Languages - LEARNING | Taylor's International School

A Head Start in Language Learning

Continuous Development of 3 Languages

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English

English as a universal language, serves as the key to various thriving professional opportunities. Having proficiency in this not only prepares learners but empowers them to navigate their way through diverse career paths worldwide.

Highlights 2023

Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English

(TISPC)

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Mandarin

Proficiency in Mandarin, a highly sought linguistic in global commerce serves as the key to navigating Asia’s booming economic market. Having mastery in this language not only gives learners a significant competitive advantage when entering China’s market but provides an opening door to a variety of opportunities.

Highlights 2023

Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese - Foreign Language

(TISKL)

Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese Foreign Language, First Language and Second Language.

(TISPC)

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Malay

As the official language of Malaysia, Malay language fosters unity and multi-cultural understanding among the country’s diverse population. Having it serves as a bridge that showcases the vibrant tapestry of cultures that simply proves how dynamic Southeast Asia can be.

Highlights 2023

Cambridge IGCSE Malay - First Language

(TISKL)

Cambridge IGCSE Malay - First Language

(TISPC)

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English Mastery

From Nursery to Year 11, English is the main medium used across all levels of lessons, as the school aligns with international standards set by the National Curriculum of England.

Assessment

We offer a comprehensive system of assessment incorporating both internal teacher led, and external benchmarking ones. Our external benchmarking assessments come from Cambridge English, GL Progress Tests, and Cambridge IGCSE.

Cambridge IGCSE

Literature in English

Cambridge IGCSE

English - First Language

Cambridge IGCSE

English - Second Language

English Preparatory Programmes

Students whose English is not quite ready will have the following support pathways

English Additional Language (EAL)

To support students whose language skills need development in mainstream lessons, primary EAL support is provided daily, while secondary students receive dedicated EAL support sessions for 5 - 7 hours every two weeks.

Essential English Programme (EEP)

Students whose language skills require further development before joining mainstream lessons will participate in intensive English classes alongside selected mainstream classes, preparing them for a smooth transition to full mainstream participation.

TIS Achievements

1 Top in the World for Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English

4 Top in the Malaysia for Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language (1) and Literature in English (3)

Mandarin Proficiency

From Nursery to Year 9, all students are required to learn Mandarin, equipping them with valuable skills as China’s growing economic power fuels demand for individuals with Mandarin proficiency.

Primary Students

From Nursery to Year 6, all students receive 120 - 150 minutes of classes weekly, with students in higher year groups streamed into beginner, intermediate, and advanced proficiency groups.

Youth Chinese Test (YCT)

YCT is an internationally recognized Chinese language assessment for school students. At TIS Puchong, our students take YCT Level 2 to Level 4.

100% passes for YCT assessment in 2023.

Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK)

HSK is China’s standardized proficiency assessment for the Chinese language which is recognised worldwide. At TIS Kuala Lumpur, our students take HSK Level 1 to Level 5.

The percentile score of our students in 2023 was over 90% across the 5 levels of HSK assessment.

(Passing score for HSK is 60%)

Secondary Students

From Years 7 to 9, all students receive 120 - 150 minutes of classes each week with the Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin courses available for students in Years 10 and 11.

Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese - Foreign Language

Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - Second Language

Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - First Language

TIS Achievements

3 Top in the World for Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - First Language (2) and Mandarin Chinese - Foreign Language (1)

1 Top in the Malaysia for Cambridge IGCSE Chinese- First Language

Malay Fluency

From Nursery to Year 9, all students are required to learn the Malay language to achieve practical fluency in everyday communication.

^{* The Cambridge IGCSE Malay examination is compulsory for all Malaysian students and optional for expat students.}

Kickstart your journey with Malay!

The programme provides 120 - 150 minutes of classes weekly, and for higher-year groups, students are streamed into basic conversational, intermediate, and advanced proficiency groups to cater to their individual needs.

Assessment

Assessments are done internally from Primary to Year 9 with Year 10 and 11 having a choice for 2 courses.

Cambridge IGCSE Malay

- First Language

Cambridge IGCSE Malay

- Foreign Language

TIS Achievements

3 Top in the Malaysia for Cambridge IGCSE Malay- Foreign Language