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PUBLISHERS’ NOTE

elcome to the ninth edition of Education of all international schools in the country in the
Destination Malaysia: Guide to International & Essential Information section. We have also included
WPrivate Schools (EDM)! more in-depth accounts of schools in the Klang
Valley, Johor and Penang in this section. In addition,
The world has changed a great deal since the we have provided an update on the statistics on
pandemic began. While physical school attendance international schools and infographics on school
was disrupted, learning at international schools has fees, the application process, and how to make the
continued albeit via online channels. International most of Virtual Open Days.
schools had to pivot to online learning very quickly
to ensure that their students remained engaged and The section on Preschool Education emphasises the
were able to progress towards their learning goals importance of education in the early years and draws
for the school year. When choosing an international attention to five factors parents need to consider
school for your children now, considerations will need when deciding on the right preschool for their child.
to include the level of preparedness of schools to
deliver online learning effectively. International schools offer a wide variety of curricula
in the English medium and we have provided
With more than 180 international schools in Malaysia, information on them in the Types of Curricula
the EDM Guide has never been more important given section. This will help parents decide which
the increasing variety of curricula, fees and facilities curriculum is most suited to their child’s needs. EDM
on offer. also offers a comprehensive list of international
schools, profiles of individual schools as well as the
In the Features section, read about how international international school directory. Comparative reference
schools in the region have responded to the impact charts in the guide have also been updated.
of the pandemic; how schools have undergone a
substantial technological shift; and what parents Explore a variety of pre-university programmes in
should look for when choosing an international the section called Pre-university and Beyond. There
school. There are also articles on important topics are in-depth articles on the A Level and IB Diploma
such as what to expect in a boarding school; the Programme. There is also an article on what makes
benefits of learning a foreign language, including a good university.
Mandarin; and how to select the best extracurricular
activities for your child. Please visit our website
www.EducationDestinationMalaysia.com for the
Profiles of teachers, students, alumni and boarders latest news and information on international schools.
have been included to give you insights into the The e-copy of the guide is also available on the
international school experience. These perspectives website. If you are looking for a school in Asia, please
will enable you to make better decisions about the visit www.EducationDestinationAsia.com.
type of school that meets your requirements.
For more information about our products and
Find out if there is an international school near where services, please email us at
you live by viewing the map showing the location enquiry@mint-communications.asia

If you wish to speak to representatives from
various international schools at one location,
please visit the Private & International School
Fairs which are regularly held in Kuala Lumpur,
Johor and Penang. For more information on
these fairs, please visit www.pisf.asia.

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