Malaysia, Penang
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Languages taught include English, Malay, and Mandarin in Lower Secondary. In Upper Secondary, English is offered as a Second Language, with English as First Language optional; Malay is a Foreign Language; Mandarin is offered as Second or Foreign Language optional. At A-Level, languages include French, Spanish, and Chinese. Cambridge pathways are used across Year 7 to Year 13, including Cambridge Checkpoint (Year 9) and IGCSE (Year 11), with A-Levels in Years 12-13.
Assumption International Secondary School (AISS), located in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia, offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for students aged 11–19. The school emphasizes small class sizes to provide individualized attention and a stress-free learning environment. Students progress through Key Stages 3 to 5, culminating in A-Level qualifications. The campus spans 2.7 acres along Jalan Kulim and includes a classroom block, administrative offices, and a multi-purpose hall repurposed from the historic St. Joachim Church. AISS is notable for its commitment to affordability, aiming to make international education accessible.
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