IGB International School - Teacher Recruitment Information Booklet 2015 2016 - IGB International School (IGBIS) Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
IGB International School Teacher Recruitment Information Booklet 2015 - 2016 IGB International School (IGBIS) Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas 47000, Sungai Buloh, Selangor DE, Malaysia www.igbis.edu.my recruitment@igbis.edu.my
Welcome to IGB International School
Teachers who are interested in joining an innovative school in the vibrant capital city of Malaysia are
encouraged to read this booklet to find out more about us, our school, and our part of the world.
We are looking for energetic teachers who are adaptable team players, exhibiting all aspects of the IB Learner
Profile: Inquirers, Thinkers, Risk-Takers, Caring, Balanced, Knowledgeable, Communicators, Principled, Open-
Minded and Reflective.
Dedicated professionals who are prepared to work cooperatively in a holistic, interdisciplinary, approach to
teaching and learning aided by an integrated technology programme, should contact our senior management
team through the Schrole on-line application to be found on our website.
Best wishes,
Anne Fowles
Head of School
2
IGB International School (IGBIS) is committed to its students and mission to provide an outstanding
international education. Teachers are a key component in this endeavour. We seek to employ teachers
who will share and be supportive of our mission and objectives for the best interest of our students.
Vision
“To provide an outstanding, international education which draws on the best of Asian, Western
and other cultural traditions and contributes to a flourishing Malaysia and a sustainable, peaceful
global society.”
Mission
“To create an inclusive learning community embracing diversity and offering a challenging,
caring and holistic education which empowers our students to be continuous learners and
compassionate, knowledgeable and principled global citizens.”
Objectives
The School aims to achieve its mission and vision by:
1. Providing a challenging holistic education that emphasises academic achievement, mutual respect,
intercultural understanding and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
2. Embracing diversity and ensuring that a focus on academic excellence will be strengthened by
programmes enhancing social and emotional competence and inclusiveness.
3. Providing students with opportunities to actively participate in outdoor education and service, and through
this develop teamwork, integrity, leadership and responsibility to their various communities.
4. Educating for a sustainable future for all. This will be evident by our decisions and actions at all levels of the
school from governance, teaching and learning, through to operations and relationships.
5. Engaging and supporting experienced, committed and inspirational teachers and motivated staff.
6. Providing outstanding school facilities with resources that support 21st Century Teaching and Learning.
7. Connecting our staff, students and members of our community to promote partnerships and collaborative
learning practices at local, national and global levels.
8. Establishing IGBIS’s leadership in the international educational community with a worldwide reputation for
innovative pedagogy and practice.
The school’s mission is embodied in the phrase “Igniting minds, impacting lives”
Igniting Minds
Engaging, enabling and empowering the inquiring minds of IGBIS students. In this way they learn how to
become confident, knowledgeable, lifelong learners.
Impacting Lives
Students of IGBIS will impact lives as they learn to understand themselves better and discover how they can
influence and contribute to their wider community. In doing so, they will learn to make a positive difference to
their own lives and the lives of others.
3
About IGBIS
History
IGBIS is owned and operated by Detik Harapan Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of IGB Corporation Berhad (IGB). IGB
Corporation Berhad is a renowned and highly respected leader in corporate initiatives and property
development in Malaysia and beyond. IGB is pursuing its corporate social responsibility through the
establishment of this premier international school.
Detik Harapan Sdn Bhd received the approval from the Ministry of Education to establish IGBIS in 2011.
The school opened in August 2014 with one class per grade level from for Early Years to Grade 11. In August
2015 there will be two to three classes per grade level up to grade 12. The facilities have been developed with
the potential future enrolment of 1450 students.
The School
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has granted IGBIS authorisation to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP)
with candidacy underway for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). It is
planned that the IB Career Programme (IBCP) to be added in either 2015 or 2106.
