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| Number of students |
650 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Most common nationality |
60% expatriate with the top nationalities from Australia and New Zealand. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% international and 40% local. |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 to 25 students |
| Average number of students per class |
22 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, 95% Australian or Australian graduates. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Second Language / English as an Additional Language / Intensive English Support Class |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Spanish, French, Bahasa Melayu |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart Board, Macbooks, Ipads, Google Classroom |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, through Google Classroom |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework time will be vary according to year group. The secondary / middle and senior students will have to spend more time on homework compare to Junior students. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes, depends on the year group. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes from Foundation (students at 6 years old) onwards |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Literacy and Numeracy |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
AISM enrolled students every term. However, our major intake will be January each year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95%. 5% of the AISM graduates prefer to travel or take a break before continuing their higher education. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
New South Wales Higher School Certificate at Year 12 |
| Results in these examinations |
17% in Distinguished Achievers List
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| School bus service available |
Yes, we have external bus providers. |
| School start time |
Monday to Friday at 8.50 am |
| School finish time |
Monday to Friday at 3.10 pm ( exclude CCA) |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have 70 different clubs offer to students. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Black Box Theater, 25m Swimming Pool , Performing Arts Centre, Indoor Gymnasium |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Australian International School Malaysia (AISM), a member of the Taylor’s Education Group, is the only International School in Malaysia offering the New South Wales (NSW) Australian curriculum taught by highly qualified international teachers, predominantly Australian trained and experienced. The Australian curriculum offers seamless transition into education pathways in Australia and provides an international qualification recognised by top universities around the world. Growing steadily over the years since its inception in 2000, the school caters for children from age 3 (Pre-school) to age 18 (Pre-University). Located in a secure gated community in Seri Kembangan, AISM overlooks the picturesque South Lake of Mines Resort City, a short drive from Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The school houses its Junior, Middle, and Senior schools on ONE open and green campus with around 650 students represented by over 37 different nationalities. AISM is pleased to be housing our students from the beginning of 2021. Our off-campus boarding house will commence in early 2021 for students who are from different parts of the world, outstation or who prefer to live more independently. By providing us a few details you can be among the first to hear about our off-campus boarding. Visit our website for details. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school is the first certified Visible Learning School in the world, a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and was recognised again with the prestigious 5-Star Excellence Awards from the Ministry of Education Malaysia. |