High Performing Schools
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Rationale why High Performing Schools is chosen as a Sub-NKRA
Elevating the quality of the best schools
Raising the quality of the best performing education institutions
through increasing the level of autonomies, allowing them to
innovate in how the school is run (e.g., curriculum, staffing)
Producing excellent students
Creating a breeding ground for international calibre students, who
move on to the best institutions of higher learning, and graduate
into ‘towering personalities’ in all fields of work
Raising the bar for other schools in the system
Painting a vision whereby other schools can aspire to be like
these world-class Malaysian schools, and providing them the
right platform to make this journey through coaching and
networking between these schools
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We have conducted focus groups with relevant stakeholders, who are
supportive of the HPS concept
Principals/
Headmaster
….we’re excited on the prospects or receiving full autonomy, with continuous
professional development….’
….we believe these mechanism will enhance our career progression opportunities
and ensure accountability…..’
Unions
‘….this (autonomy) has been something that we have been pushing for many
years, good to hear that the Government is wishing the same now..”
‘….teacher contribution must be recognized and rewarded accordingly… in addition
to their welfare….’
Subject matter
experts
‘….Malaysia’s education system, even though has produced good human capital
thus far, could do a lot more to increase student attainment and relevant skills in
preparation for a dynamic and changing world….”
‘….school autonomy is the way to go……as evidenced by top performing schools
around the world…..’
Public
‘….we hope this time the Government is serious in doing good to the education
system (in view of how other countries are adapting education to the needs of the
economy and future challenges), and recognize that much could be done to improve
curriculum and teacher quality…..”
‘…this should not be another political experiment…..education must transcend
beyond politics…our children are the most precious and important capital which
cannot be tempered with……..
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HPS designation is awarded to Malaysia’s best schools, and Trust schools
aim to close the achievement gap
HPS is defined as schools with ethos, character and a unique identity which enable the schools
to excel in all aspects of education. These schools have strong and excellent work cultures
and dynamic national human capital for holistic and continuous development in addition to
being able to compete in the international arena, hence becoming the school of choice.
▪ Current cluster
schools
Trust Schools (TS)
▪ Closing the
achievement gap
through publicprivate
partnerships
▪ Aim for HPS
Trust Schools
▪ Migrating towards
HPS status through
significant “deltas”
in improvement
= 80%
= 70%
= 60%
High-performing
schools (HPS)
▪ “Raising the bar to
world class levels”
▪ SKPM 90% +
▪ End state aspiration
for all schools
▪ Stretch target of
150 HPS by 2012
= 50%
SKPM = <50%
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HPS concept will be consistent with other types of schools in the
education system
HPS
Cluster
Trust
▪ Identify and cultivate
▪ Identify and cultivate
▪ Encourage greater private
Malaysia’s cadre of
internationally competitive
schools
Rationale
Defining
feature
Selection
criteria
▪ Performance outcomes:
▪ Centres of excellence:
Internationally
comparable levels of
achievement
▪ Absolute, holistic achieve-
▪
given to school leaders
Additional funds and
performance incentives
from government
Raising the bar to worldclass levels
sector involvement in
transforming student
outcomes in public
schools
▪ Operations and
lead clusters in the
development of their
specializations
▪ Absolute achievement
ments (e.g. SKPM: 90%,
and specifc HPS annex)
▪ Extended autonomies
Benefits
centres of excellence with
a particular niche area
(e.g. SKPM: 80%)
▪ Extended autonomies
▪
given to school leaders
Additional funds from
government
Creating schools of
excellence in specialised
fields
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accountability: privately
managed to accelerate
improvements
▪ Schools at all
▪
performance levels
Support for transformation
from school community
▪ Extended autonomies to
▪
private partner and school
leaders
Private sector expertise
and resources
Closing the gap through
public-private partnerships
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High Performing Schools to raise the bar, Trust Schools to close the gap
High Performing Schools (HPS)
Trust Schools (TS)
Closing the gap through public
private partnerships
Raising the bar to world-class levels
HPS are defined as schools with ethos, character
and a unique identity which enable the schools
to excel in all aspects of education
These schools have strong and excellent work
cultures and dynamic national human capital
for holistic and continuous development in addition
to being able to compete in the international
arena, hence becoming the school of choice.
