Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are Sayfol’s school hours?
Mon – Thurs:
All levels: 7.15 am – 2.30 pm
Friday:
All levels: 7.15 am – 12.30 pm
2. How is the school year structured?
The school year commences in August. Our academic year is divided into 3 terms
I) Term 1 – August to December
ii) Term 2 – January to April
iii) Term 3 – April to July
3. When are the school holidays?
Refer to the brochure for the Academic Calendar.
4. Is a placement test required for admission?
KG-Year 2, physical placement test and trial morning
Year 3-6 – CAT4 Test
Year 7-10 – English & Maths
5. Do you accept year-round admission for all levels?
Except for Year 10 & 11. Year 10 is done on a case by case basis.
6. Do you process student visas for new applications?
Yes, with valid documents. Kindly check with the admission team.
7. What are the minimum age requirements for each grade level?
Refer to the brochure.
8. Do you provide boarding for students?
No.
9. What is your school's curriculum like?
KG – IEYC
Year 1 to Year 13 – British curriculum (IGCSE Cambridge & Edexcel Pearson)
10. What extracurricular activities do students have access to?
CCA: Conducted during school hours (1.30 pm – 2.30 pm)
ECA: Conducted after school hours (2.30 pm – 3.30 pm)
Refer to the back page of the brochure for sample activities provided. Kindly note that there will be different activities every term.
11. What are some of the assistances offered to help students who are not native English speakers?
i)ESL
Upon placement test, teachers will determine if the student can continue with English or should be given additional guidance through English as a Second Language (ESL).
Primary – ESL is taught instead of language
Secondary – ESL is taught as a subject
ii)AEP
We provide Accelerated English Program (AEP) to help non-native speakers and help students with little or no English skills, depending on grade level [Partial Immersion]
12. Are there any financial assistance or scholarships available?
Refer to Admission Team.
13. What are the payment modes?
Cash, Online Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card & Cheque.
14. What is the maximum number of students in a class?
EL & KG: 10 – 16 students
Year 1 & Year 2: 16 – 18 students
Year 3 to Year 11: 20 – 25 students
15. Is the school offering any transport services?
Yes, (3rd party). Kindly check the areas covered by the bus with the admissions team.
16. What does the school uniform look like?
KG – Year 2: Dark Green collar t-shirt and mid-length Tartan shorts
Year 3 – Year 6: Dark Green collar t-shirt and mid-length grey shorts (boys) or Tartan skort (girls)
Secondary: Dark green collar t-shirt and long grey pants (boys) or Tartan skirt (girls)
17. What types of meals are available in the canteen?
Breakfast: Assorted sandwich, Fries, Nuggets, Porridge, Nasi Lemak, Fried Noodles (RM 3 – RM 5.50)
Lunch: Asian, Western & Vegetarian (RM 9 – RM 13)
18. How can students pay in the canteen?
i) Coupon – can be purchased in the bookstore or the canteen during recess
ii) Debit/credit card
19. Do all the students have their meals in the canteen?
Yes except for KG.
Note: For KG, Year 1 & Year 2, parents/guardian can pre-order their meals 1 week in advance through the Sayfol website. Food will be delivered to the students during breaks accordingly.
20. How do you handle student assessments and progress reports?
Formative Assessment throughout the term, Summative Assessment towards the end of the term. Parent & teacher meetings are held throughout the year.
21. Do you accept students with special needs?
It is on a case-by-case basis. We do have a qualified SEN teacher in our school, however we are not experts in this field, and while we do accept students who require special needs education, we also understand the limitations of our expertise. In cases where we might not be fully equipped to assist a student, we will let the parents know about alternative options that may better cater to their child’s specific needs. Kindly refer to our Admission Team for further details.
22. What kind of technology resources and infrastructure are available?
ICT Labs, Sciences Lab, Football field, Basketball Court, Library, Music Room, Swimming Pool & Multipurpose Hall.
23. Can parents/guardians be involved in school activities and events?
We involve parents where we can, especially with celebration days, international days, etc.
24. How can parents communicate with teachers and stay updated on their child's progress?
Via See Saw application & email.
常见问题 (FAQs)
1. 学校的上课时间是怎样的？
周一至周四：
幼儿园至二年级：上午7:15 – 下午2:00
三年级至十一年级：上午7:15 – 下午2:30
周五：
所有年级：上午7:15 – 下午12:30
2. 学年是如何安排的？
学年从8月开始，分为三个学期：
第一学期：8月 – 12月
第二学期：1月 – 4月
第三学期：4月 – 7月
3. 学校假期是什么时候？
4. 入学是否需要分班测试？
是的。学生需参加英语和数学两项测试。根据结果，老师会建议学生是否能进入所申请的年级，或需要降一级。
5. 是否接受全年招生？
是的，除了十一年级。
6. 是否为新生办理学生签证？
是的，需提供有效文件。请联系招生团队。
7. 每个年级的最低年龄要求是什么？
请参考手册（年龄组别列在收费结构中）。
8. 是否提供学生宿舍？
不提供。
9. 学校的课程体系是怎样的？
幼儿园 – IEYC
一年级至十三年级 – 英国课程（IGCSE Cambridge & Edexcel Pearson）
10. 学生可参与哪些课外活动？
CCA：在上课时间进行（下午1:30 – 2:30）
ECA：在放学后进行（下午2:30 – 3:30）
具体活动请参考手册末页。请注意，每学期提供的活动会有所不同。
11. 对非英语母语学生有哪些帮助？
i) ESL 英语作为第二语言
小学：ESL代替语言课程
中学：ESL作为一门学科
ii) AEP 英语强化课程
适合英语水平较低或零基础的学生（部分浸入式教学）。
12. 是否提供经济援助或奖学金？
请联系招生团队。
13. 付款方式有哪些？
现金、在线转账、信用卡、借记卡和支票。
14. 每个班级的学生规模？
幼儿园：10 – 16人
一、二年级：16 – 18人
三至十一年级：20 – 25人
15. 是否提供交通服务？
是的（第三方运营）。请与招生团队确认校车覆盖的地区。
16. 校服是什么样子的？
幼儿园至二年级：深绿色领口T恤 + 格子中裤
三至六年级：深绿色领口T恤 + 灰色中裤（男生）/ 格子短裙裤（女生）
中学：深绿色领口T恤 + 灰色长裤（男生）/ 格子裙（女生）
17. 食堂提供哪些餐点？
早餐：三明治、薯条、鸡块、粥、椰浆饭、炒面 （RM 3 – RM 5.50）
午餐：亚洲餐、西餐、素食 （RM 9 – RM 13）
18. 学生如何在食堂付款？
i) 餐券（可在书店或食堂购买）
ii) 借记卡/信用卡
19. 所有学生都在食堂用餐吗？
是的，幼儿园除外。
备注：幼儿园至二年级，家长可通过学校网站提前一周预订餐点，食物将于课间送到学生手中。
20. 学生的评估和成绩报告如何进行？
学期中进行形成性评估，学期末进行总结性评估。每学期最后一天将举行家长会。
21. 是否接受有特殊需求的学生？
视情况而定。学校有一名合格的SEN老师，但我们不是此领域的专家。如遇到我们无法全面支持的情况，会建议家长考虑更合适的替代方案。详情请联系招生团队。
22. 学校有哪些技术和设施？
ICT实验室、科学实验室、足球场、篮球场、图书馆、音乐室、游泳池、多功能礼堂。
23. 家长/监护人能参与学校活动吗？
可以，特别是在庆祝活动、国际日等场合。
24. 家长如何与老师沟通并了解孩子的学习进展？
通过 See Saw 应用程序。
