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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Cambridge academics with Chinese literature and moral education, taught the Mahanschool way.

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A journey of learning

MAHANS students reading together on the school grounds

Ages 3–5

Early Childhood

EC 1 is 3 years old, EC 2 is 4, and EC 3 is 5. Learning is playful, with a low student-to-teacher ratio, and moral education follows Di Zi Gui.

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3 years old

The programme supports cognitive, social, emotional, and moral growth through language, movement, creativity, storytelling, and art. Children learn respect, responsibility, and kindness.

Chinese studies and classical literature, moral education, poetry, practical life, physical education, art and music, English, and Bahasa Melayu.

4 years old

Cognitive and emotional development sit alongside Di Zi Gui, Chinese literature, classical works, and poetry. Practical life activities build self-reliance, problem-solving, and coordination. Mathematics is added.

5 years old

English and Mathematics prepare children for primary school, with Di Zi Gui values of respect, honesty, and kindness, Chinese literature, and practical life.

Students reading together in the library

Ages 6–12

Primary

Primary 1 is 6–7 years old, Primary 2 is 7–8, and Primary 3 is 8–9. Primary 4 is 9–10 years old, Primary 5 is 10–11, and Primary 6 is 11–12.

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Primary 1 to Primary 3

Cambridge subjects: English, Mathematics, Science. Cultural and Chinese studies: Chinese classical literature, moral education, music, art and design. Also Bahasa Melayu and physical education.

Primary 4 to Primary 6

Cambridge subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, ICT. Chinese studies: Chinese classical literature, moral education, music, art and design. Also Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, and physical education.

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Years 7–9

Lower Secondary

English (Second Language), Bahasa Melayu (compulsory for Malaysian students), Mathematics, Science, Malaysia History and Geography, ICT or Computer Science, Chinese language through Mahans Chinese Studies, music, art (calligraphy and paint brush), and physical education.

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Years 10–11

Upper Secondary

Science stream. English (Second Language), Bahasa Melayu (compulsory for Malaysian students), Mathematics (Core or Extended), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Malaysia History and Geography, ICT if the student chooses it, Chinese language through Mahans Chinese Studies, and music or calligraphy.

Educational philosophy

How the curriculum is taught

Cambridge academics

The Mahanschool curriculum integrates the Cambridge International curriculum with Chinese literature and moral education.

Chinese literature

Students build a foundation in English, Mathematics, and Science while studying Chinese cultural traditions.

Moral education

Moral education is based on traditional Chinese virtues and moral reasoning.

Confucius' Six Arts

The literature component draws on Confucius' Six Arts.

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