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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school offers Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), Cambridge Upper Secondary (Years 10–11), and Cambridge A Levels (Years 12–13). The Cambridge curriculum is used for secondary and pre-university studies. The medium of instruction for all lessons and examinations is English, with foreign languages taught separately. The academic year has three terms: Term 1 from August to December; Term 2 from January to April; and Term 3 from April to July.
The English Foundation Programme includes ICT and Social-Emotional Learning, and also includes dance, drama, music, and physical education. The programme supports creative expression and language development through performances and collaborative work. Arts opportunities are integrated with the broader curriculum to support holistic development.
The school is part of the Soka education system, with an international network of Soka schools and universities. An exchange programme with other Soka institutions is available for students. The medium of instruction is English, and foreign languages are taught as part of the curriculum. Cambridge curriculum is used for secondary and pre-university study.
The English Foundation Programme includes after-school study sessions to provide additional support. The programme also covers ICT, Social-Emotional Learning, dance, drama, music, and physical education. The school emphasizes social development and well-being through SEL and holistic activities, alongside academic study.
The school emphasizes global citizenship and social responsibility as core values within the Soka education framework. This focus guides student character development and community-minded projects. The Soka network supports values-based learning and service opportunities across campuses.
Social-Emotional Learning is embedded in programmes to support student well-being. Physical education and sports are part of the curriculum and the English Foundation Programme. Boarding is available if applicable as part of admissions, and the campus environment supports holistic wellbeing.
Soka International School Malaysia (SISM) is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Negeri Sembilan. The school follows the Cambridge curriculum for students in Years 7 to 11, leading to the IGCSE examinations. For post-16 education, the school plans to offer both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, starting in 2026. The school is situated on a 50-acre campus designed with a focus on environmental sustainability, utilizing solar power and a rainwater harvesting system. On-site facilities include a 50-meter swimming pool, dedicated labs for science, design and technology, and art, as well as a boarding residence named "Friendship House." Co-curricular activities are a daily part of school life, with a broad selection of sports such as wall-climbing, aikido, and archery, alongside clubs like Model United Nations and the school orchestra. The school's educational approach is founded on the Soka philosophy of "value creation," a humanistic framework that prioritizes the individual student's happiness and potential. SISM is the first international school to be built on this principle.
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