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A WELCOME TO KOLEJ YAYASAN SAAD

Kolej Yayasan Saad (KYS) – a fully residential coeducational school prides itself on being a school that has a proven track record in providing quality education. Situated in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, the school has a conducive learning environment and the beautiful campus has a lot to offer for students aged 13 to 17 years.

If you are considering sending your child to KYS, we encourage you to visit us during office hours from Monday to Saturday  to look around and get to know more about KYS.

If you are presently connected with the school, then we welcome you to the school website. We have done our best to make it as informative as possible. We hope you agree with us. Thank you for your time spent on our site and we hope you find answers to your questions.

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A Chinese proverb goes:

“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people”

We take the stress out of educating your child. The best age and environment to provide quality holistic education are from ages 13 to 17  and in a good boarding school.  Our track record shows that KYS has the experience and expertise to deliver quality holistic education.

Key facts:

Academic Work

• Forms 1, 2 and 3 follow the KBSM curriculum with extensions  included for added value.
• Forms 4 and 5 may choose to follow only the KBSM curriculum or the KBSM curriculum plus 5 IGCSE key subjects in preparation for the ‘A’ Levels.
• Only subject matter experts handle teaching and learning.
• Small class size, with a teacher to student ratio of 1 : 10.
• Success in preparing students to win scholarships and creating pathways to top overseas universities.
• 100%  success in acceptance into tertiary institutions, mostly overseas universities – see KYSER page for university placement record.
• Top PMR and SPM results since 1998.
• Successful English programme – SPM English 1119 : 100% A grade; well recognised as a school with skilled debating teams.
• Compulsory Music Education for Forms 1, 2 and 3 and a successful music programme -  1 in every 3 students is a KYS orchestra musician. The orchestra is well-known and applauded for its annual concert. Classes are held to prepare students for the ABRSM examination.
• Compulsory Art and Design classes for Forms 1, 2 and 3 to develop appreciation of aesthetics.

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Boarding

• Boarding facilities : separate boarding houses for boys and girls.
• Balanced diet planned by  nutritionist.
• Excellent pastoral care with staff to boarders ratio of 1 : 8.
• Health service : 2 panel clinics, nurse, warden, housemasters and housemistresses available 24/7.
• 24/7 direct contact with housemasters and housemistresses.
• Safe compound with 24/7 security service.
• Surau in campus for performance of prayers.

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The KYS Advantage

• Professional advice from credible members of the KYS Board of Governors.
• Extensive range of activities for leadership training and personality development.
• KYS extension for advanced learning needs.
• Pathway to win scholarships and Pre-U programme – see Academic page for pathway.
• Qualified coaches for sports and games training.
• Compulsory swimming classes.
• Guidance to inculcate morality and produce  students who are well rooted in values.
• Creation in students of early awareness of preferences and strengths for self actualization.
• Support services that ensure every student need is taken into consideration.

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