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nEXUS Internatio­nal School Putrajaya (NISP) is the first internatio­nal boarding school located on a purpose-built campus in Presint 15, the diplomatic enclave in Putrajaya.

Set in spacious grounds, NISP offers a peaceful, well-equipped environmen­t for learning only 30 minutes’ drive from KL Sentral. World-class teachers and facilities Nexus campus includes expansive sports fields, a 25m swimming pool, air-conditione­d gym, specialist art, music, film and drama studios, modern science laboratori­es, a wellstocke­d library and a 450-seat theatre.

The Boarding House is well known for its five-star facilities and quality of care.

Nexus has a team of highly qualified internatio­nal educators delivering well-balanced curricula based on the best standards and incorporat­ing the best educationa­l practices worldwide. Inclusive education In a more connected world where students have more choice and greater access to informatio­n, schools and indeed education itself, have to become more flexible and adaptive to meet the increasing­ly diverse needs of modern learners.

The school prides itself on its personalis­ed and high-quality teaching and learning. Children are not selected on academic ability but are assessed in the English language and interviewe­d to ensure they can cope with the demands of the curriculum and benefit from learning with the school.

With current student numbers of approximat­ely 710, the overall teacher to student ratio is around 1:8. In addition to classroom and subject teachers, there are learning and language specialist­s who provide support for learners both in and beyond the classroom. Curriculum NISP follows rigorous internatio­nally recognised curriculum to help learners achieve their maximum potential.

For Primary, NISP has chosen the Internatio­nal Primary Curriculum (IPC). In the Secondary School, learners sit for the Internatio­nal GCSE examinatio­ns in Year 11 and then go on to study for the twoyear Internatio­nal Baccalaure­ate Diploma Programme. Technology in learning To prepare learners for today’s interconne­cted world, ICT is fully integrated into the curriculum.

From early years, children use iPads and the primary school has laptops in trolleys for class use. Learners from Year 5 upwards have their own Macbook Pros.

There is extensive infrastruc­ture and several ICT technical and teaching staff supporting the integratio­n of ICT in the curriculum. Holistic education NISP is an internatio­nally minded learning community that nurtures and supports every child’s emotional, physical, creative and intellectu­al needs.

Alongside academic success, much emphasis is placed on developing personal skills and developmen­t of character is considered to be core to an individual’s success both at school and beyond.

NISP strives to create in the school an inviting place, in which human respect and values are balanced against academic rigour, learners are encouraged to realise their potential and to respect their own unique worth as well as that of others.

The purpose statement of Nexus Internatio­nal School is to educate the youths of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community. Its promise is to treat everyone as gifted and talented individual­s and to foster those talents and gifts through careful mentorship and guidance.

NISP has an extensive co-curricular programme after school four days a week that includes a wide range of sports, arts and service activities.

From Year 3 upwards, every learner has residentia­l trips built into the curriculum. Affiliatio­ns NISP is a member of the Council of Internatio­nal Schools and an approved AQA and Cambridge Internatio­nal Examinatio­ns Centre.

Nexus Internatio­nal School, Putrajaya is part of the Taylors Education Group.

It is open for enrolment.

For details, contact Nexus Internatio­nal School, Putrajaya, at 1, Jalan Diplomatik 3/6, Presint 15, Putrajaya, call 03-8889 3868 or log on to www.nexus.edu.my

 ??  ?? Besides academic success, Nexus Internatio­nal School Putrajaya emphasises on developing personal skills and considers the developmen­t of character to be core to an individual’s success.
Besides academic success, Nexus Internatio­nal School Putrajaya emphasises on developing personal skills and considers the developmen­t of character to be core to an individual’s success.

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