Join us for the Experience Day at GIIS Kuala Lumpur: 8th October 2022 (9 am to 2 pm)
Why should you attend our Experience Day?
- Meet with our senior management team and learn about our vision and 9Gems Framework which instills the joy of learning in our students and turns them into lifelong learners.
- Take a campus tour of our school, and check out our infrastructure and facilities
- Get all your questions answered by our experienced Admissions Counsellors.
Address: 242, Lorong Abdul Samad, off, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Being one of the best international schools in Kuala Lumpur, GIIS has been preferred by many parents and students looking for international as well as Indian schools. The education programme at GIIS has equipped many of our students to join the leading universities across the globe and get excellent grades. As an international community school, GIIS provides an opportunity for students of many cultures to study together and build a spirit of collaboration.
Counted amongst the best international schools in Kuala Lumpur, GIIS offers the most advanced academic curriculum to set students on the path of excellence. Our mission is to provide students with the right school environment, premium education, outstanding facilities and personalised attention for their growth & learning.
Students get a lot of flexibility when they choose to study at GIIS - the best school in KL. We offer both Indian and international curricula - like CBSE, Cambridge and Global Montessori - so that students get freedom to personalise their learning as per their goals & ambitions.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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1,100
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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More than 11 different nationalities
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Most common nationality
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Most of our students come from India, Japan, Pakistan & Nepal
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Ratio of local students to international students
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92% are international students
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes, one to one support is provided.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Mandarin, Hindi, Bahasa Malay, Tamil, French, Sanskrit
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Max. number of students per class
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25
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Average number of students per class
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20
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Teaching assistants are employed for Kindergarten students.
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Interactive smartboards are installed in the classrooms and teachers also use Ipad /Laptops to conduct lessons .
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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)
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Yes, GIIS KL ZOOM , Google classrooms and various digital tools such as padlet, nearpod, kahoot & quizzes. Blended learning has been initiated post pandemic to accommodate physical & virtual mode of learning.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No
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External examinations or assessments available
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CBSE Board Examination or IGCSE
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Results in these examinations
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100% passing rate to date (year 2021)
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Time spent is dependent on class levels and the homework assigned
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes
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Learning support offered
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The school does admit children with borderline learning needs and an in-house behavioral counsellor is available for addressing minor learning and behavioural needs.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Differentiated learning in classrooms and 1-to-1 support to further enhance the student’s ability
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Upon admission and seat booking, an assessment is conducted for the grade/standard the student will be joining. The assessment will cover Eng, Maths and Science subjects. Kindergarten students will be assessed based on alphabets, numbers and readings. The assessment papers will then be handed to the relevant coordinators for evaluation/marking. Based on the coordinator's feedback, the admission progresses to the next stage.
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Waiting list
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No
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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Admissions are open throughout the year however for enrolment to begin at the start of a new academic year itself, registration must be done by the end of March for Kindergarten & CBSE students and by the end of Aug for Cambridge students
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes, admission will be based on assessment and Transfer Certificate (TC) from the current school
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School start time
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7:40 or 8:00 am depending on the grade level.
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School finish time
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12:30 or 2:30 pm depending on the grade level.
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Supervised care before/after school
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No
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Yes. The School has a cafeteria, where one can buy food items, such snacks and drinks.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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The cafeteria provides both veg/non-veg items.
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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Library, field, auditorium, labs
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Sports facilities at the school
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Table tennis, badminton, basketball
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Global Indian International School (GIIS) - established under the guiding principles of the Global Schools Foundation - is an international network of award-winning institutions, with 20 campuses in 7 countries. Known for their learner-centric and skill-based teaching methodology, GIIS schools offer holistic education and personality development opportunities for students.
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Teaching approach of the school
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The modern world is constantly defined by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (popularly known as VUCA). To prepare students to take on these challenges, GIIS employs its award-winning 9Gems educational framework which aims at creating well-rounded individuals capable of succeeding anywhere.
The 9Gems framework has academic excellence at its core but also focuses on other aspects like leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, sports, arts, community, ethics etc. This holistic approach to education instils the joy of learning in our students and turns them into lifelong learners. This holistic education philosophy puts GIIS way ahead of other schools in Kuala Lumpur.
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Our Campus
The school provides students with facilities aimed at improving their mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Through properly equipped labs, play and recreation areas, we ensure students have good resources at their perusal to help them in their cognitive and non-cognitive development.
At our school premises, we have a wide spectrum of spaces that ensures quality campus life for students in a multicultural, diverse environment. Some of our student facilities include: Montessori Laboratory, Kindergarten Play Area, Music Room, Library, IT Lab, Maths Lab, Audio=Visual Room and many more.
Our Award winning GMP Programme for Kindergarten
The well-designed Global Montessori Plus Programme alongside five powerful pillars builds the learning capabilities of kindergarteners. Students in their foundational years are nurtured in a holistic learning environment combining the best of traditional Montessori teaching methodologies with modern learning requirements. GMP Curriculum has won several awards across the international forum making GIIS the best Montessori school.
Preschool year students at GIIS develop cognitive, expressive, motor skills, a sense of social responsibility, cultural awareness, and environmental consciousness through this curriculum. In their early childhood stage, students are also excellently prepared to face the futuristic digital world.
Primary School
As an internationally acclaimed primary school, we offer diverse curricula that include a variety of well-designed lessons for a phenomenal learning experience.
Cambridge Primary Programme Grade 1-5 is a primary education curriculum framework that develops young learners as confident, reflective, innovative, and engaged individuals.
CBSE Grade 1-5 with a well-designed curriculum through innovative teaching and learning methodologies.
Secondary School
Our well-designed curricula is a blend of systems that gives equal importance to academics and skill-based learning, nurturing students in a digital environment.
The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme allows students to finish their Grades 7, 8 and 9 through a unique blend of STEAM subjects, Arts as well as Sports, to provide learners with rich experience in secondary schooling.
The International General Certificate Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an international curriculum offered to students in the age group of 14 to 16 years. This programme provides a remarkable depth to students as they move toward their final schooling years and aim to pursue A-Levels, IB Diploma, or any other national curriculum.
CBSE being one of the preferred curriculum for students in grades 6-10, CBSE provides phenomenal overall development.
High School
High school in Kuala Lumpur is the last stage of formal learning for students in the age group of 16 to 18 years. GIIS, the most popular high school of Kuala Lumpur offers the best Indian curriculum, CBSE, that prepares students for higher education. Our qualified teachers adept with modern teaching techniques guide students to balance academics and non-academics with the exemplary holistic pedagogy.
The CBSE curriculum is well-balanced with holistic teaching methodologies that help in the transformation of students to well-groomed citizens of the future. The top co-educational school recognizes the talent of each student and lays a powerful foundation to face challenges across all academic rigours. The excellent curriculum helps students discover and develop their potential and mould their emotional, physical and academic growth.
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