Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh
Special Education school in Ipoh, Perak, Peninsular Malaysia
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is the headquarters centre of the Perak Association for Intellectually Disabled (PAFID), based at Kampung Tawas in Ipoh, Perak. It provides education and training for children and young people with intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. As a non-profit, volunteer-supported centre, it asks families to contact the school directly about places and fees.
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh Fees 2026
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh fees: As a non-profit, volunteer-supported centre, it asks families to contact the school directly about places and fees.
School Information
- Registration Code
- ASA2001
- School Type
- Special Education Schools
- Curriculum
- Individualised special education programmes
- Level
- Varies by need (ages Varies by school)
- Medium of Instruction
- Bahasa Malaysia with English
- Annual Fees
- Mid-Range range (Estimated)
- Address
- LOT 61106 Lorong Tawas 29 Kampung Tawas 30010 Ipoh Ipoh 30010 Perak
- Postcode
- 30010
- Phone
- 05-5470186
- ssmipoh1@gmail.com
- Registered With
- Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)
About Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is the main centre of the Perak Association for Intellectually Disabled (PAFID), known in Malay as Persatuan Untuk Insan Bermasalah Intelek Perak. Based at Kampung Tawas in Ipoh, it acts as the association headquarters and coordinates the other Sekolah Semangat Maju centres across the state.
PAFID is a non-profit voluntary organisation set up to provide education and training for people with intellectual disabilities so they can become as independent and self-supporting as possible. The Ipoh centre is listed among the special needs schools in Perak.
Programmes and support at Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh teaches students with intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. Teaching is adapted to each student’s level and pace rather than to a fixed national syllabus.
The PAFID network generally organises support into three stages: early intervention for young children, structured classroom learning for school-age students, and practical life-skills and vocational training for older students preparing for adulthood. As the headquarters centre, Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh works within this approach. Families should contact the school to discuss their child’s needs and the support currently available.
Fees at Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is run by PAFID on a non-profit basis and depends on charitable donations and volunteer effort. Special needs education in Malaysia ranges from free or government-subsidised provision to fee-paying or donation-based places at association-run centres.
There is therefore no fixed published fee for the Ipoh centre. Families are encouraged to contact the school directly to ask about any fees, contributions, or financial help that may apply to their circumstances.
Enrolment at Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh
Enrolment at Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is handled directly by the centre at Kampung Tawas. Parents should call ahead to ask about places and to arrange a visit before applying, as a community-run centre has limited staffing and capacity.
When you contact the school it helps to share your child’s age, any diagnosis or assessment, and the kind of support they need. The phone number for Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is 05-547 0186.
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh in Perak
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is the hub of the PAFID network in Perak, with sister centres in Batu Gajah, Kuala Kangsar, Sitiawan, and Taiping. For families in and around Ipoh it offers a long-established option for special education close to the state capital.
You can compare it with other options among the special needs schools listed for Perak. Contact: Kampung Tawas, Ipoh, Perak, phone 05-547 0186.
Questions about Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh
What is Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh?
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is the headquarters school of the Perak Association for Intellectually Disabled (PAFID), located at Kampung Tawas in Ipoh, Perak. It serves children and young people with intellectual disabilities and related conditions, and coordinates the wider network of Sekolah Semangat Maju centres across the state.
What support does Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh offer?
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh teaches students with intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. The PAFID approach generally covers early intervention for young children, classroom learning for school-age students, and life-skills and vocational training for older students working towards independence.
Who is Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh for?
The school is for children and young people in the Ipoh area who have intellectual disabilities or related developmental conditions. PAFID centres cater to a broad age range from early childhood to young adulthood. Families should contact Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh to confirm which age groups and needs it can currently support.
How much are the fees at Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh?
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is run by PAFID as a non-profit and relies on donations and volunteers. Special needs education in Malaysia ranges from free or subsidised to fee-paying or donation-based at association-run centres, so there is no fixed published fee. Families should contact the school directly for current details.
Where is Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh located?
Sekolah Semangat Maju Ipoh is at Kampung Tawas in Ipoh, Perak, and serves as the headquarters of the Perak Association for Intellectually Disabled (PAFID). You can reach the centre by phone at 05-547 0186.