International Secondary School

Age 11-16 

Our International Secondary School in Setia Alam guides students Years 7-9 (Key Stage 3) and Years 10-11 (Key Stage 4) preparing them for their IGCSE exams at the end of Year 11. This stage is crucial as students begin to grow into responsible young adults. We encourage them to be resilient, ambitious, and to take ownership of their decisions, helping them build a strong foundation for their future. 

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  • Achieve outstanding grades with our Average grade A in IGCSE 

  • Participate in team and individual sporting opportunities through the FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) 

  • Experience personalised learning that expands student's opportunities for their next steps 

  • Expand multilingual skills with lessons in both Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu, enhancing global communication abilities 

  • Experience and celebrate our multicultural campus and student achievements with us to feel part of our community 

  • Develop essential life skills such as problem-solving and collaboration, equipping students with key competencies for a successful future

Our curriculum

Our international secondary curriculum is based on an enriched English National Curriculum, with increased focus on core skills such as reasoning, analysis, research and leadership

Year 7 to 9 - Key Stage 3

Year 7 to 9

In the first three years of Tenby Setia Eco Park secondary school, students engage with a broad range of academic subjects, guided by specialist teachers in state-of-the-art learning spaces. This is an overview of the subjects: 

  • English Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Arts
  • Computer Science
  • Design & Technology (D&T)
  • Drama
  • Geography
  • History
  • Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): Students learn Bahasa Melayu and can choose between French or Mandarin
  • Agama (offered to all Muslim students)
  • Music
  • Future Skills
  • Personal, Social & Health Education
  • Physical Education (PE)
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Year 9 to 11 - Core IGCSEs

Key Stage 4 

Starting at age 14, students embark on a two-year program leading to IGCSE examinations, covering four compulsory core subjects and elective subjects according to their abilities and interests.  

  • Mathematics: Develops essential problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • English Literature: Focuses on analysing texts, understanding themes, and interpreting literary works.
  • English Language: Enhances writing, reading, and communication skills for various contexts.
  • At least one Science: Builds a foundation in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics through hands-on experiments and theory. 

On top of the four core subjects, students pick a selection of options.  

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Year 9 to 11 - elective IGCSEs

Optional IGCE 

Choose your path

On top of the four core subjects, students pick a selection of elective IGCSE options.

  • Additional Maths
  • Art and Design
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Languages: Chinese (Mandarin) or French
  • Computer Science
  • Design: Textiles Technology
  • Design and Technology - Product Design
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • Food Preparation and Nutrition
  • Geography
  • History
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
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Exam results

A

Average grade

IGCSE 2023-2024

97%

of all grades achieved were A* to C

IGCSE 2023-2024

65%

of all grades were A* to A 

IGCSE 2023-2024

A typical day in our International Secondary School

Every day at Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park brings new learning experiences and discoveries. Here's an outline of a typical day in our International Secondary School.

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Drop off time

7.30am

Students arrive at 7.30am ready for their day.

Eat a delicious lunch

12.15pm - 1.10pm

Students choose from a range of healthy, nutritious options, or bring in a packed lunch from home.

Home time

2.30pm

Students are finished with their timetabled classes at 2.30pm.

CCA time

2.40pm-4.50pm

We offer a wide selection of co-curricular clubs until 4.50pm. Session 1 runs 2.40pm-3.40pm and session 2 is 3.50pm-4.50pm.

Drop off time

Students talking together while walking

Eat a delicious lunch

Home time

CCA time

Core learning pillars

We're proud to be part of the International Schools Partnership - ISP, a global community of schools dedicated to growing the world’s most curious, confident minds. Our core learning pillars ensure your child thrives now and in their chosen future pathways. 

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Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

Students with their hands crossed over piles of books
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives

Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives

Multilingualism

Develop proficiency in world languages, while being supported in home or first languages, and enhance the knowledge and skills to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world

Multilingualism

Develop proficiency in world languages, while being supported in home or first languages, and enhance the knowledge and skills to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world

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International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership

Students smiling
International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership

Life and career pathways

Empowering students to make informed choices to be successful now and in their transitions to future learning pathways, ultimately reaching their destination of choice

Life and career pathways

Empowering students to make informed choices to be successful now and in their transitions to future learning pathways, ultimately reaching their destination of choice

Further info about secondary

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Personalised learning

In our International School in Selangor, Secondary education is a journey where students and teachers are co-pilots in learning. Together, they set ambitious goals, explore personalised pathways, and develop the skills and habits that spark academic success and lifelong growth. Beyond results, we focus on building the confidence and broader skills that help students thrive in university, careers, and every adventure ahead. 

