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At the Imperial International School (Imperial International), we offer students aged 5 to 16 years old the prestigious Cambridge International Curriculum, a world-renowned education system that sets the global standard for excellence. This curriculum is recognised by top universities and employers worldwide, giving our students a competitive edge in their future endeavours.

Our broad curriculum lets students explore diverse subjects in IGCSE while pursuing their passions, creating a well-rounded skill set for success in an ever-changing world. Plus, our extensive co-curricular programme offers unforgettable experiences that enrich learning and shape well-rounded individuals, giving students the best of both worlds.

Learning Journey

Nursery (3-4 years old) I Reception (4-5 years old)

Our Early Years Programme, in collaboration with HEI Schools Finland is inspired by Finnish Early Childhood Education. This programme enhances the child’s perspective, active participation, curiosity, and creativity, embodying the importance of play and exploration. Finnish early years programmes are renowned worldwide for promoting the joy of learning, supporting the freedom to fail, and encouraging growth through the experience of both successes and failures.

Key Stage 1 (Lower Primary) :

Year 1 (ages 5-6) and Year 2 (ages 6-7)

Our Cambridge Primary curriculum starts students on an exciting educational journey to explore and discover what they can do at the early stages of education. Key Stage 1 develops students’ early literacy, including numeracy skills and teaches a broad range of subjects.

Following the Cambridge curriculum, attainment targets are set out for each student. Each subject and assessments are conducted regularly to monitor the progressive performance of students.

Subjects Offered:

Core Subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Elective Subjects

  • Art & Design
  • Global Perspectives
  • Guided Reading
  • Information Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Malay
  • Mandarin
  • Music
  • Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE) Education
  • Physical Education (PE)

Key Stage 2 (Upper Primary) :

Year 3 (ages 7-8), Year 4 (ages 8-9),
Year 5 (ages 9-10) and Year 6 (ages 10-11)

In Key Stage 2, the focus is to provide continuity, development, and progression in all aspects of learning. Adopting the Cambridge International Primary Education, IIS incorporates opportunities for students to approach learning topics from both international and local contexts.

Cross-curricular approaches are used to promote concept building as a part of the teaching and learning experience. These include skills in technology, independent learning and investigation, collaboration and project-based learning embedded in the teaching and learning process. At the end of Year 6, the students will sit for Cambridge Checkpoint 6 examination, which is externally marked.

Subjects Offered:

Core Subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Elective Subjects

  • Art & Design
  • Global Perspectives
  • Guided Reading
  • Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Malay
  • Mandarin
  • Music
  • Personal, Social, Health & Economic (PSHE) Education
  • Physical Education (PE)
 

Key Stage 3 (Lower Secondary) :

Year 7 (ages 11-12), Year 8 (ages 12-13), and
Year 9 (ages 13-14)

Key Stage 3 is the beginning of Secondary education from Years 7 to 9. The programme follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE); enhanced by international themes and languages in Malay and Mandarin.

Specialist teachers teach all subjects at this stage in dedicated classrooms. At the end of Year 9, the students will sit for Cambridge Checkpoint 9 examination, which is externally marked.

Subjects Offered

Core Subjects

  • English
  • English as a Second Language
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Elective Subjects

  • Art & Design
  • British History
  • Global Perspectives
  • Information & Communication 
  • Technology (ICT)
  • Malay
  • Mandarin
  • Music
  • Physical Education (PE)

Key Stage 4 (Upper Secondary) :

Year 10 (14-15) and Year 11(15-16)

Key stage 4 covers Years 10 and 11. This stage offers a two-year IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) course culminating in examinations administered by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

During this stage, students will focus on a selection of subjects that include the core subjects of Mathematics, English, Additional Mathematics, the Pure Sciences, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), History, Geography, Art, Physical Education, and Mandarin, as well as continuing Key Stage 3 subjects.

New subjects such as Accounting, Global Perspectives, Business Studies, and English Literature are also offered in Key Stage 4 as part of the secondary school curriculum at Imperial International.

Core Subjects

  • English as a Second Language
  • First Language English
  • Mathematics

Electives Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Art & Design
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
    Global Perspectives
  • Malay (First Language)
  • Malay (Foreign Language)
  • Mandarin (First Language)
  • Mandarin (Foreign Language)
  • Mandarin (Second Language)
  • Physical Education
  • Physics

*Please note Islamic studies is offered to all Muslim students. *

At the Imperial International School (IIS), we offer pupils aged 5 to 16 years old the prestigious Cambridge International Curriculum – a world-renowned education system that sets the global standard for excellence. This curriculum is recognised by top universities and employers worldwide, giving our pupils a competitive edge in their future endeavours.

