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Taylors University College

• Teacher Candidates Resource

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Selamat Datang (Welcome)!!!

• Thank you for considering working at Taylors
  University College in Malaysia! This information
  is designed to help you prepare yourself for what
  you can expect from life in Malaysia.
• The decision to work in a country and culture so
  far and so different from Canada is a difficult
  one to make. Life in Malaysia is surely different
  than that in Canada but it is a rewarding one. We
  look forward to welcoming you to the College!

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If you have any further questions about working
at Taylors College and in Malaysia, please feel
free to contact the administration.CanadaWillia
m (Bill) Roach, Educational ConsultantPhone
[phone]Cell 416 358 8620e-mail
wpines_at_idirect.comMalaysiaJim Leonard,
Taylors College ICPU Programme DirectorPhone
603-5636-2641e-mail James.Leonard_at_taylors.edu.my
Terima Kasih!!!
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Canadian Pre-University

• Course Features
• Three intakes a year
• January, March and July
• Semester system
• 3 credit subjects in each semester for students
  enrolled in the regular programme
• 6 months per semester
• 1 year to complete course
• customized to individual students ability to
  complete course in more than 2 semesters

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Canadian Pre-University

• To qualify for Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  (OSSD) a student has to obtain 6 Grade 12
  University Preparation credit subject passes,
  successful completion of the Ontario Literacy
  Test and also a pass in at least level 2 ESL

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Canadian Pre-University

• Continuous assessment
• 100 internal assessment
• 70 course work 30 final exam
• Regular attendance important

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Subjects Offered

• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Leadership
• International Business
• Families in Society
• Challenge Change
• Geography
• History

• Data Management
• Advanced Functions
• Calculus Vectors
• Computer Studies
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Law

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Canadian Pre-University

• Interactive learning
• Problem-solving
• Student participation
• Group activities
• Presentation
• Analysis
• Independent study unit
• Prepares students for tertiary education

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Why CPU at Taylors?

• Fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education,
  Ontario, Canada
• Quality of course and teachers ensured and
  maintained by inspectors from Ministry of
  Education, Ontario who provide annual inspections
  of the CPU courses at Taylors University College

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Campus Facilities

• The school consists of modern and comfortable
  buildings. All rooms are air-conditioned and
  equipped with resources on par and better than
  resources found throughout most public schools in
  Ontario.

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Taylors College

The Courtyard
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Spacious Science Lab (top left) Multi Purpose
Hall (top right) Library (bottom left) the
library is equipped with a well stocked selection
of paper and IT resources
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• Classrooms are all air-conditioned and equipped
  with whiteboards and OHPs. Some classrooms have
  built-in projectors with teacher computers. Other
  equipment (laptops, vcrs, dvd players, tvs,
  etc.) can be signed out of the IT department.
• Typical classroom (top left)
• Computer lab (top right)

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IT department (top left) Student Web Café (top
right)
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Lunch and snacks may be enjoyed at the staff
cafeteria (top left), the campus courtyard
(bottom left), the hawker stalls in Asia Café
(bottom right), or any of the numerous
restaurants surrounding the school.
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Accommodations Facilities

• Your most immediate tasks upon arriving in
  Malaysia will be to find a place to live and
  where you can get all of your basic needs.
  Canadian teachers live singly or in shared
  apartments within 15 minutes walking distance of
  the school. The apartments in the area are mostly
  2 and 3 bedroom units. The units are very
  comfortable, generally come fully furnished (as
  negotiated by you), and can be had for RM1800 to
  RM2300, depending on the level of luxury and
  amenities you desire. Teachers, local real estate
  agents, and other Taylors staff can help you
  find the right accommodation for you. You can
  also find an apartment on your own check the
  classified section of the Malaysian newspaper
  (www.thestar.com.my ) for apartments in Subang
  Jaya (Lafite Apartments is located in SS17 and
  Spring and Summer Villas are located in SS15).
  There is a modern mall and European grocery store
  (Carrefour) within walking distance of the school
  and apartments. There are also fresh produce
  shops as well as morning markets all very close
  to the school.
• As per your package information, remember that
  you will need to put down 3.5 months rent up
  front when you sign your tenants agreement, and
  put down deposits for your utilities. These fees
  are typical for expatriates moving to any new
  country.

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A Tropical Feel

• Canadian Teachers Residence in Lafite Apartments

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Home,Sweet Home!
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They ARE everywhere!!!
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Teaching

• Teaching in Malaysia will be as rewarding an
  experience as you make it. You are given the
  freedom to run your class as you wish and to
  introduce new teaching techniques just as you
  would in Canada. Teacher typically have one
  preparation per semester and are teaching the
  most appreciative and respectful students you
  will ever encounter. The professional standards
  of the Ontario College of Teachers are applicable
  in teaching practices at the ICPU Programme.

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• One of the truly rewarding experiences offered at
  Taylors University College is the opportunity to
  work with a teaching staff comprised of both
  Canadian and Malaysian teachers. You will gain
  insights as to how and why you practice your idea
  of pedagogy and surely help others to reflect on
  their own skill sets.

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Chemistry Nucleus Group testing new lab
equipment
Student in the lab
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The Students

• The students at Taylors College are an ambitious
  group. They aim to please and are diligent
  workers. Your students will be eager to hear
  about your background and to know about where you
  come from. They are also eager to share with you
  their culture. Most new Canadian teachers have
  been struck by the politeness of their students
  expect to hear your students say thank you
  everyday on their way out of class! Students will
  also be very keen to take advantage of any extra
  help offered by their teachers. Most courses
  offer one day of extra help after school per week
  for any students interested in attending.
• Some students you teach may speak English as
  their third or fourth language. Understandably,
  they may have some difficulty in keeping up with
  the rest of the class. These students have the
  opportunity, and should be encouraged, to improve
  their written and spoken English through the
  Taylors Language Centre.

