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The school is a private co-educational institution established in 2002 offering kindergarten, primary and secondary education. The riverside campus is located on the outskirts of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, and is surrounded by lush tropical fruit trees. The campus houses two hostels with 132 twin-sharing rooms, three fields, two science laboratories, a computer lab, a resource centre, a library, a multi-purpose hall, a canteen, a laundrette and a convenience store. Smaller class sizes enable a personalised and supportive learning environment with increased teacher–student interaction. The school embraces blended learning and encourages the use of laptops and tablets to enrich classroom teaching.
The campus has three fields for outdoor sports and physical education. The school offers extracurricular activities including sports and clubs. Facilities support physical education and team sports. The school emphasizes sport as part of holistic education.
The school offers Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) for primary and secondary leading to IGCSE. It also offers the national curriculum for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) for form 4 and form 5. The dual-syllabus approach supports the development of globally minded students. The school embraces blended learning and uses technology, including laptops and iPads/tablets, to enrich classroom teaching. Smaller class sizes enable personalised learning.
The school offers extracurricular activities including sports and clubs. These activities provide opportunities for students to participate in team sports, arts and service clubs. The school supports holistic development through active involvement in clubs and sports. The student body includes students from over 20 countries, which enhances cross-cultural clubs and cultural exchange.
Wadi Sofia International School in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, offers the Cambridge curriculum for students aged 4 to 17, preparing them for the IGCSE exams. The school maintains small class sizes (max 20) and teaches primarily in English. Its 21-acre campus includes science labs, a computer lab, and sports fields. Boarding is available from age 12. A standout feature is its annual English Summer Camp, which attracts students from neighbouring countries. The school operates Sunday to Thursday and welcomes a diverse student body from over 20 nationalities.
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