Redefining global education in M’sia

“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela

AN all-rounded education is important in the upbringing of future leaders who are able to take on the challenges of an ever-changing world. This is where international schools have the competitive edge.

International schools typically provide a more balanced curriculum that places emphasis on both academic and personal development.

In fact, when parents choose to send their children to international schools, they’re choosing to send them to the most selective, competitive, and influential schools in the country.

These are the schools that open Ivy League doors; these are the grounds on which lucrative social networks are built.

Realising this, more and more parents in Malaysia are turning to international schools for their children’s education.

This has led to a sharp increase in student enrolment in international schools, with the ISC Research reporting that student enrolment in international schools has gone up by a dramatic 33.9% over the last four years.

Concurrently, there has been a mushrooming of private international schools in Malaysia, with one of them being ShattuckSt Mary’s Forest City International School in Johor.

Academics

As the international campus of the acclaimed Shattuck-St Mary’s School in Minnesota, USA, Shattuck-St Mary’s Forest City International School brings with it over one-and-a-half centuries of experience and expertise, and is well equipped to cater to the diverse needs and capabilities of different types of learners.

Following the American education system, the school begins with PreKindergarten for three-yearolds, starting them on the right footing with a playbased, Reggio Emilliainspired Early Childhood programme.

This educational foundation is built upon each year, culminating in a variety of High School offerings, including Advanced Placement AP® Courses that give students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in school.

The school’s rigorous academic programme is complemented by robust offerings in after-school activities, such as arts, music, robotics, and athletics, giving students plenty of opportunities to become innovative, discerning, and independent learners.

By the time they reach high school, they will be working towards the award of the Shattuck-St Mary’s High School Diploma.

Along the way, students will also be exposed to uniquely Shattuck-St Mary’s experiences, including its hallmark Scholarshift® and weCreate® programmes.

The former allows them to apply their learning in highly relevant, real-world contexts, and establish a strong framework in critical thinking, allowing them to develop the necessary 21st century skills that they will continue to use in college and beyond.

Stressing on creativity, collaboration, and innovation, weCreate® offers a platform for them to indulge their passions and develop their potential in fields that include robotics, electronic, architecture, music, filmmaking, photography, and designing. Campus Facilities

Set against a lavish backdrop of grand buildings and landscaped surroundings, the campus is equipped with a range of outstanding facilities. These include a weCreate® Center, a fully equipped theatre, dance studios, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a sports field.

Boarding Experience

A wholesome boarding experience is available for students in Grade 6 to 12, allowing them to be fully immersed in a rich, multicultural environment close to home, while also giving them the opportunity to cultivate invaluable life skills, including good study habits, independence, and time management, under the watchful eye and guidance of their dorm parents.

Everybody is a part of one big family there, with fun-filled activities and excursions planned regularly.

Each child is also assigned an advisor from the teaching faculty who offers regular academic and social counselling.

Parents, on the other hand, can monitor their children’s academic progress via the school’s management system, PowerSchool®.

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

Student enrolment in international schools has gone up by a dramatic 33.9% over the last four years.