FAQs
What are the entry requirements into your school?
- An age appropriate fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing and comprehension).
- A positive learning attitude and a desire to contribute to the life of the school.
- Successful completion of the Entrance Assessment.
In addition:
When a student applies for admission to a particular level, it is assumed that certain basics/foundations are already in place which will allow the student to cope adequately.
One parent is required to converse in English to ensure effective communication between school and home, translators are not provided.
What is the age group for enrolment?
A student’s birth date is taken into account at 31st August of any given year Enrolment is between the ages of 3 to 15 year old. The table below refers:
*Please note that Sungai Buloh Campus starts from Reception. however our Cyberjaya Campus only operates from Year 1.
There is no direct admission into Year 11 as the IGCSE programme is a 2 year programme beginning in Year 10 in Term 1. All applicants seeking admissions into Key Stage 4, must enrol at the start of Year 10.
What are the enrolment requirements?
Reception:
- Able to converse, read and write in basic English up to preschool level.
- Able to cope with a basic written assessment.
- Is toilet trained and out of nappies.
- Able to have meals on their own and no bottle feeds.
- Able to settle in a new classroom environment.
Note: The assessment is carried out in the classroom.
Key Stage 1 & 2:
- Able to converse, read and write in English, age appropriate.
- Attempt and pass the English & Mathematics written assessment.
Note: Key Stage 1: The assessment is carried out in the classroom.
Key Stage 2: The assessment is carried out in the Admissions Office.
Key Stage 3 & 4:
- Able to converse, read and write in English, age appropriate.
- Attempt and pass the English, Mathematics, Science & Verbal Reasoning written assessment.
Note: The assessment is carried out in the Admissions Office.
What is the scope of the entrance assessment?
Is there a fee for the admission form and entrance test?
A fee is charged for the 2nd and 3rd Entrance Assessments should parents request for a re-assessment.
How is the assessment outcome communicated to parents?
- Offer of Enrolment – via telephone and email.
- Waitlist – via email.
- Reassessment – via email.
- Declined – via email.
How many times can a student be allowed to attempt the Entrance Assessment?
Do you have a waitlist?
A student’s name is included in the waitlist upon successful completion of the 2 days Entrance Assessment.
The waiting period may vary from 6 to 18 months.
When is a student enrolled into the school?
Enrolment may be offered for either Terms 1, 2 or 3, subject to space availability.
What is the priority order for an admission into your school?
In the majority of instances, places are offered based on the sequential order of the waiting list. However, there will be instances when sibling admissions can take priority.
What documents are required for enrolment?
- 4 Passport sized photographs – student
- Birth Certificate – student [Malaysian]
- Identification Card – student & parents [Malaysian]
- Passport – student & parents [non-Malaysian]
- Most recent report cards – 2 terms or semesters
- Leaving Certificate / Certificate of Attendance from current school
What is the student demographic?
Where possible, there is an approximate 50/50 gender split ratio in each class.
What if a child requires additional literacy support?
Upon reviewing the child’s academic performance and following a discussion with parents, a child may be recommended to attend additional literacy support offered in school.
The aim is to assist the child to cope with the academic demands of the year group and to bring them up to the required level of English Language proficiency.
Note: However it must be noted that this literacy support must not be confused with learning support that might be required in the case of a student with Special Educational Needs [SEN] or with children who have no English Language at all.
Please note that elc International School does not currently have a Learning Support Unit for students with Special Educational Needs [SEN]. Hence, each application is considered carefully to ensure that we are able to offer an appropriate learning environment to all our students.
Is there a transfer policy within campuses?
A student must be in the current campus for a minimum of 1 year, before a transfer request can be made.
A transfer fee is charged per family.
Do you have a child protection policy?
It is applicable to all elc employees and students.
How do divorced / separated parents enrol their child?
How often do you review your school fees?
What methods are available to pay the school fees?
Once an invoice has been issued to parents the options for payment are:
- online bank transfer
- cheque
- credit card / debit card
Apart from academics, are there any extra-curricular activities (ECA’s)?
Students are required to participate in at least 2 activities per week.
All ECA’s are carried out within the normal school times.
What are the demographics of teaching staff?
How are teachers selected for their positions?
- Teachers are shortlisted based on their qualification and working experience.
- Teachers are either screened by recruitment agents or the school will do a background check.
- Teachers are interviewed by the Principal, HOD and/or CEO.
Who should we contact for more information about enrolment/visit the school?
Admissions Department – SB Campus
603-6156 5001/2
admissions_manager_sb@elc.edu.my
admissions_sb@elc.edu.my
Admissions Department – CJ Campus
603-8319 1641/2
admissions_cj@elc.edu.my
What are the school academic hours & break times?
