Frequently asked questions

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Our Admissions Team will then be in touch to guide you through the application process, and will request the following items of information from you:  

  • Parents’ passport/Identity Card  
  • Parents’ visa (if relevant)  
  • Parents’ work permit (if relevant)  
  • Student’s birth certificate (translated to English for non-Malaysian)  
  • Student’s passport/MyKid if Malaysian Citizen/Identity card  
  • Student’s previous school report

We strive to make the admissions process as smooth as possible, while taking time and care to give each prospective student’s application the attention it deserves. Generally, the full admissions process takes around 1 to 2 weeks from the initial application until the confirmation of a place, during which time your child may be required to sit for a standard assessment of their cognitive abilities.

Our school terms start in January, April and September but we have rolling enrolment so students can join us anytime. We have strong settling in processes including a buddy programme to ensure children feel safe and supported as they transition into our community.

Students will be placed in year groups according to their date of birth. Our academic year cut-off date is 31st August every year. Students entering Early Years must have turned 3 by the 1st of September, and so on as they progress up the school. 

Yes, if necessary. Fees may vary depending on the Malaysian Immigration fees structure. 

You can submit the application to book for placement in future. However, it is subject to availability based on the child entry assessment. You may talk to our Admission team to understand further.

Yes. Our application fee is RM500 for Sekolah Sri Tenby and RM1,000 for Tenby International School.

This depends on why you are moving.  The sooner a young person makes a change and has longer to settle into an environment then the better their learning will be.  

Students are allocated to classes according to their age on January 1st of the year of entry to school. We do not place students outside of their age-appropriate classes unless there are exceptional circumstances. 

 

Our school embraces multilinguism by offering Malay, English, and Mandarin as part of the curriculum.

For primary students, the school day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For secondary students, the hours are from 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. If a child participates in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), these take place after school from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

Parents are encouraged to share their feedback directly with our Parent Services Lead. She is always ready to listen and address any questions, concerns, or suggestions to ensure a positive experience for everyone. 

We have a huge variety of extracurricular activities for all our students after school. 

Yes we have a uniform which can be bought in school and differs between early Years, Primary and Secondary.

Our school is located at Setia Eco Gardens: 

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens. Persiaran Eco Gardens 1, Taman Eco Gardens, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia. 

As our school is not a specialized SEN support school, we evaluate each case individually. If a student with Special Educational Needs applies, they are required to undergo an interview with our SEN Counselor or Head of School for pre-screening. This process helps us understand the child’s behavior and specific needs.

Following this, the child will attend a trial class so that our team can observe their behavior and interactions in a classroom setting. This allows us to assess whether we can provide the necessary support within our existing framework. 

Yes, we offer EAL (English as an Additional Language) support. This includes online EAL classes for students who are not based in Malaysia, as well as in-class support through our EAL program or English immersion classes that provide additional language assistance.

Parents can get actively involved in our school community through our vibrant Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA plays a key role in supporting school activities and fostering connections among parents, teachers, and students. 

Microsoft Showcase school 

  • Tenby International Schools:  

Cambridge Assessment International Education accredited 

  • Sekolah Sri Tenby 

Ministry of Education (MOE) Malaysia 

Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah and Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah 

Dual Lingual Program for Science & Math 

Our students represent the school in various sports events. We have teams in football, basketball, badminton, swimming, and more. Additionally, we actively participate in the JSAC and MSSD competitions.

Not necessarily. Students can keep their books at school unless they have homework or specific assignments that require them to bring their books home. 

Yes, we have student lockers so that students can store their personal items. 

The school takes a firm stance against bullying, as it is considered a serious offense. We have a dedicated Safeguarding Team to address and manage any incidents of bullying, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students. 

We encourage students to bring their own devices. BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, is the practice of allowing students to bring their own portable technology devices to school to develop their digital skills and literacy using the device they are most familiar and comfortable with. While BYOD is an option, it is not a requirement. However, any devices brought to school must be registered with our IT team. 

There will be Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) held at the end of each term to provide updates on a child’s progress. 

They must be turned off and in the student bag or locker during the school day. 

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