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JT International School Melaka delivers a Cambridge curriculum across Pre-School, Primary (Year 1–6), and Secondary (Year 7–11). The Pre-School comprises Nursery and Reception (Foundation Stages 1 and 2) with a focus on early English, mathematics, phonics, science, and motor skills. The Primary curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Malay, Mandarin, Malaysian History, Music, Global Perspectives, Islamiyat, Physical Education, Computing, and Art & Design. In Secondary, a broad range of Cambridge IGCSE subjects is offered, including English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Sciences, Malay as a Foreign Language, Mandarin, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, and Art & Design; the school emphasises enquiry-based and project-based learning with personalised guidance to nurture deep understanding and a love of learning.
Music and Art & Design are part of the curriculum, supported by on-campus facilities such as a Music Room and a Dance Room. Art & Design and Music appear as subjects across Primary and Secondary. The curriculum encourages creativity through hands-on, project-based learning and other creative explorations.
Languages taught include English, Malay, and Mandarin. Malay as a Foreign Language is offered in Year 10–11.
The school offers after-school activities and clubs across a range of interests to foster teamwork and self-discovery. Guidance and counselling are available to support academic achievement and social-emotional well-being. Clubs and activities are designed to develop leadership and personal growth.
The school is committed to a community-centred, holistic approach to education.
Guidance and counselling support academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and career exploration. After-school activities and clubs foster leadership development and practical skills.
Facilities include an Outdoor Court, Music Room, Dance Room, Library, and well-equipped classrooms to support sports and the arts. A lunch program and nutrition education support students' health and well-being. Physical Education is a listed subject, and the campus is described as a serene, green environment conducive to learning.
JT International School Melaka, provides Cambridge Early Years through IGCSE education for pupils aged 3–17 in a green suburban campus near Melaka city centre. The campus includes science labs, art and dance studios, a library, playground, gymnasium, mini-farm (“JT Farm/Garden”), and outdoor sports courts. A standout feature is the farm program for Primary and Secondary students, where they learn sustainability and responsibility through caring for chickens and ducks, an unusual offering that goes beyond academics. The school delivers a practical Cambridge education, with personalized learning, modern facilities, and unique farm-based programs, making it a distinctive choice in Melaka.
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