King's Valley International School (KVIS)

King's Valley International School supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through formal Prevention Programs embedded in the Anti-Bullying Policy, including social-emotional learning initiatives, peer mentoring, leadership programs, and awareness campaigns that promote empathy, respect, and inclusion. The policy frames SEL within a safe, inclusive learning environment and outlines safeguarding processes to address wellbeing concerns. The Child Protection Policy states that the school provides access to counseling services, learning support programs, and resources to support student well-being and personal development. A safeguarding committee is available to provide guidance, counseling, and assistance to students and to coordinate responses with staff. Taken together, these provisions support SEL by fostering positive relationships, resilience, and responsible behavior across the student body.

KVIS offers Learning Support for students with additional learning needs, including language difficulties or gifted and talented abilities, delivered through the Learning Support programme and aligned with a referral process. Support may be formalized through an In-class Support Plan or an Individual Education Plan. The ESL department works with teachers to support students who speak English as an additional language, integrating language support with the wider learning program. The policies describe a Learning Support framework but do not indicate a dedicated specialist SEN unit. The school emphasizes inclusive education within its Cambridge Curriculum framework.

KVIS provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support through a well-implemented ESL programme at all school sections, including pull-out and in-class support by qualified staff. The language policy notes that approximately 98% of the student body speaks English as a second language and that English instruction is the primary medium, with Burmese provided as a second language in certain levels. ESL is delivered through pull-out and in-class support, with co-teaching in subjects like science and mathematics where possible. Students identified as requiring additional English support are placed in ESL and monitored, with exit decisions made by a team including the ESL teacher and a leadership team member.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Counseling and Learning Support within the Student Welfare framework described in the Child Protection Policy, which commits to addressing the well-being and personal development of students. Social-emotional learning initiatives are part of the school's anti-bullying prevention programs to foster empathy, self-awareness, and resilience. The safeguarding policy notes a safeguarding committee that provides guidance, counseling, and assistance to affected students. Counseling and support services are available to students experiencing distress or bullying. The school emphasizes open communication with students and families to promptly address wellbeing concerns.

Safeguarding at KVIS Mandalay is formalized through a Child Protection Policy and Procedures that outline rights, roles and responsibilities, recruitment and screening, reporting procedures, safeguarding training, and monitoring. The policy includes clear roles for safeguarding personnel and mechanisms for reporting and responding to concerns. It emphasizes a culture of safety, non-discrimination, and inclusive environment, with ongoing training for staff on child protection and regular review. The safeguarding pages describe health and safety measures, COVID protocols, weekly pest control, First Aid training by the Red Cross, and fire safety training, all intended to protect students and staff. A safeguarding committee coordinates guidance, counseling, and support for affected individuals and ensures collaboration with families and authorities as needed.