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Curriculum

Let’s Find the Right Path for Your Child

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Develop the academic strength, confidence, and real-world skills your child needs to succeed at university and beyond.
Choosing a curriculum isn’t just about the subjects your child studies. It’s about the knowledge they gain, the confidence they build, and the opportunities they are prepared for when they leave school.

At Kensington International School, our Cambridge IGCSE curriculum is designed to do both — prepare students for strong examination results while developing independent thinking, problem-solving, communication, and real-world skills. As a registered Cambridge Exam Centre (Code MY514) in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, we provide a structured pathway that prepares your child for university and the next chapter of their journey.
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What is Cambridge IGCSE, and Why Does It Matter?

A Globally Recognised Qualification

Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is a globally recognised secondary qualification, accepted by universities and employers worldwide.

More than preparing students for exams, it develops critical thinking, independent learning, and problem-solving skills, giving students a strong academic foundation for further education and life beyond school.
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A Complete Learning Journey

At Kensington, students follow the Cambridge IGCSE pathway from Foundation to Year 11, combining academic rigour with opportunities to connect

learning to the real world. Students also sit their examinations directly on our Cheras campus at our registered Cambridge Exam Centre (Code MY514), providing continuity from the classroom through to examination day.

Our Cambridge IGCSE Subjects

We structure our Cambridge IGCSE curriculum in two parts — a strong academic core that gives every student a well-rounded foundation, and a selection of career-shaping electives that help them explore their interests and prepare for life beyond school.

Alongside essential subjects across languages, humanities, sciences, technology, and business, students can explore Psychology, Sociology, Financial Literacy, and Commerce — connecting classroom learning to real-world skills and future opportunities.
Languages
English (First Language, Second Language)
Chinese (Second Language, Foreign Language)
Malay (Foreign Language)
Humanities & Technology
Global Perspectives, History, Geography, ICT
Sciences
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Combined Science
Business Foundations
Business Studies, Economics
Psychology
Explore human behaviour, decision-making, emotions, and relationships.
Sociology
Understand how society, culture, and relationships influence the world around us.
Financial Literacy
Build practical skills in managing money, budgeting, saving, and making informed financial decisions.
Commerce
Learn how businesses operate, from trade and markets to everyday commercial decisions.

Why Kensington's Curriculum Is Different

Cambridge IGCSE provides a strong academic foundation. At Kensington, we complement it with subjects and learning experiences that help students understand themselves, manage everyday responsibilities and prepare for life beyond school.

Broader Learning Beyond Core Subjects

Explore Financial Literacy, Psychology, Sociology and Commerce alongside Cambridge IGCSE subjects.

Learning Through Real-World Contexts

Connect classroom knowledge with practical experiences through our “Live Laboratory” approach.

A More Personal Learning Journey

Learning support is tailored to each student’s strengths, needs and goals, helping them progress with greater confidence and independence.

Critical Thinking & Independent Learning

Encourage students to think critically, solve problems and take greater ownership of their learning.

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Ability Achievement Group Programme

Not every student learns in the same way. Kensington’s Ability Achievement Group (AAG) Programme provides a structured learning pathway for students with specific learning needs, with support tailored to their individual abilities and development.
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How AAG Supports Students

The AAG Programme provides a structured and supportive learning environment where students receive closer guidance based on their individual abilities, needs and development. Our approach focuses on both academic progress and the practical skills students need to grow with confidence.

Dual-Educator Classroom

Each AAG classroom is supported by a Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher, allowing educators to provide closer supervision, personalised guidance and greater individual attention throughout the student's learning journey.

Holistic Development
Beyond academic learning, students are encouraged to develop communication, confidence, independence and essential everyday skills, helping them become more capable and comfortable in different situations.
Individual Progress
Students are guided according to their own developmental milestones rather than a fixed pace, with appropriate support and encouragement as they develop new skills and work towards greater independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers to common questions about our Cambridge IGCSE pathway, programmes, admissions, and learning approach.

Yes. Cambridge IGCSE is accepted by universities and employers worldwide, and is one of the most widely used secondary qualifications globally.

Kensington's Cambridge IGCSE pathway runs from Foundation to Year 11, for students aged 11 to 17.

Students take a set of core subjects spanning languages, sciences, humanities, and business foundations, with electives including Financial Literacy, Psychology, Sociology, and Commerce.

AAG (Ability Achievement Group) is Kensington's dedicated pathway for students with specific learning needs, run on a dual-educator classroom model.

Yes — Kensington is a registered Cambridge Exam Centre (Code MY514), meaning Cambridge IGCSE exams are held directly on our Cheras campus.

Starting your child’s journey at Kensington is simple. From your first consultation to the placement assessment and final enrolment, our team will guide you through each step and help you find the right pathway for your child. See how to get started and what to expect at each stage.


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Reading a subject list only tells you so much. Come see how Kensington’s Cambridge IGCSE curriculum plays out in real classrooms, with real students.

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