Learning at Woodlands

Woodlands International School provides a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encourages practical, hands-on, real-life and relevant learning experiences where students can invest their talents positively and become passionate as regards the subject material in which they immerse themselves.

The combined attributes of the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge (CIE) facilitate students to study a wide breadth of subject material in as great a depth as their intellect and passion can enable. The teachers at Woodlands are highly experienced, nurturing and understanding individuals who as well as internationally diverse are caring, creative and dynamic in their outlook and teaching styles.

As such they are highly dedicated to their students and the families of Woodlands, whilst also being part of a supportive and happy school community with a real sense of family at its core.

Vision, Mission, Core Values Statements

The Winning Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Values and Leadership with Humility

Vision Statement - A dynamic learning community that nurtures students with a global outlook and Godly character.

Mission Statement - To nurture creative thinkers, lifelong learners and compassionate leaders who aspire to noble values.

Motto - Together We Shine!

Why Choose Woodlands?

As the only international school in the area, Woodlands International School provides a nurturing and wholesome learning environment where students can hone, develop and apply their talents and skills in a supportive and understanding framework, where ideas, opinions and creativity is valued.

As well as running the IEYC and IPC at the Early Years levels, Woodlands is an accredited Cambridge centre and as such we run the full Cambridge Programme at Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A Level as pre-university entry. At Woodlands we nurture the whole child, encouraging our students to be independent, articulate and globally aware and there is a firm expectation for our students to make a difference within their community and to invest their values and talents wisely.

At Woodlands, wholesome values and positive character traits are highly valued and nurtured through early morning devotion and assemblies, enabling our students to be guided into being highly productive and invested young adults within the wider community as well as further afield.

Our Aspiration and Philosophy Statements

Our Aspiration

Woodlands International School seeks to establish itself as the provider of a high quality, internationally recognised and ‘value added’ educational programme; using a variety of innovative teaching strategies and best practice in a holistic, interactive and child centred approach; where every student is valued and given the opportunity to aspire to achieve their full potential in all spheres of life.

Our Philosophy

Our aim at Woodlands International School is to prepare our students for life in a rapidly changing global community. We encourage our students to be inquiring, knowledgeable and empathetic, showing respect for all people and communities. We respect equality and diversity and encourage team-work and school spirit. We provide a secure, nurturing and stimulating learning environment and an inquiry-based curriculum using the Cambridge and IPC programmes which are delivered in an engaging, flexible, creative and challenging way promoting a philosophy of education for all, whilst building character and preparing our students to become responsible and confident global citizens. The Woodlands International School experience inspires its learners to develop a sense of pride and commitment to making a difference. A transparent and reflective partnership between students, teachers, family and community is fundamental to our goal.

We believe in the importance of:

• Innovation: Encouraging creative problem-solving and confident adaptation to change.
• Respect: Fostering empathy and integrity to nurture a caring responsibility within a diverse global community.
• Engagement: Challenging and inspiring understanding through active curiosity and individual involvement in learning.
• Relevance: Accessing and discerning real life connections between intellectual experience and the changing world.

With these ideas we aim to develop innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who are ready to engage with and make a positive contribution both in Malaysia and internationally.

Selamat Datang – Welcome to Woodlands International School.

Woodlands was established in 2013 and remains the only accredited international school in Sibu.

We offer a complete education for your child, from Nursery to Cambridge IGCSE. Students are taught the globally-recognised Cambridge International Curriculum, in a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.

On-going professional development locally, nationally, and internationally ensures that Woodlands’ teachers offer high-quality teaching and learning. Many of our teachers are expatriates, ensuring a blend of best practices from both Malaysia and other countries.

Regular field trips and excursions are another feature of the school’s programme of study, ensuring ideas and concepts are realised in a practical setting and taking learning beyond the classroom.

Our extensive campus boasts three ICT suites, three dedicated science labs, a large swimming pool, a futsal and tennis court, a covered basketball court and a main hall with a capacity of over 500 people.

Woodlands also offers an extensive programme of co-curricular activities, to enable students to purse their interests and aspirations through a wide range of activities including sport, music, cooking, photography and the performing arts.

We understand the importance of developing children both academically and socially; our Core Values Awards promote the morals and attributes of community-minded citizens and life-long learners.

Each child is unique, so we adapt our teaching and learning to help every student achieve their full potential. Working in partnership with parents is integral to our philosophy. Our committed and caring staff are happy to advise and assist in any way to help your child flourish.

Together we shine!