At Nexus International School Malaysia, our approach to teaching is both distinctive and impactful. Grounded in the latest global research and enriched by the extensive experience of our teachers, the Nexus Way of Teaching is designed to inspire, support, and challenge every learner to reach their full potential.
Our teachers are not only educators but also leaders of learning. They bring with them years of international experience and a commitment to continuous improvement. At Nexus, every teacher participates in a personalised professional development pathway aligned with the Nexus Way of Teaching.
What is the Nexus Way of Teaching?
“Learning is a personalised process whereby connections are created and strengthened in the brain. When we are learning we deepen our understanding by building new knowledge and skills to become future-ready learners.” - Definition of Learning at NexusThe Nexus Way of Teaching is our whole-school commitment to delivering exceptional international education. Rooted in global best practices and educational research including the Great Teaching Toolkit, Evidence-Based Education, and the UK Department for Education Framework—it offers a consistent, research-informed approach across all classrooms.
This framework supports the delivery of our curriculum, which includes the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. It ensures that teaching at Nexus is academically rigorous, innovative, culturally responsive, and technology-integrated.
Four Pillars of the Nexus Way of Teaching
Our teaching approach is structured around four key areas:
- Environment A structured and supportive learning environment that fosters positive relationships, high expectations, and a strong sense of belonging. Our classrooms promote wellbeing and a growth mindset in all learners.
- Knowledge Teaching is built on understanding learners' prior knowledge, correcting misconceptions, and delivering content clearly and effectively. Lessons are scaffolded to ensure knowledge retention and deep understanding.
- Thinking Learners are encouraged to engage in critical and creative thinking. Through effective questioning, reflective strategies, and metacognition, we develop higher-order thinking skills and intellectual curiosity.
- Assessment Ongoing formative and summative assessment is used to guide instruction and provide feedback. Assessment at Nexus informs teaching decisions and supports every learner's academic progress.
Professional Learning Through the Great Teaching Toolkit
We use the evidence-based Great Teaching Toolkit to guide our professional learning programmes. This platform helps our educators:
- Adopt effective new strategies
- Engage in reflective practice
- Participate in high-impact training
- Achieve personal and collective growth goals
Tracking Growth with BlueSky
BlueSky is a professional development platform we use to record and support the learning journeys of our teaching staff. It allows us to:
- Align individual, departmental, and whole-school goals
- Track professional growth across academic years
- Support our Teacher Professional Assurance (TPA) process
Why This Matters for Your Child
When you choose Nexus, you're choosing a school where teaching is a science and an art—backed by research, shaped by reflection, and delivered by experts. Our classrooms are led by dedicated professionals who are continually evolving, ensuring your child benefits from the very best in international education.Explore how our commitment to great teaching makes a difference. Book a tour to see our classrooms in action and meet the teachers shaping the future—one learner at a time.
