Parent's Review of Fairview International Subang in Subang, Malaysia

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Fairview International Subang

In what town or city is this school located?

Subang

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

IB

What grade levels are represented at this school?

nursery - MYP9

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

mostly by car, some via school bus

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

minimal facilities typical CCA such as art class, badminton, handball, etc

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

not applicable, not known of any.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

PTA not encouraged. Parent must fill up appointment form to schedule meeting with teacher

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

Understand what is IB, and what it takes to carry it out effectively. Talk to various parties in the school, from principal to teachers. Talk to other parents to review their pros and cons of the school in carrying out this program. Look at existing student's file/work and ask which are the one done by the child out of own initiative or which are parent/teacher-guided work. Ask if the project showcased are done at home (mostly with a lot of help by parents for younger grades) or by the children themselves, and determine if such work are age-appropriate.

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