Parents are active participants in their children’s education. Close communication between school staff and
parents include Parent Teacher Student Conferences, regular parent morning teas, the weekly newsletter, a
learning management system (Managebac), and our school website.
Location & Facilities
IGBIS is situated in Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, a suburb in the north west of Kuala Lumpur.
The facilities include well-conceived classrooms, laboratories and cafeterias, state of the art libraries, a 540-seat
theatre, a senior student study center, performance studios and practice rooms for music, drama and dance,
visual art classrooms and studios, and design and food technology teaching rooms.
4
The sports facilities are equipped with an air-conditioned indoor gymnasium housing 3 full-size basketball
courts, a fitness and weight training center, an artificially turfed football field surrounded by a 400m, 8-lane
athletics track, tennis courts, a 50m Olympic standard swimming pool with the provision for electronic timing
and a 25m learn-to-swim pool for Elementary School students.
There is split-level covered parking for more than 500 vehicles underneath the football field, so there is no need
for on-the-street parking. The pick up and drop-off of children takes place in a secure and safe environment.
Facilities have been designed to provide easy access for use by the parents or broader community in sports, the
arts and continuing education without disrupting the operation of the school. These programmes are
conducted after school, on evenings, weekends and during the school holidays, making use of the outstanding
facilities at IGBIS.
School Organization
IGBIS is divided into two administrative sections: Elementary School (Early Years – Grade 5) and Secondary
School (Grades 6 -Grade 12). The class size is 16 for Early Years One and Two, 18 for Kindergarten and 20 for all
other Elementary grades. The class sizes in Secondary School are 20 for Grades 6-10 and 18 for Grades 11-12
although many classes have fewer than 20 students.
School Calendar
The academic year is comprised of two semesters. The first semester begins in August and finishes in January.
The second semester begins at the end of January and finishes in mid-June. All Malaysian national holidays are
observed.
School Day
The school day is from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm Monday through Friday (with variations of this for Elementary class
levels). After school activities follow the school day from 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm and additional activities from 4.00
to 5:00 pm. Planning is also underway for a Saturday morning activities programme. The school day is made up
of eight 40/45 minute periods (often in 80 minute blocks in the Secondary School), a 30 minute morning break
and a 50 minute break for lunch.
5
The Teaching Faculty
IGBIS has brought together experienced educators from across the globe to deliver excellence with the IB
programmes. The Leadership Team has been joined by 36 experienced teachers with another 35 being
recruited worldwide, all of whom all share a commitment to the values of a holistic, international, IB education.
Teacher candidates need to be experienced, enthusiastic and cutting edge IB practitioners, with appropriate
tertiary qualifications along with stamina, passion, commitment and a sense of humour. The subject leaders
should also have strong interpersonal and team building skills together with the ability to manage their
programmes or subject areas from the school’s inception through a period of development and expansion. In
this context, IGBIS teachers must have successful experience with PYP, or with MYP and Diploma, and embody
the spirit of both the IB and of the inclusiveness that underlies the school's Vision and Mission. As role models of
the IB Learner Profile, they must exhibit the skills required to work in collaborative planning teams and the
flexibility to undertake more than one subject area and/or grade level.
Senior Management Team
The Senior Management responsibilities of the school are shared by the Head of School, the Elementary School
Principal, the Secondary School Principal, the Director of Academic and Administrative Support Services and
the Business Manager
The Head of School, Mrs Anne Fowles is a New Zealand national, who has previously been a senior administrator
in China, Thailand, Mongolia, Fiji, and New Zealand. She is currently Chair of the IB Heads Council and a member
of the IB Board of Governors. She has in the past been a member of the EARCOS and ACAMIS Boards and the IB
Asia Pacific Regional Council. Email: anne.fowles@igbis.edu.my
The Elementary School Principal is Mrs Claire McLeod, an Australian national, who has previously worked in
Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Claire brings with her over 20 years of experience as an educational
administrator in particular with the IB Primary Years Programme. Email: claire.mcleod@igbis.edu.my
The Secondary School Principal, Mr Lennox Meldrum, is an Australian national, who previously worked in
Australia and China and more recently as the IB Diploma Curriculum Manager for Physics, Mathematics and
Computer Science then the Curriculum and Assessment Manager for MYP Sciences and Mathematics located in
the IB Global Centre in The Hague. Email: lennox.meldrum@igbis.edu.my
6
The Curriculum
Early Years to Grade 5:
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
IGBIS has applied for candidacy for the IB Primary Years Programme. The PYP is a dynamic, rigorous and
effective way of guiding young learners through the teaching and learning process using inquiry-based
learning engagements. Students are challenged to both answer and ask relevant questions that allow them to
discover more about the world around them and to learn about the inter-connectedness of our world.
