Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park

Institution Overview

Background of School 

Type of school: International & Private National School, offering programmes from Early Years, Primary, Secondary & Pre-University programme

Date of Establishment & Brief History: Established in 2008, Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park is part of Tenby Schools family, one of the pioneers of International & Malaysia National Education with 60 years of heritage.

Schools Mission & Vision: At all Tenby Schools, we apply holistic, evidence-based philosophy designed to build the character of students and empower lifelong, independent learning.

Schools Achievements or Milestones: 100% of our graduates received entry into their university of choice. We consistently rank as one of the highest achieving internationals schools in Klang Valley when it comes to academic results.

Uniqueness School (What makes us special?)

• Briefly describe the school system: In both our schools, a carefully balanced and thought-out approach to the delivery of education helps your child gain the skills necessary to thrive in the 21^st
• Briefly describe what is outstanding or what differentiates your from other schools and why a parent should choose you instead of others.

Academic: Programme Outline & Curriculum

• What are the Levels of Education Offered : Early Years (Pre-school), Primary, Secondary, Pre-University
• Intakes for each level of education : January, April & September, but students can enrol anytime of the year.
• What is the curriculum used in the school? Why this curriculum? What are the qualifications awarded.

a) International Primary Curriculum (IPC) – The IPC is used by over 730 schools in 92 countries worldwide. IPC is a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum, which sets specific learning goals, and a clear process of learning for every subject, while developing international mindedness and encouraging personal learning.

b) Cambridge IGCSE: The curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities. Starting from a foundation of core subjects, it is easy to add breadth and cross-curricular perspectives. Cambridge IGCSE helps improve performance by developing skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving. It is the perfect springboard to advanced study.

c) Malaysian National Curriculum: Sekolah Sri Tenby combines the best of Malaysian National Curriculum with a global perspective and outlook, preparing Malaysian students for local and global success in the career pathway of choice. Sekolah Sri Tenby is also a certified Dual Language Porgamme school, meaning that we are one of a select group of National-type schools in Malaysia to offer Mathematics and Science subjects in both Bahasa Melayu and English.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park offers Co-Curricular over 130 activities for all age group.
We run Duke of Edinburgh award Scheme, Model United Nations, Scouts and Girl Guides, Green Flag School, Service and Community projects for all students and 200 string student leadership council. We run a Football Academy and compete in national and global events such as World Scholars Cup, Singapore Maths and have International spots athletes on campus.

Participation is compulsory for all students as it enables them to develop friendships and a sense of identity across the entire school community.

All CCAs are taught by experienced instructors, some of whom come from our teacher community and others who are hired as external experts. All external instructors are fully qualified to teach students and take every precaution to ensure a safe yet enjoyable learning environment.

Academic Strength, Teaching-Learning Resources

1. Consistently producing outstanding results in IGCSE and A-levels, with a holistic curriculum that develop skills for our young people to be amazing adults and future leaders
2. Bring Your Own Device Policy – The school encourages students in higher year groups to bring their own devices. Students in lower year groups will use Chromebooks which are provided by the school in the classrooms.
3. Access to numerous education technology platform including free access to Microsoft 365, Google Classroom, and other applications including University Information and Guidance software

School Facilities

1. 20-acre campus
2. 5-acre green field
3. Aquatic Centre
4. Library
5. Science, Engineering & Technology Lab
6. Specialist Art, Drama & Performing Arts Centre
7. Technology Education Suites
8. Sixth Form Centre
9. Early Years Centre
10. Two Multipurpose Halls

Entry Requirements & Student Selection Criteria

• After the school has received a completed application, a date will be scheduled for students to undergo the GL Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4), which is a standard means of assessing a student’s ability to reason with and manipulate different types of material through a series of verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial ability tasks

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Scholarships available for Year 12 students

International Awards & Recognition

1. Part of FOBISIA
2. The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
3. Awarded as an Eco School
4. Accredited by AQA, AIMS, Cambridge Assessment International Education, Cambridge Admissions Testing.
5. Malaysia Book of Records

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