Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers

What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?

Great accommodations for mild to moderate needs. - May 2022


ISKL is the way to go. They've begun a new inclusion program and are very committed to meeting student needs. Again, guessing ISKL is better than schools in VA. - Aug 2018


ISKL offers learning support in all divisions. There is an LR teacher per each grade level. Students with mild learning difficulties are mainstreamed with push-in and/or pull-out support. Additionally, ISKL has now started an intensive needs program in their middle school. This program will expand to all divisions in 2018 when ISKL debuts their new campus. More information is available on the school website. - Apr 2017


This is on an individualized basis and worth reaching out to schools. ISKL is implementing plans to enrich and expand how they will serve special-needs children. They already have a team of learning specialists and always seem to be looking for ways to improve what they do. - Apr 2017


I have no personal experience with this issue. My understanding is that the schools here are private institutions, and are generally not set up to provide robust special needs programs. - May 2016


Most of the international schools are special need sensitive. - Aug 2013


ISKL -- minimal. - Aug 2011


ISKL seems to handles mild learning issues. There are two autism schools run by locals that are spoken highly of. - May 2009


ISKL has an elevator for disabled students. Not sure what programs are there for special needs kids. - Jul 2008


Not sure. There are loads with ADHD and ADD type disorders, but I haven't noticed too many with severe physical handicaps. - May 2008


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