Teachers assess student learning in a range of ways and the students themselves are expected to be reflective
and to think about their own learning. Evidence of student learning is collected and feedback is given to
students regularly and to parents through interim and end of semester reports, and Parent Teacher
Conferences. Parents and students share the learning journey through Student Portfolios at Student-Led
Conferences towards the end of the year.
Grade 6 to 10:
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
IGBIS has applied for candidacy for the IB Middle Years Programme. Students in Grades 6 to 10 have equal
exposure to the eight subject groups of Sciences, Mathematics, Individuals and Societies, Language and
Literature, Design, Health and Physical Education, the Arts and Language Acquisition. In addition, as part of the
focus on the education of the whole child, students study units focused through the global contexts of
Identities and relationships, orientation in time and space, personal and cultural expression, scientific and
technical innovation, globalization and sustainability, and fairness and development. Teachers hired at IGBIS
will be expected to aware of the changes introduced through MYP: The Next Chapter.
Grade 11 to 12:
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Career Related
Programme (CP)
Grade 11 and 12 students may continue with the IBDP or, subject to authorization, choose to complete their
secondary schooling focused on career-related studies by undertaking the IBCP. Both of these programmes
provide graduates with the necessary set of skills and attributes for a successful transition into a post-secondary
institution. The introduction of a US-style High School Diploma and school-based subjects outside of the
International Baccalaureate courses is expected as IGBIS continues to grow.
7
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Programme
The language of instruction at IGBIS is English. However, IGBIS has an ESOL Programme to provide support for a
small number of students students whose first language is not English. All students are placed in mainstream
classes with careful consideration of English language levels to ensure a balance within each class. Students are
carefully observed and assessed as to their English level. They are provided with mainstream support and, if
appropriate, students are withdrawn from class and receive direct English support. Students are assessed on an
on-going basis and move between levels as appropriate for their individual needs. Support is given by ESOL
and support teachers who also assist subject teachers to modify and differentiate learning outcomes so that
students meet with success
Activities & Service
IGBIS strongly encourages participation of all students in its after school activities programme. Students may
also participate in co-curricular activities offered during the school day. Each student is able to choose from a
variety of educational, creative, sporting, arts, service based and recreational activities.
IGBIS plans to link with local and regional sports groups. The school’s outstanding facilities enable IGBIS to host
a number of competitions and activities. It is expected that students will participate in sports tournaments,
music festivals, and in Model United Nations conventions.
Service learning is a very important component of the IGBIS school experience. Students will be active in many
organisations available which may include Habitat for Humanity, Animals in Asia and other more localised
activities
Technology at IGBIS
IGBIS has a strong technology focus. The school provides wireless internet throughout, and has a 1-1 Apple
learning environment for Grades 6-12 and trolleys of Apple laptops and iPads for Early Years to Grade 5.
Professional development is available for teachers for the application and implementation of technology across
the curriculum assisted by an Apple Distinguished Educator.