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CPU SENDS ITS GRADUATES "WORLD WIDE"

• SWITZERLAND
• AUSTRALIA
• ISLE OF MAN
• NEW ZEALAND
• JAPAN
• HONG KONG
• INDIA

• CANADA
• TRINIDAD
• UNITED KINGDOM
• RUSSIA
• IRELAND
• SINGAPORE
• U.S.A.

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• ALBERTA
• St. Marys University
• University of Alberta
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge
• BRITISH COLUMBIA
• Simon Fraser University
• University of British Columbia
• Univeristy of Victoria
• MANITOBA
• Brandon University
• University of Winnipeg
• University of Manitoba
• QUEBEC
• Concordia University
• McGill University

• ONTARIO
• Carleton University
• Ryerson Polytechnic
• Trent University
• University of Ottawa
• University of Toronto
• University of Waterloo
• University of Western Ontario
• York University
• OTHER
• Memorial University, Newfoundland
• University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick
• University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan

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• International Ismalic University
• International Medical University
• Manipal University, Malaysia
• Monash University, Malaysia
• Penang Medical College
• Perak Medical College
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Universiti Utara Malaysia

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
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• TRINIDAD TOBAGO
• University of West Indies
• SWITZERLAND
• Domino Carlton Tivoli
• ISLE OF MAN
• International Hotel School

• RUSSIA
• Kursk State University
• Moscow State Medical University
• SINGAPORE
• National University of Singapore
• JAPAN
• Takushoku University
• HONG KONG
• University of Hong Kong
• IRELAND
• Queens University
• Royal College of Surgeons

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Leisure

• One of the great rewards of working in Malaysia
  is the opportunity for travel. Malaysia has some
  of the finest beaches in the world (Perhentian
  Islands right, Lang Tengah, Tioman, Redang,
  etc.). The waters are crystal clear and most
  teachers have tried, if not become hooked, on
  diving. There are world class dive sites off of
  Malaysia Borneo and the surrounding countries of
  Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia,
  Vietnam, Laos, and India all provide plenty of
  opportunities for adventure!
• Check www.airasia.com, www.latestays.com, and
  www.tourism.gov.my to find more information on
  travel in and around Malaysia.

Paradise found! (Perhentian Island Kecil,
Malaysia)
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• 3800 metres into the Himalayan Mountains (India)

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Flora and Fauna (Taman Negara National Park,
Malaysia)

• Canadas newest divers!
• (Perhentian Island Kecil, Malaysia)
• Green Pit Viper Snake
• (Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia Borneo)

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• Famous Bali Sunset (top left)
• Local Market in Kota Bharu, Malaysia (top right)
• Singapore at night (bottom right)

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Shopping for saris in Punjab, India (top
left) Crashing island waves on Lang Tengah,
Malaysia (top right) Picking your meal in
Singapore (bottom left)
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• Soft sand in Phuket, Thailand (top left)
• A panorama in Pangkor, Malaysia (bottom left)
• Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo (bottom
  right)

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Pitcher Plant Sculpture in Kuala Lumpur
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Left - More Flora and Fauna (Bali, Indonesia)
Right - July 2005 ICPU Staff Photo
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Balinese Art
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Taylors finest at Compassion Home for children.
Birthday Celebrations! (Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur)
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Canada in Malaysia

• As you are considering coming to Malaysia, make
  sure that you gather as much information as you
  can. Make yourself familiar with the taxation
  laws and implications of living away from home
  for an extended period of time. You should also
  be aware of the services offered by the Canadian
  Government while you are living in Malaysia.
• Canadian High Commission www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/ku
  alalumpur/
• Malaysian Government www.gov.my/MYGOV/BI/DIRECTOR
  Y/CITIZEN

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Resources

• The following resources are meant to help you
  prepare, in advance, for your arrival in Malaysia
  and to help you once you are actually on the
  ground. This is not an exhaustive list and you
  will surely learn as you go, but some of the
  information may prove useful in your first few
  months
• Subang Jaya Community websites www.usj.com.my,
  www.pjnet.com.my
• Subang Jaya Map www.usj.com.my/map/sj_map.php3
• Kuala Lumpur and surrounding areas rail transit
  www.ktmb.com.my
• Kuala Lumpur and surrounding areas bus system
  www.rapidkl.com.my
• Expatriates Guide www.expat.com.my
• Malaysian National Newspaper website
  www.thestar.com.my
• MPH (Bookstore located in local malls)
  www.mph.com.my
• tmnet (Phone company) www.tm.net.my
• Celcom and Maxis (Mobile phone companies)
  www.maxis.com.my, www.celcom.com.my
• Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Power company)
  www.tnb.com.my
• Maybank (National bank) www.maybank2u.com.my
• HSBC (National and International bank)
  www.hsbc.com.my
• Yellow Pages www.yellowpages.com.my
• Astro (Satellite television provider)
  www.astro.com.my
• Fitness First (Local fitness centre)
  www.fitnessfirst.com.my
• Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (Income Tax)
  www.hasil.org.my
• Employees Provident Fund (EPF) www.kwsp.gov.my

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Taylors College

• Towards an
• excellent learning environment

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Thank you