Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school offers after-school clubs that support academic and intellectual development. The program includes Junior Robotics (a STEM-focused option) and Public Speaking, which helps with communication and presentation skills. Start-Up Apprentice introduces students to entrepreneurship concepts, and the lineup also features creative arts, archery, futsal, Quranic studies, and Dikir Barat. The list of clubs is subject to change.
Arts and creative activities are available through the After-School Club, which includes the Creative Arts option. Dikir Barat is offered as a cultural/arts activity that allows students to engage in performance-based traditional music. Students participate in arts-related after-school activities as part of the broader club program. The offerings may change over time.
Cultural and religious activities include Quranic studies and Dikir Barat, reflecting the school's cultural program. Dikir Barat is a traditional musical activity, while Quranic activities focus on recitation and Islamic learning. No additional language clubs are listed on the After-School Club page. Offerings are subject to change.
Social and hobby-oriented activities include futsal and archery, as well as options like Public Speaking and Creative Arts. These clubs provide informal engagement after classes and opportunities for peer interaction. The lineup is listed as part of the After-School Club offerings and is subject to change.
The school offers community and service programs through the Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE). JASS covers physical activity, personal interests, community or environment work, and outdoor activities. DofE provides an internationally recognized framework for leadership and personal development. Eco-Scouts aligns with JASS and includes outdoor learning and community-oriented activities, with two excursions each term as part of outdoor learning.
Leadership and professional development are supported through JASS and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which offer progressively challenging activities and recognition for leadership, teamwork, and service. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is internationally recognized and adds to a student's portfolio for future study and work. Start-Up Apprentice provides entrepreneurship-oriented experiences within the after-school program, and Eco-Scouts emphasizes leadership in environmental projects.
Well-being is supported by the Eco Programme and Physical Education within the curriculum. The school emphasizes outdoor learning and physical activity as part of overall wellness. Eco-Scouts include outdoor excursions designed to promote fitness, resilience, and environmental awareness, with excursions scheduled twice per term.
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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