Did you know that Shah Alam is that state capital of Selangor? It is the first planned city in the country after Malaysia gained independence from the British in 1957.
Close to Shah Alam is the town of Puchong, which has become a major urban and residential hub since the 1980s.
There are plenty of good international schools in Malaysia, especially in Selangor. Here are the international schools you can find in Shah Alam and Puchong!
Shah Alam
1. Dwi Emas International School
Dwi Emas International School offers the International Primary Curriculum and IGCSE examinations. The school also applies the ACE Edventure approach to their curriculum, creating a wholesome balance of academics, sports, arts and entrepreneurship for their students. Located in Seksyen 14, the school was established in 2015 and is open to primary and secondary school students.
2. Greenview Islamic International School
Established in 2010, Greenview Islamic International School is a certified Cambridge Primary School and offers the Cambridge Curriculum. The school accepts students from preschool, primary and secondary levels. Greenview International School is located in Bukit Jelutong and has an additional branch in Bangi.
3. Idrissi International School
Located in Setia Alam, Idrissi International School offers a combination of the Islamic Curriculum, British Curriculum and Cambridge Curriculum leading up to the IGCSE examinations. Students are welcomed to enrol at the school at preschool, primary and secondary levels. Idrissi International School is located in Setia Alam.
Located in Seksyen 7, MAZ International School offers the British Curriculum leading up to the IGCSE. A Levels is also offered at pre-university level. MAZ International School is open to students aged three to 19. In addition, boarding facilities are available at the school. MAZ International School began operating in 1992 and has an additional branch in Paramount Gardens.
5. Mindrich International Secondary School
Located in Setia Alam, Mindrich International Secondary School started their operation in 2019. They are committed to nurture and teach students to think and learn independently. The school accepts students from Year 7 to Year 11 and they sit for the IGCSE examinations.
6. MITstem International School
MITstem International School was established by MIT Academy, a vocational college in Malaysia, in early 2019. The school focuses on STEM education and grants the Advanced STEM Certification to students. Design & technology subjects are offered in addition to traditional subjects. The Cambridge IGCSE examinations is also offered. MITstem International School is only open to secondary school students for now.
7. Peninsula International School Australia
Peninsula International School Australia offers the Victorian Curriculum leading up to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Established recently in 2017, the school accepts students from Foundation up to Year 12. The current class size is 25 students per class. Peninsula International School Australia is located in Setia Alam.
8. R.E.A.L Schools (International & National)
Located in Jalan Merah Saga U9/5, R.E.A.L Schools offers the Cambridge Curriculum, British Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum and IGCSE examinations. The school was established in 1985 and offers preschool, primary and secondary school levels. R.E.A.L Schools have additional campuses located in Cheras and Johor Bahru.
Located in Kota Kemuning, the school offers the Cambridge syllabus that caters for primary and secondary students. In addition, the school adopts a four-day routine for studies and one day is devoted to co-curricular activities to enable their students to develop all the necessary skills such as leadership, teamwork and decision-making skills.
10. Seven Skies International School
Seven Skies International School opened its doors in 2014. Situated conveniently next to the DASH highway in Shah Alam, the school offers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for Kindergarten, UK National Curriculum for Primary and Lower Secondary as well as the 'O' Levels Cambridge IGSCE for Upper Secondary students . The school prioritises its students by providing student-centered learning with personalised and engaging lessons.
11. Tenby Schools Malaysia (Setia Eco Park)
Tenby Schools’ Setia Eco Park campus was established in 2008. Similar to their other campuses, the school offers the International Primary Curriculum, British Curriculum and Malaysian Curriculum. Students sit for the IGCSE and A Level examination at secondary and pre-university levels respectively. The school accepts students from preschool, primary, secondary and pre-university levels.
Puchong
Axcel International School was established in 2017 and offers the Cambridge International Curriculum and IGCSE qualification to secondary school students. The school will cater to primary school students aged 7 to 12 in 2021. Axcel International School can be found along Jalan Bunga Raya, Puchong.
2. Campus Rangers International School
Established in 2012, Campus Rangers International School is open to preschool, primary and secondary school students. The International Primary Curriculum is offered along with the IGCSE examinations. Campus Rangers International School is located in Bandar Kinrara.
3. Inspiros International School
Located in Pusat Bandar Puchong, Inspiros International School offers the British Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level examination. The school was established in 2014 and accepts students at preschool, primary, secondary and pre-university levels.
4. Prime International Secondary School
Prime International Secondary School, formerly Cambridge Asia Learning Academy, fosters problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity in students, guiding them towards success through learning from mistakes. The school situated in Taman Puchong Utama caters to secondary students and they sit for the IGCSE examinations.
5. Rafflesia International & Private Schools
Rafflesia International & Private Schools can be found at Bandar 16 Sierra. The school was established in 2013 and offers preschool, primary and secondary education. The curricula offered are the International Primary Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge Curriculum and Malaysian Curriculum. Students sit for the IGCSE examinations at the end of secondary school.
6. Regent International School
Established in 2011, Regent International School offers the Cambridge Curriculum and IGCSE examinations to primary and secondary school students. Regent International School is located at Taman Perindustrian Puchong Seksyen 1. The school also has branches in Klang, Kedah and Pahang.
7. Taylor’s International School
Taylor’s International School opened their Puchong campus in 2015 and is located in Bandar Bukit Puchong 2. Their main campus in Kuala Lumpur was established in 1991. The school provides the British Curriculum leading up to the IGCSE examinations to students in preschool up to secondary levels.
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