8
Teacher Package and Benefits
Expectations of Teachers
The contracted school day is from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Teachers are responsible for supervision duties and are
expected to lead a lunchtime or after school or Saturday morning activity or club. There are 180 school days,
however including professional development and parent/teacher conference days, open days etc, teachers are
on site for up to 195 days. Newly hired teachers are encouraged to by July 31, 2014 so that they may locate their
apartment and settle in before the first day of work on August 3. The first day of school will be August 17, 2014.
Contract Tenure
The initial term of contract is for two years. Subsequent contracts may be for one or two years.
Probationary Period
There shall be a probationary period of three months after the commencement of the first contract, during
which IGBIS may terminate the employment contract because of unsatisfactory service or misdemeanours,
according to the School’s termination policy.
Salaries
The salary offer is quoted in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) per annum. The salary will be deposited into the employee’s
bank account in Malaysia.
Initial Step Placement
1 year experience Step 1 6 – 7 years Step 5 14-15 years Step 9 (Max)
2 years Step 2 8-9 years Step 6
3 years Step 3 10-11 years Step 7
4-5 years Step 4 12-13 years Step 8
Years of Annual
Malaysian (MYR) $ USD @3.01 Notes
Experience Step
1 1 147,518 48,871
2 2 152,981 50,824
3 3 158,445 52,639
4 54,454 4 years BA
4 163,909
5
6 56,269
5 169,372
7
8 6 174,836 58,085
9
10 59,900 8 years MA
7 180,300
11
12 61,715
8 185,763
13
14 63,530 Maximum Entry Point
9 191,227
15
16 10 196,690 65,345
17 11 202,154 67,160
18 12 207,618 68,976
19 13 213,081 70,791
20 14 218,545 72,606
21 15 224,009 74,421
22 16 229,472 76,236
23 17 234,936 78,051
24 18 240,399 79,866
25 19 245,863 81,682
9
ASSUMPTIONS
1. All teachers are professionally certified with a minimum of a bachelor degree and a teaching
qualification.
2. The maximum entry level is Step 9.
3. There is a one step increase for IB experience of at least 2 years.
4. There is a one step increase for a Masters degree.
5. Annual increments will apply.
6. Figures quoted are the gross annual salary before tax
Tax
The employee shall bear the income tax in Malaysia - the amount quoted above in the salary scale is
the gross salary before tax has been deducted and paid on behalf of the employee. Other income such
as the housing allowance is also liable for tax. The tax deduction rate is 26% until residency status is
established in Malaysia at which time the tax rate reduces to 19-23% depending on the employee’s
income bracket and personal circumstances. Applicants are advised to read the guidelines to tax
residency status at http://bit.ly/taxresidencystatus
Employment Provident Fund (EPF)
All academic staff at IGBIS will be enrolled in the Malaysian Employees Provident Fund (EPF). While
contributions to EPF are compulsory it is nevertheless a highly recommended savings scheme to which both
the employer and employee contribute. When exiting Malaysia, the accumulated EPF funds are available to the
employee without deduction of Malaysian tax on principal, accrued interest or capital gain.
Employers are required to contribute 11% of employees salaries, however IGBIS has opted to contribute 15% of
the gross salary, including the housing allowance and any responsibility allowances. Employees contribute a
minimum of 11% but may choose a higher percentage to increase their saving plan. A work permit is required
before contributions can begin. The percentage of the contribution must remain static for six months before
any changes to the level of contributions can take place.
Examples of Income, Tax, EPF and net salary after tax residency is established
Example
A:
Experienced
Single
Teacher
on
maximum
entry
point.
