Frequently Asked Question

We offer the British Curriculum through the Pearson Edexcel syllabus offering IGCSEs and IALs.

Cranbridge follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).

We have been around since 2015. We have been an International School since 2020. We were a home school. We expanded from 2 floors of shop lot to the entire shop lot and a nearby bungalow. We have consistently produced award-winning students from the beginning due to our small student ratio and small class sizes. As an international school, we still apply this method as it has proven to be very effective for academic development and the child’s mental and emotional health.

CIE better known as Cambridge International Examinations is a sister company to OCR, which offers GCSEs and A-levels, etc. Edexcel is a subsidiary of the publisher Pearson, and it offers IGCSEs and IAL alongside the full range of UK qualifications. They are both respected bodies in the UK and their qualifications have equal value. Cambridge used to be under the Cambridge University but not anymore, however, due to the brand name, it appears to be more well-known in Malaysia. In the UK, Pearson Edexcel is used more (70% of schools in the UK).

Yes! We offer free trial classes with complimentary lunch! Your child can experience 1 full day at Cranbridge. Please make an appointment. Trial classes are offered as long as it is 2 weeks away from exam week. Our students will be preparing for exams after that, so you may not get the full feel of how classes are conducted. They will be revising.

Yes, they will be tested on English and Maths. This test is to help the teachers understand where the child needs more guidance in. The placement test can be arranged after you have completed the Application process. For this PISF, we are offering free assessment tests.

Indoor Games courts (Street Soccer, Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis), Multi-purpose hall, Robotics lab, Art Room, Music Room, Dance Studio, and Covered Parking, Filtered water.

Most of our teachers are local. They are very passionate about what they do. We have older teachers who come with over 20 years teaching experience and younger teachers who are qualified and passionate. Teachers are required to do a demo class before they are hired and go through a rigorous selection process. Most of the teachers here have been with us from 2015 with some additional teachers joining along the way.

The ratio is about 40 : 60.

We have students from Japan, India, US, UK, Yemen, Australia, Russia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Uganda, Sudan, Myanmar… over 20 different countries and counting.

Bullying happens when children are trying to make up for a lack of attention, power, or love in their own lives. At Cranbridge, since we have a small student-to-teacher ratio, everyone gets attention. The small student-to-teacher ratio also makes it easier for teachers to spot if something is amiss and is addressed immediately. We also organize a lot of activities that get students from different grades to mingle and work together. In the morning, you can see older students assist younger ones to carry their bag to class. We actually have students who came from a background of being bullied in other schools but feel safe here. This enabled them to focus more on their studies.

Yes. Since our class size is small, the teacher will be able to give him personalized attention. However, in an international setting, students tend to pick up the language faster. If they really need more coaching in English, they can join the IEP (Intensive English Programme). During IEP, they will take some core subjects like Maths and Science and learn English the rest of the time. As their English gets better, they will do more subjects.

We have many students who were from the public system and transitioned into the International School curriculum well. Once you register with us, we will provide an offer letter that you can submit to your child’s government school principal.

The school starts at 10 am and ends by 3.00 pm. There are extracurricular activities from 3 pm to 4 pm.

To optimize their learning hours. When hours are too long, students start to space out and wait for the day to end. With shorter hours, students are more well-rested and have more time for other activities and spending time with family and friends. When they come to school, they are more focused and happy and are able to perform better academically.

Yes, we have students who join from different countries and who have been studying a different syllabus. Transition from KBSM/KBSR or Cambridge to Edexcel is pretty straightforward. Your child will have to do a placement test to determine the suitable level of entry. For other syllabuses, we suggest you make an appointment with us to meet the Principal to further discuss the plan. Please bring along school leaving certificates, results, and any relevant documents so that we can assist your child should they need attention in any specific areas to catch up on.

Yes, they may. Your child will have to do a placement test. Please bring along school leaving certificates, results, and any relevant documents so that we can assist your child should they need attention in any specific areas to catch up on.

Yes, we have our visa agent who will assist you every step of the way. You may contact Mr. Siva at +60 16-557 9364.

We do not have specialized teachers to cater to this, but we are able to cater for children with mild Special Education Needs (SEN). During the application, it is important that parents inform the School of the child’s special needs. It would be best if you meet the principal together with your child.

During the lockdown, we conducted all classes online through video calls, and assignments were posted on Google Classroom. In fact, our small student-to-teacher ratio makes online learning more effective. However, our classes are physical. If your child is unwell or cannot attend physically in the short term, they may attend the physical classes virtually.

Students need to deposit their phones before they go into class and collect them when school is over.

Yes, we do where relevant.

We are very competitively priced. However, we don't cram many students in one class. We have an maximum of 16 students in a class. When we have more students, we have enough classes ready to accommodate that.

Considering the class size, teachers' qualifications and experience, including personalized attention, the fees are considered very reasonable.

We offer sibling discounts. For the second child, the discount is 5%, the third child is 7%, and the fourth is 10%. If you sign up during this offer, there is a Family Registration Discount.

