Mont'Kiara International School

M'KIS is situated in the Mont'Kiara neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This area is known for its family-friendly environment, with a significant expatriate community. The school is well-connected by public transport and is close to various amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and parks.

M'KIS offers education from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through to Grade 12, with Elementary, Middle and High School levels

M'KIS is a co-educational school. It does not offer boarding facilities.

M'KIS provides support for students with mild learning differences through its Literacy Support Program (Kindergarten to Grade 5) and Learning Support Program (Grades 6 to 12). Support is offered via small group pull-out, push-in, or occasionally one-on-one sessions, tailored to individual needs. Students with an Individual Student Support Plan (ISSP) receive longer-term assistance.

The school follows an international curriculum and is not affiliated with any specific country.

M'KIS is a non-denominational school and does not have any religious affiliation.

The standard school day at M'KIS begins at 8:00 AM. For Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students, the day concludes at 1:20 PM, while students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 finish at 2:50 PM. On days with after-school activities, late buses depart at 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM.

M'KIS provides daily bus transportation for students residing in various areas of Kuala Lumpur. The buses are 16-seaters equipped with seat belts, GPS, and cameras to ensure student safety. Morning pick-ups occur between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM. Afternoon departures are scheduled at 1:20 PM for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students, and at 2:50 PM for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Additionally, late buses are available at 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM to accommodate students participating in after-school activities.

Mont'Kiara International School offers a full continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programs:

Primary Years Programme (PYP): For students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, focusing on inquiry-based learning across various subjects.

Middle Years Programme (MYP): For Grades 6 to 10, encompassing eight subject groups, including language acquisition, sciences, mathematics, arts, and design.
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Diploma Programme (DP): For Grades 11 and 12, offering a two-year pre-university course leading to the IB Diploma.

In addition to the IB Diploma, students also earn a U.S. High School Diploma upon graduation.

The school emphasizes social and emotional development through its counseling programs. Elementary counselors conduct guidance lessons focusing on empathy, problem-solving, and emotional management. Middle and high school counselors provide individual and group counseling, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs, and collaborate with teachers and administrators to support student well-being.

M'KIS supports students with a variety of learning needs or mild learning differences through its Literacy Support Program (Kindergarten - Grade 5) and Learning Support Program (Grade 6 - 12). Support is provided via various models, including small group pull-out, push-in, and occasional one-on-one sessions, as well as focused remediation programs. Students with an Individual Student Support Plan (ISSP) receive long-term support. While the school strives to meet individual needs, it is not a specialist SEN institution and acknowledges it may not be able to accommodate every need.

The school offers specific support for students with English as an Additional Language requirements. In Elementary School, a flexible combination of instructional support is provided based on individual language learning needs. For Middle and High School students in Grades 6-10, three 85-minute blocks of dedicated EAL support are incorporated into their schedule. EAL teachers also work closely with all subject teachers to integrate both formal EAL instruction and subject-specific language development.

M'KIS supports students' mental wellbeing through a counseling program. In the Elementary School, counseling includes classroom guidance, parent education, and individual or group counseling sessions. Classroom guidance lessons focus on physical, social, and emotional growth, helping students build interpersonal skills and make healthy, respectful choices. In Middle and High School, the school strives to create a learning environment that fosters cultural understanding, personal safety, emotional well-being, and active engagement in academic programs.

The specific policies and procedures are not publicly available.

1. Schedule a campus visit or attend an Open Day.
M'KIS encourages prospective families to tour the campus during school hours to observe classes and meet faculty. Appointments are scheduled to ensure personalised attention.

2. Complete the online application.
Submit the application form along with the required documents.

3. Provide teacher recommendations.
Depending on the grade level, specific recommendation forms should be submitted by current educators directly to M'KIS:
-For Pre-K3 to Grade 5: Teacher Recommendation Form
-For Grades 6 to 12: Counsellor or School Administrator, English Teacher, and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms

4. Pay the application fee.
A non-refundable application fee of RM1,700 is required for each application. Payment details are provided during the application process.

5. Admissions assessment.
Assessments vary by grade level:
-Pre-K3: No formal assessment
-Pre-K4 & Kindergarten: Brief, developmentally appropriate assessment
-Grade 1 and above: Assessments in reading, writing, and math; EAL assessment if applicable

6. Receive the admissions decision.
Decisions are typically communicated within two business days.

The school does not offer scholarships for tuition.

M'KIS operates a waitlist system for certain grade levels where capacity has been reached. Applicants placed on the waitlist will be offered admission as spaces become available.