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The best private and internatio­nal schools

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THE internatio­nal school market in Malaysia has grown tremendous­ly in the last decade.

Parents nowadays have the option of sending their children to one of 170 internatio­nal schools across the country.

Since 2012, Mint Communicat­ions has been connecting parents and their children with internatio­nal schools through the Private and Internatio­nal School Fairs. They organise the largest internatio­nal school fair in Malaysia, which is held in Kuala Lumpur twice a year at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.

The fairs in Johor and Penang have attracted local and expatriate parents from Japan, South Korea, China, India and Singapore among others. The first Private and Internatio­nal School Fair in Ipoh will also make its debut this year.

According to Mint Communicat­ions co-founder and director Nickie Yew, “Even in the midst of Covid-19, we believe parents still prioritise their children’s education and want to find the best option for them. The Private and Internatio­nal School Fairs in Ipoh, Johor and Penang will adhere strictly to the SOPs set by the Malaysian National Security Council (MKN).”

The first Private and Internatio­nal School Fair in Ipoh will be held on Sept 27 at Weil Hotel, Ipoh; while the 11th Private and Internatio­nal School Fair in Johor will be held on Oct 3 at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri. The ninth Private and Internatio­nal School Fair in Penang will be held on Oct 11 at Hotel Jen Penang.

Exhibitors at the upcoming fairs that offer boarding facilities include City Harbour Internatio­nal School, Kolej Yayasan UEM, Marlboroug­h College Malaysia, Prince of Wales Island Internatio­nal School, Raffles American School, Seri Botani Internatio­nal School, Shattuck-St Mary’s Forest City Internatio­nal School, Sunway Internatio­nal School, Sunway Iskandar; The Internatio­nal School of Penang (Uplands) and Westlake Internatio­nal School.

Visit www.pisf.asia for the complete list of exhibitors.

The 2020/2021 edition of the Education Destinatio­n Malaysia: Guide to Internatio­nal and Private Schools will be sold at all fairs at a discounted price.

Visitors who purchase the guide will have access to detailed informatio­n on internatio­nal schools in Malaysia, insightful articles from experts and useful advice.

Admission is free. *Register online at www.pisf. asia to receive updates about the event through email.

Event details First Private and Internatio­nal School Fair in Ipoh

Date: Sept 27 (Sunday) Time: Noon – 4pm Venue: Weil Hotel, Ipoh

Eleventh Private and Internatio­nal School Fair in Johor

Date: Oct 3 (Saturday) Time: Noon – 4pm Venue: Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Ninth Private and Internatio­nal School Fair in Penang

Date: Oct 11 (Sunday) Time: Noon – 4pm Venue: Hotel Jen Penang

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The Private and Internatio­nal School Fairs connect parents and their children with internatio­nal schools.

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