Sekolah Khas(Perkata)

About Sekolah Khas (PERKATA)

Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) is a special school in Kuching, Sarawak, run by PERKATA, the association for the welfare of intellectually disabled children. The school sets out to give children with intellectual disability an education on a par with their peers, and it has served families in Kuching for decades, with its present premises opened in stages during the early 1980s.

The school is located on Jalan Ong Tiang Swee in Kuching, and its facilities have grown to include classrooms, a hall for physical education, a kitchen for cookery lessons, and library spaces. It is listed among Malaysia’s special needs schools, and families can contact it directly at 082426301.

Programmes and support at Sekolah Khas (PERKATA)

Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) accepts children from age 4 to 17, dividing its work between an early intervention programme for the youngest children and a main curriculum for those aged 7 and above. The teaching covers language development, cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills, self-help, reading and writing, and social development, with extra activities such as dance, music, and sport.

This structure lets the school meet children at different stages, from early support through to longer schooling as they grow. Families wanting to confirm current classes and how a child would be placed should contact Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) at 082426301.

Fees at Sekolah Khas (PERKATA)

Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) does not publish its fees online. As a school run by a welfare association, its work is commonly supported by welfare funding and donations rather than standard school tuition. Special-needs education in Malaysia ranges from free or subsidised places to fee-paying and donation-based arrangements, and an association-run school like this typically sits toward the welfare-supported end.

Families should contact the school at 082426301 to ask about any fees, contributions, or assistance that apply to their child.

Enrolment at Sekolah Khas (PERKATA)

Enrolment at Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) is arranged directly with the school. Children aged 4 to 6 are placed in the early intervention programme, while those aged 7 to 17 join the main curriculum, so the right starting point depends on the child’s age and needs. The school can advise families on which programme suits their child and what a place would involve.

To begin, families should contact Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) at 082426301 to arrange a conversation and any assessment.

Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) in Sarawak

Sekolah Khas (PERKATA) is located on Jalan Ong Tiang Swee in Kuching, Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. Kuching is the state capital and Sarawak’s largest city, and it is home to a number of welfare associations and special-needs centres serving children across the region.

Families comparing settings can browse the wider list of special needs schools in Malaysia. To reach Sekolah Khas (PERKATA), contact the school at 082426301.