FAQs
1. What is unique about St Marian’s?
We are a center for the development of children into responsible mature adults. We do not see ourselves as a teaching institution. St Marian’s facilitates and promotes learning. We provide an environment that will bring out the best in each child.
Our Teacher-student ratio is the best in the country.
The emphasis is on holistic interaction between the teacher and the student. St Marian’s teachers pride themselves as facilitators in the education of each and every child.
We conduct regular field trips that enhance a child’s exposure to the real world. Each field trip is designed to integrate with the current learning session, which makes learning more enjoyable.
St Marian’s absorbs all costs in relation to the field trip.
We provide parents with regular updates on the goings- on at St Marian’s.
2. What curriculum do we follow?
We follow the Cambridge curriculum, but we also use Singapore syllabus for Math and Science.
3. What subjects are offered?
Math, Science, English, History, Geography, ICT, Malay and many more. Please visit our website pages for more information.
4. Will the children sit for the Checkpoint tests?
No, they will not sit for the Checkpoint tests. They are assessed internally.
5. Are there tests and exams for the children?
Yes. A Mid-year exam and a Final year exam. In addition there will be assessment tests from time to time. The exams and tests are conducted for revision purposes, not as a competition among the students It also serves as a guide to teachers, parents and students about the strengths and weaknesses of each student in a subject.
6. What qualifications do your teachers hold?
The teachers hold a minimum degree and teaching qualification and several years experience.
7. What is the academic calendar?
We follow the National school calendar.
8. Are the children streamed according to their age?
No, they are not streamed according to their age. They are streamed according to their ability in each subject.
9. How are you able to stream the children according to their ability rather than age?
The children are constantly assessed in each subject. If they are good at any particular subject they will be moved to a higher class for that subject. Conversely , if they are weak in a particular subject. They will be given special attention in that subject.
10. Are there any sporting activities offered?
Swimming at our premises and there are extra curricular activities on offer after scholl hours. Please call us for more information.
11. Do the children have breaks during the school day?
Yes, they have 2 breaks of half an hour each.
12. Do we provide food and drinks or is there anywhere for the children to purchase food and drinks from?
We run a small in-house cafe that provides basic snacks like burgers, hot-dogs, packed nasi lemak etc. that students can purchase.
13. What is the teacher student ratio?
Max 1:12
14. Where are you located exactly?
Damansara Heights
15. What languages do you offer?
At present we offer English, Malay and Mandarin.
16. When can a student join St Marian’s?
Students may enroll at anytime of the year. But, they are encouraged to join at the beginning of the term, for obvious reasons. Circumstances may arise where students join us mid way through a term. However, we will work with the student to ensure a smooth transition from their previous school to St Marian’s curriculum.
17. Do you accept students with behavioral or learning disabilities?
We assess each child on a case-by-case basis.
18. Does the school have any religious affiliations?
No, the school has no religious affiliations whatsoever.
19. Does St Marian’s have a Uniform?
No uniform.