What is the difference between homeschool at SBA compared with other homeschools ?
• The homeschool programme places heavy emphasis on English, and the Scholar Base English learning programme is implemented at SBA homeschool. • The teachers and parents community promotes understanding. • Scholar Base Fun approach motivates and encourages homeschool students to enjoy learning at the SBA, Kepong. • Field trips or excursions for experiential learning. • The various extra-curricular activities on life skills • The workshops on study techniques • Life skills such as money management, entrepreneur skills
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When does the term start ?
Scholar Base homeschool follows the Malaysian national schools terms stipulated by MOE. However, a child may join the homeschool at Scholar Base Academy, Kepong anytime of the year.
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Are there any transport ?
Our transport is safe and our drivers have been working with us for more than 10 years. The transport fee is charged separately and is paid per term.
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What are the life skills you develop in a child ?
PACCIT P -Problem Solving Attitude to learn Character values – manners, respect, humility, empathy, apologetic, conflicts management C- Communication and social behaviour I - Information & Technology skills T- Team work and co-operation
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What are the exams or tests during the primary years ?
There are 2 exams which are held at end of Term 1 and Term 2. There is a Parents-Teachers meeting at the end of every term to discuss about the progress on the homeschool students.
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Where are the science labs ?
The Science experiments are conducted in the classes at homeschool. But for more complex ones, it will be conducted in the science laboratories of other schools.
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What is the school schedule ?
School hours: 8am to 2pm.
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What about lunch ?
Food may be ordered and delivered to the homeschool, Kepong at request of the parents, and the homeschool students have their meals at the canteen.