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Convent Light Street finalises plans for international school

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Malaysia's oldest convent says the new school will retain its identity but will be run as a co-ed institution. FMTNews ConventLightStreet InternationalSchool

Convent Light Street, established in 1852, is one of the oldest girls’ schools in Southeast Asia.

In a statement today, SIJ said the new operators will implement the plan immediately in part of the school’s premises as soon as government approvals are obtained.In 2017, SIJ had sought to reclaim the convent, which teaches both primary and secondary levels, from the education ministry. This led to speculation that the school might be permanently closed amid opposition by the state government and a strong alumni body.

SIJ said the international school will offer Year 1 to Year 10 classes leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education with an entrepreneurial component.

 

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