Collinz International School - Glenmarie

The Glenmarie campus is located in Shah Alam, Selangor, within the Klang Valley region. It sits in a commercial zone that is close to residential neighbourhoods and is well connected by major roads. Families from Shah Alam and nearby areas such as Subang Jaya and Klang can reach the school conveniently.

The school provides education from Preschool (EYFS) through Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–11), culminating in the Cambridge IGCSE examinations. This covers students aged 4 to 17 years.

Collinz International School is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities but provides a bus service for day-to-day student transport.

Families must disclose any special educational needs during admissions. The school may withdraw an offer if these are not disclosed. No dedicated SEN programmes are published on the school’s website.

The school has no national affiliation. It follows the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge IGCSE pathway.

The school has no religious affiliation listed on its website.

The school day runs from 7:30am to 5:00pm during term time, with lessons beginning at 7:50am. Lunch is available through the school’s canteen service, and outside food deliveries are not permitted.

Yes, a student bus service is offered. Routes are coordinated with external providers, and families liaise directly for pick-up and drop-off. Availability is limited, and the school sets guidelines for safe and punctual use.

The school follows the English National Curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in Preschool, where children are introduced to early literacy and numeracy alongside English, Malay, and Mandarin. In Primary (Years 1–6), students study core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, and the arts, supported by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). At Secondary (Years 7–9, Key Stage 3), the curriculum builds a strong foundation in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, Computing, Music, Art & Craft, and Physical Education. In Years 10–11 (Key Stage 4), students prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE examinations, with the school operating as a registered CAIE examination centre. Instruction is delivered in English, with Mandarin taught as a compulsory subject in Primary and offered through Secondary. This progression ensures a structured pathway from EYFS through to internationally recognised IGCSE qualifications.

The school highlights personal development in its mission, focusing on values such as conflict resolution, moral growth, self-confidence, and effective communication. A House System supports student belonging and interaction across year levels. The school also organises educational trips and charity outings, which encourage teamwork and social responsibility. Co-curricular activities, including music, robotics, and sports, also contribute to collaborative and interpersonal development. Beyond these programmes, the website does not list specific SEL staff roles or structured initiatives.

Collinz requires families to disclose any special educational needs during admissions. Students must complete an entrance assessment, and applications may be withdrawn if needs are undisclosed. The website does not describe specialised SEN support staff, dedicated programmes, or categories of SEN catered for. The school is not presented as a specialist SEN institution.

The school states that English is the language of instruction and promotes an English Language Environment. However, it does not publish information on EAL-specific support, programmes, or staff provision for students requiring additional English language help. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.

An anti-bullying policy is published, outlining preventive measures and procedures for students to seek help. Pupils are encouraged to report issues to teachers, peer mentors, or school management, with escalation to parents or counselling if needed. Beyond this policy, the school does not detail specific mental wellbeing programmes or the presence of counsellors.

The school provides a Child Protection Policy, affirming a duty to protect children from harm, act in their best interests, and treat all equally. It emphasises staff responsibility in creating a safe environment and reporting concerns. Together with the anti-bullying policy, these form the school’s stated safeguarding framework. No additional safeguarding initiatives are published.

1. Enquiry and Visit
Families begin by completing a visit request form on the school website. Admissions staff confirm the appointment within two working days or suggest an alternative. This step gives parents and students an opportunity to tour the campus and ask initial questions.

2. Application Submission
Applications are submitted with proof of application fee payment and supporting documents, including the child’s birth certificate or passport and the past two years of school reports. Incomplete applications will not be processed, and families are advised to prepare documentation in advance.

3. Assessment and Parent Meeting
Applicants complete an entrance assessment, which varies by year group. Preschool applicants are observed through play, while Primary and Secondary students take written assessments and provide a short writing sample. Parents attend a short 20-minute meeting with admissions staff during this stage. Assessments usually last 60–120 minutes per subject.

4. Review and Decision
The admissions team reviews the student’s performance and application file. Parents are notified of the outcome within one to two weeks of the assessment. Placement depends on both performance and space availability.

5. Offer and Acceptance
Successful applicants receive an official offer letter and a Letter of Acceptance to be signed. Parents confirm the place by returning the acceptance and making the required payment. By signing, families agree to the school’s rules and regulations. If the year group is full, the child will be placed on a waiting list.

The school website does not publish any information about scholarships or financial aid programmes. At present, there is no evidence that Collinz International School offers scholarships.

The school operates a waiting list for year groups that are at full capacity. If a student is placed on this list, their application remains valid only for that academic year. Families must reapply in the following year if a space does not become available.