KUCHING: Borneo International School will be set up in Tabuan Laru here to cater to the educational needs of the community.
One of the Governors of Borneo International School, Mark Tan will be setting up the school with local businessman, Dato’ Ngeng Eng Cheng.
Tan, who has over 15 years of running six International schools in Peninsular Malaysia, said both of them shared a passion and vision of providing quality education in a conducive and comfortable environment at an affordable price in Sarawak .
Tan explained that the school, which would have both primary and secondary levels, would follow the British educational system.
“The students will receive an international educational qualification via Cambridge University International Examination. Such credential is recognised worldwide for entry into university and other forms of tertiary education.”
Tan added that initially, the school would be able to take in 1,000 local and expatriate students.
“The school will offer all subjects with four terms per year starting in January and ending in November. Students can opt to sit for the local examinations if they so wish.
“The teacher- pupil ratio is 1:25 so that the students will have the full attention of the teacher. Lessons will be held from 8 am to 3 pm with an extra one hour twice weekly for co-curriculum activities,” he said.
“Besides developing students academically and helping them to realise their individual potential to the fullest, the school will also help students with their inquiry skills, communicative and self-learning abilities, skills which are needed for the globalised world of work and life,” Tan added.
The school will be the first one with two swimming pools. Its facilities include multimedia classrooms with smart boards, an ICT Laboratory, a Science Laboratory, a library, a centre for performing arts, music, drama and design, indoor badminton courts and outdoor tennis, basketball, volleyball and futsal grounds.
Dato’ Ngeng Eng Cheng, Borneo International School’s Director, said the purpose of setting up the school was to bring quality international education right to the doorstep of the local community here.
He added that accessibility to Borneo International School was unparalleled – the school would be located 4 kms north east of Kuching International Airport and some 7 kms away from Kuching City Centre.
Borneo International School is associated with a group of International and private schools in Malaysia which include Nobel International, United International and Havil International and Legacy School .
Those interested can log in to www.borneo.edu.my or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/borneoschoolkuching.
