International school offers holistic British education
PETALING JAYA: British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL), located at Bandar Utama, was recently officiated by the British High Commissioner Simon Featherstone.
The school aims to provide a holistic British education in the country.
BSKL has a student population of 550 and offers education from pre-nursery (aged 2) until year 13 (aged 17). Thirty-nine per cent of its students are locals while the rest is made up of 40 different nationalities.
"The children get quality British education and a chance to be part of a global community," said Featherstone.
Each classroom has a maximum of 20 students. Since BSKL's inception in 2009, on average, 95 per cent of the students score above the expected requirements of the English National Curriculum.
Director of the British Schools Group Stewart Fry said students' linguistic, creative and sports abilities are also encouraged together with their academic capabilities.
Students are also taught Asian languages such as Malay and Mandarin.
The school also offers its students development opportunities through Tottenham Hotspur Football development programme, primary instrumental programme, wall climbing and dance. This is to allow the children to find their niche ability.
BSKL also has an ambitious music programme. As part of the normal music curriculum, every child from Year 2 to Year 7 learns to play a musical instrument. Year 2 to 4 pupils are offered violin, viola or cello. Year 5, 6 and 7 pupils get to choose from an array of instruments such as saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone and euphonium.
"Drama, music and art classes are offered to nurture the creative streaks among children.
"Sports are not only part of the physical education subject but are also emphasised through football and swimming tournaments to instil in students sportsmanship," said Fry.
Headmaster of BSKL Gilbard Honey-Jones said phase two of the school will be opened in 2013 and there will be an increase of 1,000 students.
Head of BSKL middle school, David Kirkham, said the students are also taught to be independent and the schools' behavioural policy is excellent. He added that each classroom is also equipped with interactive white boards and students are introduced to the information technology skills from an early age.
BSKL has a student population of 550 and offers education from pre-nursery (aged 2) until year 13 (aged 17). Thirty-nine per cent of its students are locals while the rest is made up of 40 different nationalities.
"The children get quality British education and a chance to be part of a global community," said Featherstone.
Each classroom has a maximum of 20 students. Since BSKL's inception in 2009, on average, 95 per cent of the students score above the expected requirements of the English National Curriculum.
Director of the British Schools Group Stewart Fry said students' linguistic, creative and sports abilities are also encouraged together with their academic capabilities.
Students are also taught Asian languages such as Malay and Mandarin.
The school also offers its students development opportunities through Tottenham Hotspur Football development programme, primary instrumental programme, wall climbing and dance. This is to allow the children to find their niche ability.
BSKL also has an ambitious music programme. As part of the normal music curriculum, every child from Year 2 to Year 7 learns to play a musical instrument. Year 2 to 4 pupils are offered violin, viola or cello. Year 5, 6 and 7 pupils get to choose from an array of instruments such as saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone and euphonium.
"Drama, music and art classes are offered to nurture the creative streaks among children.
"Sports are not only part of the physical education subject but are also emphasised through football and swimming tournaments to instil in students sportsmanship," said Fry.
Headmaster of BSKL Gilbard Honey-Jones said phase two of the school will be opened in 2013 and there will be an increase of 1,000 students.
Head of BSKL middle school, David Kirkham, said the students are also taught to be independent and the schools' behavioural policy is excellent. He added that each classroom is also equipped with interactive white boards and students are introduced to the information technology skills from an early age.
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