Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Shah Alam Campus offers a safe and supportive learning environment. The Early Years program uses a high-quality dual pathway curriculum and there is also a Private National School pathway. The campus features a library, a hall, science laboratories, a music room, a makerspace, an art room, a culinary laboratory and a sewing room, along with a halal cafeteria. The school emphasises language development and supports students with special needs as part of its holistic education approach.
REAL Shah Alam Campus has many sports facilities indoors and outdoors. These facilities support a range of physical activities and team sports. The campus emphasises physical development as part of its holistic education.
Early Years uses a high-quality dual pathway and a dynamic curriculum emphasizing social, emotional and personal skills. Private National School offers a comprehensive and tailored curriculum. Academic terms run in two semesters, January to May and June to December. On-campus facilities include a library, a hall, science labs, a music room, a makerspace, an art room, a culinary lab and a sewing room, and there is a halal cafeteria with vegetarian options. Cambridge IGCSE examinations are offered, with notable results such as a 'Top in the World' grade in Mathematics and 11As (9A+, 2A).
Additional language classes include Mandarin, Arabic, French and Tamil. Cambridge IGCSE examinations are offered, with notable results such as a 'Top in the World' grade in Mathematics and 11As (9A+, 2A). Extracurricular achievements include a first-place finish at the Trinity College Inter-School Public Speaking Competition and recognition in the NASA International Space Essay Competition. An ambassador team represented Malaysia at the 2018 Be the Change Conference in Taiwan.
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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