- Tropicana to Build 5-acre International School Campus, to be Operated by GEMS Education

- World-Class Primary and Secondary Education Right at the Doorstep for over 1,200 Homes in Tropicana Metropark

- Project to be Completed by 2017 and First Intake by September of the Same Year

 

Petaling Jaya  – Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or the “Group”) has  ntered into an agreement with renowned global educational group GEMS Education to develop a school campus in the 88-acre integrated development Tropicana Metropark in Subang Jaya, Selangor, which will house an integrated international school offering foundation to primary and secondary stages of learning.

 

Under the agreement, Tropicana undertakes to build an international school campus complete with world-class facilities on a 5-acre plot of land with a built-up area of approximately 210,000 sq ft within the Tropicana Metropark development. The school will be operated by GEMS Education upon completion in 2017, with the first intake expected in September. The school will be able to accommodate up to 2,400 local and international students aged 3 to 18. 

 

The school will prepare students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSEs), AS and A Level examinations of the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). It will offer a hybrid international and Malaysian curriculum including Bahasa Melayu, Islamic/Moral Studies, History, Art and Design, Music and Drama in a Malaysian context to strengthen roots in Malaysian values, culture and development.

 

The Tropicana and GEMS Education cooperation is expected to see the creation of a world-class international school competitive with some of the world’s best schools.

GEMS Education focuses on advancing education for primary and secondary students hailing from over 150 nationalities across 19 countries – from the Middle East, North America and Europe to Asia and Africa. GEMS offers six different curriculums, including the British Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate.

 

The signing ceremony with GEMS Education was held at the pleasant Tropicana Metropark Property Gallery where YB Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Education II was present as a Guest of Honour to officiate the ceremony along with Tropicana Founder, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan and GEMS Education Chief Executive Officer, Mr Tom Collin.

 

Group Executive Vice Chairman of Tropicana, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan said during the signing ceremony that Tropicana has always been working in sync with the pulse of the local communities and Tropicana home owners. “Building a school with GEMS Education is a sign of our commitment in not just creating harmonious partnerships for the benefit of our customers but ultimately, to also creating ideal and thriving townships that are strategic and holistic in nature. We aim to deliver educational excellence across our townships, which makes them integrated in every way possible.” said YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan.

 

Mr Tom Collin, Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Maju Sdn Bhd – the Malaysian subsidiary of GEMS Education – said “GEMS Education impacts positively the lives of children around the world with quality of education in every school we’ve launched. Our unique network and experience with the best international educational standards and teaching practices will help students at GEMS International School in Tropicana Metropark embrace learning and education in fun, innovative, yet founded pedagogies.”

Tropicana Metropark is one of the group’s latest developments in the Klang Valley region. Built in Subang Jaya, an area with a population of over 700,000 people,

 

Tropicana Metropark aims to create integrated living with a holistic approach for its residents. Tropicana Metropark features a 9.2-acre central park with a man-made lake that includes a bio-filtration system acting as a ‘green lung’ to the area. Further elements include integrated components such as F&B outlets, a dedicated jogging and cycling track along with an alfresco strip, catering to both residents and visitors. Security-wise, Tropicana Metropark will have a ready team of security guards performing round-the-clock patrols, supported by strategically placed CCTVs.

 

With the addition of the GEMS International School, young couples or families will be pleased to call Tropicana Metropark their new home. The development has seen a positive take up rate for its 2- and 3-bedroom units towards the end of 2014. Also, with the direct and ‘residents-only’ link to the federal highway, Tropicana Metropark is poised to become an ideal township for many potential homebuyers and investors looking to reside in a bustling and vibrant neighbourhood in the upscale township of Subang Jaya.

 

In addition to the signing of an agreement with GEMS Education, Tropicana has also recently entered into an agreement to build an international school, SJI International, a stone’s throw from its signature Klang Valley developments, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort in Petaling Jaya.

 

For parents who are interested in finding out more about Tropicana Corporation Berhad’s education initiative or registering, please log onto www.tropicanacorp.com.my