Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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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, 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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