High School
Discover more about our curriculum, concepts and skills students will explore during their time at ISKL.
Learning in High School
At ISKL, we believe that education is the foundation for a brighter future, and our High School curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities that await them beyond school.
Rooted in our Guiding Statements, we are committed to developing empowered global citizens and self-directed learners ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We are committed to providing an educational experience that prepares our students not just for higher education but for life.
Students are encouraged to think critically and analytically, approach problems with innovative solutions, and collaborate effectively with others. We emphasize the importance of research techniques and expose our students to a variety of perspectives and technologies, fostering an environment where learning is both deep and broad.
What sets ISKL apart is our dedication to lifelong learning. Our goal is to ignite a love of learning that lasts a lifetime, empowering students to seek knowledge and growth continuously.
Choosing ISKL means committing to a journey of discovery and transformation. Education is not just about academic excellence; it’s about developing the whole person. We nurture a sense of responsibility and a desire to contribute positively to the world. Our students leave ISKL as well-educated individuals and as compassionate and proactive global citizens ready to make a difference.
High School Overview
The High School curriculum’s extensive course offerings enable students to explore options and take advantage of global opportunities.
- Learning is a highly personal endeavor, each student is unique, and the varied course options offered by our programs support their differing needs and goals.
- Technology and internationalization are reshaping geopolitical and economic landscapes. We know how important it is for our students to be equipped with the intercultural competencies and international mindedness they need to be future-ready.
- Student voice and choice matter. Learning is enhanced and enduring when students are not only engaged but empowered to contribute to activities that are authentic, relevant, and meaningful to them.
All students who meet ISKL’s graduation requirements receive an ISKL High School Diploma, including those who complete the Pursuits Program or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The ISKL experience is designed to inspire and equip students to create a better world. We invite you to join our community, where learning is an adventure, and every student is encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
Welcome From Our Principal
Dear Parents,
Over the years ISKL has built its outstanding international reputation by balancing academic excellence and nurturing student well-being. In the High School, we provide opportunities for a very diverse student body in which to engage and to find success.
Our aim is to provide students a unique educational experience which offers challenging academic programs and co-curricular opportunities designed to serve the differing needs, interests, talents, and aspirations of students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Students have a host of initiatives from which to choose in order to develop, grow, and ultimately benefit. Through this, ISKL graduates leave our school community with options. It is our belief that students find the best fit when evaluating post-secondary choices, therefore, we are exceedingly proud of the variety of institutions around the world at which our graduates have been offered positions.
Yours in partnership,
Jeff Farrington
High School Principal
E: hsoffice@iskl.edu.my
Principal's Biography
Jeff is the High School Principal and has been with ISKL since 2014. He has been an administrator for more than 20 years.
Jeff began his international education career in 1994 and is actively involved in leading instruction, assessment, and teacher supervision since 2000 (MS Principal, HS Principal, K-12 Director of Learning).
He was a recipient of the US-based National Association for Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 2021 Principal of the Year.
Jeff holds a Master’s degree in International Education, BEd, and BSc.
Watch Jeff’s Find Yourself at ISKL Story
Grade 9 Programs
As they enter Grade 9, students can elect to learn in a conventional classroom setting where each subject is taught separately or enroll in PRAXIS, an innovative, interdisciplinary one-year program that reimagines the classroom experience.
Featuring a smaller learning community and flexible timetable, PRAXIS focuses on problem-based learning and situates the current science, English, social studies, and art & design curriculum around a series of complex, compelling problems that demand an interdisciplinary approach. Mathematics, world language, physical education, and elective courses continue to be taught in the regular classroom setting.
PRAXIS fosters creative exploration, effective collaboration, and active problem-solving with learning anchored in complex, real-world challenges. This rigorous program has different classroom activities from the traditional stand-alone subject areas.
However, the learning targets and curriculum remain consistent with ISKL's Grade 9 standards and benchmarks.
Whichever option students select in Grade 9, all students will follow the same program in Grade 10 and are well-positioned to make the best-fit choice for their selected academic pathway in Grade 11 and 12.
Grade 11 & 12 Programs
ISKL is committed to assisting students in developing a program of study that meets their academic, higher education and career goals, supports a healthy lifestyle, and allows for participation in meaningful activities.
In Grades 11 and 12, students can choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Pursuits Program. Both are rigorous two-year academic pathways tailored to each student’s strengths, abilities, and goals.
These programs provide graduates with the skills and opportunities to pursue future success based on their individual interests. Both pathways meet ISKL’s graduation requirements and prepare students for higher education at global institutions or for pursuing non-college pathways beyond High School.
All students who meet these requirements earn the ISKL High School Diploma, equivalent to a secondary High School Diploma in the US.
About International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), Advanced Placement (AP) & Pursuits Program
Define Your Future
Global Online Academy at ISKL
ISKL partners with Global Online Academy (GOA), a non-profit consortium of leading independent schools from around the world. GOA offers ISKL students the opportunity to learn alongside peers worldwide and take courses that further enrich the ISKL experience.
Mission-driven
GOA’s mission is to reimagine learning to empower students and educators to thrive in a globally networked society.
Learner-centered
To reimagine learning includes reimagining inequitable systems and structures to create a more socially just world in which students and educators can thrive.
Non-profit
There are more than 120 high-performing independent schools in the consortium, representing over 25 countries.
ISKL Students at the GOA Catalyst Exhibition Showcase
Yuna Y. ('24)
Haruka S. ('23)
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Useful Links
For more information about the Global Online Academy, please click on these links to find out GOA Courses Offered read about frequently asked questions, to view a list of participating schools, and to view the Course Catalog.
Notes:
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Courses and units may be subject to change and depend on the dynamic nature of learning as well as student demand and/or grade level needs.
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For a course to run in High School, ISKL must be in a position to provide a qualified instructor, and there must be a sufficient number of interested students. The same is valid for World Language courses.
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World Language courses are based on language proficiency and may vary based on the student’s language level in either Spanish or Chinese.
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This information is subject to change. For the latest information, please get in touch with our Admissions team at admissions@iskl.edu.my