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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6″ el_class=”custom-list-a”][vc_toggle title=”Can I visit the school before I enrol my child?” el_id=”1440471612093-91ed973c-8bed”]Yes, most definitely. We encourage all of our prospective parents to visit the school, meet our staff and discuss the different curriculums and activities offered. Please contact us to arrange a time for your visit.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”My child may need to board; do you have transport and/or boarding facilities?” el_id=”1440471611007-e5c46190-8b16″]Yes, both boarding and transport can be arranged; see our Campus and Facilities page for further information.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where are you located? ” el_id=”14721172345026-b7f5f2e9-cf68″]Currently we have three campuses in Malaysia; they are located in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Terengganu.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does my child need to wear a uniform?” el_id=”1472115752559-44cdcaf7-0fe5″]Yes. You can purchase uniforms from our Uniform Shop located within the school compound.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do I withdraw my child from school?” el_id=”1472115819744-845647b2-32b7″]Our withdrawal policy is clearly stated in the Admission form and the School Contract which all parents signed when their child is enrolled in Sri Utama Schools.

To qualify for a full refund of the Security deposit, a student must have studied a minimum of two (2) years in Sri Utama, and notice of withdrawal must be in writing and submitted at least six (6) months earlier.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does the school provide Boarding facilities?” el_id=”1472115818546-41fa500e-062c”]Yes, Sri Utama Schools does provide boarding facilities. Please view the Boarding House tab under facilities for more information.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What facilities does the school have?” el_id=”1472115876796-736fb344-b885″]Sri Utama Schools Kuala Lumpur offer a variety of facilities including:

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Which countries of students mostly came from?” el_id=”1543300976536-406606ac-9376″]50% of students from Malaysia and other 50 % from 32 over countries over the world.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6″][vc_toggle title=”How many students are there in each class?” el_id=”1472115901054-37769983-252a”]The average student per class is 25 with a maximum of 28 students.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I am living overseas, how do I make the term payment for my children? ” el_id=”1472115917753-63f8e910-0c12″]Sri Utama Schools will send the invoice one month before a term begins; payment could be made by Credit Card, Bank Draft, Money Order or through Telegraphic Transfer

All fees must be settled in full, within seven (14) days before the term starts. If fees are not settled before the date due, your child will be denied entrance into the class. For new students, the school reserves the right to give your child’s place to an incoming student on our waiting list.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I have two school-age children, is there any discount if they both attend?” el_id=”1472115916966-ba2fd1e9-f9c0″]Sri Utama Schools offers a 10% discount on school fees ONLY for every subsequent child from the same family that is enrolled in the school.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”We are from Korea and will be moving to Kuala Lumpur next year. My daughter is 13 years old and currently studying in Grade 7. Will she study in Grade 8 next year?” el_id=”1472115955365-c76f56d9-b9b2″]After completing the Registration Form and paying the non-refundable pre-registration fee, your daughter will be required to take a Placement Test. This test will cover the subjects: English and Mathematics. An interview will then be arranged with yourself; your daughter and the School Principal to discuss the test results. This is to assess her knowledge of the English Language. The School Registrar will then make a recommendation to the School Principal as to what is the appropriate level for your daughter. Your daughter’s enrolment into Grade 8 will depend on the results of the Placement Test and the assessment of the School Principal from the informal interview.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What curriculum does your school follow?” el_id=”1472115954588-aa93cce6-cb6d”]

1. Utama International Schools offers the UK Curriculum and students will ultimately sit for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) also known as the O-Level.
2. Sekolah Sri Utama offers the National Curriculum. Students sit for a Primary School Evaluation Test at Standard 6 (UPSR), a Lower Secondary Assessment at Form 3 (PMR) and the Malaysian Certificate of Education at Form 5 (SPM).

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If our child faces difficulties in speaking the English language, do you offer any extra English Language classes to help?” el_id=”1472116002704-00df0ad3-0c96″]We currently do not provide special English language programs.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are parents allowed to wait for their child during school hours within the school compound?” el_id=”1472116001617-e366cde4-e0f0″]Our school policy does not allow parents/minders to wait for the students during school hours, as this would distract the students from their studies and at the same time discourage the student’s sense of independence.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does the school have bus services?” el_id=”1472116000743-e4a882b5-ca18″]Yes, there are school buses which circulate around neighbourhoods. You may retrieve the contact details of the school bus service upon enrolling your child to enquire if the school bus circulation includes your neighbourhood and make necessary arrangements.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]