RM/Month
RM
per
annum
Base
Salary
16,391
196,690
Housing
Allowance
3,000
36,000
Other
Allowances
Total
Gross
Salary
19,391
232,690
Less:
EPF
(11%-‐Employee)
2,133
25,596
Income
Tax
on
Gross
Salary
3,564
48,775
Total
Nett
Salary
13,694
164,328
Total
EPF
Contributions
Employee
EPF
Contributions
–
11%
2,133
25,996
Employer
EPF
Contributions
–
15%
2,908
34,896
TOTAL
5,041
60,892
10
Example
B:
Teacher
with
BA
and
4
years
teaching
experience
RM/Month
RM
per
annum
Base
Salary
13,659
163,909
Housing
Allowance
3,000
36,000
Other
Allowances
Total
Gross
Salary
16,659
199,909
Less:
EPF
(11%-‐Employee)
1,832
21,990
Tax
(Employee)
Total
Nett
Salary
13,694
164,328
Total
EPF
Contributions
Employer
EPF
Contributions
–
11%
1,832
21,990
Employer
EPF
Contributions
–
15%
2,499
29,986
TOTAL
4,331
51,976
Housing
The School will provide a monthly housing allowance to the employee based on the hiring and family status of
the employee. The housing reimbursement amount per month is as follows:
Category Amount (RM)
Single 3,000
Single with one dependent or teaching couple 4,000
Teacher with two or more dependents or teaching 5,000
couple with children
11
Airfares:
Air passages at the beginning and the end of the employment
The employee and eligible dependents will be provided with a one-way air passage between the home of
record and Kuala Lumpur on economy class on an airline chosen by the School (equivalent to the national
carrier), at the beginning and upon the completion of the employment contract.
Summer air passages
The employee and eligible dependents will also have one round-trip air passage to and from the home of
record after one year of service during the summer vacation. This shall be on economy class with an airline
chosen by the School (equivalent to the national carrier). This ticket is not refundable but exchangeable for an
alternative destination provided that the cost does not exceed the cost for travelling back to the home of
record.
(Dependents may include the spouse, or children below the age of 18 and studying at IGBIS full time, or
children under school age and who accompany the employee. If the spouse has any travel allowance provided
by any other party at any time during the course of this contract, the employee must declare this and the
School shall adjust the allowance or any overlaps provided.)
Shipping/Baggage Allowance
A shipping allowance is paid from the home of record or point of employment. At the completion of the
contract, a repatriation allowance is paid for to the teacher’s home of record or next point of employment. If the
cost of or the allowance does not cover the shipment of goods, then the employee is responsible for making up
the difference.
To Malaysia: Amount From Malaysia Amount
Single Teacher RM 3,000 Single Teacher RM 3,750
Teacher with one dependent RM 4,000 Teacher with one dependent RM 5,000
Teacher with 2 or more dependents RM 5,000 Teacher with 2 or more dependents RM 6,250
NB: A teaching couple will receive the shipping allowance of two single teachers in consideration of teachers
each shipping their own teaching resources.
Settling In Allowance and Transport
On arrival, the teachers and their eligible dependents will be entitled to up to 14 days accommodation at an IGB
Hotel or Residence, located at Mid Valley Megamall. Transport to and from any school-related activities and
functions will be provided by the school before the school year commences. Most teachers at IGBIS either use a
private vehicle, trains or taxis to get around the city. Teachers will be given assistance in sourcing car rental as a
transport option for the time after organized transport ceases.
A one-off settling in allowance on arrival will be paid to the teachers to assist with their expenses and set-up
costs on their arrival to Kuala Lumpur.
Single Teacher RM 5000
Teacher with one dependent (includes a teaching RM 6000
couple)
Teacher with 2 or more dependents RM 7500
12
Visa and Medical Examination
IGBIS will process professional permits required for the employee to work in Malaysia, and will cover the costs
including yearly renewal. Any additional charges incurred to change permits due to the employee’s personal
reasons (for example, changes to or loss of passports) will be covered by the employee.
The following documentation is required for the Malaysian Visa Application. These should be scanned and sent
to IGBIS with the originals provided on arrival (don’t put these in your shipping!):
Passport valid for at least two years with sufficient visa pages for yearly travel (all pages photocopied)
Birth certificate,
Teacher certification, Graduation/qualification documents,
Past employment reference letter/s,
Marriage certificate (if applicable),
Children’s birth certificate/s (if applicable). Children’s adoption certificate/s (if applicable),
6 copies of passport-size photos,
The details of two emergency contacts.