They will receive a tailored package of benefits
such as greater freedoms to enable them to
excel further
Trust Schools are public schools that are
managed jointly by private sector partners and
MOE school leaders under the umbrella of the
Ministry
The Ministry gives Trust School leaders, teachers
and their private operating partners greater
freedoms, and in return requires accountability
in the form of improved student outcomes
Trust Schools will encompass schools at all
levels of academic and non-academic
performance, with the goal of increasing access
to quality education for all
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HPS are Malaysia’s best schools, capable of competing at international
levels, that are designated upon meeting stringent requirements
Excellent
academic
achievement
Towering
Personalities
▪ Minimum average score of 80% based on
– GPS score (70% of weight)
– Verified SKPM score (30% of weight)
▪ Track record of developing influential and successful
▪
individuals (e.g., ministers, sportsmen, activists)
For newer schools, clear aspiration to nurture leaders
National and
international
awards
▪ Participation and achievements in national and
Linkages with
institutions of
higher learning
▪ Linkages with universities for programs like credit
international competitions
transfer, joint action research, sharing of facilities and
amenities
▪ Strong networks with other local and international
Strong network
schools (e.g. staff, student exchange programmes),
community, public and private organizations
Nationally and
Internationally
benchmarked
▪ School is used as a national benchmark and has been
benchmarked against international standards (e.g.,
PISA, TIMSS)
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HPS status can be obtained in three steps
Qualification
▪ Schools are ranked annually
based on academic
performance
▪ Schools with score >80% are
invited to apply for HPS
status
School Grade Point
Average (GPS)
70% weight
SKPM School
assessment
30% weight
Composite
Score (Index)
Application
▪
Schools submit application
detailing achievements in
additional HPS criteria
1. Towering personalities
2. National and
international awards
3. Linkages with institutions
of higher learning
4. Strong network
5. Nationally and internationally benchmarked
Assessment and
award of HPS status
▪ Assessment of the
applications
▪ Award of HPS status
▪ For primary schools, excellent
achievements in 3 of the 5
HPS annex criteria required
▪ For secondary schools,
excellent achievements in 4
of the 5 HPS annex criteria
required
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Annual review
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HPS schools will receive a package of benefits to enable them
to fly even higher
Autonomy
Increased autonomy in decision-making in domains of:
▪ Curriculum and instruction
▪ Finance and budgeting
▪ Personnel Management
▪ Student policies
Financial allocations and incentives
▪
▪
Dedicated allocation for schools
Incentives for school leaders, teachers and nonacademic staff
Training and capability building
▪
▪
More professional development time
Greater range of options tailored to individual needs
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HPS schools will obtain the following privileges and rewards
Autonomy
Description
Examples
▪ Increased autonomy in
▪ Teach any syllabus, flexi-time table
decision-making, school
operations, and selecting
teachers
▪ Incentives / allocation for
Financial
allocations/
incentives
schools, school leaders,
teachers, and nonacademic staff
▪ Allow greater range of
Training and
capability
building
Fast tracking
of students
options for human
capital development
▪ Allow high achievers to
advance faster
▪
▪
and school based assessment
Use multiple modes of
instruction-IT based
Financial management
▪ RM 700,000 per school
▪ RM 1,000 per person
▪
for Secondary schools
RM 700 per person for
Primary schools
▪ Sabbatical for Head teachers as
▪
appropriate
Tailored programme for
professional enhancement
according to needs analysis
▪ Compressed Syllabus: 50% Yr2 in
Yr1 and another 50% in Yr 3
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To ensure continuous improvement of Head Teachers, the following
initiatives for upgrading their performance will be conducted
Performance Development Program
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▪
▪
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Educational Management
Personnel Management
Financial Management
School Governance
Instructional Leadership
Mentoring
▪
▪
Coaching
Consultation
Attachment
▪
▪
School Improvement Partner
School Attachment Program
Training
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Throughout the year
primarily during
school holidays
