IEC Sabah

Congratulations on reaching your dream university:) and on obtaining the Global english scholarship too!
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It was an 8-month journey to get you where you wanted to go and we’re so glad to be part of it!
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Enjoy your studies and do stay in touch!
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Did you know that IEC offers FREE counselling and application advice and processes? All the way from application to visa and accommodation guidance:) including scholarships application!

Thank you to IEC for all the hard work throughout my study application journey. Also, special thank you to Jasmine for being so patient and supportive, guiding me step by step from choosing my course to the visa application process. I’m really happy that my goal of studying in Australia has finally come true!

Eunice Chia, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia April 2026

🎭✨ Speech & Drama Holiday Camp ✨🎭
📅 24–27 March (4 Days)
👧 Ages 4 years & up

🕙 Tue–Fri | 10:00am–3:30pm
🍱 Lunch Break: 1:00–1:30pm

🌟 4 fun-filled days of confidence-building, creativity & performance skills!

🎤 Final Presentation:
Friday at 2:45pm – Parents & family warmly invited 💛

💰 Fees:
🎓 IEC Students: RM650
🐣 Early Bird (till 13/3): RM700
😜 “Angry Bird”: RM750

Limited spots available – register early to enjoy the promo rate!

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✨ NEW Opening Hours from 1st March 2026

IEC will be closed on Mondays
🗓️ Open Tuesday – Saturday | 9AM – 5PM
🗓️ Sunday | 1PM – 6PM

This update allows us to better accommodate our growing Sunday classes 🤍

📌 Note: We will still operate on Mondays during Jan–Feb and July–Aug to support our Winter & Summer Holiday international cohorts.

Thank you for growing with us 💫

2026Updates

Hello everyone! We’re gearing up for the Chinese New Year 🧧 break! No classes from 14th Feb - 20th Feb:) Classes resume on 21st Feb Sat as usual:)
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Enjoy the break everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CDoTDhrJW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Sweden is going back to books and pencils in schools. Here's why that matters.
After going all-in on tablets and screens in classrooms, Sweden noticed something troubling: reading comprehension dropped. Attention spans shortened. Basic skills suffered.
So they changed course.
Now the Swedish government is funding physical textbooks again. Teachers are bringing back handwritten notes and actual encyclopedias. Tablets aren't banned—but they're no longer the star of the show.
The research backs it up: kids understand and retain information better when they read it on paper.
It's not anti-technology. It's pro-balance.
Maybe there's a lesson here for the rest of us. 📚
Source: The Think Academy

🎓 Academic & Life Skills University Preparation Course
(IELTS-focused)

🗓 19 Jan – 13 Feb 2026 | 4-week course
🕥 Mon–Fri | 1–4pm
📍 IEC, Sunny Garden, Kota Kinabalu
💰 RM3,000 per student
📌 Enrolment Fee: RM250 (one-off)

Prepare for university life, strengthen academic English, and speak confidently in public — all before SPM results are released.

✨ Limited places available
📩 DM us or WhatsApp to secure your spot today

✨ Welcome Back to 2026! ✨

At IEC Sabah, we’re starting the year strong with our English & University Pathways — shaping confident communicators and future-ready students.

Core focus:
• English Language
• Public Speaking
• University Placement
• Career Coaching

Our Performing Arts Pathways are now part of IEC Baby Ballet, bringing creativity and confidence to every child through:
• Baby Ballet
• Speech & Drama
• Musical Theatre (NEW in 2026)

Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and discovery — academically and creatively.

Employers want English-ready graduates | The Star

Employers want English-ready graduates STRONG English proficiency is critical not just for day-to-day communication, but also for employability, career progression and Malaysia's competitiveness in international markets, says Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman.