Nexus International School Malaysia
| Nexus International School Malaysia | |
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| Address | |
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No. 1, Jalan Diplomatik 3/6, Diplomatik Presint , , 62050 | |
| Coordinates | 2°56′27.3″N 101°43′25.5″E / 2.940917°N 101.723750°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, International school |
| Established | 2008 |
| Principal | David Griffiths |
| Website | www |
Nexus International School Malaysia is a private international school established in 2008 and based in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Part of the Taylor's Education Group, the school offers boarding facilities and education for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Pre-university students.
Leadership
[edit]The principal of Nexus International School Malaysia is David Griffiths. The senior leadership team consists of Head of Primary is Kerry Legg, Head of Secondary is Morag McCrorie, and the Director of Boarding is Sandie Fowler.[citation needed]
Accreditations
[edit]Nexus is authorised and accredited by the following institutions and associations:[1]
- Apple Distinguished School[2][3][4][5]
- International Primary Curriculum (IPC) at Mastering Level [6][7]
- Council of International Schools [8]
- International Baccalaureate[9]
- Boarding Schools' Association[10]
- Australian Boarding Schools' Association[11]
- Cambridge International Examinations
- College Board
Curriculum
[edit]The Early Years in Nexus is open for learners from nursery to reception level, where the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) is the choice of programme. For Primary level, the school incorporates the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) catered for Year 1 to Year 6 students.[12] For Secondary level, the school offers the Middle School Program for Years 7–9, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for Years 10–11. In pre-university, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) is offered for Years 12–13.[citation needed]
In 2014, the school was appointed to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.[13] Nexus is also a member of the Australian Boarding Schools' Association (ABSA), Boarding Schools' Association (BSA), Council of International Schools (CIS), and the College Board.[citation needed]
The school was awarded Mastering Status for its delivery of the IPC.[14]
Co-curricular activities
[edit]The co-curricular activities (CCA) in Nexus are sectioned into traditional team sports, individual sports, and arts and crafts projects. The program includes football, basketball, rock climbing, Taekwondo, archery, wakeboarding, clay making, and knitting classes.[15][16]
Nexus also organises a range of performing arts programs that encourage the development of creative talents and arts expressions.[17]
Campus and facilities
[edit]Nexus School consists of classrooms, labs, and administrative buildings.[18] The on-campus facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, football field, indoor gym, multipurpose hall, fully equipped auditorium, two-tiered library, and boarding facilities. It also has a cafeteria, dining room, drama and dance studio, classrooms, sports field, indoor gymnasium, multipurpose, café, play area, rock wall, music room, sound, and film studio.[citation needed]
Nexus Boarding House
[edit]Nexus Boarding House is an boarding facility for students between the ages of 10 and 18. It includes routine activities, after-school activities and weekend activities.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Accreditations". Nexus International School Malaysia Accreditations. 11 December 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Apple Distinguished School". ExpatGo. ExpatGo. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Apple Distinguished School". Press Reader. Press Reader. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Apple Distinguished School". Press Reader. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Apple Distinguished School". Malaysian Digest. 17 May 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Nexus International School is Recognized as One of the Top IPC Schools in the World!".
- ^ "Nexus Attracts Regional IPC Educators and Leaders for the 3rd Year Running".
- ^ "Council of International Schools (CIS) Portal: Directory". portal.cois.org. Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme". The International Baccalaureate World Schools Yearbook. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Boarding Schools' Association". Boarding Schools' Association. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Australian Boarding Schools' Association". Australian Boarding Schools Association. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Curriculum". Nexus International School Malaysia. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award". The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Nexus Gets Recognized as a Top IPC School". ExpatGo Website. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Nexus International School Malaysia Co-Curricular Activities". Nexus International School Malaysia Co-Curricular Activities. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Nexus International School Malaysia Sports". Nexus International School Malaysia Malaysia Sports. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Nexus International School Malaysia Performing Arts". Nexus International School Malaysia Performing Arts. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Nexus International School Facilities". Nexus International School Malaysia Malaysia Facilities. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Nexus Boarding House". Nexus Boarding House. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
