International School In Malaysia

Puzzled by DPM's stand on PPSMI

There is a vast difference between the two. Fortunately, the Prime Minister understands it. Yet the DPM himself was present at the cabinet meeting in 2002 when it was agreed and decided that PPSMI was to be introduced and implemented the following year.

I wonder if cabinet ministers know what they agree to sometimes.

I’m perplexed that to this day the DPM still thinks that it is a language issue and not an issue of acquiring scientific, technological and mathematical knowledge to ensure global competitiveness.

With the reversal of PPSMI, scientific English is now lost and is instead replaced with conversational English. If upholding the dignity of the national language is the responsibility of every single Malaysian, then close all types of schools that shirk this important role and prohibit all Malaysians from attending international schools.

45 Primary EFL Teachers for Tropical Paradise in Malaysian Borneo

Our client is looking for 45 x ELT qualified and experienced teaching professionals aged between 27 and 65 to work as teacher development mentors in Malaysian early primary classes in Malaysian Borneo. They need about 45 teachers/mentors to join their existing team of 80 mentors already in post for a June 27th start. All contracts end 30th September 2013. They are looking for independent, flexible and self-motivated teachers. This is an excellent development opportunity for anyone interested in teacher training/mentoring in a rural, primary context and a unique chance to experience the biodiversity of Malaysian Borneo from within its fascinating culture. You will be part of a team of trainers working to provide Malaysian early primary teachers with methodology training, teaching resources and continuous professional development in order to improve the teaching of English in Malaysia. Working as a local teacher mentor within a cluster of primary schools in Malaysian Borneo, you will provide on the job support through a variety of development activities, including a range of innovative training courses.   The Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah make up more than half of the island of Borneo. They are famous for their ancient rainforests and wildlife, not to mention their world-renown beaches. You can find rare species of mammals like the Sumatran rhino and Asian pygmy elephant as well as the orangutan, proboscis monkey, gibbon, lemur, civet, Malaysian sun bear, and lots more. The population of both states is made up of many indigenous groups with fascinating cultures and traditions. with young learners. Experience of teacher training/development, line management or coaching/mentoring is desirable. You must be a highly proficient speaker of English and you must have a first degree or equivalent. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of two years from your start date. The bureaucracy is such that you have to enter the country as a tourist on a 1 or 3 month tourist visa (depending on your nationality), during which time your work permit will be applied for. Malaysian law states that you must be 27 years old or older and have a first degree to obtain a work permit. The contract is conditional on approval of the work permit. They have all been approved to date.   Although benefits are provided for teachers who have spouses or children please note that opportunities for partners to find work are extremely limited.

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