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American Curriculum in Malaysia

Credit-based high school progression with GPA emphasis, often paired with AP courses in upper grades.

Exam & Pathway Snapshot

  • American systems usually combine coursework, cumulative GPA, and transcript-based progression.
  • Some schools offer AP subjects for college-level rigor and external score reporting.
  • University applications typically emphasize GPA, activities, essays, and recommendation profiles.

Pros

  • Flexible subject selection and extracurricular profile building.
  • Strong continuity for families relocating from US or US-style schools.
  • Balanced focus on classroom performance, projects, and activities.

Considerations

  • Quality and rigor can vary more between schools than in centralized exam systems.
  • Families may need early planning to align AP offerings with university goals.
  • Transferring mid-cycle to exam-centric systems may require adjustment.

Schools Offering Related Pathways

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Dalat International School

Address: Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

Curriculum: American Curriculum

Rating: 4 View School

HKIS SCHOOL - Hawking International

Address: 8, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla Q 31/Q, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Curriculum: American

Rating: 3.5 View School

AIU International School

Address: Jln Tun Razak, Kompleks Al-bukhary, 05200 Alor Setar, Kedah

Curriculum: American Curriculum

Rating: 0 View School

SUB International Beauty School Sunway Velocity

Address: 5-03Q, 5-05R & Event Space, Fifth Floor Sunway Velocity Mall, Lingkaran Sunway Velocity, Maluri, 55100, Kuala Lumpur

Curriculum: Vocational (Beauty Therapy, Makeup Artistry)

Rating: 0 View School

Mont' Kiara International School

Address: Mont Kiara International School, 22, Jalan Mont Kiara, 50480,, 22, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur

Curriculum: American Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Rating: 0 View School

Penang Japanese School

Address: 140, Jalan Sungai Pinang, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Curriculum: Japanese National Curriculum

Rating: 0 View School

Ten Toes Preschool Farlim

Address: 15A, Thean Tek Hwy, Farlim, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia

Curriculum: Thematic Integrated Learning Approach

Rating: 0 View School

Starbright Kindergarten

Address: 46 & 48 & 44, Lengkok Kurau 1, Chai Leng Park, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Curriculum: Thematic and project-based approach

Rating: 0 View School

Kidsville Preschool

Address: 15, Lebuh Lembah Permai 2, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Curriculum: Montessori, Thematic approach

Rating: 0 View School

The Whytehouse Education Group HQ

Address: 72-1-81, Arena Curve, Jalan Mahsuri, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Curriculum: Whytehouse Curriculum, Reggio Emilia approach

Rating: 0 View School

R.E.A.L Kids, Bukit Jelutong

Address: Jalan Jendela U8/20, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Curriculum: Multiple Intelligences approach

Rating: 0 View School

Sekolah Jepun Pulau Pinang

Address: 140, Jalan Sungai Pinang, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Curriculum: Japanese National Curriculum

Rating: 0 View School

Crescendo International College

Address: Jln Lbh Cemerlang, Taman Desa Cemerlang, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Curriculum: A-Levels , Foundation in Business, Diploma in Business, Diploma in Computer Science, Diploma in Airline Services, Diploma in Tourism Management, Diploma in Culinary Arts, University of London Degree Programmes (BSc Accounting & Finance, BSc Business & Management, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), BSc Computer Science), ACCA, Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ)

Rating: 0 View School

SRI BINTANG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Address: C-02-07, Pusat Perdagangan Ion Akses, Persiaran Medini Sentral 6, Bandar Medini Iskandar, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Curriculum: K-12, Singapore and Cambridge curriculum, IGCSE, A-Levels

Rating: 0 View School

Stellar International School

Address: 1-3 Almas, Persiaran Laksamana, Puteri Harbour, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia

Curriculum: Cambridge International Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Singapore Curriculum (Math and Science), IGCSE

Rating: 0 View School

Forest City International School

Address: 9 Jln Forest City - Lebuhraya Tanjung Pelepas, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia

Curriculum: American curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, PSAT

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Raffles American School, Johor

Address: Jalan Raffles, 79050 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Curriculum: American and IB curricula, Advanced Placement (AP)

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Orbix International School

Address: No. 313, Jalan Bakri Jaya 15, Taman Bakri Jaya, 84200 Bukit Bakri, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Curriculum: British, Singaporean, Cambridge, Malaysian, Cambridge IGCSE, HSK Examination

Rating: 0 View School

Paragon Private & International School

Address: No 3, Jalan Mutiara Utama, Taman Perindustrian Plentong, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia

Curriculum: Cambridge, IGCSE, Malaysian, Singaporean, British

Rating: 0 View School

Invictus International School (Horizon Hills)

Address: No.3 Persiaran Selatan, Horizon Hills Iskandar Puteri, 79100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Curriculum: Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, A-Levels, Singapore Maths Curriculum

Rating: 0 View School

The Japanese School Of Johor

Address: Bandar, 3, Jln Persisiran Seri Alam, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia

Curriculum: Japanese National Curriculum, with additional English programs

Rating: 0 View School

Cherie Hearts International Preschool Setia Tropika

Address: 2 & 6, Jalan Setia Tropika 1/18, Taman Setia Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Curriculum: Singapore National Curriculum, British, Holistic, PIESL

Rating: 0 View School

Matahari International School

Address: Jalan Iskandar Putri 1/4, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Curriculum: Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Therapist (PROCAT)

Rating: 0 View School

Cherie Hearts International Preschool Permas Jaya

Address: G-116, 01-116, 02-116 & 03, 116, Jalan Permas 15/1, Permas Jaya, 81750 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Curriculum: Holistic approach, Montessori Maths

Rating: 0 View School

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