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Inside the
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                                                                                                              MATRIX GLOBAL SCHOOLS:
                                                                                                              EDUCATION FOR A


                                                                                                              CHANGING WORLD





          MAPLE LEAF KINGSLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL:                                                             n 2014, Dato’ Lee Tian Hock conceived of a new   Everyone Caring
                                                                                                                school where children could thrive in a globally-
                                                                                                                                                        The school acknowledges that quality education
                      A BULLY-FREE SCHOOL                                                                     Iprogressive environment, and so Matrix Global   is multi-faceted and not only based on academic
                                                                                                              Schools was born. In 2019, to guarantee the school’s
                                                                                                                                                        results. Above everything else, Matrix Global Schools
                                                                                                              continued mission for innovation and academic   aim to create a caring environment for its staff and
                                                                                                              excellence, a partnership was formed between Matrix
                L Kingsley International School is a bully-  through teacher or peer-to-peer interactions geared                                        students. The school emphasises this care and
                free school. Our culture of care and trust   towards fostering caring, considerate, and reflective   Concepts Berhad and Bonanza Educare Sdn Bhd.   respect in the way staff and students treat each
         Mis why our students, parents and teachers   individuals.                                            The extraordinary partnership ensures the very best   other, their work, and the environment.
         believe in the ML Kingsley’s way. The School’s bully-                                                of modern educational practice with a strong focus
         free policies are preventive and restorative as harsh   Anti-bullying awareness is also one of the 3 pillars   on quality teaching and learning. Today, the campus’   Everyone Maximising Potential
         discipline does not benefit children. Our primary   of the Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE)   crowning glory is found not in its domes or grand   For the Future
         concern is to safeguard a reassuring environment for   program. PSHE focuses on 5 core values, anti-  architecture, however, but in the hearts and minds of   To prepare students for a world where technology
         every child, where no one is singled out or ignored.  bullying, and financial education. Kids learn to   its students and teachers.            is firmly integrated in their everyday lives, the
                                                    manage themselves, their health, relationships and                                                  school boasts multiple Apple Mac and Windows
         In our experience, we find that healthy behaviours   money while exploring what it means to be a citizen   Global Citizens                     computer labs along with a Robotics programme
         flourish when kids understand and are understood.   of the world and country.                        The international school follows the British curriculum,   and 3D-printing facilities. The campus has more than
         We want all our students to feel connected to                                                        while the private school follows a combined approach   55 unique co-curricular activities like wall climbing,
         the school community and we encourage this   To find out more, visit the website                     with the Malaysian National curriculum at the core   futsal and basketball courts. In addition, there is an
                                                    www.kingsley.edu.my/kis                                   along with international elements to enhance the   Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor tennis courts,
                                                                                                              students’ overall experience. The latter has been   a bowling alley and squash courts at the associated
                                                                                                              named Top 5 Private Schools in Malaysia by Trusted   country club.
                                                                                                              Malaysia for 2021. English is the primary medium of
                                                                                                              instruction, with a multilingual emphasis on Mandarin   A Home Away from Home
                                                                                                              and Bahasa Melayu.                        Open to secondary school students who share rooms
                                                                                                                                                        and friendly social areas, in a ‘home away from home’
                                                                                                              Everyone Learning                         environment, boarders benefit from the support of a
                                                                                                              According to Campus Principal, Loh Ghee Juan, last   strong pastoral team and medical centre staffed by
                                                                                                              year, more than 95% of our IGCSE and SPM students   qualified nurses.
                                                                                                              achieved the pass rate in their examinations with
                                                                                                              40% of students achieving top grades in the subjects   All Welcome, Every Day
                                                                                                              they sat. These also include a few of the students on   Families with children aged 3 - 18 years old are
                                                                                                              scholarships, which are also extended to students   encouraged to visit the school to discover the various
                                                                                                              competing in various talents internationally.   opportunities available to them.

                                                                                                                                                        Learn more at matrixschools.edu.my. Contact us at
                                                                                                                                                        1300 22 9888 or hello@matrixschools.edu.my


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