ClanC
Malaysian expat in Scotland
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Registration: 29 July 2015
What's the news on Desa Park International School? by carlyle1979
Hi, I have a 4-year old daughter and I'd like to enrol her into a school. The big ones like Mont Kiara, ISKL, Alice Smith are out of my budget, but I was looking at Desa Park City International School. Relatively lesser but I have not seen much ...
I think we will have to make a trip and see the schools for ourselves and 'interrogate' them! 😝 I find the websites completely useless as they all say much the same things. I am going to see if we can have a taster day so that the ... Read More
anyone knows anything about The International School Parkcity by heideselena2003
Hola to everyone, I would like to know if anyone knows anything about The International School Parkcity and if Mont'Kiara is too far to live from there, or the Parkcity area is good in terms of supermarkets and facilities? Thank you
Hi Gravitas, hope you are well. Have you any updated news about the school? This thread is 1.5 years old and I just wondered if you know how it has progressed. Read More
What's the news on Desa Park International School? by carlyle1979
Hi, I have a 4-year old daughter and I'd like to enrol her into a school. The big ones like Mont Kiara, ISKL, Alice Smith are out of my budget, but I was looking at Desa Park City International School. Relatively lesser but I have not seen much ...
I know this is an old thread but any up to date reviews? Nemodot, any idea how the school is doing? Read More
Relocating to KL: Need help with accommodation near British Int Sch by BulaGirl
Hi! Currently living in Bangkok and will be relocating to KL this Dec. My kids are currently attending a British international school here in BKK in Y5, Y3 & Reception. I have chosen the British International Sch of KL for my kids - same ...
Hi BulaGirl, Just wondering if you've made that move to Malaysia.... What do you think of BSKL? Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, we can't make the open day as we live in Scotland. It does look like a good school with amazing facilities. What are the class sizes like? Do you know the break down of numbers in the elementary, middle ... Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thank you Nemodot for your reply. That's very interesting and I can now see why many schools do IGCSE and then IB. In your opinion, is there any good IB schools in Malaysia? I grew up in a Malaysian school doing the kebangsaan syllabus .... ... Read More
Make some new friends by kelvin W
Hi everyone, I recently relocated to KL from australia, hope to make some new friends here. I am currently resides in mont kiara and wondering how to hire a house helper. Drop me a message if anyone is looking for work. Cheers Regards
Oh no what a nightmare! You are so brave to drive! I am terrified of the traffic! :sosad: Have you shortlisted/visited any schools? What does Ella want to do in the future? How long will you be in Malaysia? How is she adjusting to the move? My ... Read More
Make some new friends by kelvin W
Hi everyone, I recently relocated to KL from australia, hope to make some new friends here. I am currently resides in mont kiara and wondering how to hire a house helper. Drop me a message if anyone is looking for work. Cheers Regards
Nena0801 ..... A Victorian house sounds lovely. Hope you are settling into life in Malaysia .... The heat, the traffic .... Did you manage to sort out a school for your daughter? What do you think of the Australian school? We are planning a move ... Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Why do you say IGCSE almost perfect for IBDP? I would have thought that MYP would be a smooth transition .... Nemodot, which schools would you recommend? Read More
Make some new friends by kelvin W
Hi everyone, I recently relocated to KL from australia, hope to make some new friends here. I am currently resides in mont kiara and wondering how to hire a house helper. Drop me a message if anyone is looking for work. Cheers Regards
Nena0801, our friends moved to bendigo a couple of years ago.... Built their own house. It looks amazing ... Stunning view with kangaroos ..... Read More
Nilai International School - Your View Please by maxelas
Hi all, I have shortlisted Nilai International School for my son who is in Primary School. Reason for me to shortlist the school is that 1. facilities seem reasonably good 2. the registrar (Mrs Carolina) very professional and could give us ...
You planning to move, Sam? Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thanks gravitas, that's very helpful. Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thanks Nemodot, Didn't realise that only 200 kids in the school! That's half the size of our local primary school. I am more in favour of one of the established schools but my husband said not to rule out new schools completely. His thinking ... Read More
IGCSE versus GSCE
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/08/14/what-s-the-difference-between-gcses-and-igcses-a-levels-and-ib_n_7327952.html More recent article Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback?
