Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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IDRISSI Bukit Jelutong offers the British International Curriculum across its Cambridge Eco-Preschool, Primary and Secondary sections. An after-school club provides activities spanning art, sports, STEM robotics, theatre and drama. Students are encouraged to take leadership roles in daily school activities and to volunteer to develop humanitarian skills as part of school life. Learning is conducted in a bookless medium.
The After-School Club includes theatre and drama and other creative activities. Creative expression is supported through arts-related clubs and sessions offered after school.
English is taught as the first language, with Bahasa Melayu offered as a second language and Arabic included in the curriculum. The secondary program includes language subjects such as English, Bahasa Melayu, and Arabic.
The After-School Club provides opportunities for social interaction and teamwork through activities spanning art, sports, STEM robotics, theatre and drama. Programs like Little Chefs and Junior Bakers foster collaboration and communication among students.
Volunteer opportunities are integrated into school life to develop humanitarian skills. The Value Education Programme (VEP) supports social responsibility, and students participate in community-oriented activities as part of the curriculum.
Students are encouraged to assume leadership roles in school events and daily activities. The school runs the Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE) to develop leadership and outdoor competencies. The curriculum also includes Financial Literacy (FLiP) and Skill and Fill programs, such as Turkish Archery.
An Eco Programme and regular Physical Education support student wellbeing. The Skill and Fill offering includes Turkish Archery, and outdoor learning is embedded in the program through nature-based activities.
IDRISSI International School, founded in 2015, is a private eco-Islamic international school in Malaysia offering the Cambridge International Curriculum alongside Islamic education. It caters to students from preschool to secondary levels and operates campuses in Setia Alam and EduCity, Iskandar Puteri. The school combines academic subjects with environmental and community-based activities like composting, animal care, and sustainability projects. Students also learn multiple languages including English, Bahasa Malaysia, Arabic, and Mandarin. Facilities include science labs, computer labs, sports courts, and a mini petting zoo.
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