What are the schools in Malaysia like?

"It is a good school. Make contact with the teachers and HM, all are eager to help but they are not mind readers - if you have a problem share it with some who can help," commented one expat when asked about Lodge International School in Kuching.

"If you are prepared for having your child taught by teachers who are not really as good as they think they are - who have no idea about extension (except the british teachers who number 4). if you are prepared for islamic pupils to be given religious instruction and no other religion - if Christian pupils are not allowed their own opportunities for learning - an islamic camp but no Christian camp. if you want to have the best headmaster we have ever known, but know he is wasted here and will move on - facilities and health and safety issues which are poor - owners who ponce around and run a school that has no real educational insight - who have got through 4 principals in 10 years, and we know Mr Shere is too good to wish to continue putting up with the rubbish he has to contend with (dinosaur teachers with not an ounce of proactive professionalism)then send your child here. otherwise if you can afford it send them to a REAL international school that aims to compete with similar schools by putting money where it matters, and not the owners' pockets," remarked one expat living in Kuala Lumpur with children attending Mutiara International Grammar School.