APIIT Smart School

Background of the school
APIIT Smart School is a Malaysian private school that conducts the Malaysian National School Curriculum and is enhanced by a wide range of co-curricular activities. A part of the APIIT Education Group commenced operation in January 2006. Using the Smart School concept, its objective is to provide an educational structure that allows for the mental, academic and physical growth of each child in a nurturing and student-centric environment.

Uniqueness/Outstanding Feature of school
The school is purpose-built, and is beautifully landscaped and spacious. It has 88 classrooms and a host of special rooms and laboratory facilities. The facilities include the Smart Card to monitor student attendance and purchases (e-purse); the use of broadband facilities; small classes with a maximum of 28 students per class, a ½ Olympic sized swimming pool, music studios and a range of sporting facilities.

The psychological environment which encourages thinking provides students with opportunities to experiment and learn. In a knowledge driven society, students at APIIT are armed with the tools to seek, manage, share and think creatively.

Academically, there is a focus on the mastery of three languages, viz. Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin. Students also participate in co-curricular activities like music, martial art, swimming, speech & drama and information communication technology. Fairly rigorous assessments of the students, not only through the traditional methods of examination, are conducted regularly.

Courses & Curriculum
Level of Education Offered
Primary School (Standard 1-6)
Secondary School (Form 1-5)

Primary
The curriculum at APIIT Smart School is based on the Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah (KBSR) as approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. The primary medium of instruction is Bahasa Malaysia, with Mathematics and Science being taught in English at all levels. It is enhanced with compulsory subjects like Mandarin, Music (Instruments), Speech & Drama, Information Communication Technology, Martial Art Programme (Taekwondo) and Swimming.

Secondary
The secondary level is based on the Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (KBSM) as approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia with the main medium of instruction in Bahasa Malaysia; and Mathematics and Science subjects taught in English. Students are prepared for the Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) as well as Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) conducted by the Examination Syndicate (Lembaga Peperiksaan). Students also take compulsory subjects like Mandarin, Music (Instruments), Speech & Drama, Information Communication Technology, Martial Art Programme (Taekwondo) and Swimming.

Co-Curricular & Extra curricular activities
The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities that focus on the development of our students' different skills and talents. Included in the school curriculum are:

Clubs and Societies
Nature & Culture, Language & Literacy, Science & Mathematics Society, Art & Craft, Music Club, Mandarin Club, Robotics Club English Language Society, Bahasa Malaysia Society, Historical & Geographical Society, Persatuan Pendidikan Islam and Uniform Bodies - Scout, Girl Guide, Red Crescent, Puteri Islam, Police Cadet and Marching Brass Band.

Sports
Badminton, Soccer, Table Tennis, Basketball, Netball, Hockey, Softball and Cricket. Through carefully selected external providers, students also have access to a range of extra curricular activities which are typically held after school hours, usually within the school's facilities. Parents make arrangements directly with these outsourced providers, for which additional participation fees will be payable. These activities enable students to develop their skills to advanced and competitive levels, and include the following:

• Swimming
• Tae-Kwon-Do
• Football
• Speech & Drama
• Chinese Painting
• Robotics
• Aerospace Education
• Computer Aided Design
• Communicative Spanish
• Fencing
• Badminton
• Aikido
• Creative Arts & Craft
• Chinese Calligraphy
• Music (Piano/Guitar/Classical Guitar/Violin/Drums)

Facilities & Learning Resources
APIIT Smart School is built on 10 acres of land consisting of three blocks, i.e. the Primary, Secondary and Facilities blocks.

Our modern classrooms are designed to be student-friendly, open and accessible. All campus buildings are securely linked together, giving access to the air-conditioned classroom and various facilities. The vibrantly coloured walls both inside and out are designed to foster creativity and innovation in the children.

Campus facilities include science laboratories (physics, chemistry, biology); Apple Macintosh labs; cafeteria; music studios (piano, guitar, violin, drums, brass and woodwind); learning resource centre; living skill workshop (cookery, woodwork, mechanical and electrical, and sewing)

Sports Facilities
• Badminton court
• Basketball court
• Netball court
• Football court
• Cricket pitch
• Robotics
• Aerospace education
• Swimming pool
• Table tennis
• Fencing

Entry Requirements
Students are required to sit for the Basic Entrance Test (BET).

The BET will test students in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mathematics according to their previous or current level of study. The BET is used as an assessment tool for teachers to understand the specific requirements of each student and to customise their learning needs accordingly.