HELP International School

Essential Information

Level of Education

Preschool/Kindergarten Primary Schools Secondary Schools Pre-University

Year Established

2014

Number of Students

Over 1,200

Curricula Offered

British International Primary Curriculum IGCSE A Levels

Ages/Levels Taught

Preschool (from age 4), Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (A-Level)

Average Class Size

25

School Year Schedule

August to July

School Hours

Preschool: 8am - 2pm (12pm Fridays) | Primary: 8am - 3pm (12:30pm Fridays) | Secondary / Sixth Form: 8am - 3:30pm (1pm Fridays)

Boarding

Uniform

Transport

About HELP International School

As part of the HELP Education Group, HELP International School (HIS) was established in 2014 at Subang Bestari, Selangor, with 500 students and an international team of experienced and passionate leaders and teachers. Eight years later and with an enrolment of over 1,200 students, the School is considered as one of the fastest growing international schools in Malaysia. Recently, HIS joined 14 other established international schools in Malaysia to be recognised as a Council of International Schools (CIS) Member, alongside 1,360 institutions around the world. Prior to this, HIS was also shortlisted as the International School of the Year in the Times Educational Supplement (TES) Independent School Awards 2019 in the UK.

HIS has been recognised by Apple as a Distinguished School for being a model of innovation in education, and validated by Fieldwork Education as an (International Primary Curriculum) IPC accredited school, with an award for Mastery in International Mindedness, joining 1% of schools worldwide to have attained such an achievement.

The School’s focus statement, “To ignite a passion for lifelong learning, so that we can nurture resilient, compassionate, critical thinkers in a constantly changing world” reflects our commitment to fully preparing students academically and holistically for the dawn of the new industrial age that is upon us.

With the motto "Life in All its Fullness", we believe that there is more in every child. In integrating Eastern and Western educational philosophies, we seek to discover and bring out the best in each child by nurturing his or her talent and potential. Believing that school is a place where children find joy in everyday experiences, we strive to enable and inspire our students to live life to its fullest.

Preschool Education

Preschool Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8am to 2pm | Friday: 8am to 12pm

Daycare

Meals

Programme/Teaching Methods

HELP International School adopts the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). The IEYC has a focus on the best practices in early childhood education and developmental needs. Learning is holistic. It is both enquiry-based and discovery-focused, incorporating all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Low teacher-child ratio
Children encouraged to explore the activity and work independently or with others to enhance sustained shared thinking
Their sense of security is supported and emboldened

7 Learning Areas of the Foundation Stage

Social and emotional development (personal learning goals)
Communication and language (English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia)
Knowledge and understanding of the world (International Mindedness)
Literacy
Mathematics
Physical development (PE)
Expressive arts and design (Drama, Music, Arts)

Pre-University Education

Courses Offered

Sixth Form (A-Level)

HIS Asian Scholars A-Level Leadership Programme seeks to develop an all-rounded leader in our A-Levels students. The Programme gives our students the opportunity not only to excel academically but also to develop personal leadership through their service to the school and the community at large.
- Academic and Pastoral coaching
- Super-curriculum for extended learning
- Social enterprise & Entrepreneurship opportunities
- Project Purpose
- Independent Project Qualification
- Minimum 3 subjects / Maximum 4 subjects

HELP International School Fees Structure

Annual tuition fee

RM23,496 (Preschool), RM36,666 (Year 1), RM49,851 (Year 7), RM50,904 (Year 9), RM70,000 (Pre-university - for 2 years)

Application fee

RM1,000

Registration fee

RM10,000 (Preschool), RM12,000 (Primary and Secondary)

Refundable deposit

Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee

The above fee DOES NOT include:

- School Uniform - Books - Meal Plan (optional) - Certain Specialised Co-Curricular Activities

- External Exams - Field Trips - iPad (Year 3 onwards) - Technology Fees

Additional Programmes

ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available

Student Support Services: Available

Languages Taught

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

Spanish

French

Facilities

There is classroom capacity for 1,500 students. There are 80+ classrooms for general teaching, with separate Drama, Dance and Music specialist rooms, 11 Science laboratories, 2 Computing suites, 4 Art and Design studios, 1 MakerSpace, 5 Design & Technology workspaces with a separate kitchen for food technology, outdoor multipurpose courts, a football field and a swimming pool. The school also has a multipurpose hall (MPH) and an auditorium for assemblies, meetings and PE, a Black Box Theatre, school library, as well as student and staff prayer rooms. The outside areas are often used for PE and student breaks. The open-air canteen caters for pre-ordered break and lunch or a la carte dining, and upper secondary students have access to the Parent Café as well as the Sixth Form Café. HIS uses Apple technologies across the school – every class and specialist room is fitted with an Apple TV and a data projector. The entire campus is equipped with wireless internet.

Extracurricular Activities

Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS), Project Purpose Leadership programme, World Scholar's Cup, Model United Nations, Eco-Schools Committee, Student Council, and over 80 CCAs such as Boys' Brigade, Cheerleading, Chinese Orchestra, 24 Festive Drums, Drama & Theatre Club, Cinematic Club, Sinfonietta Orchestra, Chinese Brush Painting, and STEAM activities, among others.

In 2020, HIS had 48 sports teams across 13 different sports such as football, benchball, basketball, netball, volleyball, swimming, frisbee, and athletics to name a few.

Additional Information

Scholarships:

HIS Scholars Award Scholarships for Sixth Form are available to well deserving individuals who have demonstrated high levels of competencies, leadership and drive. Applicants to this Scholarship would be required to undergo a process to help identify suitable candidates.

For more information, please contact the school.

Starting in the 2021/2022 Academic Year, HIS is offering a English-Mandarin Bilingual Programme starting with Preschool and Year 1. One class each in Preschool and Year 1 will be a dual-language learning environment with two qualified teachers (one native English speaker and one native Mandarin speaker) jointly planning and teaching each lesson. Students who enrol in the inaugural bilingual programme will continue in the programme as they progress through primary school.

For more information, please see https://his.edu.my/bilingual-programme/