Stella Maris Damansara
International Curriculum
(AS & A-Levels)
Cambridge International (CAIE)
Stella Maris Damansara (Pre-University Centre) is a private school offering the Cambridge International (CAIE) curriculum. The curriculum is an academically rigorous, internationally recognized and specialized English language curriculum from Primary (Years 1 to 6) through to Secondary (Years 7 to 11); with the option provided for students graduating from Year 11 to take the AS & A-Level courses that the school also offers.
Students are prepared for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Students will discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work.
Year Groups
AS & A Levels (following Year 11 (International Curriculum) or Form 5 (National Curriculum) subject to qualifications)
Student Benefits
The programme is recognized worldwide
Students learn to be confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged learners
Critical thinking, independent learning and research skills development
Deep subject knowledge is acquired
As an extension of this programme, Stella Maris International School provides for an exclusive opportunity for our students to hone their academic skills through the Academic Skills Enhancement (ASE) Programme in:
Academic Writing
Research Methods & Statistical Analysis
Critical Thinking, Communications & Presentations
Scientific Experimental Skills
Scholarships
Academic scholarships are available for deserving candidates.
Admission Requirements
Minimum entry requirements of five credits for SPM/IGCSE/equivalent examinations in accordance with MQA and Ministry of Education's requirements
Intakes
The Cambridge A-Levels is an 18-month programme.
At each year, there are two (2) intakes, as follows:
January
June/July
Subjects taught
Students are encouraged to enrol in three (3) subjects (up to a maximum of four (4))
Literature in English
Accounting
Business
Economics
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Academic Skills Enhancement (ASE)
Academic Writing
Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
Critical Thinking, Communication and Presentation
Scientific Experimental Skills
The Learning Environment @ Stella Maris Damansara (Pre-U Centre)
The IGCSE curriculum has its focus on the development of deep and meaningful understandings of specialist areas.
Our students are challenged to think critically, question various concepts, express their thoughts, and to create and transform their ideas into action. They are also coached to become mature, independent and organized learners.
Our students are exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including classroom learning, experiential/hands-on learning, team collaborations, and opportunities to learn outside the space and environment of the classroom.
Our students begin to spread their wings and discover their interests in an encouraging, cooperative, and caring supportive environment. During their lower secondary years, our students learn to take challenges/risks; they learn responsibility; and they learn to love learning.
In development of student leadership, our students will be expected to assume leadership positions within the student body, acting as mentors for our younger learners.
We also aim to stretch and development our students to their maximum potential to equip them with critical life skills (socio-economic, academic, and behavioral) to succeed in their upper secondary years and beyond.
Classroom learning is enhanced through specialist enrichment sessions, such as music, visual arts, and physical education.
Character development is an integral part of the student's life of Stella Maris Schools, where we aim to instill in each of our students, the key qualities such as determination, teamwork, leadership and compassion.