Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar

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Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar

Background

A Noble Pursuit for First Class Education based in Malaysia. Founded in 1991, Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ) is one of Asia's leading independent and co-educational secondary boarding schools based on the British system. Our aim is to combine the best of the British independent school system characterised by its traditions of academic excellence and character development with the educational needs of Malaysia and the Asian region.

KTJ is the brainchild of the members of the Negeri Sembilan royal family - YAM Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja'afar, YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja'afar and YAM Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah binti Almarhum Tuanku Ja'afar - who wished to establish a first-class educational centre based in Malaysia.

The Boarding Experience

The Boarding houses stand at the heart of the College community and this unique pastoral system is the very essence of life and success of the College. Professional pastoral care and control are in the hands of experienced and dedicated Housemasters and Housemistresses. They are supported by House Tutors thereby providing additional encouragement and guidance for pupils. Health provision is seen as important in the creation of a caring community and there is a newly-built medical centre staffed by full-time nurses.

The Diverse Community

Students arrive from various countries and diverse backgrounds from many areas of South-East Asia such as Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan and the Maldives. KTJ also has links with other regions in Asia and Europe. All together, approximately 18 countries are represented and it is this mixture of cultures which gives KTJ its special atmosphere, enabling us to promote and develop harmony as the centre of our educational ethos.

Academic Strengths

Our low staff-student ratio and small class size mean that teachers have the time to attend to the needs of every individual student, be they academic or pastoral. Our objective is to help young people develop into confident, loyal and personable adults capable of high achievement. We believe in the 'Pursuit of Excellence', and one of our main aspirations is to contribute to making Malaysia a centre of academic excellence.

Equipping Students for the Future

KTJ prepares students for the information age with modernised teaching and learning and their committed investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). KTJ appreciates the importance of cross-curricular ICT strategies which will be constantly updated and employed. By 2012, a Virtual Learning Environment will be available to students, staff and parents.

Programme Outline

The curriculum is designed to maximise choices for the students whilst ensuring a full and thorough grounding in the core science and arts subjects.

Students are also prepared for the challenges of the entrepreneurial world through social sciences subjects like Economics, Accounting and Business Studies.

Secondary (Forms 1-5)
'A' Levels
English Language Unit (ELU)

Academic Facilities & Resources

KTJ enjoys facilities unlike those in any other schools in the country. The range and quality of the facilities are aimed at providing the best quality, all round education for students and to enable them to explore their abilities and build on their strengths, be they academic, artistic, musical, sporting or personal. Specialised facilities and the latest infrastructure at KTJ include wireless Internet accessibility. In addition to a Sixth Form Centre, a well-stocked library, sports & recreational facilities, and a swimming pool, KTJ has recently constructed an outstanding auditorium whose 680 seats enables the whole school to see a performance.

Student Support Services & Student Development Activities A comprehensive academic support service ensures individual attention for academic or personal concerns. KTJ endeavours to channel students into careers that best suit their abilities and ambitions.

The Careers Service

The Careers Service is staffed by three teachers who provide guidance for all students in the top four years of the school. The Careers Room, based in the Sixth Form Centre, is open to all upper school students on a regular basis. The room houses a growing library of information on career choices in addition to an extensive range of university prospectuses. The careers team organises a major annual Careers Convention which plays host to selected keynote career speakers. Many international agencies representing universities and professional bodies also stage presentations during that day. The aim of this convention is to provide KTJ's students with up-to-date information so that they can make informed choices about their future.

Boarding Houses

All KTJ students live in fully air-conditioned boarding houses with a system that exists in most British boarding schools. Living amongst contemporaries in a friendly environment is not only fun but also helps to develop the important qualities of self-awareness, respect and teamwork.

Societies, Clubs and Sports

KTJ's students also actively participate in the numerous societies, clubs, and indoor and outdoor activities, such as Astronomy; Malay Language & Cultural Club; Buddhist Society; Christian Fellowship; Computer Club, KTJ Band; Islamic Society; French Language Club; Dance Club; Malaysian History Club; Stamp and Hobbies Club; Aerobics; Cricket; Golf; Hockey; Squash; and Swimming.

Exeat (leave-out)

About every three weeks, an exeat (leaveout) takes place whereby students who wish to venture outside the college may do so, while those who wish to stay in are also allowed to as there will be resident staff on duty. On other weekends, special lectures, outings and entertainment for the students are arranged.

Scholarships / Financial Aid

'A' Level and Post-PMR scholarships are offered which cover tuition fees for five terms and six terms respectively. In addition, a small number of awards are available from Form I.

Recognition & Achievements

A total of 36 students (14 - 18 years of age) have successfully completed their Bronze level of the International Youth Award, which is a development programme of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award comprising three levels, namely, Bronze, Silver and Gold, and is open to young people between the ages of 14 and 25.

Students from KTJ have consistently been accepted by many prestigious and blue chip universities around the world. In public examinations, our students also show outstanding overall results.

KTJ has been accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). It is a member of the federatyion of British International schools in South East Asia (FOBISSEA) and is the first Malaysian school to attain a silver Eco-School award.

To find our more, please contact:

Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
71700 Mantin
Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Tel: 606 - 758 2995 / 758 2561
Fax: 606 - 758 1139 / 758 2953
Email: registrar@ktj.edu.my
Website: www.ktj.edu.my