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :) Read More
The mind boggling world of education in Malaysia. by ClanC
Good morning from sunny Scotland! The first dry and sunny day in weeks! Just LOVE the Scottish summer! We are considering a move back to Malaysia after nearly 20 years away ... The past 16 spent in Scotland. Our children are aged 11 and 7. We ...
The programme was purely entertainment and I don't think the experiment will prove anything ... Will await the next few episodes. I did have flashbacks of my school days! Lol! My poor 11 year old was shocked at how strict the Chinese teachers ... Read More
The mind boggling world of education in Malaysia. by ClanC
Good morning from sunny Scotland! The first dry and sunny day in weeks! Just LOVE the Scottish summer! We are considering a move back to Malaysia after nearly 20 years away ... The past 16 spent in Scotland. Our children are aged 11 and 7. We ...
Gravitas, interesting programme on BBC 2 last night http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/33766156/what-it-was-like-being-taught-by-chinese-teachers-in-the-uk Read More
International schools in KL by Nena0801
I will have to enroll my daughter to year 12 (secondary school). Can anyone recommend a good school with reasonable fees?
Thanks, Nena. Did you look into AISM? Which school did you decide on? Read More
International schools in KL by Nena0801
I will have to enroll my daughter to year 12 (secondary school). Can anyone recommend a good school with reasonable fees?
Hi Nena, Have you decided on schools? Any reason why you are considering British and U.S. schooling? How have you found the Australian curriculum? We are in Scotland and considering a move to Malaysia. I have been looking into schools and really ... Read More
Nilai International School - Your View Please by maxelas
Hi all, I have shortlisted Nilai International School for my son who is in Primary School. Reason for me to shortlist the school is that 1. facilities seem reasonably good 2. the registrar (Mrs Carolina) very professional and could give us ...
Hi Alex, Cempaka isn't cheaper. Year 1/2 is RM 31,800 per year .... Year 11 is RM 49,500 per year. Small class sizes is great but 7 is really too few. Read More
The mind boggling world of education in Malaysia. by ClanC
Good morning from sunny Scotland! The first dry and sunny day in weeks! Just LOVE the Scottish summer! We are considering a move back to Malaysia after nearly 20 years away ... The past 16 spent in Scotland. Our children are aged 11 and 7. We ...
Yes, am Chinese Malaysian.... and a banana ... :( :sosad: I am going to narrow down the schools and see if I can get taster days .... Any other recommendations? How was the get together today? Read More
The mind boggling world of education in Malaysia. by ClanC
Good morning from sunny Scotland! The first dry and sunny day in weeks! Just LOVE the Scottish summer! We are considering a move back to Malaysia after nearly 20 years away ... The past 16 spent in Scotland. Our children are aged 11 and 7. We ...
Oh wow, your kids have travelled far and wide! An interesting mix of schooling too. Dull lessons is what I fear .... The tier 2 schools we visited said they are very Malaysian in their approach and what came to mind was my experience growing up ... Read More
The mind boggling world of education in Malaysia. by ClanC
Good morning from sunny Scotland! The first dry and sunny day in weeks! Just LOVE the Scottish summer! We are considering a move back to Malaysia after nearly 20 years away ... The past 16 spent in Scotland. Our children are aged 11 and 7. We ...
Strange hour to up, Gravitas..... Did your children grow up in Malaysia? Tell me more about this alternative schooling ..... Thanks for the link. I noticed that post earlier and had a quick peek. My brother recently moved to ara Damansara so we ... Read More
Moving back to Malaysia
Hi Tcy75, We are in a similar situation ... Planning a move back after nearly 20years away. We currently live in Scotland. We are looking into talent corp too. What age are your kids? Have you looked into schools yet? C Read More
The mind boggling world of education in Malaysia. by ClanC
Good morning from sunny Scotland! The first dry and sunny day in weeks! Just LOVE the Scottish summer! We are considering a move back to Malaysia after nearly 20 years away ... The past 16 spent in Scotland. Our children are aged 11 and 7. We ...
Thanks for the welcome, Gravitas. Thanks for the tip on looking at the other threads. I have had a good look. Well, what do I want for my kids ..... I would like a good education. A school which will challenge them academically but also make ... Read More
The mind boggling world of education in Malaysia.
Good morning from sunny Scotland! The first dry and sunny day in weeks! Just LOVE the Scottish summer! We are considering a move back to Malaysia after nearly 20 years away ... The past 16 spent in Scotland. Our children are aged 11 and 7. We ... Read More