Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Ministry of Education, Malaysia: Confirms the school meets national education standards set by the Malaysian government.
Cambridge Assessment International Education: Authorizes the school to offer internationally recognized Cambridge programmes and qualifications.
Google Reference School (1st in Malaysia): Indicates the school is a model site for integrating Google tools into teaching and learning.
Microsoft Certified Educator: Signifies that the teachers have received certification in using Microsoft technology effectively for education.
PowerSchool User: Means the school employs the PowerSchool system for transparent tracking of academic progress and communication.
UMCCED Foster School (University of Malaya): Reflects the school’s partnership role with the UM Centre for Continuing Education in educational projects.
Recognition by Islamic Religious Department of the Federal Territory (JAWI): Forms part of the integration of Islamic religious standards and recognition by the federal religious authority.
Recognition by Islamic Religious Department of Selangor: Specifically allows the conduct of weekly Friday prayers at the Putrajaya campus under Selangor’s religious jurisdiction.
HRD Corp Registered Training Provider: Indicates registration with Malaysia’s Human Resource Development Corporation for approved training delivery.
The school’s website does not list any awards received by the institution itself in the past five years.
Spectrum International School’s Kuala Lumpur campus, located in Kenny Hill, opened in 2016 and welcomes students aged 3 to 18 across Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form stages. The school follows a British curriculum, integrating Cambridge Primary and Secondary, IGCSE, and A Levels, alongside Islamic education. The campus features modern learning spaces—including interactive classrooms, science & ICT labs, a media library, art studio, gym, and a swimming pool for KG to Year 6 learners. Students can enrich their experience through STEAM, Chess, Drama, Debating, Cooking, Gardening, and sports like Swimming, Taekwondo, Futsal, and Archery. Leadership opportunities and community programmes, such as the Ramadan Food Basket initiative, underscore its focus on values and service. Transportation services are available across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, and languages taught include English, Arabic, and Bahasa Malaysia.
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