Shattuck-St. Mary’s School: A prestigious US boarding school now in Johor

PARENTS today demand quality education for their children. This has given rise to the establishment of numerous premier private schools in Malaysia, such as the renowned Marlborough College from the UK that offers the British curriculum.

Those looking for world-class American education will be pleased to welcome the prestigious Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, which is set to open the doors of its campus in Forest City, Johor, come August.

Hailing from Faribault in Minnesota, US, this top boarding school brings with it a 160year legacy as well as a rigorous academic curriculum enhanced by acclaimed bespoke programmes.

As the school’s first global campus in Southeast Asia, the establishment of Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Forest City, is in line with the Malaysian government’s efforts to provide access to quality education of international standard, as set out in the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013-2025).

Thanks to its rich heritage and expertise that has been honed for over one-and-a-half centuries, the school has gained a solid reputation for its tradition of educational excellence.

It offers a well-rounded educational approach, which aims not just to prepare students for academic achievements but also real life after that. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) becomes a key focus, complemented by robust offerings of the arts and athletics.

High School students will also be able to enjoy the unique programs offered by the school.

These include its ScholarShift® program, which prepares students for self-directed learning as well as arming them with 21st century skills for college and beyond; weCreate® that stresses on creativity, collaboration and innovation; and Centers of Excellence that encourage students to explore their passions in the arts and athletics.

Another key aspect that distinguishes Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Forest City, from other private schools in the country is that it is helmed by 100 per cent academic leaders from the US, Canada, the UK and Australia, all of whom are highly trained to facilitate the highest standards of learning among the children.

The boarding facilities at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Forest City, offer students the opportunity to be empowered to cultivate their independence in a safe space under the guidance of their dorm parents. With help easily available and fewer distractions along the way, they can focus more on their studies.

They will be able to mix around with people from various cultural backgrounds and foster lifelong friendships as well.

Set against a lavish backdrop of grand buildings and landscaped surroundings, the approximately RM1bil campus of Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Forest City, is equipped with a range of state-ofthe-art facilities, which include a fully equipped theatre, dance studios, kiln rooms, an Olympicsized swimming pool, a sports field and a two-story customised weCreate laboratory featuring studios for video editing, lighting and animation, writing, fashion design, graphic design, e-design, architecture, music editing and recording, performance, digital photography and more.

Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Forest City, is undoubtedly set to make an indelible mark in Malaysia’s education scene as a premier private school that truly prepares your child for higher education and real life beyond.

Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Forest City, is the first educational institution in Forest City, a futuristic smart city comprising four man-made islands in the south of Peninsular Malaysia.

The school is expected to welcome around 150 pioneering students – ranging from preschool to high school – at the start of the new school year in August.

To find out more about Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Forest City, visit https:// www.ssm-fc.org / or call +60 197302021.