Learning Centre for Refugee Children in Malaysia
Early Years & Primary, from age 3
Every child deserves a first classroom. For refugee children in Malaysia, whom government schools cannot take in, ours is that classroom — a place to play, to learn, and to lay the foundation for Cambridge IGCSE and the GED in the years ahead.
Why refugee children need a learning centre
Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, and a UNHCR card does not open the gate of a government school. For refugee and asylum-seeking children, learning happens in centres built by their own communities. Empower Learning System is one of them: recognised by UNHCR, teaching refugee children since 2018, when it opened as the Ghulam Hussain Ayaz Learning Centre — and built by refugees, for refugees. Every one of our children is a refugee, and so are most of the teachers who welcome them each morning.
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Early Years
Our Early Years program, from Junior Nursery and Senior Nursery to Prep Class, is designed to nurture the holistic development of young children, focusing on the following key areas:
Social Skills
Children learn to interact with peers, developing essential social skills through group activities and play.
Emotional Growth
Many of our children have already lived through displacement. We provide a safe, steady environment that encourages self-expression and emotional understanding, helping them manage their feelings and build resilience.
Cognitive Development
Through engaging activities, children explore concepts like numbers, letters, and shapes, laying the groundwork for future learning.
Physical Development
Activities are designed to enhance fine and gross motor skills, promoting physical health and coordination.
Creative Expression
Art, music, and imaginative play are integral, allowing children to express themselves and explore their creativity.
Primary Education
Building on the foundation laid in the Early Years, our Primary Education program focuses on:
Academic Excellence
A well-rounded curriculum that includes subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies, designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Love for Learning
We cultivate a passion for knowledge through interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world connections, inspiring students to become lifelong learners.
Character Development
Emphasis is placed on values like respect, responsibility, and teamwork, guiding students to become conscientious and engaged citizens.
Individualized Attention
Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction, so a child who arrives with English as a second language, or after time out of school, is met where they are.
Extracurricular Activities
A variety of clubs and sports are offered to promote a balanced education and encourage the development of new interests and skills.
At Empower Learning System, our Early Years and Primary programs give refugee children in Malaysia the childhood classroom that displacement tried to take from them. We nurture a love for learning, and the skills and confidence to carry it all the way to Cambridge IGCSE, the GED, and whatever lies beyond.