Malaysia, Sabah
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Submit the Application Form and Required Documents
Complete the school's application form and provide the necessary documents, including academic records and identification. A non-refundable application fee is required at this stage. This step initiates the formal application process.
Attend the Placement Test
The admissions team will schedule a placement test to assess the student's suitability for the school's programs. The test evaluates academic readiness and helps determine the appropriate grade level. Parents will be notified of the test date and time via email.
Placement Test Outcome
The school will communicate the outcome of the placement test within one week. If the student meets the requirements and there is availability, an offer of admission will be extended. If the desired grade level is full, the student may be placed on a waiting list.
Registration and Payment
Upon acceptance, parents are required to pay the registration fee, one semester's tuition fee, insurance, and a security deposit. After payment, the school will provide a Student Handbook and Registration Checklist. Orientation details will also be shared to help new students integrate smoothly.
Imperium International Secondary School operates a waitlist system for grade levels that have reached full capacity. If a student's application is successful but no immediate placement is available, their name will be added to the waiting list.
The school's website mentions the availability of scholarships; however, specific details regarding scholarship types, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines are not provided.
Imperium International Secondary School (IISS), located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, offers a Cambridge-based education for students in Years 7 to 11. The school follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, with subjects ranging from English, Mathematics, and Sciences to Business Studies, Global Perspectives, and ICT. Instruction is in English, and classes are supported by facilities such as science laboratories, ICT rooms, and creative arts spaces. A distinctive feature of IISS is its integration of character development into the academic program, supported by counselling services and pastoral care. The school holds up to four parent–teacher meetings each year, alongside real-time updates via its EMS system, helping families stay involved in their child’s progress. While it does not offer boarding, it caters to a diverse day-school community. IISS is part of the Edumaax Education Group, which also operates institutions in Kuala Lumpur. This connection supports consistent academic quality and access to group-level programs.
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