Secondary School KL
Cambridge Curriculum & IGCSE at Sri Bestari International
International Secondary School Malaysia — Cambridge Curriculum
Inspiring Children Towards A Growth Mindset
International Secondary School Malaysia — Cambridge Curriculum
Sri Bestari International School (SBIS)’s Secondary programme follows the Cambridge curriculum, covering two key stages: Key Stage 3 (Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9) and Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and Year 11). Our aim at SBIS is to provide a holistic and balanced education across both stages, within a conducive and stimulating environment.
Key Stage 3 students are consistently developing a strong foundation in core knowledge and skills to take the CIE Checkpoint Assessment at the end of Year 9 (English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives) and to progress to Key Stage 4 learning journey subsequently.
IGCSE School in Kuala Lumpur — Cambridge IGCSE Examinations
At Key Stage 4, it is an essential learning journey for SBIS students to be well-prepared in their transitions into A-Level, Pre-University or Foundation courses locally or internationally. Hence, SBIS Key Stage 4 programme strikes a balance between the curriculum and co-curricular to encourage the students to discover and pursue their passions and realise their full potential by crafting their personalised pathway. At the end of Key Stage 4, SBIS students will be prepared for the International General Certificate of Secondary Examination (IGCSE).
German Language Immersion — Cambridge Modern Foreign Languages at Secondary Level
From September 2026, Secondary students continue the school’s German-language immersion programme — running continuously from Year 1 to Year 9 — under the Cambridge Modern Foreign Languages framework. This gives SBIS students a structured, internationally-benchmarked language pathway that carries through from Primary into Secondary.
Character Development & Co-Curricular Life
Syllabus
Lower Secondary Subjects
- Art and Design
- Assembly / Moral or Islamic Studies
- English
- German (Modern Foreign Language) (Year 7 to Year 9)
- Global Perspective
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Malay & Sejarah
- Mandarin (HSK)
- Mathematics
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Science
- STEM (Year 7 to Year 8)
Upper Secondary Subjects
- English (As First Language/Second Language)
- Malay (As Foreign Language)
- Mandarin (As Foreign Language)
- Mathematics
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Combined Science
- Global Perspectives
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Additional Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Assembly / Moral or Islamic Studies
School Hours and School Terms
School Hours:
Monday to Thursday ⇒ 7:45 AM – 3:20 PM
Friday ⇒ 7:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Academic Calendar
Academic Year 2026/2027
Term 1 = 7 September 2026 – 9 December 2026
Term 2 = 5 January 2027 – 21 April 2027
Term 3 = 26 April 2027 – 30 July 2027
Compulsory CCA ⇒ Monday to Thursday – 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (2 days per week)
Each student attends CCA two days per week, participating in one Sports CCA and one Non-Sports CCA.
Lower Secondary CCA
| Non-Sports / Interest | Sports | Uniform Bodies |
|---|---|---|
| Master Chef Eco School Model United Nation / Debating Craft Collective | Swimming | Scouts |
| Wellness & Movement Society Artist Hub | Basketball Football | Interact Club St. John |
Upper Secondary CCA
| Non-Sports / Interest | Sports | Uniform Bodies |
|---|---|---|
| Ensemble of Musical Talent All About Games Young Scientist Guild The Performance Lab (With Upper Primary) | Table Tennis Athletics | Prefectorial Board |
| Bestarian News Network Young Enterprise Math Explorers Club | Badminton Pickleball Frisbee | Librarian Peer Ambassador Student Legacy Society (Y10 & Y11) |
ECAs (Optional & Chargeable) ⇒ Open to Year 7 to Year 11
| ECA | Year |
|---|---|
| K-Pop Dance | Year 7 to Year 11 |
| Taekwondo | Year 7 to Year 11 |
| Football | Year 7 to Year 11 |
| Badminton | Year 7 to Year 11 |
Not looking for primary curriculum? We also comprehensively provide holistic syllabus for early year’s international programme and IGCSE programme.
FAQs
SBIS’s Secondary School Programme offers the Cambridge Secondary Curriculum which prepares its students for the IGCSE in their final year of secondary school.
Three (3) terms. Our intakes/terms for an Academic Year are as follows:
– Term One: September – December
– Term Two: January – March/April
– Term Three: April – August
Results will be released five (5) working days later. Depending on the results, we will issue an Offer Letter/Conditional Offer Letter or readvise Year to Join, or a Rejection. The level may change due to the exam results and interview notes – subject to discussion.
Secondary School Children are tested on English, Math and Science + interview with the Deputy Principal and Principal. Duration: 120-180mins. Check out our admission process for more related information
Upon confirming your child’s age grouping, a completed application may be submitted to the school email address: sbis_admissons@bestari.edu.my along with the following documents:
- Completed Application (Application Form, Personal Data Protection Act 2010 Notice, SBIS Fee Category and Agreement – All pages duly completed and signed)
- Copy of Student’s Malaysia Identity Card (All Passport page for International Students)
- Copy of both Parents Identity Cards (Biodata Page and Visa Pages of both the Parents for International Students)
- Copy of Student’s Birth Certificate
- Copy of Student’s Vaccination/Immunisation Card
- Copy of Student’s Previous/Current School Report (latest, at least 1 year) (academic and/or testimonials)
- 2 Passport sized photos
- Payment remittance advice of RM1,200 application fee (non-refundable and non-transferrable)
- Latest valid pass/visa (Student Pass/Dependent Pass) for International Students
In SBIS Secondary School, all secondary students are required to have an Apple MacBook for daily lessons and learning. This is also to promote and instill creativity by learning iMovie, Garageband, Coding and so on.
All secondary students will be exposed to M.B.A. as well. M.B.A. is a platform to cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset among students by exposing them to various industries through case studies, analysis of business strategies, excursions, surveys and interviews. It is an initiative to encourage secondary level students to apply their academic knowledge to the needs and demands of the real world. Steering towards current societal and economic issues, SBIS students have to think towards ways of which they may contribute to the community. Ideas and potentials are constantly discussed to encourage creativity and innovation in facing challenges.
The secondary school age requirements are: Age 11+ to 16+
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the international equivalent of the GCSE/ O Levels examinations in the UK or SPM in Malaysia. The IGCSE offered at SBIS is prepared and marked by the Cambridge Assessment International Education Examination Board in the UK. The qualification is globally recognised and opens many doors for students studying locally or internationally.