The school promotes open communication and family partnerships as part of its wellbeing approach. Activities that encourage teamwork, self-expression, and reflection are embedded into the school’s academic and co-curricular programs. There is no mention of a school counsellor or in-house mental health professional in the current materials.

Sri Utama implements a range of safeguarding measures to ensure student safety, including 24-hour on-campus security and CCTV monitoring in all areas. Access to school premises is controlled, and students are supervised during school hours and activities. While specific policies on child protection are not published in the prospectus, safeguarding is embedded in the school’s broader pastoral and behavioral expectations. Staff are expected to maintain a safe and respectful environment, and students are encouraged to report concerns to trusted adults. Families are included in safety communications through regular updates and meetings.