Garden International School attracts both families and international educators, and knowing how it operates matters when you are comparing offers. This overview covers the essentials teachers ask about most.
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Garden International School (GIS) is a British-curriculum international school located in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Founded in 1951, it is one of the oldest and largest British international schools in Malaysia, educating students aged 3–18 across a single Mont Kiara campus.
Group: Independent (CIS accredited)
Location: 16 Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Age Range: 3–18 years
Curricula: British Curriculum, IGCSE, A-Levels
Students: ~2,000
Nationalities: ~67
Founded: 1951
Location & Map: Garden International School Essentials
Key Features
- British curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form (IGCSE and A-Levels)
- One of the oldest British international schools in Malaysia (est. 1951)
- Diverse community with around 67 nationalities
- Strong record of university placements, including Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College
- Extensive co-curricular programme (CCAs), sports and performing arts
- Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS)
Facilities
- 25-metre, eight-lane swimming pool
- RM100 million sports complex
- Tennis courts, sports hall and all-weather football field
- Science laboratories and creative arts studios
- Library, theatre and music facilities
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References
- Garden International School — www.gardenschool.edu.my
- Council of International Schools — www.cois.org
- Tourism Malaysia — www.tourism.gov.my
