Overview
School Type
Preschool, International School, Boarding School
Curriculum
British, International Baccalaureate (IB), Praxis
Levels Offered
Diploma
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Boarding
Available
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About Nexus International School
Nexus International School Malaysia is a Taylor's Education Group school located in Putrajaya , offering education from ages 3–18 . The school describes itself as a learner-centred, inclusive and innovative international school built around its proprietary Nexus Way philosophy.
The school follows a continuous pathway from Early Years through the IB Diploma Programme , combining internationally recognised frameworks rather than using a single curriculum throughout all age groups.
The academic pathway is:
Early Years → International Primary Curriculum → Nexus Middle School Programme → IGCSE → IB Diploma Programme.
Nexus places particular emphasis on innovation, inclusion, relationships and learner mindset , while also developing students through sport, performing arts, technology, outdoor learning and leadership.
Early Years
Nursery & Reception | Ages 3–5
Nexus's Early Years programme provides a personalised, interactive learning environment built around purposeful play, exploration, collaboration and creativity . Children learn through indoor and outdoor activities designed to develop social, emotional and academic skills.
The Early Years environment includes:
- Interactive learning zones
- Outdoor play areas
- Sandpit
- Construction materials
- Mini vegetable garden
- Stream and nature-based learning.
Nexus also incorporates a Forest School Programme , giving younger learners opportunities to explore nature and develop resilience and curiosity through outdoor learning.
Primary School
Ages 5–11 | Years 1–6
Nexus follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) at Primary level. The school describes the programme as thematic and concept-based, combining academic learning with personal development, international-mindedness and character development.
The curriculum places emphasis on:
- Inquiry
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Research
- Personal development
- International-mindedness.
The IPC is designed to develop the whole child , rather than focusing exclusively on academic achievement.
Middle School
Years 7–9 | Ages 11–14
Nexus has developed its own Middle School Programme to bridge the transition between the IPC and IGCSE.
The programme combines subject-based learning with:
- Digital literacy
- Global citizenship
- Communication
- Creative arts
- Wellbeing
- Critical thinking
- Independent learning
- Real-world application.
This is an important differentiator because students do not move directly from a thematic Primary curriculum into IGCSE; instead, Nexus provides a dedicated Years 7–9 transition programme .
IGCSE Programme
Years 10–11 | Ages 14–16
Students progress into the Cambridge IGCSE programme .
Nexus offers a broad selection of IGCSE subjects, allowing students to build pathways towards different university and career interests.
The school describes IGCSE as a rigorous academic stage while continuing to develop:
- Independent learning
- Digital skills
- Critical thinking
- Real-world application
- Communication
- Future career skills.
Nexus has also introduced digital microcredentials alongside the IGCSE pathway, allowing learners to develop additional real-world digital skills.
IB Diploma Programme
Years 12–13 | Ages 16–18
Nexus offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) as its pre-university pathway.
The IB Diploma includes:
- Six subject areas
- Theory of Knowledge
- Extended Essay
- Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS).
The programme is designed to develop students who are:
- Knowledgeable
- Inquiring
- Open-minded
- Reflective
- Principled
- Caring
- Globally minded.
Academic
- Dedicated Early Years Centre
- Secondary Learning Hub
- Library
- Chemistry laboratory
- Physics laboratory
- Biology laboratory
- ICT facilities
- Collaborative learning spaces
- Technology support.
Arts & Performance
- 500-seat theatre
- Art rooms
- Drama studio
- Dance rooms
- Music classrooms
- Instrumental practice rooms
- Recording studio
- Performance spaces.
Technology & Innovation
- 3D printer
- VR headsets
- Technology-enabled classrooms
- Digital learning infrastructure
- Productive creative spaces.
Sports
- 25-metre swimming pool
- Wading pool
- 7,000 sq ft multipurpose indoor sports hall
- Basketball courts
- Volleyball courts
- Netball courts
- Badminton courts
- Rock-climbing wall
- Fitness suite
- 11,000+ sq m sports field
- Athletics facilities
- Football field
- Two outdoor multipurpose courts
- Tennis facilities.
Other
- Cafeteria
- Connexions Café
- Cooking room
- Prayer rooms
- Infirmary
- Counselling services
- 24-hour security
- School transport
- Boarding House
- Nexus One Card is a multiple application identification card for the learners, staff and parents.
- All drivers seeking vehicle access to the school grounds must display a current vehicle pass on the front of a motorbike or on the right side of the car’s windscreen.
- Helpers/drivers are requested not to wait on the school premises during school hours unless they are asked by the class teacher to participate in that day’s activities.
- The school has Group Personal Accident coverage for all students and staff, as well as Public Liability, Fire, Consequential Loss and Burglary coverage for the school.
- The entire school campus is a designated smoke-free zone.
Boarding: Available
Nexus operates an on-campus Boarding House , opened in 2011, for learners aged approximately 10–18 years .
Boarding Options
Full Boarding
Students remain on campus during the full boarding period.
Weekly Boarding
Students return home at weekends.
Occasional Boarding
Available at approximately RM325 per night , according to the school's 2026/27 fee schedule.
Boarding Facilities
- Shared rooms for younger learners
- Single rooms for senior learners
- Study hubs
- Common rooms
- Kitchenette
- Games room
- Music practice spaces
- Supervised study areas
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- On-site infirmary/nurse
- 24-hour security
- Access to sports facilities and library.
The boarding community includes learners from 15+ countries .
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Nexus International School Fees
Application Fee
RM1,000
*Non-refundable
*Payable upon submission of the Application Form
Registration Fee
Early Years: RM10,000
Year 1 - 13: RM20,000
*One-time payment
Technology Fee (per term)
Nursery & Reception: RM300
Primary School: RM450
Secondary School: RM500
*3 terms per academic year
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Nexus International School | Contact Details
Address
Nexus International School No.1, Jalan Diplomatik 3/6, Presint 15, 62050 Putrajaya
Phone
60388893868
enquiry@nexus.edu.my
Website
http://www.nexus.edu.my