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APIS emphasizes English fluency while developing the home language. Early Years offers a tri-lingual environment of English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia, with Malay and Chinese or French available as first or additional languages. APSS delivers the Malaysian National Curriculum through a Dual Language Programme (DLP), guiding instruction in English and Malay for selected subjects and leading to SPM. Multilingualism is a school-wide focus, with ongoing language development across both curricula.
Two curricula are offered on the Subang campus: APIS follows an enhanced UK curriculum leading to IGCSE; APSS follows the Malaysian National Curriculum through a Dual Language Programme leading to SPM. Both curricula are taught on Subang campus. The International path serves Early Years 2-5, International Primary 5-11, and International Secondary 11-16; the National path serves Primary 7-12 and Secondary 12-17.
Early Years provides a tri-lingual environment with English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia, supporting multilingual language development.
Asia Pacific Schools (APIS) is a private school offering international and national curricula for learners aged 2 to 17. The school provides two curricula: APIS follows the international British framework, including Cambridge IGCSE and IPC, while APSS blends the enriched Malaysian national curriculum (KSSR/KSSM). The campus offers facilities and learning spaces, including a library, ICT labs, science labs and makers labs, immersive language rooms, a multi‑purpose hall for assemblies, drama and indoor sport. Facilities also include music studios, art studios, a cookery lab and sewing room, a speech and drama room, a Preschool centre, dining hall and outdoor spaces. Language learning is supported in rooms for English, Malay, Chinese and French. The school provides extracurriculars through International School Partnership programs such as ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists and ISP Filmmakers, plus ISP MUN and virtual exchanges. Skills are developed through clubs and service.
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