by on 17/12/2019 797 1998
Nestled within the exclusive enclave of Subang Jaya, GEMS International School Tropicana Metropark is the second school in Malaysia under the GEMS Education group, with the first being in Pearl City, Penang. The GEMS Education group was founded more than 55 years ago, where it became a global operation in over 250 schools in 13 countries. Led by a charming and dedicated principal, Mr. Anthony Partington emphasised that GEMS is about incorporating a whole-child approach to education. Equipped with leadership skills and a clear vision, Mr. Anthony Partington has 18 years of experience as a teacher, with 10 of those years being a school leader in various settings and roles across United Kingdom. This school offers a whole educational experience for students aged 3 to 18 years, where it adopts a first-class British education system through strong core values and standards.
GEMS International School is built across an expansive 5-acre ground in the self-sustainable township of Tropicana Metropark. It accommodates excellent facilities that provide a conducive learning environment for the students. There are various shared learning spaces to encourage students to develop essential traits, such as self-direction, initiative, creativity, critical thinking, as well as a collaborative spirit. GEMS believes that these days, to stand out, it would take more than the ability to excel at academics only.
Apart from the excellent technologies and facilities provided, GEMS is also now a Compliance Member School of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). As such, this school guarantees the highest standards expected of a first-class British education system. GEMS offers an enhanced academic programme that has been adopted in over 150 countries, where the programme is an enriched version of the National Curriculum for England and Wales.
GEMS welcomes students aged 3 to 18 years. The British education system kicks off from the Early Years’ Foundation to Primary and Secondary curriculum levels and right through Pre-University.
In this fast-paced world, technology is ever-evolving. This is why GEMS is introducing the concept of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) at school, where students are requested to bring their own devices (e.g., iPads, laptops) to facilitate certain lessons. As GEMS is an international school, its curriculum is specially constructed to accommodate its host community to have a deeper appreciation and respect for one’s host culture as they develop a global worldview. Cultural and linguistic diversity at GEMS will help to strengthen the local cultural heritage and identity while preparing the students towards the British education system. Other areas of learning include Geography, Business Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Arts and Design, Communication and Language, Physical Development, Music, Computing, and Islamic Studies.
At GEMS, students can select from a wide range of activities that form part of the school curriculum. Equipped with world-class facilities, students can develop various skill sets through the extracurricular activities provided. The activities range from fashion and photography to calligraphy, football, robotics, ballet, and swimming among others.
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If these fascinating facilities don’t captivate you, nothing will (winks). Furthermore, GEMS encourages healthy eating habits by providing students with healthy food choices. There are Asian, Western and Vegetarian meal options daily—all planned out by a qualified nutritionist. And if this isn’t enough, GEMS’ canteen also has a Food Traffic Light system in place! This system is a guide for students on the recommended intake of different types of food. Pretty apt, eh?
The school also welcomes prospective parents or anyone to make an appointment for a school tour to experience the GEMS vibrant environment on a school day. Mr. Anthony Partington is convinced that upon meeting with GEMS’ inspirational teachers and dedicated staff, parents who are looking for a world-class education for their child will agree that the school is a match.
GEMS strives to inspire Globally Enlightened Motivated Students who will grow to be happy and successful. According to Mr. Anthony Partington, he was asked multiple times, “Why ‘safe and happy’ before ‘successful’? Why not just focus on great academic outcomes?” He explained that children cannot perform, learn or develop as young people unless they feel safe or happy.
GEMS International School Tropicana Metropark is the perfect enrolment choice for families who reside in the Klang Valley area, especially expatriates from the UK or other countries who adopt the same education system.
