Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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GTAM is the Growth Threshold and Assessment Model used for secondary assessment and progression. The secondary subject curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Design Technology, French, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and Physical Education, with English taught as the core language. The Primary Education is grounded in the UK National Curriculum with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and includes Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. The Early Years Foundation Stage uses a play-based approach focusing on seven areas of learning.
The Co-Curricular Learning (CCL) programme is structured around four strands: Active, Creative, Academic, and Service. Each term students choose two CCLs from different strands and are encouraged to participate across strands during the year. The program is scheduled in the school day, primarily on Wednesday afternoons, to support meaningful engagement.
Chinese Studies Programme (CSP) offers in-depth exploration of Chinese language, culture, and history. Intensive Chinese Language Programme (ICLP) provides entry-level Chinese language instruction. English-Chinese Primary Programme (ECP) uses a bilingual, content-and-language integrated approach to achieve bilingual proficiency within the British National Curriculum framework; ECP is available at Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya and Sri KDU International School Klang.
Co-curricular Learning includes two CCLs per term across four strands; The activities are scheduled for Wednesday afternoons; Students engage in activities across strands to broaden their interests and skills.
Community service is integrated into school life. The school supports fundraising for NASOM, Breast Cancer Awareness Week, and Pertiwi Soup Kitchen, with students nominating two charities at the start of each year.
Future Leaders Academy hosts the A-Levels pathway, with the A-Levels program exclusive to Subang Jaya campus. Kota Damansara does not offer A-Levels; Sixth Form is offered at Subang Jaya as part of the Future Leaders Academy. The program emphasizes preparation for top universities through partnerships and industry links.
Physical Education is a core subject in the secondary curriculum. The school emphasises active, experiential and fun learning across the program. The co-curricular program provides varied opportunities for sports and wellbeing activities.
Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara, established in 2003, offers the English National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 11, culminating in the IGCSE Examinations. The campus features facilities such as a swimming pool, sports field, library, and science laboratories. A distinctive aspect of the school is its commitment to environmental education, evidenced by its Eco-Schools Green Flag award.
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