Our broad curriculum lets pupils explore diverse subjects at IGCSE while pursuing their passions, creating a well-rounded skill set for success in a changing world. Plus, our extensive co-curricular programme offers unforgettable experiences that enrich learning and shape well-rounded individuals, giving pupils the best of both worlds.

Learning Journey

Nursery (3-4 Years Old)

Reception (4-5 Years Old)

HEI SCHOOL

HEI School concept is inspired by Finnish Early Childhood Education, enhancing the:

  1. Child’s perspective
  2. Active participation
  3. Curiosity
  4. Creativity
  5. Embodying the importance of play and exploring
  • Promote the joy of learning
  • Support the freedom of failing,
  • Encouraging growth through experiencing both.

How are you different from other montessories?

Similarities

  • Child-centered
  • Take developmental phases into account
  • Focus on children’s strengths

Differences

  • Learning environment and materials
  • Daily life at school
  • Standardization
  • Development of the models
  • Group Activities
  • Hands on support

After School Care Programme

Monthly Fee - RM1200

12:40PM - 3:00PM

  1. Shower
  2. Lunch
  3. Nap Time
  4. Homework Guidance

School Transport

Key Stage 1 (Lower Primary)

Year 1 (ages 5-6) and Year 2 (ages 6-7)

Cambridge Primary starts pupils on an exciting educational journey to explore and discover what they can do at this early stage of education. Key Stage 1 develops early literacy, including numeracy skills and teaches a broad range of subjects. Following the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum (IPC), attainment targets are set out for each pupil under each subject and assessments are conducted regularly to monitor the progressive performance of the pupils.

Subjects Offered:

  • English
  • Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE)
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Music
  • Mandarin
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education (PE)
  • Science
  • Thematic Studies
  • Guided Reading
 

 

Key Stage 2 (Upper Primary)

Year 3 (ages 7-8), Year 4 (ages 8-9), Year 5 (ages 9-10) and Year 6 (ages 10-11)

In Key Stage 2, the focus is to provide continuity, development, and progression in all aspects of learning. Adopting the Cambridge International Primary Education and the National curriculum (following Ministry of Education guidelines), IIS incorporates opportunities for pupils to approach learning topics from both international and local contexts.

Cross-curricular approaches are used to promote concept building as a part of the teaching and learning experience. These include skills in technology, independent learning and investigation, collaboration and project-based learning embedded in the teaching and learning process. At the end of Year 6, the pupils will sit for Cambridge Checkpoint 6 examination, which is externally marked.

Subjects Offered:

  • English
  • Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE)
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Music
  • Mandarin
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education (PE)
  • Science
  • Thematic Studies
  • Guided Reading
 

 

Key Stage 3 (Lower Secondary)

Year 7 (ages 11-12), Year 8 (ages 12-13), and Year 9 (ages 13-14)

Key Stage 3 is the beginning of Secondary education from Years 7 to 9. The programme follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and the Malaysian National Curriculum, enhanced by international themes and languages in Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin. Specialist teachers teach all subjects at this stage in dedicated classrooms. At the end of Year 9, the pupils will sit for Cambridge Checkpoint 9 examination, which is externally marked.

Subjects Offered:

  • English
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Music
  • Mandarin
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education (PE)
  • Science
  • British History
  • Drama
  • Geography
  • Art & Design
 

 

Key Stage 4 (Upper Secondary)

Year 10 (14-15) and Year 11(15-16)

Key stage 4 covers Years 10 and 11. This stage offers a two-year IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) course culminating in examinations administered by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

During this stage, pupils will focus on a selection of subjects that include the core subjects of Mathematics, English, Additional Mathematics, the Pure Sciences, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), History, Geography, Art, Physical Education, and Mandarin, as well as continuing Key Stage 3 subjects.

New subjects such as Accounting, Global Perspectives, Business Studies, and English Literature are also offered in Key Stage 4 as part of the secondary school curriculum at IIS.

8 Recommendation Subjects:

  • English (First Language)
  • English Second Language
  • English Literature
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Mandarin
  • Mathematics
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Biology

Other Elective Subjects:

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Economics
  • Accounting
    Art & Design
  • Business Studies
  • Global Perspective

*Other subjects maybe considered upon demand*
*Please note Islamic studies is offered to all Muslim students.*