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British Boarding School in Penang THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL The Prince of Wales Island International School The Prince of Wales Island International School • Boys and girls aged 11-18 - secondary • Day and boarding, full; weekly and flexi-boarding • British curriculum, IGCSEs and A levels Plus • English language medium of instruction THE SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY • Bring up children to think creatively, to question • within clear community values • with a wide range of experiences • Confidence in communication • Academic success preparing for university and beyond POWIIS is not an exam factory THE SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY Behind all of this, the children need to be happy THE TAUGHT CURRICULUM Junior Curriculum – English NC, IGCSE • Maths, English, Science (Physics, Chem, Biology) • Humanities (History, Geography, Global Perspectives) • Languages (Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, French) • Islam • Performing and Creative Arts (Art, Design Technology, Music, Drama) • Physical Education (including Sport and Dance) • Personal, Social and Health Education Year 11 Year 10 Core Subjects: English Mathematics Biology Physics Chemistry Islam Additional Mathematics, English Literature Four from: Malay French Mandarin History Geography Global Perspectives Business and Economics Art Design Technology Music Drama SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM A levels Mathematics Further Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Psychology English Literature AS Global Perspectives History Geography Economics Business Studies Music Art Drama Mandarin French SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM A levels: three, four or five plus AS Global Perspectives plus Community Service plus ….. • • • • • • • • • The International School of Penang (Uplands) Dalat International School Tenby International School Fairview International School St Christopher’s International Primary School Straits International School Pelita International School GEMS St Joseph’s, Singapore Colleges – Inti, Disted, KDU Eventually: Summer 2014 High achievement (top in Malaysia) in Art Top in Malaysia in Science Top in Malaysia in Design Technology “Through the richness of the international community in which they work and live, students at POWIIS will become confident to hold their heads high as they meet and mix with anyone, anywhere in the world.”