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Number of students |
730 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
28 |
Ratio of local students to international students |
40% local : 60% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school's English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is designed to enable learners who have had little or no exposure to the English Language to develop fluency and competence in English, so they are able to follow the English National Curriculum at Nexus International School. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, Spanish, French |
Max. number of students per class |
This varies according to the age of the child but as a general guide the school's maximum class size will not exceed 24. |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Nexus International School Malaysia has been named as an Apple Distinguished School for 2014–2016 being recognised as an exemplary learning environment for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence.
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External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on subject and grade level. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The School has Learning Support Specialists who provide additional support for selected learners. |
Learning support offered |
This support may be given within the mainstream class or, on occasion, learners may be withdrawn for specialist lessons. All applicants are assessed to see how the school is able to effectively cater for learners needs. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The nature of the assessment varies for different year groups and may require meeting a member of the academic staff. The assessment process is designed to ensure that the placement of all children will best meet their educational and personal requirements. The assessment is also designed to help ascertain whether a child would require specific support. |
School start time |
8:40 am |
School finish time |
3:10 pm |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes. Each week parents and learners will be able to choose set meals from the menu published in the school website or picked up at the school cafeteria. The meal choice will be Western, Asian and Vegetarian. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All meals are Halal as required in Malaysia. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Some of the activities offered at Nexus International School are: Swimming, Taekwondo, ScienceWerkz,Gardening, Football, Rugby, Tennis, Photography, Fencing, Cooking, Rock Climbing, Drama Club, Waterskiing, Fun Band / Orchestra. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education, swimming. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, tennis courts, football field, indoor gym, multi-purpose hall, playground. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Nexus International School Malaysia is more than just an international school. It is a place where young people come together to become global citizens of the future.
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Teaching approach of the school |
In the Primary School, children learn with the highly-appraised International Primary Curriculum (IPC) together with the British National Curriculum standards for Maths.
In the Secondary School, the curriculum is designed from year 7 to prepare students for a broad range of International General Certificates of Secondary Education (IGCSE) In Years 12 and 13 Nexus learners follow the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) after completing their IGCSE. The IBDP is an academically rigorous preparation for University designed to equip learners with the best foundation possible for entry into the world’s top universities. |