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If the performance of an HPS drops below the excellence level, corrective
actions will be taken to protect the HPS status
Year 1 Below Target
(BT)
Consequence
Details
▪ Training
▪ Consultation
▪ 2 weeks training
▪ Coaching and mentoring
▪ Remedial Program
▪
▪
▪
▪
Year 2 BT
▪ Transfer
Counseling
2 weeks Intensive training
Coaching and Mentoring
Show cause letter
▪ Transfer to other schools
(probation for 2 years)
Year 3 BT
▪ Transfer to PPD/JPN where
vacancies are available
▪ Pooling
▪ Administrative attachment at
PPD/JPN/KPM for 2 years
Year 5 BT
Year 7 BT
▪ VSS/early retirement
▪ Permanently in pool post
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Standard procedure
for breaches of code
of ethics (e.g., crime)
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HPS FAQs
High Performing School (HPS) Potential Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
Topics
Key Questions
Preliminary Thinking
▪ What is a HPS? ▪ HPS are schools with ethos, character and a unique identity which
enable the schools to excel in all aspects of education. These schools
have strong and excellent work cultures and dynamic national human
capital for holistic and continuous development in addition to being able
to compete in the international arena, hence becoming the school of
choice
HPS Concept
▪ What is the
objective of
HPS?
▪ HPS intends to set the benchmark of academic and non-academic
achievement excellence for all schools types in Malaysia to strive
towards. HPS is not a new set of schools but is a recognition/status for
HPS
concept
will beof
consistent
with other types of schools in the
the
attainment
the benchmark.
education system
▪ What is the
difference
between HPS,
Trust schools
and cluster
schools?
HPS
Cluster
Trust
▪
Identify and cultivate
Malaysia’s cadre of
internationally competitive
schools
▪
Identify and cultivate
centres of excellence with
a particular niche area
▪
Encourage greater private
sector involvement in
transforming student
outcomes in public
schools
▪
Performance outcomes:
Internationally
comparable levels of
achievement
▪
Centres of excellence:
lead clusters in the
development of their
specializations
▪
Operations and
accountability: privately
managed to accelerate
improvements
▪
Absolute, holistic achievements (e.g. SKPM: 90%,
and specifc HPS annex)
▪
Absolute achievement
(e.g. SKPM: 80%)
▪
Schools at all
performance levels
Support for transformation
from school community
Extended autonomies
given to school leaders
Additional funds and
performance incentives
from government
▪
Extended autonomies
given to school leaders
Additional funds from
government
▪
Rationale
Defining
feature
Selection
criteria
▪
Benefits
▪
Raising the bar to worldclass levels
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Creating schools of
excellence in specialised
fields
▪
▪
Extended autonomies to
private partner and school
leaders
Private sector expertise
and resources
Closing the gap through
public-private partnerships
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High Performing School (HPS) Potential Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
Topics
HPS Selection
and Assessment
Key Questions
Preliminary Thinking
▪ What is the
▪ HPS are selected through a composite score derived from Standard
selection
criteria for
HPS?
▪ What are the
▪
main outcome
indicators for
HPS?
▪ What is the
HPS
Operations
▪ HPS’s operations is largely hinged on obtaining greater levels of
approach of
HPS in
achieving the
desired
outcomes?
autonomy which empowers the schools principal and headmasters to
make decisions spanning across the major operational activities within
the school which covers areas like curriculum provision and delivery,
flexibility in co-curriculum, financial management, teacher and student
selection, school maintenance and other administrative functions. The
principal/headmaster will be supported by academic and non-academic/
professional staff in helping to achieve the desired outcomes
▪
HPS Pilot
Kualiti Pendidikan Malaysia (SKPM) and school average GPS score,
were a minimum of 92% marks are required and annexes/instruments
that comprises areas such as establishing international linkages, creating
towering personalities, benchmarking to international standards and
national and international benchmarks
The outcome indicators for HPS include school and student academic
performance, improvement, stakeholder satisfaction survey (including
parents, teachers and students) and achievements in the annexes items
Start with ‘pilot set’ of select set of schools to demonstrate proof of
concept and model for other schools within the national landscape to
aspire towards
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