{"content":"![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/POWIIS-Project-Cover.jpeg)\n\n[Text](/powiis-project/)\n\nPOWIIS Project\n\nTo empower students to become compassionate, confident and globally-minded citizens ready to make positive change through authentic experiences, while actively advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC_4062.jpg)\n\n[Text](/extra-curricular-activities/)\n\nExtra Curricular Activities\n\nECAs empower students to discover interests, develop strengths, and excel beyond the classroom, with accessible, engaging activities for all.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3941-1-1.jpg)\n\n[Text](/impact-week/)\n\nImpact Week\n\nImpact Week connects learning to real-world needs, building confidence, broadening perspectives and inspiring students to act as thoughtful, active global citizens.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOBISIA-Cover.jpg)\n\n[Text](/fobisia-events/)\n\nFOBISIA Events\n\nFOBISIA competitions and events enrich the student experience, providing opportunities to compete, connect and engage with learners from across the wider FOBISIA network.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3260-1a.jpg)\n\n[Text](/the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award/)\n\nThe Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (DofE)\n\nThe Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award empowers POWIIS students with confidence, teamwork and adventure through service, skill-building, physical activity and unforgettable expeditions.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_5915-1.jpg)\n\n[Text](/trips/)\n\nTrips\n\nOur commitment to ensuring that the student experience is authentic, engaging and meaningful is best reflected in the rewarding extended learning opportunities afforded to our students.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1000041523-1-1.jpg)\n\n[Text](/model-united-nations/)\n\nModel United Nations (MUN)\n\nMUN builds students’ diplomacy, research and debating skills as they explore global issues, represent countries, and participate in conferences locally and regionally.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC_7231.jpeg)\n\n[Text](/stem/)\n\nSTEM\n\nPOWIIS nurtures innovation and curiosity with hands-on STEM, expert guidance, and student-led initiatives, preparing learners for future challenges and opportunities.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EL_SisActJr-222-1.jpg)\n\n[Text](/performing-arts/)\n\nPerforming Arts\n\nStudents develop confidence and creativity at POWIIS through music, drama, performances, exams, workshops, and partnerships with local and international artists.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSC_5681.jpg)\n\n[Text](/sports-btc/)\n\nSports\n\nPOWIIS sport develops teamwork, leadership, resilience, and confidence, offering extensive opportunities to compete in competitions, inter-school fixtures, and personal growth experiences.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Worlds-Scholars-Cup-Cover.jpg)\n\n[Text](/worlds-scholars-cup/)\n\nWorld’s Scholars Cup\n\nPOWIIS hosts and participates in WSC, helping students excel in critical thinking, debating, writing, and multidisciplinary academic challenges locally and globally.\n\n![](https://www.powiis.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2025-12-11-at-9.05.32-AM.png)\n\n[Text](/soft-skills-midp/)\n\nSoft Skills (MIDP)\n\nRecognised for soft skills excellence, POWIIS offers debating, public speaking, and competitions, fostering confidence, creativity, and effective communication in students.","original_url":"https://www.powiis.edu.my/balik-pulau/beyond-the-classroom-btc/","path":"/balik-pulau/beyond-the-classroom-btc","title":"Beyond The Classroom - Prince of Wales Island International School","page_type":"page","word_count":317,"key_claims":[],"content_summary":null,"topics":[],"author":null,"published_date":null,"price":null,"currency":"MYR","parent_profile":{"id":"38923295-56ff-4163-9995-9e0cc13fa3d8","slug":"powiis-edu-my","name":"British International School in Malaysia | POWIIS Penang","url":"https://powiis.edu.my/"}}