Many parents endeavour to provide a quality education to their children so they can grow to be productive individuals and are capable of adjusting to different environments.
Aside from excelling in their academics, it’s also important to help children develop interests outside of school and real-life skills such as leadership and communication skills that will prepare them for a world beyond the classroom. One way to do that is through participating in extra-curricular activities like sports, theatre and social volunteering.
Situated a short distance away, Johor is a vibrant setting for enrichment education with several international schools based in popular education hub, EduCity and private providers that take foreign students.
If you’re considering sending your children to enrichment classes across the border in Johor, here are 5 programmes that are internationally-certified or include internationally-recognised exams that you can enrol your kids in.
#1 English Language
Given that English is one of the most widely used languages in the world whether for business contracts or research reports, the mastery of the English language is not to be undermined. Learning a language is easier when there’s practical application and students use it in real-life situations.
Marlborough College Malaysia in EduCity, Johor organises the English Language Residential Camps, which allows students to learn English through a mixture of 20 different engaging activities coupled with 30 hours of British Council Accredited English lessons.
The camps are open to both local and foreign children in the months of July and August. Held in Marlborough College Malaysia’s 90-acre campus equipped with sports facilities, dorm rooms and a lake, the English Language Residential Camp runs for 14 nights for children of ages 9 to 15 years old.
Programme: British Council Accredited English lessons
Fees: Starting from RM14,550 (S$4,448.59)
Location: Marlborough College Malaysia, Jalan Marlborough, Iskandar Puteri, 79200 Johor
#2 Early Years
If you want to start your children young, Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens offer Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, a mandatory programme for young children aged from three to five in the UK. The programme comprises of two levels: nursery for children aged 3 to 4 and reception for children aged 4 to 5.
The curriculum focuses on four learning areas including English, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design.
Programme: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
Fees: Starting from RM5,910 (S$1,802.43) per term (3 terms a year)
Location: 7, Laman Setia Utama, Setia Eco Gardens, Pekan Nanas, Johor, Malaysia
#3 Swimming
Athletics enrichment programmes are important in instilling soft skills such as teamwork and leadership.
D Swim Academy offers various swimming courses for children starting from three years of age that are taught by teachers accredited with AUSTSWIM, Australia’s national swimming teaching organisation.
Students can learn to swim as kids, dive and even train for triathlons. Eligible students of 16 years of age can enrol in AUSTSWIM-recognised courses at D Swim Academy where they can graduate and teach swimming after receiving the accreditation at 17 years old.
Programme: AUSTSWIM swimming course
Fees: Upon enquiry
Location: Lot G42, No.3, Jalan Dato’ Onn 3, Bandar Dato Onn, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
#4 Music
Music is a creative outlet that children can use freely to express themselves or release stress all while learning the skill of playing an instrument.
There are music schools in Johor that offer syllabuses graded according to the standards of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), an internationally-recognised exam board in the UK.
One such school is Piano Solution (Malaysia), a sub branch of music education provider, Piano Solution that is based in Singapore.
Piano Solution in Johor Bahru has been offering ABRSM-graded piano and violin lessons for around 10 years. The lessons are progressive from Grade 1 through Grade 8 and Diploma examinations.
Programme: ABRSM-graded piano and violin lessons
Fees: Upon enquiry
Location: 5, Jalan Pertama 4, Pusat Perdagangan Danga Utama, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
#5 Speech & Drama
The good use of communication skills is vital whether it’s at work places or in our personal life.
Founded by experienced instructor Elizabeth Louis, StageCraft is a performing arts school that provides courses such as speech and drama, public speaking, communication skills, performance arts and music.
According to their social media page, Stage Craft students take Trinity College London-graded exams that are recognised globally.
Programme: Trinity College London-graded drama and speech lessons
Fees: Upon enquiry
Location: 73-01, Jalan Adda 3/1, Adda Heights, Johor Bahru, Johor
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