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Malaysia, Sabah
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English is taught as a First Language and Malay is taught as a First Language. Lower Secondary (Year 7-9) includes English Language and Malay Language along with Mathematics, Science, ICT, History and Geography-Asia, Global Perspectives, and Physical Education. IGCSE (Year 10-11) includes English Language and Malay Language along with Mathematics, Additional Mathematics/ICT, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies. Cambridge International Lower Secondary is offered as part of the Cambridge framework to develop learners' English, Mathematics and Science skills and provides a pathway to Cambridge IGCSE.
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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