Hello! Meet Brazilian student Ana Hummes Ota. She had been to five schools in four countries before she arrived at Mont’Kiara International School for Grade 9 – one week late.
Her parents had sent her to another school in KL but it just didn’t suit. When the family visited M’KIS, she grabbed her mum’s hand and exclaimed: “This! This is the school that I want to come to!”
This is Ana’s story that traces her journey to New York University, where she is currently doing her degree in film and television production:
“There was a schedule clash for drama and football and I didn’t want to give up on either. So I talked to my teachers and they figured out a schedule just for me. That was amazing!”
And I was still a straight A student
“The learning had lots of fun social moments. Lots of good memories studying and hanging out with friends.”
“We pushed each other to study and the teachers were so involved. If it was exam time, one of us would bring a notebook to the canteen and all of us would huddle around with cups of coffee.”
These illustrations are drawn by talented Year 11 student Shayona Chatterjee. Her awesome Year 10 Personal Project, The Dreams You Once Had, was written and illustrated by her, and published by M’KIS.
“We’ve lived in Germany, China and now Malaysia, and I speak with
experience when I say M’KIS ticked all my boxes for a superior
international school. It is a well-run smaller school filled with warmth
and positivity.
It offers a highly respectable IB programme, multi-nationality students and expat teachers who really know what IB is about.
But what matters most is my children’s journey over the
past seven years. They experienced many positive and even life-changing
instances. They learnt, questioned and grew in a beautiful and enabling
safe space.
I am also proud to have contributed as a parent
representative in the school. We really love M’KIS. It will always hold a
very special place in all our hearts.”
Cristiane Hummes, Mum of Ana Hummes Ota, 21 Her son Luiz and stepson Guilherme also attended M'KIS
Mont'Kiara International School (M’KIS) is a close-knit community school which prioritizes personalized attention, excellence and inclusion. Here, every child is a name, not a number. The school, which offers Pre-K to Grade 12, embodies the true spirit of an international school with students from over 55 nationalities and a dynamic expatriate teaching staff.
Matthew Boomhower
Elementary School Principal
“What makes Mont’Kiara International School so special? I would say
two things: our curriculum and our close-knit, supportive community.
We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate
World School – that means we offer the IB programme from preschool all
the way to Grade 12 – and we focus on 21st century learning and
international-mindedness.
Our teachers come from all over the world and are trained to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme with fidelity.”
Kevin RiTchlin
Middle & High School Principal
“At
Mont’Kiara International School, we care deeply about the social and
emotional health and well-being of our students. As principal, I know
all my students by their first names and get to know them.
We have a first-rate academic program – the
International Baccalaureate – a diverse and challenging curriculum that
allows our students to access the world’s finest universities.
Our counselling, teaching and community allow
students to explore their areas of interests and passions as learners –
whether in the arts, sciences, mathematics, humanities or languages –
and we are here to support our students every step of the way.”
Candace-Louise Crosbie
Head of Admissions
“Mont’Kiara
International School is very welcoming, inclusive, and accepting of
different types of students; this really goes to the heart of the
International Baccalaureate program.
Because there are so many different subjects and
opportunities for students to explore their passions, they’re able to
find their strengths and their own unique pathways.
Every child is different. We need to help them
find what reaches them, what they’re good at, what their strengths are,
and you can only do that by offering a variety of subjects and
methodologies in teaching. If you have only exams, some kids don’t do
well at that, so you need to have projects and different ways for them
to express their own unique intelligences… and the IB program does that
very, very well.”
How M'KIS parents feel about the school
A recent M’KIS Parents Survey where respondents participated anonymously show that:
94.7%
of M'KIS parents say their children are happy studying at the school
86.8%
of parents are satisfied with the education system at M'KIS
93.9%
of parents would recommend friends to enrol their children at M'KIS
Thumbs up from our parents
Our strengths, our commitment
An IB World School since 2000, M’KIS is one of a select group of full-continuum schools in Malaysia. We offer the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.
IB Diploma US Diploma
Dual pathways, a hybrid option, full range of IB Programmes
Individual attention
Teachers
know each student’s needs and aspirations
A community school
70%
of students live within walking distance to school
Strength in diversity
Students from 54
countries, 90% expatriate teachers
Co-curricular activities
A wide range of
activities to meet varied interests
The early years of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) are about discovery
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
For children aged 3 (Pre-K3) to 4 (Pre-K4), classes are small, with a full-time assistant in each classroom.
PYP emphasizes play, discovery, and exploration.
Independence and individualized instruction extends throughout all grade levels.
Elementary years
The Elementary Division (Kindergarten to Grade 5) offers personalized attention to all students.
The PYP promotes student-centered inquiry, discovery and action.
Learning integrates specialist subjects including Art, Music, Physical Education, Malaysian Studies and World Languages.
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) offers a time of exploration.
The MYP emphasizes global contexts and concept-driven learning, and develops students’ judgment and analytical skills.
Students gain a deep understanding of real-world topics and issues through inquiry, action, and reflection.
Students reflect on their own learning through authentic tasks created by our experienced teachers.
The American High School Diploma is flexible and offers a broad range of in-depth areas
The diversity of course offerings allows students to tailor a course of study unique to their passions and interests.
The high school program provides graduates with the necessary tools to pursue business, arts, law, science, research or other exciting fields.
This flexible college preparatory program allows students to follow multiple interests like arts, music, the sciences, computer science and media technology.
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) opens doors to top universities
Graduates gain access to top universities worldwide through two distinctive and rigorous programs – IB Diploma and the US High School Diploma.
The IB Diploma emphasizes academic excellence and well-roundedness. The US High School Diploma offers academic and extra and co-curricular activities.
Provides a challenging and balanced education with final exams that prepare students for university and beyond.
Fosters international-mindedness starting with language and culture.
Develops the whole person, including intellectual, physical, emotional, personal, and ethical growth.
Cultivates inquiry, thinking skills, and critical reflection on actions.
Authorizations & accreditations
35
Average M'KIS IBDP score
(Global average: 30.2)
100%
M'KIS pass rate, fourth consecutive year
(Global pass rate : 79.3%)
30%
M'KIS students
scored 40 and above
M'KIS 2023 IB results
Top-notch facilities
M'KIS campus
Soccer field
Sports hall
Gym
Rock climbing wall
Theatre
Swimming pool
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