by on 15/04/2019 1923
Brixsten Academy is a private learning centre offering an international education programme for students of all nationalities from aged 7 and above. Situated in the heart of Damansara Jaya, Brixsten Academy follows the Cambridge International curriculum. The academy follows the carefully-developed Cambridge pathway from primary to secondary and pre-university years.
Established in 2015, Brixsten Academy integrates academic studies with social and life skills. The principal, is a big believer in the benefits of independent learning and the need to adhere to the best practices from around the world and then use that knowledge and expertise to enrich students' learning. To encourage individual development and prepare students for their future lives, the academy emphasises the necessity to learn the skills of critical thinking, problem solving and team collaboration. This helps to lay a strong foundation for lifetime learning and face future challenges.
Following the Cambridge international curriculum, the Brixsten Academy offers a range of programmes covering almost all levels of education. Each lesson is taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers.
Our aim is to provide a curriculum that meets the highest Cambridge education standards. Students can start with either IGCSE Foundation or IGCSE (combined 2-in-1 programme) and advance towards A-Level to complete pre-university. Our lecturers and tutors help students discover various learning approaches, giving them room for participation in our media-enriched classrooms.- Principal
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Cambridge Primary The Cambridge Primary Programme caters to students from Year 1 to Year 6. The programme is based on the Cambridge Curriculum and is carefully crafted with the most appropriate study elements. The course work introduces Cambridge English programme for students to start with both KET (Key English Test) and PET (Preliminary English Test) levels. |
IGCSE Foundation The IGCSE Foundation Programme caters to students from Year 7 to Year 9. The programme is based on the Cambridge Curriculum and is carefully crafted with the most appropriate study elements. The course work is designed to enhance students involvement and provide an innovative, challenging and creative learning environment. |
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IGCSE The IGCSE programme caters to students from Year 10 to Year 11. The programme is academically challenging. Developed by specialists, most of the subjects have specific international elements and contents. This to ensure subject matter remains relevant to students worldwide. |
SAT Designed and executed by the College Board, almost all colleges and universities in the US use the SAT to make admission decisions for placements. Brixsten Academy will hold a year-long course to cover the SAT syllabus, after which the students may sit for the exam. The exam can be taken several times a year depending on their need. |
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A-Level/Pre-University After completing IGCSE, the students can continue Year 12 and 13. The A-level programme is globally recognised and thousands of students worldwide gain places at leading universities every year with Cambridge International A Levels. |
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Personal Development Programme (PDP) PDP encourages students to learn by themselves and self-consciously plan for their future. The programme was designed to capitalise on strengths, identify skills, address areas for development and set goals. |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) The syllabus is based on the Cambridge ICT programme and includes the use of common software applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, interactive presentation software, web browsers and website design. |
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English Literature Literature studies at Brixsten Academy involve a multi-modal learning environment. Students will re-live what they have learnt by not only analysing them but also through various activities ranging from watching and putting on plays to crafting miniatures and models. These activities will make learning fun for students. |
Extra Curriculum Through participation in curriculum, students at Brixsten Academy also gets to enjoy extra curriculum lessons such as Foreign Languages, 2D Arts, Hip hop, DIY (Do it yourself) and more to balance between education, and physical activity / personal development. |
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The schools population is smaller, classes are more focused and smoother. The teachers and students here are friendly and approachable.- Bryan Cheah, aged 14, studying English, Malay, Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Add Math at Brixsten Academy
It is the best school I have ever studied. I am happy and satisfied here because I feel secured and comfortable making friends and studying here. The teachers teach the subjects well and the administrators are well organized. - Gavin Timothy De Souza, aged 16, studying English, Malay, Maths, ICT, Business, Economics, Accounting at Brixsten Academy
The controlled-environment minimises the stresses. The small batch of students enables the teachers to focus on the pupils easily and whenever necessary, personally. The short breaks in between which are regular let me recharge my energy before the next lessons. Teachers here clearly know what they are doing and they prioritise things productively. They are very well aware of the students' progress and capabilities. My classmates are very outgoing, friendly and we like to interact with each other which makes me look forward to the next day. The teachers make the lessons interesting, be it slightly goofy or not at a fast pace the whole time. Teachers and administrators are very experienced, they know many different approaches to the students that help them learn more effectively and sufficiently. - Phan Li Shuen, aged 14, studying English, Malay, Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry at Brixsten Academy
The management team at the academy went to great lengths to make sure each student attends an educational facility that is safe, healthy and educationally enhanced. Classrooms are spacious, air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable sitting arrangements. Smaller class sizes provide the opportunity for personal attention and additional instructional help when necessary.
With no more than 20 students in a single classroom, students at Brixsten Academy are certain to have a greater sense that their teacher cares for them. Video surveillance helps keep students safe and gives parents peace of mind. To facilitate students who wish to take lunch at the academy, a spacious walk-in pantry is provided.
