Nobel International School

The school is situated in the residential area of Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, offering a serene environment. The campus is accessible from surrounding neighborhoods including Kota Damansara, Damansara Heights, and Subang Jaya. It is also easily reachable via public transport.

The school is divided into Early Years, Primary and Secondary School levels.

The school is a co-educational institution and does not offer boarding facilities.

The school adopts an inclusive approach to Additional Learning Needs (SEN), with all teachers trained to address diverse learning requirements through classroom differentiation and tailored teaching materials. The school provides a Learning Support Room for withdrawal lessons and support for behavioral difficulties, facilitated by a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and Teaching Assistants.

The school is not affiliated with any particular country.

The school does not have a specific religious affiliation.

The school day begins at 7:45 AM. Elementary students conclude their school day at 2:50 PM, while junior and senior school students finish later, at 3:30 PM from Monday to Thursday, and 1:30 PM on Friday. The school provides lunches for students.

Nobel does not provide its own school bus service. However, private transport services are available for students attending the school, with parents arranging these directly with external providers. These private services typically cover various surrounding neighborhoods, offering a transport solution for students from different areas.

Nobel International School offers the Cambridge International Curriculum. For younger learners, the school implements the Cambridge Primary Programme, covering Key Stages 1 and 2 (Years 1-6, ages 6-11). As students progress, the curriculum integrates the Cambridge Lower Secondary and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for Years 7-9 (Key Stage 3). This integrated approach provides a broad and balanced education, fostering critical thinking and inquiry-based learning. In the Senior School, for Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4), students undertake the Cambridge Upper Secondary program, which prepares them for the internationally recognized Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations.

Nobel places significant emphasis on the social and emotional development of its students, fostering character transformation alongside academic excellence. The curriculum integrates character education, promoting values such as responsibility, empathy, and kindness. The school offers emotional well-being and pastoral care services, with trained counselors providing support, mentoring, and a safe space for students. Initiatives like the "Character Strengths Recognition (CSR) programme" and various resources aim to develop resilience, positive coping skills, and healthy relationships among students.

The school provides support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through an inclusive approach where all teachers are considered "teachers of SEND." The school aims to meet individual needs through differentiated instruction within regular classrooms.

The school has a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) who works with staff to identify students requiring additional support. Specific provisions include a Learning Support Room for withdrawal lessons and a unit for students with behavioral difficulties. They support various SEN needs, including Specific Learning Difficulty, Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language or Communication Difficulty, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Vision Impairment, Physical Disability, and Social, Emotional and Mental health. While the school welcomes applications from students with mobility difficulties, it does not have complete wheelchair access. It is not a specialist SEN institution but integrates support within its mainstream educational framework.

The supports students with English as an Additional Language requirements through remedial classes for those in need of language support. This approach helps students develop English proficiency across the curriculum, fostering their academic and social integration.

The school places significant emphasis on the mental wellbeing of its students, providing emotional support and pastoral care services through trained counsellors who offer counselling and mentoring. Various programs and resources are in place to help students develop resilience, positive coping skills, and healthy relationships. Key initiatives include the "Character Strengths Recognition (CSR) programme" and the encouragement of principles aligned with the "5 Ways to Wellbeing" to foster self-esteem and a nurturing environment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, expecting all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. The school strives to create an environment where students feel secure and are encouraged to voice concerns, knowing they will be listened to. Safeguarding is managed through a comprehensive Child Protection Policy and established procedures, which are updated and reviewed annually. The school has a dedicated Safeguarding team to ensure policies are implemented and concerns are addressed in partnership with relevant agencies when necessary.

1. Submit Application and Documents. Parents are required to complete the application form accurately and provide all necessary supporting documents. These include:
recent passport-sized photos
birth certificates
copies of passports or MyKad for both the student and parents
latest academic reports
any learning support or special needs reports

2. Schedule and Attend Entrance Test. An Entrance Test will be scheduled, provided there is availability in the desired year group. The school may also conduct interviews as part of the assessment. For elementary students, the test includes an interview, reading, and writing, while secondary students undertake assessments in English, Mathematics, Science, and an IQ test.

3. Receive and Confirm Offer of Acceptance. Upon successful completion of the Entrance Test and interview, an Offer of Acceptance letter will be issued. Parents must formally accept or decline this offer by the specified deadline. To secure the student's place, a Registration Fee and a refundable Security Deposit must be paid within the stipulated timeframe. For non-Malaysian citizens, admission is conditional upon possessing a valid Student Visa from the Malaysian Immigration Department.

The school does not advertise specific scholarship programs for prospective students.

The school operates a waitlist system for year groups where places are in high demand or are full. If an application is submitted when a class is at capacity, the student may be placed on this waiting list. A student's position on the waitlist is determined by the school's admission criteria and can change as other students join or leave the list. The school will contact parents directly if a vacancy becomes available for their child from the waitlist.