Frequently Asked Questions

It’s simple and welcoming: get in touch and visit our campus, complete an application, and attend an assessment and interview so we can place your child in the right year group. Our admissions team guides you through every step.

Your child’s IC or passport, both parents’ IC or passport, your child’s latest report card (or proof of current enrolment), a medical report if your child has any medical or special health needs, and any special educational needs reports if applicable.

Our full Cambridge fee structure for 2026/2027 is published on our Fees & Tuition page — monthly and annual plans, a founding-family rate, and a 5% rebate for annual upfront payment. Fees vary by year level; our admissions team can confirm the exact figures for your child.

Our main academic intake begins in August, with additional new-term intakes in January and April. Intake availability varies by programme and year level — please contact our admissions team for current placements.

The Cambridge International curriculum from Year 1 to Year 11 (ages 5–16), leading to the IGCSE — globally recognised and equivalent to the national SPM qualification. ZERA is a registered Cambridge International School and authorised exam centre (Centre No. MY486), so students sit their IGCSEs on campus. We also offer zera PLUS for children with special educational needs.

Message us on WhatsApp at +60 13-205 8869, call our Student Service line on +60 16-298 8869, or email [email protected]. We’re always glad to help.

We follow the Cambridge International curriculum from Year 1 to Year 11 (ages 5–16) — Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary (IGCSE) — delivered with personalised support and small classes of fewer than 25 students.

Yes. ZERA is a registered Cambridge International School and authorised Cambridge exam centre (Centre No. MY486) — approved by Cambridge Assessment International Education to teach the Cambridge curriculum and to run IGCSE examinations on campus, so your child never has to sit their exams as a private candidate elsewhere.

Our Cambridge Primary programme lays a strong foundation for young learners, building core skills in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking. A strong early foundation sets each child up for confident, independent learning through the rest of school.

Our Lower and Upper Secondary programme broadens subject choice and emphasises real-world application, culminating in the IGCSE. The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is a two-year qualification for ages 14–16 that is globally recognised and equivalent to Malaysia’s SPM, and is widely accepted by universities and employers worldwide.

The school day runs from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a breakfast break in the morning and lunch in the early afternoon.

Our full Cambridge fee structure for 2026/2027 — monthly and annual plans, a founding-family rate, and a 5% rebate for annual upfront payment — is published on our Fees & Tuition page. Fees vary by year level; our admissions team can confirm the exact figures for your child.

Our main academic intake begins in August, with additional new-term intakes in January and April. Availability varies by programme and year level, so please contact our admissions team for current placements.

We strongly encourage participation to foster well-rounded development. Co-curricular clubs run during school hours; more specialised activities run after school. Requirements can vary by year level — please contact us for the current programme.

To help students develop new skills, build confidence, improve their social and teamwork abilities, and find joy in learning outside the traditional classroom.

Sign-ups are typically held at the beginning of each term, and information is shared directly with students and parents. Students may take part in up to two co-curricular activities per term.

Co-curricular clubs are part of school life. Specialised after-school activities — which may involve external coaches, equipment or certification — carry additional fees. Please contact us for details.