Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or support.
In the Secondary curriculum, IISM offers English as a Second Language as an academic subject. However, the school does not publicly disclose any dedicated EAL support programmes or additional resources beyond classroom instruction.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing services, counselling, or structured support programmes.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child protection policies on its website.
International Islamic School Malaysia (IISM) in Gombak delivers the Cambridge pathway from Primary through Secondary and A-Levels. Primary covers Key Stages 1–2 with English as First Language, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Malay, Islamic Studies, Quran, PE with compulsory swimming, arts and Cambridge ICT certification. Secondary subject groups include First Language English/ESL, Additional Mathematics or Business Studies, sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Arabic, Malay and French, ICT and PE, alongside clubs, sports and a Uniform Unit. The school is a CAIE examination centre (since 2000) and publishes detailed fees, payment options and timelines. Boarding is offered via on-campus student accommodation for both male and female students, and the school shares a vetted list of third-party bus operators for transport. Campus hours are 8:30–16:15 (Fri 12:30).
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