10 More Primary Schools In The Klang Valley For Children With Autism

Previously I listed down 10 primary schools in the Klang Valley that have specific autism programs or are autism-friendly. After more research and input from other families and educators, here are 10 MORE primary schools for children with autism.

If you know of more, do let us know in the comments section below!

11. Pusat Pendidikan Khas Minda, Shah Alam

An education centre to enhance the development level in reading, writing, counting, and reasoning for special needs children. They provide intervention classes and individual education plans within a small classroom setting.

• Website: https://www.ppkmgroup.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pusatpendidikankhasminda/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 012-552 3129
• Address: No 2-1 ( 1st Floor) Jalan Selasih K U12/K, seksyen U12 Taman Cahaya Alam, Shah Alam

12. The Olive Trees School, Shah Alam

A special education institution that provides new and effective educational programs for special needs children in a conducive and safe environment. They create and apply various learning programs, methods, and techniques that are tailored to the individual.

• Website: http://theolivetrees2016.wixsite.com/tots
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOliveTreesSchool/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 03-7859 0698
• Address: No.1-2-02, D’Vida Commercial Centre, Jalan Bazar U8/101, Bukit Jelutong, Seksyen U8, Shah Alam

13. The International School of Kuala Lumpur, Ampang Hilir

ISKL has a “Life-Centered Education” (LCE) program, which focuses on teaching literacy, mathematics, social skills, and life skills to students with special education needs. Additionally, students are mainstreamed into school elective classes and optional after-school activities.

To further support their inclusive philosophy, the school has a team of highly qualified special educators, including 16 learning specialists, nine counselors, two psychologists, and an Elementary school speech & language pathologist.

• Website: https://www.iskl.edu.my/inclusion
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISKLOfficial
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 03-4813 5000
• Address: No. 2, Lorong Kelab, Polo Di Raja, 55000 Kuala Lumpur

14. EtonHouse Malaysia International School, Kuala Lumpur

EtonHouse Malaysia follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. It includes an engaging and challenging range of learning experiences designed for the development of social, cognitive, emotional, physical and creative skills. They also practice inclusiveness for special needs children.

• Website: http://etonhouse.edu.my/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelodestone/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: +603 2141 3301 / +601 2930 3301
• Address: No. 9 Persiaran Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

15. Pine Hills International School

Pine Hills International School offers both primary and secondary level education, and follow the British National Curriculum. They offer inclusive education with intervention programs for children with special needs, to help integrate them with mainstream education.

• Website: https://www.pinehills.edu.my/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinehillsinternationalschool
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: +603-8023 3331
• Address: 20, Jalan USJ Sentral 3, Subang Light Industrial Park, 47600 Subang Jaya

16. Start L.R.C, Kuala Lumpur

Start LRC is a home schooling centre that offers various programs for children with special needs. The lessons are taught individually and in small groups based on the child’s needs and developmental level. They provide early intervention programs for children with ASD and ADHD, as well as home schooling guidance and individual learning support.

• Website: https://www.startlrc.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startlrc/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: 019-3323168
• Address: No. 1  Jalan Desa Kiara, Mont Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur

17. Unique Learning Academy, Kuala Lumpur

Unique Pathways creates a conducive environment to learning with well-trained facilitators. For students who are able to access academic competency such as IGCSEs, their personal learning programme will reflect their subjects of interest or ability.

For students who are unable to cope in large mainstream classrooms, they will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with peers at their own pace within small groups. 

• Website: https://www.uniquelearningacademy.com/about
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ulakl
• Phone number: 019-3509852 | 012-9318110
• Address: 37 Jalan Langgak Golf, Taman U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur,

18. Upward Learning Centre, Petaling Jaya & Mont Kiara

Upward Learning is a community driven enrichment center that focuses on helping students prepare for their future. They offer an American curriculum for students from early childhood through elementary, middle, and high school. Our academic program is college preparatory and holistic, preparing each individual student for success for their particular path in life. 

• Website: https://upwardlearning.net
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upwardlearning
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: +6012-374 1878
• Address:
• Oasis Village, Ground Floor, Oasis Village, Oasis Village Square, 47301 Petaling Jaya
• 1 Mont Kiara, Level 3, 1 Mont Kiara Mall, 1, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara

19. Taarana, Petaling Jaya

Taarana was established as a centre for children with special education needs. It currently caters up to 53 children within the age group of 6-16 who face challenges with the regular school curriculum and have delayed development academically, socially and adaptively.

This includes those with mild intellectual abilities such as ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, Learning Disability, Sensory-Integration Disorder, Speech Impairment, Global Development Delay, Impulsive Behaviour, Mild Intellectual Impairment and Mild Autism Spectrum Syndrome.

• Website: http://www.taarana.org.my/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaaranaSchool
• Phone number: 03 7865 7207| 03 7865 8207 | 03 7865 9207 
• Address: 1, SS3/39, Petaling Jaya, 47300 Selangor

20. Nexus International School

Specialist teachers work in class alongside teachers to give additional support for children with language and/or learning needs.

• ELL Teachers (EAL and Special Needs trained teachers) co-plan to support delivery of differentiated learning experiences as well as working with learners in class alongside the classroom/subject teachers.
• Personal Learning Assistants (PLAs) in Primary classrooms help integrate learners on the autistic spectrum & with other complex learning needs with the learning journey.
• The Alternative Pathway program (AP) in secondary provides specialist programs so that children with complex learning needs can continue their learning journey at Nexus alongside the mainstream curriculum.
• Highly Able learners are supported to extend their learning through enrichment opportunities as well being challenged at Mastering levels in the classroom.

• Website: https://www.nexus.edu.my/nexus-way/nexus-inclusion
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nexusschoolmy/
• Email: [email protected]y 
• Phone number: 60 3 8889 3868
• Address: No. 1 Jalan Diplomatik 3/6, Presint 15, 62050 Putrajaya 

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If you know of other schools that have autism programs or are autism-friendly, email me at [email protected] or drop a comment below!