Stella Maris Damansara
International Curriculum
(Upper Secondary)
Cambridge International (CAIE)
Stella Maris Damansara (Secondary Wing) 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.
The curriculum develops the students' creative thinking and problem solving skills in preparing them for advanced Pre-University studies, in particular the Cambridge International A-Levels.
Year Groups
Years 10 to 11
Student Benefits
Fostering of strong discipline and character building
Inculcation of acceptance and respect for people of all backgrounds
Academic and extra-curricular excellence
And ultimately it will be about developing and equipping our students with valuable life skills
Admission Requirements
Pass the Assessment Test conducted by the School
Meet the minimum age requirements for enrolment
May be required to attend an interview
The school does not normally admit students into Year 11
The subjects (as noted) will be made available based on demand and the availability of teaching staff
School Year
The school year is from January to November.
The school year is divided into three (3) semesters:
Starts in the month of January
Starts in the month of April
Starts in the month of August
Core Subjects taught
(from Years 10 to 11 (Upper Secondary))
Bahasa Melayu (IGCSE/SPM)
English (First Language)
Mathematics
Optional Subjects taught
Option 1
Additional Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Economics
Option 2
Additional Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Accounting
Option 3
Biology
Chemistry
Accounting
Economics
ICT
Option 4
Accounting
Art & Design
Business Studies
Economics
ICT
Co-Curricullar Activities (CCA)
Interact Club
Orchestra
Performing Arts
Art & Design
Debate
Public Speaking
Mathematics & Science
Environmental
Culinary
Frisbee
Girl Guides
Boy Scout
St. John Ambulance
Extra-Curricullar Activities (ECA)
Speech & Drama
Fencing
Taekwondo
Robotics
Gymnastics
Karate
Dance
Violin
Chess
Badminton
Swimming
The Learning Environment @ Stella Maris Damansara (Secondary Wing)
We prepare our students to build the world of tomorrow. Our students engage in an encouraging and challenging preparatory programme for further and higher education that emphasizes strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, effective oral and written communications, and lifelong enjoyment of intellectual pursuits.
The IGCSE exam (Year 11) remains foundational to our students undergoing the Cambridge International (CAIE) curriculum. Over and above the premise to complete the IGCSE well, our students are equally 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.