FAQs Local Student
For new students, admission requirements can be met by either meeting the academic standards of their previous school or successfully passing our school’s entrance exam.To be considered for admission, transfer students must undergo an additional interview, pass an exam, or meet our school’s academic standards.
Our school offers two main programs: the IGCSE program and the UEC program.
Additionally, we provide additional qualifications such as the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia(SPM) and the Cambridge International Advanced Level (A-Level).
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), established by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), a subsidiary of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, is a comprehensive secondary school curriculum that uses English as the medium of instruction. Widely adopted by international schools in Malaysia, the IGCSE is recognized by top universities worldwide.
The Cambridge courses (IGCSE) are a five-year program with an optional 1.5-year extension to A-level, primarily taught in English. The UEC courses adopt a six-year structure (three years of junior course and three years of senior course) and utilize Chinese as the main language of instruction.
The Cambridge IGCSE program is a five-year curriculum with an optional 1.5-year extension to A-Level, primarily taught in English. In contrast, the UEC program follows a six-year structure (three years at the junior level and three years at the senior level) and uses Chinese as the main language of instruction.
Yes, our school offers various scholarships to eligible students, including the Recommendation Scholarship, Sponsorship, Scholarship for Teachers’ Children, Financial Aid Grant, and others. For more details, please contact the Counselling Department.
Yes. Students can contact their class teacher or the Academic department for more details.
The school offers 35 types of extracurricular activities for students. (Please click here for more details CLUBS, UNIFORM BODIES)
Yes. Parents are responsible for contacting the bus operators directly using the information provided in the “Poi Lam High School Bus Contact List – 2024”.
Yes. The school organizes various competitions every year. When events are available, the Extracurricular Activities Department or subject teachers will inform students. There are also international exchange programs and various external competitions. Here is the list of students who have participated in these activities: HONOUR ROLL
Yes, our school offers well-equipped dormitories with four-bed and six-bed rooms. Each room is air-conditioned and comes with a private bathroom.
Yes, but we recommend contacting the Academic Department in advance at05-321 8120 (Phone) or 011-2155 3363 (WhatsApp) to schedule a visit.
A: The Unified Examination (UEC) and IGCSE certificates are recognized by many universities both locally and abroad. For specific details about further studies, students can consult our Counselling Department.
FAQs International Students
A: Our school provides:
i. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) course, which uses Chinese as the medium ofinstruction.
ii. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course, which uses English as the medium of instruction.
iii. A-Level courses, which allow direct access to university programs worldwide.
Parents need to provide the student’s passport, recent academic results, physical and mental health assessment form. An interview will be arranged for review.
An intermediate level of English proficiency is required.
POI LAM High School offers secondary education and admits students aged 13 to 18.
Yes.
Before admission: Processing of visa.
After admission: Support for students’ learning and daily life, and assistance with integration into school life.
The age for visa processing should not exceed 18 years old. If a student needs to retake a year, the school will consider this on a case-by-case basis. (If a student exceeds the typical age limit due to grade retention—for example, senior high school students are typically, 18 years old—our school will assist in applying to KPM. However, approval from KPM is not guaranteed.)
The school offers after-school tuition services, and students can also seek external tutoring if they need it.
Yes.
Yes, and we also assist with the application for a dependent visa.
International transfer students must provide academic transcripts and attend an interview. If they do not pass the interview, the school may require them to take an entrance exam for further review.
The International Department organizes monthly meetings with international students to address their academic and social issues. They also host occasional activities, such as outings and dinners, to promote integration and communication within the school community.
Please contact us through the following methods:
i. International Department Email: international@poilam.edu.my
ii. WeChat ID: Junyen_89 (Head of International Department, Mr. Hor Jun Yen)
Both the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and the IGCSE are widely accepted by universities around the world as valid secondary school certificates.
[If a Chinese student holds an MM2H visa (Malaysia My Second Home—a visa program provided by the Malaysian government for eligible foreigners) or qualifies as an overseas Chinese-born (having lived abroad for more than three years), they are eligible to participate in the Chinese Overseas Chinese Students’ Entrance Examination.]
