Your child will learn and discover through these subject areas supported by their Class Teacher and a range of Subject Specialists.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious art programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS Art curriculum is informed by the CUSP curriculum for Art & Design.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious computing programme of study that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious Design & Technology programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS Design & Technology curriculum is informed by the CUSP curriculum for Design & Technology and has been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious reading programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS reading curriculum is informed by the CUSP curriculum for reading and has been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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We understand that systematic, synthetic phonics is core component of teaching young students to read, developing the skills they need to tackle reading new words. We follow the Read Write Inc Phonics programme to ensure consistency across the school.
In Preschool, we concentrate on developing students' speaking and listening skills and this lays the foundations for the phonic work which starts in Reception. The emphasis in Preschool is to get students attuned to the sounds around them and ready to begin developing oral blending and segmenting skills, prior to GPC.
In Reception, phonological awareness continues but students are introduced to Set 1 sounds where they will develop GPC and segmenting and blending skills to decode words.
In Key Stage 1, students move through Set 1, Set 2 and Set 3 sounds ensuring that they master the alternative GPCs, can confidently decode more complex words, develop their fluency and can apply rules for spelling.
Phonics is taught four times weekly in discrete lessons, however, we firmly believe that for Phonics to be most effective, it must be embedded across all areas of the curriculum and strive to make links wherever possible. We are committed to ensuring that all students become fluent readers by the end of Key Stage One.
To deliver a high-quality, ambitious spoken language programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious writing programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS writing curriculum is informed by the CUSP curriculum for writing and has been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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Handwriting is taught using the programme, Teach Handwriting. Students learn pre-cursive handwriting in Year 1 moving to cursive handwriting in Year 2. In Key Stage 2, they continue to develop their speed, fluency and presentation of handwriting.
Spelling is taught systematically, with links constantly made across the curriculum to reinforce learning.
In Reception and Year One, we have mapped out the Tier One, high frequency and common exceptions words we expect students to learn and use in their writing.
From Year Two and beyond, we use the CUSP Spelling Programme. CUSP Spelling is a systematic and agile programme where students are taught to spell in a balanced and progressive way. The underpinning principles include:
To deliver a high-quality, ambitious geography programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS geography curriculum is informed by the CUSP curriculum for geography and has been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious history programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS history curriculum is informed by the CUSP curriculum for history and has been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious Languages programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum, where your child has the opportunity to study Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin or French. It will enable them to learn to communicate effectively in another language as well as understanding people from another culture. It will also provide a sound base for further language studies.
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To meet the Ministry of Education requirements if Malaysian students choose Mandarin or French, they must take part in our 'Essential Bahasa' programme and attend a Bahasa Malaysia compulsory lesson every week.
To deliver a high-quality, ambitious Mathematics programme of study that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. Your child will develop a deep, long-lasting and adaptable understanding of mathematical procedures. Your child have the opportunity to master concepts before moving to the next part of the curriculum sequence, allowing no one to be left behind.
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Note: * Calculation Policies for Addition & Subtraction and Multiplication & Division.
To deliver a high-quality, ambitious music programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS music curriculum is informed by the philosophies of Kodaly, Orff and Musical Futures, and has been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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As well as the core school based music curriculum, the school offers a wide range of peripatetic music lessons, see the Music website for further information.
To deliver a high-quality, ambitious Physical Education (PE) & swimming programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS curriculum is informed by best international practice in the field and have been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious science programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS science curriculum is informed by the CUSP curriculum for science and has been contextualised for our setting as an international school in Malaysia.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious swimming programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS swimming curriculum is informed by best international practice in the field.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious PSHE programme that goes beyond that of the English national curriculum. The KLASS PSHE curriculum is informed by the statutory content of the English PHSE and RSE curriculum as relevant to our context in Malaysia.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious Wellbeing programme that goes beyond that of the English Policy Guidance. The KLASS Wellbeing curriculum is underpinned by the principles of positive psychology. We aspire to empower all in our school community to become architects of their own health and wellbeing within an enabling environment.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious cultural awareness programme that celebrates the history and diversity of Malaysia and promotes global citizenship.
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To deliver a high-quality, ambitious Islamic Studies programme that reflects Malaysian Government Policy Guidance.
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Note: It is a legal requirement for Malaysian Muslims to attend Islamic Studies.
Provide home learning to consolidate learning and support retrieval practice learning at home.
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