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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Mount Safa International School has STEAM robotics facilities, a canteen, and transportation services. Books and uniforms are available via Tekbookmart. The campus is located at Mount Safa International School Kompleks Mutiara Johor Land Taman Bukit Mutiara Bandar Dato' Onn 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Mount Safa International School offers three curricula: International Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, and Islamic Studies. The International Curriculum includes International Primary Programme, International Lower Secondary, International Level Examinations, International Recognition, and University Pathways Worldwide. The Malaysian Curriculum comprises KSSR and KSSM, Bahasa Malaysia Excellence, National Identity & Heritage, and MOE Compliance. The Islamic Studies program includes Quran & Tajweed Mastery, Arabic Language (Fusha), Islamic Tarbiyah & Akhlaq, Sirah & Islamic History, and Fiqh & Aqidah Fundamentals. Jilul Quran Tahfiz Program provides Quran memorization with Tajweed, and Arabic is taught by native speakers. The STEAM Robotics program uses state-of-the-art facilities for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Co-curricular activities include Karate, Swimming, and Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS). The program has three core activities, with over 200 active participants and 100% student engagement. Activities focus on leadership, discipline, and teamwork. Most CCA sessions run after school hours, typically once or twice per week.
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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