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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Cempaka School was founded in 1983 by Dato' Freida Pilus, who initially started the school in a rented bungalow to provide a quality education for her sons. The school was founded on the principle of being "a school by a family for a family," an ethos it aims to maintain. Over the years, it has grown into the Cempaka Group of Schools, with campuses in Damansara Heights and Cheras. The founder's sons are still involved in the school's leadership, continuing the family's commitment to its development.
The school fosters a sense of community through its house system, where all students and staff are allocated to one of four houses. This system encourages participation in a variety of inter-house events throughout the year, including sports, academics, and performing arts. The school also organizes events that celebrate cultural diversity, such as Hari Raya assemblies, which bring the school community together.
There is no public information available regarding a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at the school.
Cempaka International School Damansara Heights, founded in 1983 and relocated to its current campus in 1989, provides education for children aged 2 to 18 in a leafy residential suburb about five kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. The school offers a progression from early childhood through to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, beginning with its Michelia programme for ages two to five, which draws on Reggio Emilia principles. Primary students follow a Finnish curriculum model that emphasizes creativity and exploration, while secondary students transition into IGCSE and pre-university A Levels. Instruction is in English, with Malay, Mandarin, and French taught as additional languages. Distinctive features include the Cempaka Performing Arts Company, which stages original musicals, and the Cempaka Awards Scheme, which combines expeditions, service, and leadership development.
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