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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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1. Submit an Online Application
Once you've connected with the admissions team, complete the online admission form to reserve a seat for your child. Ensure that all information provided is accurate to avoid any delays in the admission process.
2. Entry Assessment
After submitting the application, an admissions officer will contact you within two days to schedule an entry assessment. For Primary and Secondary applicants, this includes the Cambridge Placement Test (English and Mathematics) and the AIQ Interview (Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran). Early Childhood applicants will undergo an Academic Interview.
3. Receive Assessment Results and Finalize Enrollment
Results are typically communicated within two days of the assessment. If successful, you'll be invited to complete the enrollment process by signing the agreement and fulfilling any remaining formalities.
4. Join the Mount Safa Community
Upon completion of the enrollment process, your child will be welcomed into the Mount Safa community and invited to participate in the school's onboarding program.
Mount Safa International Islamic School does not publicly specify a waitlist or pool system. Admissions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability.
As of now, Mount Safa International Islamic School does not publicly advertise any scholarship programs.
Mount Safa International Islamic School, established in 2012 in Johor Bahru, offers a distinctive education combining the Cambridge International curriculum, Malaysian KSSR/KSSM syllabus, and a robust Islamic studies program. Catering to students aged 4 to 16, the school teaches primarily in English, with Arabic and Malay as additional languages. A signature feature is its Jilul Quran Program, which emphasizes Quranic memorization and understanding alongside academic studies. The campus includes modern science labs, ICT suites, and dedicated spaces for STEAM and robotics programs. Specialized support is available through the Special Needs Development Unit (SPDU) and enrichment tracks like the Intensive English Program (IEP) and Mathematics Enrichment Program (MEP). Conveniently located near the Singapore border, Mount Safa attracts both local and international families seeking a structured academic path rooted in Islamic values.
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