Question 1

What does Wadi Sofia offer?

Accepted Answer

Wadi Sofia is a dual curricular school program, both national and international streams. 
 Wadi Sofia offers: 
• Kindergarten (Age 4 - 6)   • National Stream (Form 1 - 5); based on Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM)   • International Stream (Year 1 - 11); based on Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum

Question 2

Does Wadi Sofia offer any after-school activities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Wadi Sofia offers an array of co-curricular activities (clubs & societies, sports & games, and uniform bodies) to stimulate the students' minds and help them grow as individuals. You can view the full list of activities here.  (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current health and safety SOPs set by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, some activities are limited or temporarily suspended.)

Question 3

Is Wadi Sofia a Tahfiz school?

Accepted Answer

No, Wadi Sofia is not a Tahfiz* school. However, we do offer subjects such as Al-Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic.

*Tahfiz curriculum centers around memorising and the recitation of the Quran as well as in-depth learning of Islamic Studies.

Question 4

How is the school year structured?

Accepted Answer

For both national and international streams, Wadi Sofia follows the Malaysian academic calendar. Therefore, the school is structured with 2 semesters.   • First Semester: January - May   • Second Semester: June - December   *The national stream school year is subject to KPM's discretion, thus for 2021, the school year ends in Feb 2022

Question 5

What are Wadi Sofia school hours?

Accepted Answer

Depending on their levels, students will have different school hours:   • Primary time 8.00 - 2.30   • Lower Secondary 8.00 - 2.30   • Upper Secondary 8.00 - 3.50 (except Thursday: 8.00am - 2.30pm)

Question 6

What is the maximum number of students per class?

Accepted Answer

Wadi Sofia aims to limit the number of students to 20 per classroom.

This is our effort to maintain individualistic attention, to ensure our best ability to adapt and adjust our approach in teaching each student.

Question 7

Are students permitted to bring their electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones to school?"

Accepted Answer

For educational purposes only, yes, students are permitted to bring their electronic devices.

The usage of the electronic devices must be in accordance with the rules and regulations as set by the school's administration. For more detail, click here.

Question 8

Can students enroll at any time of the year?

Accepted Answer

Wadi Sofia's school year begins in January, and students are encouraged to enroll then.

We do accept students during other time of the year, but this will be on a case to case basis. Students' class placement will be subjected to our admission assessment.

Question 9

Is an admission assessment required for all enrolments?

Accepted Answer

In certain cases, an admission decision is reached based on a review of an applicant's latest academic and disciplinary record.

In a situation where there are insufficient records, an admission assessment may be required at the registrar's discretion. The assessment will focus on the three core subjects: Mathematics, Science, and English.

Question 10

Does Wadi Sofia process Student Visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do. However, the process depends on the parents' visa status. For more details, please contact us.

Question 11

What type of boarding facilities are available on campus?

Accepted Answer

Wadi Sofia offers separate hostels for boys and girls.

There are two options of rooms available at our hostels:

• Shared bedroom (2 students, 2 beds)

• Single bedroom (1 student, 1 bed)

(Students must be at least 12 years old to reside at the hostel)

Question 12

Does the school provide school bus services?

Accepted Answer

No, Wadi Sofia does not directly provide school bus services.

However, we might be able to assist in arranging such transportation with an independent service provider.

Question 13

At what age can my child be enrolled in Wadi Sofia School's Kindergarten?

Accepted Answer

Wadi Sofia accepts children from the age of 4 to 6.

Question 14

What will my child be learning in class?

Accepted Answer

Wadi Sofia Kindergarten's motto is "Play, Discover and Learn."

We provide structured lessons as well as flexible self directed activities for hands-on learning through collaborative play which encourages children to form friendships where they can play and learn together. 
For structured lessons, we offer core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and more. 
However, as the school is made up of an international body, we also put additional emphasis on more informal lessons that would leverage this cosmopolitan environment.

This can range from cross cultural exposure to basic language sharing which will be supervised by teachers experienced in early childhood education.

Question 15

How many students are there per class?

Accepted Answer

Averaging between 15 - 20 students per class.

Question 16

Does the school provide meals for the students?

Accepted Answer

The school fees is inclusive of one meal per day.   The meals are served during recess (10.00 am).

Question 17

Which classes follow the National curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Wadi Sofia offers classes from Form 1 to Form 5 (SPM) which follows Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM), as set by Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.

Question 18

Can students in the national stream also sit for IGCSE exams?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can. However, we recommend students to consult with our school's academic advisor before taking this course of action.

Question 19

Does Wadi Sofia accept students who wish to resit for their SPM?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do.

Question 20

Which curriculum does the International stream follow?

Accepted Answer

The international stream follows the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum.

Question 21

Which classes are in the International Stream?

Accepted Answer

The international classes are split into these categories:    • Primary (Year 1 - 6). At Year 6 will sit for the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint.   • Lower secondary classes (Year 7- 9). At Year 9 will sit for the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint.   • Upper secondary (Year 10 - 11). At Year 11 will sit for IGCSE examinations.

Question 22

Can Malaysian students with IGCSE certification enroll in IPTAs (Malaysian public universities)?

Accepted Answer

Even though IGCSE is considered equivalent to SPM, IPTAs generally prioritise SPM certification for Malaysian students' admission.   Students are advised to seek further clarification from respective universities as their academic requirements may differ.

Question 23

Can Malaysian students enrol directly into the international stream?

Accepted Answer

Enrolment from national to international stream is possible.   However, a preliminary assessment for the students may be needed to determine their placement.

Question 24

Does Wadi Sofia accept students who wish to resit for their IGCSE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do.