In the last few decades, Malaysia has established many private and international schools to cater to the rising population of Expats in the city.
The best schools in Malaysia offer top International curriculums like CBSE, IGCSE, IB and other curricula pertaining to their home countries like US and Australia. The preschools in Malaysia are also adapting top kindergarten curricula like Montessori, Reggio Emilio, Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS), etc.
Here are the top 8 Best Schools and Preschools in Malaysia catering to the International population.
Ever since its first inception almost two decades ago, GIIS has made significant headway in the world of education as one of the best schools in Malaysia. There are more than 25 GIIS schools across Asia and there are numerous awards and recognitions to its credit.
GIIS adapts to a new world curriculum that focuses on 21st-century skills apart from core academics. Their vision is to imbibe values that will help students grow into responsible, global entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
With a stellar reputation as one of the best schools in Malaysia, they offer their diverse set of students an advanced curriculum such as GMP which is one of the best curricula in Preschools in Malaysia, and the Indian CBSE curriculum and Cambridge's three key stage curriculum like the CPP, CLSP and the IGCSE. They educate children of ages 3 - 18.
Another top school in Malaysia is the Mont’Kiara International School. First established in 1994, M’KIS is one of the best IB World schools in Malaysia that offers the PYP (primary years programme), MYP (Middle year Programme) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
It educates students from the ages 3 - 18. M’KIS aims to educate students and improve the global community by producing well-rounded young citizens. Some of their key values include kindness, compassion, positivity, belonging and excellence. It has students of over 50 nationalities from all over the world.
OIS follows an American education curriculum and provides an experience of learning that is driven by Character, Leadership and Innovation. Their aim is to help students pursue creativity and originality in their thinking and also instil a deep love for learning.
Based on their US learning system, they also hire faculty who are trained and certified in the US who offer a personalized learning experience to all their students. The school educates students from ages 3 - 18 and it also offers an advanced placement program for its high school students.
The school believes in imparting a value-based education that encourages students to engage, progress, learn independently and take responsibility. Their vision is to provide a well-rounded education curriculum that focuses on academic excellence along with these key values.
They aim to help children develop their self-esteem and self-respect along with respecting other cultures and values too. They follow the British curriculum with Early Years Foundation Stages for preschoolers (EYFS), along with Key stages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 of the British Cambridge curriculum. They educate children from ages 3 up to 18 with Cambridge's advanced course for 12th year and 13th year.
With a collective aim to facilitate learners to achieve their full potential, Brighton International School has been providing quality education to help its young students become global leaders of tomorrow.
They adapt to the Cambridge Curriculum and they believe that a good curriculum will instil deep subject knowledge and conceptual understanding in all their students. They educate children of ages 3 - 18. They also engage students in the Bright Leader program that aims to develop leadership qualities in students.
The Alice Smith School is a British International school for children of ages 3- 18. With 82% staff who are from the United Kingdom.
It is a parent-owned school, therefore they strive to invest resources into their student programmes, campus facilities and the development of their faculty. They aim to create a treasure trove of knowledge and a joy for learning in all their students.
They follow the Key stages of the Cambridge Curriculum and they aim to provide a holistic curriculum through their enrichment programmes that include community service, opportunities for career development where they discover their strengths and their interests.
GIS is a leading school in Malaysia that follows the British Cambridge Curriculum and educates students of ages 3-18. The aim of this 70-year-old school is to help students benefit from their unique teaching and learning philosophy that is innovative and holistic in nature.
With an emphasis on skills development, GIS prepares its students to be placed in top universities across the globe. They emphasize Sporting events, theatre performances, fine arts to showcase their student’s abilities.
Also known as Kingsley, this international school is a household name in Malaysia that has been educating students of Malaysia and other international students. They believe that a school should first uplift the teachers and the faculty in order for them to be able to uplift their students. They follow the Cambridge British Curriculum and educate students of ages 3- 18 and they provide mentorship, pastoral care and guidance for university placements.
These are some of the best schools and preschools in Malaysia that offer quality education that is in tune with the global standards of the education guidelines and system. Though international school education comes at a price, it still is one of the best options if you wish to provide your child with an education that will match the needs of the 21st century.
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Top ten great features of Kuala Lumpur International Schools
Gross Family Income RM 120K to RM 250K
Malaysia is a country filled with diverse cultures, delectable foods and an accomplished education system.
Malaysia is a country filled with diverse cultures, delectable foods and an accomplished education system.
There are plenty of scholarships available for children.
There are plenty of scholarships available for children.
Are you thinking of sending your toddler to a kindergarten school?
Are you thinking of sending your toddler to a kindergarten school?
If your child is an athlete in an international school, you would be a proud parent.
If your child is an athlete in an international school, you would be a proud parent.
Quoting Swami Vivekanand, ‘Education is the manifestation of perfection, already existing in a man’- since birth every child has certain qualities within him/her and with right education and nurturing
Quoting Swami Vivekanand, ‘Education is the manifestation of perfection, already existing in a man’- since birth every child has certain qualities within him/her and with right education and nurturing
Ms. Ranido is the PYP coordinator and the GMP coordinator for GIIS East Coast Campus. She has over 20 years of teaching experience in different international and bilingual schools in Southeast Asia. She spent the last 11 years leading the implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) as a coordinator and teacher. She completed her Masters of Arts in Education from Sheffield Hallam University, UK in 2015. Ms. Ranido joined the Global Indian International School, EC Campus in July, 2019.