About International Islamic School Malaysia (IIS)

IIUM Schools Sdn. Bhd. (ISSB) was formerly known as IIUM Lower Education Sdn. Bhd. It was formed as a
private education provider company in 1997.

With 21 years of academic excellence, International Islamic School Malaysia (IISM), a 5-star SKIPS-rated
school, aims to develop well-rounded students by integrating Islamic philosophy guided by the Quran
and Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s Sunnah with holistic, worldly education.

Education at IISM covers from primary to secondary and A-Levels; ensuring students will become
successful, lifelong learners who will be contributing to the community around them. IISM implements
the Cambridge International Curriculum infused with various Islamic programmes, including Quranic and
Islamic Studies, history and Arabic language.

Vital Information

Safety and Security of the School

CCTV and 24-hour security

School Discipline

Pre-screening during registration. The discipline coordinator works closely with the Students’ Affair
coordinator, the Prefect Body and the school Discipline Board to monitor the students.

Homework
Once per week (for each subject)

2nd Language Options

Arabic, Malay and French

Teaching & Learning Ethos

Campus and Facilities

School Curriculum

Extracurricular Activities and Experiences

Parent-Teacher Communication

School Pledge

We the students of International Islamic school, pledge to obey Allah and His Messenger

To respect and abide by the school rules; to value and honour one and all in IIS

Together, we shall endeavour for excellence in our persons and environment, Lillahi Taala

We declare that
Our call is for Allah, our leader is the Rasul, our Deen is Islam, our foundation is the Qur’an

We are ready to strive, we are ready to struggle, we are ready to sacrifice

Philosophy

Our philosophy is based on the concept of Tawheed which entails the acknowledgement of Allah as:

The One and Only Lord of the universe.

The All-Knowledgeable (Al-Alim).

The One and Only God worthy of worship

The One and The Only God and that nothing resembles Him in His Names and Attributes.

Compus and Facilities

IISM campus shares the same school complex as Sekolah Rendah & Menengah Setiabudi, its private
school counterpart, and is near the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). The campus
provides day and boarding students with a safe and conducive learning environment, so in-class lessons
and self-study sessions run without interruptions.

The school is equipped with facilities such as:

Library

Computer labs

Science labs

Art room
Mussola - divided between gents’ and ladies’ sections

Indoor swimming pool

Futsal court

Badminton court

Multi-purpose hall

For boarders, the school offers a wide range of amenities so students can live and learn with peace of
mind. Students will board together in a shared room and is equipped with a Wifi connection and a
centralised computer room -- suitable for collaborative learning and living. Other amenities include
furnished rooms, a hot shower, a communal refrigerator and dining area, and a centralised laundry
room.

Wardens and assistant wardens are present at all times to assist students and ensure that they are living
comfortably and safely on school grounds. The accommodation has 24-hour CCTVs installed for extra
security.

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School-profile

International Islamic School Malaysia (IIS)

location_onGombak, Kuala Lumpur

Overview
School

School Type

Private School, International School, Boarding School

School

Curriculum

British, Cambridge

School

Levels Offered

Primary, Secondary, A-level

School

Student/Teacher Ratio

25:1

School

Boarding

Yes

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About International Islamic School Malaysia (IIS)

IIUM Schools Sdn. Bhd. (ISSB) was formerly known as IIUM Lower Education Sdn. Bhd. It was formed as a
private education provider company in 1997.
With 21 years of academic excellence, International Islamic School Malaysia (IISM), a 5-star SKIPS-rated
school, aims to develop well-rounded students by integrating Islamic philosophy guided by the Quran
and Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s Sunnah with holistic, worldly education.

Education at IISM covers from primary to secondary and A-Levels; ensuring students will become
successful, lifelong learners who will be contributing to the community around them. IISM implements
the Cambridge International Curriculum infused with various Islamic programmes, including Quranic and
Islamic Studies, history and Arabic language.

IISM employs the Cambridge International Curriculum and students who have sat for the IGCSE have
achieved exceptional results for the examination.

Primary students in Key Stages 1 and 2 will sit for:

Language (English, ESL, Bahasa Malaysia and Arabic)

Mathematics and Science

Quranic studies (Iqra’, Tilawah and Tahfiz)

ICT (Cambridge ICT Starters certificate)

Art & Design

Social Studies

Islamic Studies (Fardhu Ain)

D.E.A.R. Time

Penmanship

Secondary students in Grades 7 - 9 begin to explore these subjects:

Language (English, Malay for native speakers and non-native speakers, Arabic as first or second
language, and French)

Geography, History

Mathematics and Science

Islamic History

Islamic Studies

Quranic studies (Iqra’, Tilawah and Tahfiz)

Art & Design

Physical Education

Mathematics, Science and ICT

Core subjects include:

Language (English as a first or second language, Malay as a first or second language, Arabic as a foreign
language, and French as a foreign language)

Tilawah (non-IGCSE)

Mathematics

Islamic Studies

ICT

Physical Education (non-IGCSE)

Science Pathway Humanities Pathway

Biology Geography/Arts

Chemistry History/Accounting

Physics Business Studies

Additional Mathematics/

Business Studies/Arts
Environmental Management

Students can pick up Bahasa Malaysia or Arabic which they have learnt in previous Grades, or opt to
learn French instead.

Students at all levels will participate in Tilawah or Tahfiz, which requires them to go through intensive
Quranic recitation or memorisation.

Besides emphasising Islamic and Quranic studies, IISM encourages its students to delve deeper into
Science and Technology. In Grades 7 to 11, students are involved in science classes which are
approached practically in designated laboratories. ICT is also a compulsory subject for students at all
levels.

School curriculum

Students at IISM have passed 90% of the subjects offered, with students managing to achieve straight
A’s for the October/November 2021 IGCSE. The students have also memorised Quranic verses according
to the level that has been set by the school.

The teachers are highly qualified and dedicated to imparting knowledge to the students. They have built
a rapport, making teachers reachable and amicable with the students.

Extra curricular activities and experience

IISM offers an array of sports and extracurricular activities that students can participate in.

Football

Basketball
Archery

Karate

Taekwondo

Red Crescent

Scouts

Editorial Club

Mass Comm Club

Robotics

Digital Arts

Practical Science Club

Chess

IISM’s football team qualified for the quarter-final at the Majlis Sukan Sekolah Daerah (MSSD) and
participated in the annual ASMO Mathematics and Science competition. During the Covid-19 Movement
Control Order, the school conducted online competitions, such as I-FIT Cardio Challenge, I-FIT TOgether:
Snap, Share & Surprise, I-Diet Well: Cook, Share & Win.
IISM boarders live on a structured schedule and are given ample time to participate in the sports of their
choice. They attend 5 congregated prayers every day and take part in Quran recitation and
memorisation. They are nurtured to live independently as they contribute to taking care of their living
quarters.

IISM manages to attract a large number of students, locally and internationally. Students come from
over 40 countries, so they can expect to mingle with schoolmates from diverse backgrounds.

Parent -Teacher communication

Teachers and Parents communicate via email, WhatsApp, and walk-in discussion. Potential parents may
reach IISM via Facebook Messenger.

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