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A-Level Scholarships Malaysia: What Types are Available (2026 Guide)

29 January 2026

Key Takeaways A-Level scholarships in Malaysia offer meaningful fee relief for students entering Pre-University (Year...

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International School Scholarships Malaysia: A Complete Guide for Parents in 2026

19 January 2026

Key Takeaways International school scholarships in Malaysia help families manage rising education costs without compr...

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Homeschooling vs Traditional Schooling: What Parents Need to Consider in 2026

9 January 2026

Key Takeaways Homeschooling offers flexibility, personalised pacing, and short-term adaptability, but requires strong...

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A Level Fees in Malaysia 2025: Hidden Costs, Fee Structure & What Parents Must Know

24 December 2025

Key Takeaways A Level fees in Malaysia typically range from RM20,000 to RM85,000 per year, depending on whether your ...

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A Level in Malaysia: Complete 2025 Guide for Parents & Students

14 December 2025

Key Takeaways A Levels remain Malaysia’s most widely recognised pre-university qualification, accepted by universitie...

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Cambridge vs IB Curriculum (2025): Key Differences Parents Should Know

28 November 2025

Key Takeaways Cambridge and IB are both globally respected; neither is “better” for every child. The right choice dep...

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Best International School in Johor Bahru (2025): Curriculum, Fees & How to Choose the Right One

28 November 2025

Key Takeaways Johor Bahru is a rising education hub with international schools that often cost less than Kuala Lumpur...

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How to Choose the Best International School in Malaysia: A Parent’s Guide (2025)

14 November 2025

Key Takeaways There is no single “best international school in Malaysia” — the right school depends on your child’s n...

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IGCSE vs SPM: Complete Guide for Parents in 2025

31 October 2025

Key Takeaways Global vs local pathways – IGCSE enables direct access to international universities; SPM remains essen...

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Private School vs International School: Which Is Right for Your Child?

15 October 2025

Key Takeaways Curriculum distinction – Private schools follow Malaysia's national curriculum (SPM/STPM); internationa...

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IGCSE vs GCSE: Complete Parent’s Guide to Choosing

10 October 2025

Key Takeaways Global mobility advantage – IGCSE's international design allows seamless school transfers across 160+ c...

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International School Fees in Malaysia 2026: Complete Guide & Comparison

3 October 2025

Key Takeaways Fee ranges vary dramatically by location and curriculum - Expect RM 20,000-100,000 annually, with Kuala...

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International School vs Public School in Malaysia (2025 Guide)

3 October 2025

Key Takeaways Cost Reality: Public schools seem cheaper but hidden costs (tuition, enrichment) can reach RM 15,000-25...

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IGCSE vs O-Level: Which Opens More University Doors?

2 October 2025

Key Takeaways IGCSE offers superior global university recognition - Adopted by 10,000+ schools worldwide, making it m...

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Staff Team Building Challenge

7 November 2023

The Staff Team Building Challenge held on Friday 27 October was full of energy and laughter. The event was an occasion for...

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CHIS First Official Alumni Gathering

6 September 2023

On Monday 21 August, we hosted our first ever alumni event for graduates. We were delighted to have over 40 alumni, studen...

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Celebrating Excellence: Secondary School Award Ceremony

7 July 2023

The secondary school award ceremony held on Thursday morning was a momentous occasion, where the incredible achievements o...

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Year 10 and 11 Business and Economics Educational Trip

3 July 2023

On Tuesday 27 June, Year 10 Business and Economics students with a few Year 11 Business students went on an educational tr...

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Year 12 and 13 Monash University Trip

28 June 2023

Year 12 and 13 students visited Monash University on Tuesday, 27 June 2023.   Students attended a presentat...

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Graduation Ceremony 2023

27 June 2023

Last week’s Graduation was a fantastic celebration of the achievements of the Class of 2022-2023.   It was grea...

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Eco-Schools and Wellbeing Art Exhibition – Donation Handover

21 June 2023

The Eco-Schools and Wellbeing Art Exhibition held earlier this term raised a total of RM2535. A representative from the Pe...

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Environment Week

19 June 2023

CHIS Environment Week 2023 Environment Week took place at CHIS from 6 to 9 June. This event coincided with World Environm...

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Knowledge, Skills & Understanding

18 May 2023

Knowledge, Skills & Understanding Across the International Primary Curriculum, Knowledge, Skills and Understanding ar...

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IPC Exit Points

18 May 2023

IPC Exit Points The final section of the process to facilitate learning is the Exit Point. Exit Points provide purposeful...

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Researching, Recording and Reflecting

18 May 2023

Researching, Recording and Reflecting Once students have experienced the Entry Point, Knowledge Harvest and Explanation o...

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STEAM at CHIS

28 March 2022

STEAM at CHIS What is STEAM and why should we include it in the curriculum? Let’s dive in and explore STEAM at CHIS! WH...

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Knowledge Harvest & Explaining The Theme 

28 March 2022

Knowledge Harvest & Explaining The Theme  We posted on our IPC Entry Point and all the exciting things happening in t...

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IPC Entry Points

16 February 2022

IPC Entry Points Influenced by progressive pedagogy, metacognition and primary education best practice, the IPC is tailor...

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