Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school emphasizes holistic character development, focusing on growth mindset, resilience, interpersonal skills, leadership, self-motivation, and stewardship integrated into all student activities. It pursues Safe, Happy, and Successful learners through a holistic approach that values character, competence, and curiosity. The campus environment supports collaboration, empathy, and social-emotional growth as part of daily learning. The five promises to families guide a culture that places well-being beside academic achievement.
REAL Schools aims to empower Safe, Happy, and Successful learners through a holistic education that nurtures character, competence, and curiosity. The mission describes an inclusive, caring community that supports students' well-being and growth. The safeguarding and safety commitments reinforce mental and emotional safety as core aspects of student welfare.
Your child's safety is our top priority. We implement rigorous standards, policies, and training to create an ingrained culture of safety throughout our school.
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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