{"id":41070,"date":"2019-02-01T08:46:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T00:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/rising-to-world-recognition\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:32:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:32:50","slug":"rising-to-world-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/rising-to-world-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising to world recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rising to world recognition<\/h1>\n

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1 February 2019<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1703764846254{background-color: #f3f5f8 !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column el_class=”fade-in animate”][vc_empty_space height=”120px” el_class=”height-x120″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”28980″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=”” el_class=”single-featured-image”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”60px” el_class=”height-x60″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”content-row”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]THE International School of Penang (Uplands) has become the first institution in the state to be accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).<\/p>\n

It joins an elite group of only around 500 schools worldwide to hold such status, which is testament to the world-class education students receive at its campus in Batu Ferringhi.<\/p>\n

Uplands principal Giles Mongare saw the achievement as an opportunity for the school to further focus on the quality of teaching and student learning, education philosophy, as well as ensuring students\u2019 well-being.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to have received full accreditation by the CIS, which reaffirms the school\u2019s commitment to providing students with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to thrive as 21st century, global citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone involved \u2013 from students and teachers, to support staff, parents and board members \u2013 can be immensely proud of this defining moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cParents can now continue to enrol their children with us with absolute confidence, knowing that we meet international standards and remain the absolute best in Penang,\u201d Mongare said during a ceremony at the school\u2019s multi-purpose hall recently.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Handing over the accreditation plaque was CIS representative Bill Parker, who described the evaluation process as a robust one which begins with schools first applying to become CIS members.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn average, only three out of every 10 applicants get admitted. Of those, only 60% will be recognised with accreditation. The evaluation is conducted by a panel of 10 to 15 experts from other international schools around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccreditation means a school meets an exacting set of standards, and is committed to continued improvement and getting even better over time,\u201d he added in his speech.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe CIS is a membership community working collaboratively to shape international education through professional services to schools. Besides the focus on the quality of teaching and learning, accreditation also shows that a school is devoted to its mission and vision.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt underscores a careful consideration of the services it offers to students, their family members and the community, promising only what it can deliver, is open to regular evaluation by its own school community and peer evaluators, and constantly seeks improvement in all areas.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following their visits to Uplands in Dec 2018, the CIS wrote that, \u201cIn visits to classrooms, well prepared and resourced teachers, highly engaged and energetic students; as well as teaching and learning that exemplified the school value of respect for everyone were observed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The quality and rigour of CIS International Accreditation is recognised by ministries and departments of education around the world, including NCCT in China, ONESQA in Thailand, State Departments of Education in Australia, the NAIS of America, the Council of British International Schools in the UK, and many others.<\/p>\n

It is a mark of assurance that means students who graduate from CIS accredited schools have their transcripts fully recognised by the top universities and colleges around the world.<\/p>\n

For Mongare, the accreditation is the latest highlight in Uplands\u2019 long and illustrious history. It was founded in 1955 during the Malayan Emergency, as a primary boarding school on Penang Hill for 60 students.<\/p>\n

It moved to Kelawai Road in 1977, and stayed there until 2006 when it moved to its present, purpose-built campus in Batu Ferringhi. Today, Uplands is home to around 730 students of 45 different nationalities.<\/p>\n

Being in such a cosmopolitan environment has its advantages, as Mongare shared, \u201cIt\u2019s increasingly important for children to be international minded. Being familiar with other cultures from a young age means they can go anywhere in the world later in life, and fit in with the society there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Besides being Penang\u2019s first and only CIS-accredited school, Uplands is also the state\u2019s only International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) Authorised World School.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Describing itself as \u201can international school with a proud British history\u201d, it offers the IBO Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Camb\u00adridge International General Certifi\u00adcate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).<\/p>\n

Uplands Parent-Teacher Associa\u00adtion (UPTA) chairperson Kristine Mitchell summed it up best, saying, \u201cThe education here positions your child to pursue their dreams in life, whatever they may be.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen mine grow not only academically, but also athletically and socially. I\u2019m confident they\u2019re being prepared for success, post Uplands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Source: The Star<\/a><\/p>\n

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