Garden International School
1 Jalan 41/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (Early Years Centre for Nursery & Reception) 16 Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus for Primary & Secondary School)
A leading British school in Malaysia known for its inclusive community of 65 nationalities and outstanding academic excellence since 1951
TYPE: Early Years, Primary, Secondary and A-levels
CURRICULUM: British-based Curriculum (modified and based on National Curriculum for England and Wales)
ESTABLISHED: 1951
LANGUAGES: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, French and Spanish
ANNUAL FEES:
Nursery – RM 45,210
Reception – RM 53,760
Years 1, 2 – RM 71,040
Years 3, 4 – RM 78,840
Years 5, 6 – RM 82,410
Years 7, 8 – RM 90,630
Year 9 – RM 94,920
Years 10, 11 – RM 97,050
Years 12, 13 – RM 98,460
WEBSITE: www.gardenschool.edu.my
CONTACT: +603-6209 6888
EMAIL: admissions@gardenschool.edu.my
Accreditations and awards: Garden International School is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia, Association of International Malaysian Schools, East Asia Regional Council of Schools, South East Asian Student Activities Conference and Taylor’s Education Group. It is also the winner of 2020 Think Relocate Global Awards for School Offering Outstanding Relocation Support.
Campus and facilities: The school’s Early Years Centre has indoor and outdoor learning environments conducive for a range of multi-sensory learning opportunities. It also offers a natural environment for children to learn, explore and grow safely based on the European ‘Forest Schools’ approach. The main campus features a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, 13 science labs, Design & Technology workshops, 2 libraries, Perceptual Motor Programme room, sports hall, all-weather football field and tennis courts, 25m 8-lane swimming pool, performing arts block for art, drama, music and dance, immersive drama studio, plus complete ICT facilities.
Competitive advantage: In 2020, 99% of their graduates went on to study at their first or second choice university, with many offered places at the world’s top universities including Oxbridge and Ivy League schools. This is backed by 70 years of academic excellence, demonstrated by consistent outstanding IGCSE and A-level results; and a highly accomplished faculty, many of whom hold Masters and PHD degrees. Emphasis is on holistic education within and beyond the classroom, which integrates knowledge and skill development as well as leadership, collaborative abilities and social skills. Its diverse co-curricular programme, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, offers over 150 different activities and clubs including sports, performing arts, instrumental music programme and outdoor education (camps and trips). It also offers Thrive, a professional internship programme to provide its A-level students an opportunity to undertake four weeks of work experience in order to develop ‘real world’ knowledge and skills in their chosen field.