Author: Expatgo Staff
What’s in a Number? We all want the best for our children, and that often means them achieving the best grades possible. But research and experience also tells us that sometimes that desire for them to succeed, can be translated into pressure and increased anxiety. So, how as parents do we ensure that we strike the balance right? We need to ensure that the journey to achieve outstanding results has the wellbeing of the child at its core. So, as you explore a school’s statistics, be sure to dig a little deeper. 7 Top Tips for Understanding Academic Results #1 Check the…
Due to a high number of registrations for spaces limited in line with our health and safety SOPs, we are sorry to announce that we are no longer accepting registrations for ISKL’s Open Day. If you would like to be added to our Open Day waiting list or to discuss alternative options such as our live virtual tour or for those in Malaysia, a by-appointment in-person campus tour please contact our Admissions team at admissions@iskl.edu.my or +603 4813 5004. We are looking forward to sharing with you all that our school has to offer you and your family!
Whilst this has been an unprecedented and challenging year for examination students around the world, The International School of Penang (Uplands) once again has cause to celebrate excellence in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) as well as commend the resilience of each of our examination students as they navigated the uncertainties of the last 6 months. The students are a credit to the school, living our school values and motto “Respect for Self. Respect for Others”. Our IGCSE results were once again exceptional with 56% achieving A*-A. It is truly…
In a nation where festivities are the life of communities, the new era of social distancing forces some traditions to be forsaken. In Malaysia, a country known to be in the world’s top 10 for its sheer number of public holidays, celebrating these festivals has had to adapt to new reality with the pandemic. Already, major celebrations such as Hari Raya Adilfitri, Hari Gawai, and Hari Raya Haji had to be massively scaled down, with house parties and cross-country travelling barred. While leniency to these emergency laws were granted in the passing of the Recovery Movement Control Order, many had…
Chris Broadbent, MSS Teacher and Careers & Pathways Coordinator One of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make is choosing the right international school curriculum. Private and international schools in Malaysia are aplenty, and it has become increasingly difficult to determine which education system is better for your child. This article provides a comparison of the popular curricula available in Malaysia, namely the International Baccalaureate (IB), A-levels, and the Australian curriculum’s New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC). It is important to note that there is not one single ‘perfect’ or ‘preferred’ international education system, and every curriculum…
Uplands students once again exceed global averages at IBDP The International School of Penang (Uplands) students have, once again, exceeded global averages in this year’s IBDP examination results. This year’s average score is 2.6 points higher than the global average, with 37% of students achieving 36 points or more. The International School of Penang (Uplands) students achieved an average diploma score of 32.5 out of a possible 45, surpassing the global average of 29.9. More than 15 students achieved 37 points and above which is the level of attainment required to gain entry to the top universities in the world.…
A Panel with Prince Court Medical Centre: Covid-19 in Malaysia Prince Court Medical Centre (PCMC), one of the leading healthcare providers in Malaysia, invited TEG Media to join them in a conversation with healthcare professionals as they look into the managing of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, and what it entails for the expat community. The discussion was represented by PCMC’s CEO – Chong Yee Mun, PCMC’s ENT specialist & Medical Director, Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh (who is also the President of APHM-Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia); together with TEG Media CEO Andy Davison and was moderated by Marsita Mashhor…
While Malaysia has steadily proven itself to be formidable in containing the outbreak of Covid-19 and having a 93% recovery rate as of yesterday, a pandemic does not disappear overnight, and certain precautions still have to be followed to prevent a resurgence. A strong set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have effectively curbed transmission in high-traffic areas so far, but the reopening of even more public spaces has given some people cause for concern about possible second wave. Oftentimes, sprawling areas such as parks, beaches, and hiking trails rely heavily on the conscience of visitors in order to maintain general…
With commercial airlines slowly reopening their international routes as the world carefully eases back into business as “normal,” the question on everyone’s mind is, how safe is it to fly again? ExpatGo has long maintained solid relationships with carrier companies across the globe, and in doing so, has been a go-to for customers to learn of flight ticket promotions and new routes being launched first hand. We sit down with representatives from Cathay Pacific, Emirates, KLM/Air France, Turkish Airlines and AirAsia to learn about the various necessary precautions each carrier is taking in an effort to transport customers safely within…
It has been an incredible start of the year for Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) who celebrated their 20th anniversary. AISM is the longest established Australian international school in Malaysia. Success breeds success and AISM, as a leading international school, is invested in supporting students to strive for their goals and be the best they can be! Hence, in conjunction with AISM’s 20th Anniversary, AISM is offering 20 bursaries to deserving and aspiring students to ignite and build on their educational journey. AISM aims to attract the brightest and most outstanding minds in Malaysia who are looking to take on…