Note: If the above documents are not in English they may need to be translated and then notarized. Our Human
Resources Department will advise.
Medical
Medical insurance and other medical benefits are provided for overseas hire staff, including their eligible
dependents, unless it is provided by another source (partner’s insurance). Health coverage will be taken out on
the employee’s behalf by the school. The Health coverage is a global medical insurance scheme including
hospitalization and outpatient care, in line with leading international schools in Kuala Lumpur,.
All staff members will undergo a medical examination, which is part of the pre-employment process. The cost of
this examination will be met by IGBIS. In Malaysia, this examination must include but is not limited to HIV
screening, chest X-ray and tuberculin screening.
Leave
Teaching staff are entitled to leave as stipulated in the individual teaching contract. In addition to school
holidays, teachers are entitled to the following leave:
15 days Sick Leave per year, non-cumulative
Up to 2 days Special Leave per year, non-cumulative (must be approved in advance by HoS)
Compassionate Leave of up to 5 days (to be approved by the HoS)
60 days paid Maternity Leave (after one year of service)
3 days paid Paternity Leave (after one year of service)
Tuition
Tuition is free for up to two children (50% reduction for a 3rd). Additional costs such as those for meals,
uniforms, activity week, travel, IBDP exam fees, etc are borne by the employee. As there is an Apple 1:1 laptop
programme in the Secondary School, employees will need to supply the specified laptop, for their children in
Grades 6-12.
Professional Development
The School has a range of professional development opportunities for employees including those provided in
school and, if approved, attendance at workshops in the surrounding region. Individual professional
development is usually decided in conjunction with school goals and employees’ professional goals.
13
Summary of Teachers’ Benefits
Item Description
Contract Initial term of contract is for 2 years, subsequent contracts may be offered
for one or two years.
Salary Salary is paid in Malaysian Ringgit (see attached salary scale).
Superannuation (EPF) 15% of the gross (before tax) salary and also of the housing allowance.
Teacher must also contribute from 11-19% of their salary.
Personal Income Tax Teachers are responsible for the income tax liability of their contract. This
will apply to their salary (gross amount is quoted in the salary table), the
housing allowance and other benefits such as the settling in allowance.
Teachers are strongly advised to become familiar with the requirements
for tax residency.
Airfare Airfare provided for the teacher and eligible dependents from the home
of record upon commencement and to the home of record upon
completion of the employment contract.
Annual Summer Travel home after Return airfare is provided for the teacher and eligible dependents to the
completion of 1st year home of record during the summer vacation.
Housing Up to 14 days accommodation in the IGB Hotel or Residences (Mid Valley
Megamall) or similar will be provided until teachers have located their
housing. Thereafter a monthly housing allowance is provided to
employees as noted in a separate table.
Shipping Allowance Two sea-freights, once upon commencement of employment and the
other at the end of the employment. Allowances of RM 3000 per teacher,
RM 4000 for a teacher with one dependent and RM 5000 for a teacher
with two or more dependents for arrival shipment
Settling in Allowance A one-off settling in allowance will be provided to assist teachers with
purchasing basic essentials for the teacher and family. Single teacher
allowance is RM 5000, Teacher with one dependent RM 6,000 and a
Teacher with 2 or more dependents, RM 7,500.
Group Medical Insurance Coverage under a Group Medical Insurance Scheme including dependent
spouse and up to two children.
Leave Entitlement 15 Sick Days, 2 days Special Leave, 5 days Compassionate Leave, 60 days
Maternity Leave, 3 days Paternity Leave.
Children’s Tuition Fee Free for up to 2 children. Third child 50% reduction in tuition fees. Other
costs for children such as meals, uniforms, laptop paid by the teacher.
Professional Development A range of PD opportunities for teachers provided in school and approval
may be given to attend workshops in the region.
