Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): IDRISSI is an accredited Cambridge International School, offering the Cambridge curriculum from Primary Checkpoint to IGCSE levels.
IDRISSI International School
Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS): The school implements the JASS program, a progressive learning initiative designed to develop students' personal growth and achievement.
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: IDRISSI offers this globally recognized youth development program, encouraging students aged 14–24 to engage in personal and social development activities.
Eco-Schools Programme: IDRISSI is recognized as the world’s first Islamic International School registered with the WWF Eco-Schools organization, promoting environmental and sustainable education.
PEEAM EduAwards 2024: IDRISSI was honored as the Elite Winner for Best International School of the Year by the Private Education Entrepreneurs Association of Malaysia.
Motherhood Choice Awards 2023: The school received the Best Private International School award, acknowledging its positive contributions to the motherhood community.
Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2022: Recognized in the Corporate Excellence Category for the Education & Training Industry.
The BrandLaureate SME’s Best Brands Awards 2019–2020: Awarded in the Education – International School category.
5-Star Recognition for Quality Standard: Received from the Ministry of Education in 2018 for Private Education Institutions.
Best Islamic International School: Awarded by BabyTalk MamaPapa Magazine in 2015, 2016, and 2018.
The Best 10 International Schools in Malaysia 2018: Recognized by The Knowledge Review Magazine.
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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