Idrissi International School - Setia Alam

IDRISSI International School Setia Alam is located at 16, Jalan Setia Dagang AL U13/AL, 7th Avenue, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Setia Alam is a residential township in Shah Alam, Selangor, with local amenities and road links to major expressways. The school sits within this green, eco-conscious community, adjacent to Setia City area and Setia Alam's commercial precincts.

IDRISSI Setia Alam offers a full range of education from Cambridge Eco Preschool through Primary to Secondary. The campus is described as a nature-based private international school with Cambridge curriculum across preschool, primary and secondary levels.

IDRISSI Setia Alam operates as a Cambridge International Curriculum-based international school serving preschool to secondary levels. Boarding facilities are not available at the Setia Alam campus; boarding facilities exist at the EduCity Iskandar Puteri campus in Johor.

Around 550 students are enrolled across preschool, primary and secondary at Setia Alam. Public information does not disclose the exact nationality mix or local/international ratios; the school serves a Muslim student body and operates within Malaysia.

The school emphasises inclusive, differentiated learning and provides an inclusive environment across its early years programme. Special educational needs support is considered on a case-by-case basis, with medical documentation reviewed for evaluation.

Malaysia. The school is operated in Malaysia and is part of IDRISSI International School's globally focused private education network.

Islamic values are integrated into the curriculum; the school is described as Islamic and currently open only to Muslim students.

School hours for Setia Alam are published as: Preschool 8:00–15:00, Primary 8:00–15:30, and Secondary 8:00–16:00. The school offers after-school care called Loving After-Care until 6:00 pm for eligible students.

A dedicated school bus service is not published for the Setia Alam campus. The campus does offer Loving After-Care after school, but there is no publicly listed shuttle or bus arrangement for daily transport.

IDRISSI International School Setia Alam follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education framework, delivering a British international curriculum infused with Islamic values and eco-awareness across preschool, primary and secondary. Primary (Year 1–6) uses the Cambridge Primary curriculum; at the end of Key Stage 2 students are assessed via Cambridge Primary Checkpoint; English, Mathematics and Science are core, with Bahasa and Arabic among the languages offered, and STEM with Robotics is integrated and accredited by Global STEM Alliance (GSA) and ITEEA. Secondary (Year 7–9 KS3; Year 10–11 KS4) leads to International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations, with subjects including English, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, Computer Science, and Art/Design, plus Islamic Studies and Quranic; languages include Bahasa and Arabic. The curriculum also includes the Financial Literacy Programme (FLiP) and Skill & Fill, which features activities like Turkish archery, as part of the school's well-being and life-skills focus. Admission is open to children from age 4 to 16, with placement based on entry assessments.

IDRISSI International School Setia Alam supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a community model in which staff act as second parental figures to help students succeed academically, socially and emotionally, and the school states that the pursuit of happiness is as important as academic achievement.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a professional Counselling Service, with a counsellor available to listen to students' concerns about life and school and to discuss next academic pathways.

Safety and safeguarding are addressed through a 24-hour security service, with gates and entry controlled to protect students.

1. Begin with an enquiry session and a school tour to learn about IDRISSI International School Setia Alam and its eco-friendly learning environment. This initial contact helps you understand the admission steps and plan the subsequent actions. The academic calendar begins in September, and enquiries and enrolment are accepted throughout the year.

2. The admission process requires an assessment. Preschool candidates participate in a trial class; Primary candidates take English, Mathematics and Science assessments along with reading and speaking tests; Secondary candidates are assessed in English, Mathematics and Science (Year 7–9) and, for Year 10, in English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Computer Science (if applicable). The assessment schedule varies by age.

3. After assessment, proceed with registration and pay the applicable fees. The fees include an Application Fee and a Registration Fee, and a refundable Deposit; other charges may apply as listed in the fees schedule. Registration and fee payment finalize the enrollment.

4. A visa application is part of the admissions process. The process includes visa arrangements for international students, handled as part of the transition to Malaysia. The admissions team provides guidance and required documents to support visa submission.