Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen

About Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen

Founded in 1952, Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen is one of the oldest private schools in rural Sabah. The school sits in Kampung Goshen, within the Kota Marudu district of northern Sabah, roughly 130 km from the state capital Kota Kinabalu. For over 70 years, the school has served families in one of the more remote parts of Peninsular Malaysia’s education landscape.

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church operates the school as part of its broader education mission across East Malaysia. SDA schools have a particularly strong presence in Sabah, running both primary and secondary institutions in rural communities that often have limited access to private education. SM Advent Goshen holds a 4-star quality rating, the highest among private schools in the Kota Marudu district, indicating sustained academic and operational standards.

Curriculum at Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen

SM Advent Goshen follows the Malaysian national curriculum (KSSM) leading to the SPM examination.

Form 1 to Form 3 (Lower Secondary): Students follow the KSSM core subjects including Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Islamic/Moral Studies. The SDA values framework is integrated through the school’s co-curricular and pastoral programmes.

Form 4 to Form 5 (Upper Secondary): Students select their SPM elective subjects and prepare for the national SPM examination in Form 5. The 4-star quality rating reflects the school’s ability to maintain standards despite operating in a rural district with fewer resources than urban centres.

Fees at Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen

Fees are estimated in the RM 10,000 to RM 20,000 per year range. The school fees guide explains how private secondary school fees work in Malaysia. Contact the school for the current published schedule.

Facilities at Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen

The Kampung Goshen campus includes classrooms, a library, and outdoor recreational areas. The rural setting means facilities are more modest than urban private schools, but the campus serves its community effectively within the Kota Marudu district.

Admissions at Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen

SM Advent Goshen admits students from Form 1 to Form 5. The school follows the standard Malaysian academic calendar with January intake. As an SDA school, it welcomes students of all backgrounds.

Sekolah Menengah Advent Goshen in Sabah

SM Advent Goshen is in Kota Marudu, a rural district in northern Sabah. Kota Marudu has 6 registered private schools, most of which are SDA or mission-affiliated. The Sabah private secondary schools directory lists all registered options in the state.

Contact: 088-661244, gass.goshen@gmail.com.