The school collects fees on a termly basis. Credit Card facilities are available.

We offer in-house ECA as well as external ECA through our partners. Taekwondo, Basketball, Badminton, K-pop, Community outreach, Financial Literacy, Public Speaking, French, Tamil, and Robotics and Coding are offered at school once a week, from 3 pm to 4 pm. External ECAs include Swimming by Dory Swim Academy, Music Classes by Peekaboo Music, and Sim Racing by Axel Sport.

Yes, we do! It is part of the curriculum up to Lower Secondary Level.

We have French and Tamil. German, Spanish, Hindi will be introduced with enough numbers.

Yes. It is held before the usual school time.

Yes, they are. We do not serve pork or beef.

Yes, we do.

It is recommended. Most of our students have meals provided by the school. Our catering partner is Salad Atelier, known for providing wholesome food with no preservatives. The menu is a mix of western and Asian cuisines and not spicy.

We can help arrange transport but we will not negotiate prices on behalf.

The teachers have teaching qualifications suited for the subject and level they are assigned to and have the relevant experience needed to deliver the subjects they teach effectively. Some of the teachers have Ph.D. and Masters qualifications, some have early learning and Montessori certifications, and so on.

The teacher turnover rate is very low. They are dedicated and passionate educators who enjoy teaching in our positive and conducive learning environment. With this low turnover rate, students are able to build lasting relationships with their teachers. Furthermore, our healthy school hours and small student-to-teacher ratio provide a good work environment for the teachers as well.

We are constantly on the lookout for teachers who resonate with our vision, mission, and beliefs. Please send your CV to doreen@cranbridge.edu.my

No, we do not have boarding facilities.

We do have a teaching assistant in the Pre-School class and Year 1. We do not need them in other levels as our student-to-teacher ratio is small, and the teachers are able to handle the classes by themselves.

At Cranbridge, we practice Subject Teaching, where one teacher will teach a specific subject to the students till a certain level. For example, Maths from Year 1 to Year 3, as opposed to a Class Teacher teaching all the subjects. This way, the teacher understands the child's strengths, challenges, and interests, and is able to personalize the aims and objectives for each child.

Please refer to the Fee Structure for detailed information.

Every term, the school organizes character-building activities ensuring that apart from the school curriculum, knowledge is gained from a variety of experiences. Our students have visited and conducted activities at a Special Needs School, Orphanage, Refugee Children's School, and Old Folks Home. They have also challenged their mental strength at Outdoor Camps and braved Indoor Obstacle courses. They gained knowledge at the Science Centre, attended First Respondent Medical Course, and visited the National Bank. These are just some of the notable activities that the school organizes to ensure that students get to understand the wider world.

We put emphasis on STEM in the Upper Secondary Level, while Art is also given importance in the Reception, Primary, and Lower Secondary Level. The elements of STEM are also incorporated into their learning through fun, hands-on projects. They are involved in research and design assignments that foster problem-solving and creative thinking skills.

For daily communication on homework, we use a homework log. Every term, parents and students will meet with the teachers during parent-teacher conferences. Parents are also contacted via WhatsApp, phone calls, sent circulars, and have face-to-face meetings from time to time if necessary.

Yes, we do. Please whatsapp us for more information.

We offer swimming lessons as an external ECA. Classes are conducted at Dory Swim Academy located in Taman Midah, less than 15 minutes away from the school. Your child can learn to swim in a secure comfortable environment in heated pools with coaches who hold certifications from the Malaysia Swimming Teacher Association (MSTA) and Life Saving Society Malaysia (LSSM). There is even a cozy air-conditioned parent lounge for you to wait while your child is having their swimming lessons.

We offer music classes as an external ECA. Classes are conducted by Peekaboo Music at their center in Taman Desa, just 10 minutes away from the school. Cranbridge students are offered an exclusive registration waiver.

Yes, we are aware that with the pandemic, we have to be flexible with our teaching delivery. We will conduct live classes online as well as use Google Classrooms.

We strictly follow MOH guidelines. All parents are requested to ensure that their child wears a clean face mask every day. If a child has a fever, cough, or cold, please do not send them to school. The school follows all SOPs strictly, including temperature checks, self-tests, hand sanitization, and constant disinfection of surfaces.

We strictly follow MOH guidelines as follows:

• All parents are requested to adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Ensure that your child wears a clean face mask every day.
2. If your child is having a fever, cough, or cold, please do not send them to school.

• The school follows all SOPs strictly as below:
1. The checking students, teachers, and all staff temperature upon arrival and when leaving. We send back anyone with a fever in the morning, if someone has a fever during dismissal we alert parents of their classmates to check on their children.
2. Students and staff are required to do a self-test twice a week on Sunday and Wednesday.
3. Sanitization of hands upon arrival and in between.
4. Encourage/remind students to practice good hygiene.
5. Constantly disinfect surfaces.

We follow the latest MOE/MOH guidelines.