The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.111)

examination system, among other enrolment- related information, not to mention reiterating TCISKL’s stance of prioritizing education and sustainability over profit as its main objective. TCISKL aspires to be an exemplary educational institution that upholds equal emphasis on academic excellence and character development, nurturing outstanding talents equipped with a global perspective, critical thinking and effective communication skills, an aptitude for teamwork and integrity. To learn more about TCISKL, please visit Attendees share their thoughts Tiow Kok Soon and his wife travelled from their home in Sarawak with their twin daughters. Kok Soon believes that a child’s future is neither solely dictated by the amount of knowledge gained nor the accumulation of wealth or material possessions. Rather, he hopes to equip his daughters with positive character traits. He plans to relocate the entire family to Kuala Lumpur if his daughters were to be accepted into TCISKL, as he values Tzu Chi’s emphasis on character development. Despite having to travel from her native land of China to attend the enrolment briefing session, Tzu Chi volunteer ZhaoYan Hong found the long journey worthwhile. “Tzu Chi’s tradition of incorporating elements of humanistic culture in its approach to education holds great appeal. Furthermore, studying in multicultural Malaysia will allow my son to experience a melting pot of cultures. I choose TCISKL for these reasons, as well as its emphasis on honing a global outlook among its students,” she remarked. Rajesh and his wife place great importance on their 4-year-old son’s education. They listed TCISKL as among their top four schools of choice after narrowing down their selection of over 30 ideal schools, as TCISKL’s focus on learning in a loving environment and holistic approach to education align with their educational ideals. http://www.tzuchi.edu.my/ TZU CHI 111 35