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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSchools with the most submitted comments: High Expectations for Teachers?<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The school’s workload is average. We certainly hear of neighboring (similar caliber) schools who expect a lot more out of their teaching staff. In addition to a normal teaching day, teachers are also expected to lead 2 after-school activities (running 10 weeks long each) per year. Coaching satisfies this requirement. This is standard for international schools in Malaysia, as the government requires schools to offer ASAs. Some teachers work until 3:30 (official end of day), and others are consistently there until 5 or later. However, this is a matter of choice and personal work ethic, most often not because of additional duties required by the school.” –\u00a0Mont’Kiara International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “In secondary all teachers provide an enrichment lesson within the timetable. Any other extra curricular offered is voluntary and up to the teachers.” – The British International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “I don’t think the workload is particularly heavy, although the school has high expectations. A 100% teaching load comes with two non-contact hours per day, slightly less in lower grades. In ES, some of these blocks are taken up by co-planning and team meetings. After-school meetings are twice monthly, relatively low compared to other schools.” –\u00a0International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Teachers usually take on one extra-curricular.” –\u00a0Taylor’s College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Teachers are trusted, but a great commitment is expected. One after-school club\/week\/term.” –\u00a0Newlands International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Teachers work an 80 timetable, but registration in the morning counts as only one period despite taking more like 2.5 periods over the course of the week. Every teacher has to work two ‘seasons’ which are roughly 8 week blocks of ECAs. This is a recent change to the ECA model which has not been well received by parents.” – Alice Smith School<\/a> “The Principal reminds the pupils every day to speak in English, but some lapse back into Chinese.” –\u00a0Newlands International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Chinese dialects, Bahasa Malaysia, some international sts.” –\u00a0Taylor’s College<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “English is the common language spoken in the hallway.” – The British International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “As mentioned previously, English is comfortably the dominant language, but there is a growing proportion of the school that don’t speak it as their first language. Unsurprisingly, groups do form who will chat in whichever language they are most comfortable with.” – Alice Smith School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The school requires students entering after kinder have been previously educated in English. I would say about 75% of the students are fluent in English, and the rest are in the ELL program. Students almost all speak English, even if they have friends who speak their native languages. I am not sure of the exact number, but I would guess about half of the students are native English speakers.” –\u00a0Mont’Kiara International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Housing Allowance<\/span> “For married housing, you get around 987 USD a month; For single housing, you get around 846 USD a month; For each dependent child, you get 109 USD extra a month. No utilities allowance is given.” –\u00a0Mont’Kiara International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The housing allowance is paid with the salary and is taxable. After tax, for a single it amounts to appx 750 USD; for a couple, or with dependents it is more, up to about 1300 USD. Depending on area and size, it is possible to find accommodation in this bracket, though many people treat it as salary and just rent the place they really want for a bit more.” –\u00a0International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Housing is provided by the school. Assistant Teachers share and Teachers and Teaching couples are provided a large spacious modern apartment in a condo near school with swimming pool and gym. You can also opt to take home the housing allowance and rent independently, but be aware you will need to provide the upfront 2.5 months security deposit and will not receive assistance in the return of the deposit at the end of your rental period.” – The British International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Salary Information<\/span> “Pay is good, with a great retirement (EPF) program that can go up to 42% of salary (including both employer and employee amounts). Teachers are paid 10 times (August through June), but in June they also get their July salary.” – International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “A teacher without a TLR can expect to take home around 14-16,000 ringgit per month after tax, which includes housing allowances. In addition to this, the EPF (Malaysias retirement fund) plays a significant role in your overall package. Roughly 3,000 ringgit will be automatically deducted from your salary for EPF, but this is separate from the 14-16,000 ringgit mentioned earlier. The school also contributes about 11 of your salary into the EPF fund, with an annual interest rate of approximately 5-8. When considering the overall package, especially with these contributions, it compares very favourably with other locations.” – Alice Smith School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Salaries are automatically paid into each teacher’s bank account at the end of every month (usually on the 28th day of the month).” –\u00a0Garden International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Beaconhouse has a real problem getting work permits, so much so that none of the eight foreigners at Newlands have made it to year two of their contracts. Some have been told to get out on returning from a Visa run. None have been able to stay to year two, which means they have to pay a large fine to BH for breaking contract.” –\u00a0Newlands International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n (These are just 4 of the 77 different comment topics that are on each school profile page on our website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you work at an international school in Kuala Lumpur<\/a>, share what you know.\u00a0Consider becoming a Mayor<\/a> for unlimited premium membership!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Around the world, there are cities that have more than one international school. Many times there is an American school, a British School, and an international school that uses an international curriculum. Some cities, though, have MANY international schools! When that is the case, how do the comments about each school compare to each other? 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Currently,\u00a0we have 20 schools listed<\/a> in Kuala Lumpur<\/b>\u00a0on International School Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Newlands International School<\/a> (53 comments)
Garden International School<\/a> (59 comments)
International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a> (129 comments)
Mont’Kiara International School<\/a> (87 comments)
Sunway International School<\/a> (49 comments)
Taylor’s College<\/a> (16 comments)
Alice Smith School<\/a> (131 comments)
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur<\/a> (34 comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“The students are mainly from the expatriate community of Kuala Lumpur and come from over 50 different countries. Malaysian students are only allowed to attend international schools if they have obtained approval from Malaysia’s Ministry of Education. The GIS roll currently comprises approximately 40% Malaysian students; the second largest nationality group is British.” –\u00a0Garden International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>“The school provides an accommodation allowance of RM2,500 per month for single teachers, RM2,700 per month for married teachers with no children whose spouse is not working, RM2,500 per month each for married teachers, both of whom are employed by the school, and RM3,000 per month for married teachers with children whose spouse is not working in the school.” –\u00a0Garden International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“As of next year, teachers will be paid in Malaysian RM. This is actually a positive change and will raise salaries that have gone down with the weak dollar. Taxes are between 12 and 20%, and teachers also contribute about 10% to EPF (retirement plan).” –\u00a0Mont’Kiara International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n