“WE believe that when you deliver an excellent curriculum, combine it with superior teaching faculty and offer it an outstanding facility, you have Sunway International School (SIS),” said SIS Bandar Sunway principal John Mackle.
The school will welcome its first intake of students in 2017 and offer pre-school, primary and secondary levels of schooling.
“At SIS Sunway Iskandar, the curriculum — from pre-school to Grade 10 — is based on the internationally renowned Canadian (Ontario) Curriculum and focuses on pupils’ individual learning and development as well as builds their character by acknowledging personal strength.
“Those in grades 11 and 12 will pursue the International Baccalaureate education framework for pre-university students,” said Mackle.
The modern and contemporary school campus is designed to deliver an international school curriculum that is both hi-tech, with effective adoption of educational technologies, as well as hi-touch with emphasis on the development of soft skills.
Pre-enrolment for pre-school through to pre-university at SIS Sunway Iskandar will begin next year.
Preschool years, for those aged 3 to 5, focus on emerging skills in language, numeracy and inquiry. The curriculum stimulates each child’s innate curiosity and exploratory nature through play-based learning and prepares them for more formal learning in higher grades.
The curriculum for primary school years (grades 1 to 5) focuses on the development of communication skills, appreciation for the arts and sciences, as well as social and motor skills.
The middle school (grades 6 to 10) curriculum balances academic rigour with creative interests as pupils are exposed to fun and fruitful learning, participate in class discussions and explore issues and ideas with confidence.
SIS is the only international school in Malaysia to offer the Canadian (Ontario) Curriculum, rated one of the world’s best school systems for primary and secondary school education, where students consistently top the Programme for International School Student Assessment.
The Canadian (Ontario) School qualification is recognised globally and accepted by other international schools and universities worldwide. The Ontario Curriculum comprises six components — Ontario Secondary School Diploma; compulsory course; assessment, evaluation and reporting; teaching and learning strategies; extra-curricular activities; and parent engagement.
With English as the medium of instruction, teachers at SIS Sunway Iskandar are Canadian and International Baccalaureate-certified.
Upon completing Grade 12 (pre-university level) studies at SIS Sunway Iskandar, students can join the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised pre-university qualification.
SIS Sunway Iskandar is purpose-built and designed to suit its natural landscape and surroundings.
All teaching spaces are comprehensively equipped to provide conducive and stimulating environments for teaching, learning, reflection, sports, recreation and many forms of extra-curricular activities.
Strategically located in the heart of Medini, Nusajaya the education institution will seamlessly connect with major highways enabling greater connectivity into Johor Baru, Iskandar and Singapore.
SIS is also the first international school to implement a full laptop programme.
The high speed wireless Internet connectivity throughout the campus provides students and teachers convenient access to online and multimedia resources.
And SIS e-Learn (online course management system) enables teachers to give students and parents valuable feedback, update daily assignments and reports, and share learning resources regardless of physical location.
SIS House (the campus boarding house) is available to both local and international students studying in Grade 9 onwards.
Sunway Education Group senior executive director Dr Elizabeth Lee said: “We are proud to be able to contribute to the Iskandar community through the provision of international education.
The state-of-the-art campus is designed to nurture minds and build characters, especially with our curriculum which focuses on educational technologies and emphasises soft-skill development.”
A special bursary of RM10,000 each will be offered to enrolled students. The bursary is valid for 24 months from the date of the opening of the school. Total bursaries can add up to RM20,00 per student for families who enrol their children at the school and who are buyers of Sunway properties in Sunway Iskandar.
Tan Wee Bee, Sunway Property and Construction (southern region and Singapore) executive director, said: “With 40 years of expertise in the property industry, Sunway is continuously working towards developing sustainable quality living in a community.
“With SIS Sunway Iskandar, we are confident that Iskandar residents will have the privilege of world-class education which will in turn shape a holistic lifestyle.”
Sunway International School commenced in January 2008 at Bandar Sunway. It is owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, a trust under Sunway Education Group.