ClanC
Malaysian expat in Scotland
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Registration: 29 July 2015
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How long does it take to adjust to Malaysia life? by Chewtasha
Hello out there... So here is my question. How long did it take you to enjoy Malaysia? I moved to Malaysia in September 2014 with my husband and three daughters from the United States. This wasn't my first time coming to Malaysia as I have been ...
What's the news on Desa Park International School? by carlyle1979
Hi, I have a 4-year old daughter and I'd like to enrol her into a school. The big ones like Mont Kiara, ISKL, Alice Smith are out of my budget, but I was looking at Desa Park City International School. Relatively lesser but I have not seen much ...
I think we will have to make a trip and see the schools for ourselves and 'interrogate' them! 馃槤 I find the websites completely useless as they all say much the same things. I am going to see if we can have a taster day so that the ... Read More
anyone knows anything about The International School Parkcity by heideselena2003
Hola to everyone, I would like to know if anyone knows anything about The International School Parkcity and if Mont'Kiara is too far to live from there, or the Parkcity area is good in terms of supermarkets and facilities? Thank you
Hi Gravitas, hope you are well. Have you any updated news about the school? This thread is 1.5 years old and I just wondered if you know how it has progressed. Read More
What's the news on Desa Park International School? by carlyle1979
Hi, I have a 4-year old daughter and I'd like to enrol her into a school. The big ones like Mont Kiara, ISKL, Alice Smith are out of my budget, but I was looking at Desa Park City International School. Relatively lesser but I have not seen much ...
I know this is an old thread but any up to date reviews? Nemodot, any idea how the school is doing? Read More
Relocating to KL: Need help with accommodation near British Int Sch by BulaGirl
Hi! Currently living in Bangkok and will be relocating to KL this Dec. My kids are currently attending a British international school here in BKK in Y5, Y3 & Reception. I have chosen the British International Sch of KL for my kids - same ...
Hi BulaGirl, Just wondering if you've made that move to Malaysia.... What do you think of BSKL? Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, we can't make the open day as we live in Scotland. It does look like a good school with amazing facilities. What are the class sizes like? Do you know the break down of numbers in the elementary, middle ... Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thank you Nemodot for your reply. That's very interesting and I can now see why many schools do IGCSE and then IB. In your opinion, is there any good IB schools in Malaysia? I grew up in a Malaysian school doing the kebangsaan syllabus .... ... Read More
Make some new friends by kelvin W
Hi everyone, I recently relocated to KL from australia, hope to make some new friends here. I am currently resides in mont kiara and wondering how to hire a house helper. Drop me a message if anyone is looking for work. Cheers Regards
Oh no what a nightmare! You are so brave to drive! I am terrified of the traffic! :sosad: Have you shortlisted/visited any schools? What does Ella want to do in the future? How long will you be in Malaysia? How is she adjusting to the move? My ... Read More
Make some new friends by kelvin W
Hi everyone, I recently relocated to KL from australia, hope to make some new friends here. I am currently resides in mont kiara and wondering how to hire a house helper. Drop me a message if anyone is looking for work. Cheers Regards
Nena0801 ..... A Victorian house sounds lovely. Hope you are settling into life in Malaysia .... The heat, the traffic .... Did you manage to sort out a school for your daughter? What do you think of the Australian school? We are planning a move ... Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Why do you say IGCSE almost perfect for IBDP? I would have thought that MYP would be a smooth transition .... Nemodot, which schools would you recommend? Read More
Make some new friends by kelvin W
Hi everyone, I recently relocated to KL from australia, hope to make some new friends here. I am currently resides in mont kiara and wondering how to hire a house helper. Drop me a message if anyone is looking for work. Cheers Regards
Nena0801, our friends moved to bendigo a couple of years ago.... Built their own house. It looks amazing ... Stunning view with kangaroos ..... Read More
Nilai International School - Your View Please by maxelas
Hi all, I have shortlisted Nilai International School for my son who is in Primary School. Reason for me to shortlist the school is that 1. facilities seem reasonably good 2. the registrar (Mrs Carolina) very professional and could give us ...
You planning to move, Sam? Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thanks gravitas, that's very helpful. Read More
IGB international School - Any feedback? by ClanC
Anyone with any experience of this school? Looks impressive but would like some inside info. :)
Thanks Nemodot, Didn't realise that only 200 kids in the school! That's half the size of our local primary school. I am more in favour of one of the established schools but my husband said not to rule out new schools completely. His thinking ... Read More
IGCSE versus GSCE by goldencik
I have read on various occasions that the quality of IGCSE's are not comparable to (lower) than the UK GCSE. Here are some articles that may make you question that assumption. In fact IGCSEs are known to be much more rigorous than GCSE being ...
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/08/14/what-s-the-difference-between-gcses-and-igcses-a-levels-and-ib_n_7327952.html More recent article Read More