Work Permits & Visas The school will arrange for and pay the cost of work permits and visas as
well as the Health/Medical check-up for the initial application.
14
Living in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala
Lumpur
(KL),
the
capital
city
of
Malaysia,
is
a
large
vibrant
city.
KL
is
noted
for
its
multi-‐ethnic
society
and
rich
cultural
traditions.
Although
predominantly
a
Muslim
population
(about
62%),
KL
functions
is
a
society
practicing
various
religions
due
to
the
ethnic
Chinese
and
Indian
population.
With
this
cultural
wealth,
KL
is
noted
for
its
diverse
food
and
celebrations
that
represent
these
various
ethnic
groups.
The
national
language
is
Bahasa
Malaysia,
although
various
Chinese
dialects
are
spoken
widely,
as
well
as
Tamil.
There
are
two
seasons
in
Malaysia,
wet
and
dry.
The
wet
season
is
between
October
and
March.
Temperatures
remain
fairly
constant
throughout
the
year,
24-‐32°C,
accompanied
with
sometimes
heavy
rain
during
the
wet
season.
KL
is
not
normally
affected
by
the
monsoons
that
often
occur
in
the
South
China
Sea.
Transport
Traffic in KL is constant with the roads full of cars and motor bikes. The road and highway network is good, and
toll-ways make it even easier to get around. Although KL does experience traffic jams at certain times, and
particularly on Friday afternoons, the traffic in general is not as bad as other Asian cities like Manila, Bangkok
and Jakarta. The city centre is well serviced with a monorail and Light Rail Transit (LRT), although the school
does not have access to these forms of transport. There is a rail line and station very close to the school and this
is currently being upgraded, expanded and modernised. Most people, however, cannot do without a car in KL.
Petrol is very cheap, less than 70 US cents a litre. Taxis are cheap also but remember to always insist on the
drivers using the meter.
Shopping and Restaurants
The choice of supermarkets, department stores and shopping malls are endless. KL is a shopper’s paradise. The
choice of restaurants and food is also endless, ranging from street stalls to 5-star restaurants. There is a choice of
non-halal and halal restaurants, although the majority of places do not sell pork. It is readily available at most
supermarkets. You can also explore the market areas around KL for fresh produce, handicrafts and designer
clothing and accessories. Night markets (pasar malam) can be found in both the city-centre and the suburbs.
Getting Away
KL is centrally located in Malaysia, and within a 2-3 hour drive, you can visit places such as historic Malacca, or
drive over to the east coast where the best beaches are. Various islands are also worth a visit, such as Langkawi,
Penang and Pangkor on the west coast, and on the east coast, Perhentian and Tioman Islands offer a great
weekend for relaxation. Malaysian Borneo, Sarawak and Sabah are also worth visiting, where you can explore
the rainforests, cuddle orang hutans or climb Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak in Malaysia.
KL is an air transport hub with several low-cost carriers making it affordable and easy to escape the busy city
life. Bali is just over 2 hours away, as is Vietnam and Bangkok.
15
IGBIS has many strong qualities and unique features …
We are an authorised IB World School
We have applied for candidacy for PYP and MYP and plan to offer the full continuum of IB
Programmes including PYP, MYP, CP and DP.
We are an inclusive school providing for a range of learning styles and recognising our
international diversity.
We have amazing facilities, some of the best in South East Asia.
We have a welfare programme to support the social and emotional welfare of our students.
Our teachers have been recruited globally. All are experienced in IB programmes and international
schools. Many are examiners, workshop leaders, school visitors, consultants and field
representatives.
We have an experienced administrative team, who work in partnership with our teachers to ensure
that resources and equipment are provided for classroom requirements.
Parents are supportive and our students are happy and love coming to school.
Contact
recruitment@igbis.edu.my
www.igbis.edu.my
IGB International School (IGBIS)
Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas
47000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
16
You can also read
