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Malaysia, Kota Bharu
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Wadi Sofia International School offers Year 1–6 (Primary) with Malay, English, Mathematics, Science, Art and Design, ICT, Physical Education, Islamic/Moral Studies, and Fardhu Ain/Al-Quran for Muslim students. Malaysian students may opt for additional UPSR examinations. Year 7–9 (Secondary) includes Malay as First Language (Malaysian students) or Second Language (Non-Malaysian), English as First/Second Language, Mandarin (optional for Years 7–8), Geography, Business & Bookkeeping, Sejarah (Malaysian History for Malaysian students) or International History (for non-Malaysian), and other core subjects. Year 10–11 (IGCSE) covers English as Second Language options within Science, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, ICT, and Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), plus Islamic Studies, Malay as Second Language (Malay SPM format for Malaysian students), and Sejarah (Malaysian History for Malaysian students); Art and related subjects include English as a Second Language, Mathematics, and Economics, among others. The Cambridge Assessment International Education checkpoint programme leads toward IGCSE for Year 1–11.
English and Malay are used in instruction across Wadi Sofia International School. Malay is taught as a First Language for Malaysian students and as a Second Language for some non-Malaysian students in Years 7-9; English is taught as a First or Second Language and is the language of instruction for many subjects in Years 7-11. Mandarin is optional for Years 7-8. The Wadi Sofia Kindergarten uses English as the main language of communication, with Bahasa Melayu incorporated in materials and instruction aligned to CEFR for English in preschool education, and mixed nationalities in the classrooms encourage English as the main language of communication.
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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