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British Curriculum, Malaysian Roots

The Learning Journey at Tanarata International Schools

Tanarata International Schools follow the British Cambridge University education curriculum leading up to the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE & AS/A Level qualifications.

This general overview of the curriculum supports our brand of academic study, where Tanarata International Schools combine the best qualities of traditional and progressive approaches. For instance, we place heavy emphasis on a student's ability to write, read and interpret critically while committed to nurturing students' thinking outside the box.

We rely on experiential and cross-curricular learning-by-doing outside the classroom, and through an advisory programme, we also foster critical thinking and analytical skills that can serve our students beyond examinations. Our curriculum has been carefully designed to effectively communicate content and create a thirst for further knowledge.

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Tanarata's Learning Pathways

Primary Learning Pathway

Year 1 to Year 6

Our primary students are enrolled in small, close-knit classrooms with peers to study with and learn from collaboratively, aided with the latest learning technology tools, multi-mediarized eTexts and resources. Smaller classroom ratios are given to students in Year 1 and 2 for more attentive classes.

Primary Learning Pathway

Subjects Offered

Core Academics
  • English
  • Math
  • Science
  • Literature
Humanities
  • Geography
  • History
Creative & Physical
  • Physical Education, Sports, Swimming and Play
  • Art & Design
  • Music
Languages & Additional
  • Languages (Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish, French)
  • PSCS / Agama (for Malaysians of Islamic faith)
  • ICT
SEN Learning Pathway

Special Educational Needs

Answers to the questions parents most often ask about learning support at Tanarata International Schools.

What is the admission process like for a child who learns differently?

Regardless of the learning disability, the admission process will be as follows:

  1. The required documentation must be submitted to the school.
  2. A meeting will be arranged with the administrative staff and the SEN teacher.
  3. The child, along with the parent(s), will have a tour of the school.
  4. The child must complete a written assessment for English and Maths.
  5. The child will have a set of 3 back-to-back trial classes.
  6. Observations of the trial classes will be discussed with the SEN teacher.
  7. The school's decision and assessment update will be sent via email.
Special Educational Needs support at Tanarata

Who is the Special Educational Needs Teacher?

Our SEN teacher is Ms Karisma Premchand Alwani. She joined Tanarata International Schools in 2016 and works one-on-one with our neurodiverse students. Ms Karisma has a BSB, BSIT, Diploma in Learning Disorder Management and Child Psychology, and is a licensed facilitator with the Davis Dyslexia Association Pacific (DDA-Pacific). She has also completed workshops and courses such as Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Lindamood-Bell's Visualising and Verbalising, HarvardX - Introduction to Family Engagement in Education, ASD and Anxiety & Managing Challenging Behaviour at Home by The National Autistic Society and the Jolly Grammar Programme & Jolly Phonics and the Struggling Child by Jolly Phonics.

SEN Faqs

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How are the classes conducted?

Students work with Ms Karisma one-on-one in the library. Depending on the child, some students will work with Ms Karisma during a specific lesson (e.g. a student struggling in maths will work one-on-one with her during the maths classes). Students facing difficulty learning languages opt for sessions during the language periods. Due to the fact that each child has their own needs, the classes and lesson plans will be created to cater to each student's needs.

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