Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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REAL Shah Alam achieves Cambridge IGCSE excellence, including a Top in the World grade in Mathematics. 11 As (9A+, 2A) were recorded in IGCSE. SPM results include 10 As and 9 As among top performers. The NASA International Space Essay Competition recognises Best Performers among REAL Schools students.
Students participate in competitive activities including Basketball Championship (MSSM), where REAL Schools Shah Alam has champions. They also compete in the National Youth Chess Championship, where Hao Loong won a silver medal. The school has also earned recognition in national competitions such as the NASA International Space Essay Competition.
Design for Change is a featured activity where students identify community needs and develop solutions. The school fosters social responsibility through project-based community service initiatives. These activities provide opportunities to collaborate with peers, mentors, and local communities, building empathy and problem-solving skills.
Leadership is fostered through a prefectorial board and Junior Head Prefect roles. An ambassador team represented Malaysia at the 2018 Be the Change Conference in Taiwan. The school also celebrates student achievements in public speaking, including First Place at the Trinity College Inter-School Public Speaking Competition.
REAL Shah Alam campus features the REAL Schools Arena, a football field, and a swimming pool for student wellness and athletic activities. These facilities support sport participation, fitness, and well-being as part of the extracurricular life.
R.E.A.L International School - Shah Alam is located at Lot No. 5, Jalan Merah Saga U9/5, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It offers Cambridge IGCSE, Malaysian, and British curricula for students aged 3 to 17, operating a dual-pathway model with a dynamic Early Years program focused on social, emotional and personal development, and a Private National School pathway with a tailored curriculum. Special Programmes include Chinese Studies and Arabic and Islamic Studies; Mandarin, Arabic, French and Tamil are offered as additional language classes. The Shah Alam campus provides a safe, supportive environment with facilities including a library, hall, science laboratories, a music room, makerspace, art room, culinary laboratory, sewing room, and a halal cafeteria. Cambridge IGCSE examinations are offered, with notable results such as a “Top in the World” grade in Mathematics and 11As (9A+, 2A). Extracurriculars feature Design for Change, public speaking achievements, NASA Space Essay Competition recognition, and an ambassador team that represented Malaysia at Be the Change in Taiwan. The campus includes indoor and outdoor sports facilities, the REAL Schools Arena and a swimming pool.
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