Future pathways

Empowering every student, Tenby Schools guides Secondary learners on pathways tailored to their goals, supported by career counsellors from Primary through to graduation. With one-on-one guidance and tools like the Unifrog Education platform, students confidently explore their futures. Highlights include the ISP Future Pathways Festival, featuring over 80 universities, and Future Skills workshops led by global experts.

Year-by-year guidance equips students for success:

  • Years 7 & 8: Discover strengths and personalities.
  • Year 9: Subject choice support with fairs, student drop-ins, and options week.
  • Year 10: Work experience prep, including CV writing.
  • Year 11: Post-IGCSE pathways workshops.
  • Year 12: Mock interviews, personal statements, and life skills like budgeting.
  • Year 13: University selection guidance with campus visits.

House communities

Our whole campus House System provides children with opportunities to be rewarded for their efforts outside the classroom, where they can earn House Points for their participation in areas such as sport, environmental work, community service, and culture and creativity.

Further afield

Our Secondary School students take the lead in their own learning while immersing themselves in the wider school community to expand their horizons. They step out of their comfort zones, take on meaningful responsibilities, and explore new activities that build resilience and foster connections. 

From co-curricular activities to annual school camps, students develop teamwork and camaraderie. Sports teams strengthen leadership and collaboration, while roles like prefects, Student Council members, and participants in musicals, dramas, or Model United Nations events allow them to discover and showcase their potential. 

Every experience is designed to help students grow in confidence, preparing them to make a positive impact in school and beyond. 

Our affiliation with FOBISIA and connections with the international school sports leagues in Kuala Lumpur, provide students the opportunity to represent Tenby SEP competing locally, nationally and internationally in a variety of sports. 

Duke of Edinburgh

The globally recognised Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a youth development program that challenges young people (ages 14-24) to engage in personal growth and community involvement and helps young people develop confidence, leadership, and life skills. We offer two levels Bronze, Silver and participants must complete activities in four areas: Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and an Expedition. This journey is not only about personal achievements but also about forming lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories along the way. 

Further info about secondary

Students talking with their teacher about a drawing

Personalised learning

In our International School in Selangor, Secondary education is a journey where students and teachers are co-pilots in learning. Together, they set ambitious goals, explore personalised pathways, and develop the skills and habits that spark academic success and lifelong growth. Beyond results, we focus on building the confidence and broader skills that help students thrive in university, careers, and every adventure ahead. 

Tenby Schools students posing for a picture

Future pathways

Empowering every student, Tenby Schools guides Secondary learners on pathways tailored to their goals, supported by career counsellors from Primary through to graduation. With one-on-one guidance and tools like the Unifrog Education platform, students confidently explore their futures. Highlights include the ISP Future Pathways Festival, featuring over 80 universities, and Future Skills workshops led by global experts.

Year-by-year guidance equips students for success:

  • Years 7 & 8: Discover strengths and personalities.
  • Year 9: Subject choice support with fairs, student drop-ins, and options week.
  • Year 10: Work experience prep, including CV writing.
  • Year 11: Post-IGCSE pathways workshops.
  • Year 12: Mock interviews, personal statements, and life skills like budgeting.
  • Year 13: University selection guidance with campus visits.
Tenby Schools students posing for a picture

House communities

Our whole campus House System provides children with opportunities to be rewarded for their efforts outside the classroom, where they can earn House Points for their participation in areas such as sport, environmental work, community service, and culture and creativity.

Further afield

Our Secondary School students take the lead in their own learning while immersing themselves in the wider school community to expand their horizons. They step out of their comfort zones, take on meaningful responsibilities, and explore new activities that build resilience and foster connections. 

From co-curricular activities to annual school camps, students develop teamwork and camaraderie. Sports teams strengthen leadership and collaboration, while roles like prefects, Student Council members, and participants in musicals, dramas, or Model United Nations events allow them to discover and showcase their potential. 

Every experience is designed to help students grow in confidence, preparing them to make a positive impact in school and beyond. 

Our affiliation with FOBISIA and connections with the international school sports leagues in Kuala Lumpur, provide students the opportunity to represent Tenby SEP competing locally, nationally and internationally in a variety of sports. 

Duke of Edinburgh

The globally recognised Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a youth development program that challenges young people (ages 14-24) to engage in personal growth and community involvement and helps young people develop confidence, leadership, and life skills. We offer two levels Bronze, Silver and participants must complete activities in four areas: Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and an Expedition. This journey is not only about personal achievements but also about forming lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories along the way. 

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