A MARK of a good school is one where its students consistently score high – a testament to the quality of teaching and education offered that builds a strong foundation for the students’ success in the future.
One such institution is Nexus International School Malaysia, which once again celebrated outstanding IGCSE results.
Due to the unprecedented cancellation of the IGCSE examinations triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, IGCSE candidates around the world this year received their results based on collaborative assessment between their teachers and the examination boards.
Nexus students scored 96% of all grades at the higher level of A*-C, while 51% were at the top level of A*/A.
Half of the year group achieved A*/A grades in at least five or more subjects, while an incredible 25% achieved the top grades in nine or more subjects.
Nexus IGCSE 2020 results
Students Gopika Valappil and Danae Zhang were among the top in the nation with a perfect score of 10 A*.
Zhang who hails from China has enjoyed the openness and positive learning culture at Nexus. She is especially proud that, as a non-native speaker, she achieved an A* in English First Language.
“Teachers are very encouraging at Nexus. I learnt to play the clarinet here and have always been able to approach any teacher for help, if I needed, ” says Zhang who has been studying at Nexus since Year 9.
Her hard work has indeed paid off, since the school recently awarded her with a partial scholarship to continue to study the IB programme.
Gopika is a British national who has been with Nexus for more than four years. She had hoped for 10 As but was quite uncertain about the results she would receive due to the cancellation of exams.
“Nexus teachers provided a lot of guidance and help throughout our exam period. My decision to continue with the IB Diploma course at Nexus was also based on the extensive support I saw my seniors receive from Nexus teachers throughout their two years in the IBDP pre-university course, ” says Gopika.
“With the IB programme, I feel that I am able to keep my options open and study a wide range of subjects.”
As a school, Nexus strongly emphasises on the personal development of the learners as well as their academic success so that they are ready for the challenges ahead in an ever-changing world. This will continue for the many students who embark on the IB Diploma programme at Nexus.
“Students have worked incredibly hard and shown great resilience during this tough time. Supported by good teaching, it is of no surprise that we have achieved record level results again, ” says Nexus principal David Griffiths.
School is open, book a personal tour (by appointment only)
Get to know more about the Nexus IGCSE and middle school programme as well as its preschool, primary, pre-university (IBDP) and boarding school by booking a personal tour with the academic and admissions team.
Due to Covid 19 SOPs, all tours are by appointment only.
Register for a personal tour at www.nexus.edu.my/openday/. Alternatively, email admissions@nexus.edu.my or call 03-8889 3868 for more information.
Partial IB scholarships and fee waivers are available.
