At a glance
Garden International School Secondary is the senior part of GIS, an all through British school founded in 1951 that teaches around 2,000 students in total. The secondary phase takes students from Year 7 through to the end of the sixth form on the Mont Kiara campus, offering the familiar British route of IGCSE followed by A Levels. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools, and you can place it among international schools in Kuala Lumpur through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum, IGCSE and A Level (UK boards) |
| Stages | Year 7 to Year 13 (ages 11 to 18) |
| Founded | School founded 1951 |
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Council of International Schools |
| Fee band | Upper (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus area | Mont Kiara, north west Kuala Lumpur |
Curriculum and academics
The secondary phase delivers the English National Curriculum. Key Stage 3 runs across Years 7 to 9, giving students a broad foundation before they choose IGCSE subjects in Years 10 and 11. The sixth form, Years 12 and 13, offers A Levels, the traditional British route into higher education and the qualification most UK and international universities recognise without further bridging. As one of the largest international schools in the country, GIS is usually able to offer a wide range of subjects at both IGCSE and A Level, alongside careers and university guidance and a programme of sport, music and the arts. Continuous accreditation by the Council of International Schools gives parents an external benchmark for the quality of teaching and pastoral care. Families considering the sixth form should ask about the subject combinations available, the university destinations of recent leavers, and the support on offer for applications to the UK, the United States and elsewhere, particularly if a child has specific course requirements in mind. With around 2,000 students across the whole school, the secondary phase has the scale to run a broad timetable, competitive sport, music and drama, and a structured pastoral system that supports students who join partway through their school career. The transition from the primary school on the same site is well trodden, and the school can usually advise on how IGCSE option choices in Year 9 shape the A Level pathways open to a student two years later.
Garden International School Secondary fees
Garden International School Secondary fees sit in the upper band for the city, and the sixth form years are usually the most expensive in the school. Across all year groups, published tuition has ranged up towards the high tens of thousands and near one hundred thousand ringgit a year for the most senior students, so confirm the exact figure for your child's year group with the school, as fees change annually. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, a refundable deposit, an annual facilities or capital charge and IGCSE and A Level examination fees, which are usually billed separately. Cross check the band against our guide to international school fees in Kuala Lumpur.
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Admissions
Garden International School runs an August start academic year in line with the British school calendar, with admission to the secondary phase subject to availability in each year group. Families apply directly to the school, and applicants usually sit assessments in English and mathematics, with subject specific testing for some year groups. Entry to the sixth form is normally tied to IGCSE or equivalent results and the subject requirements for chosen A Levels. The admissions team typically asks for recent school reports, predicted or actual grades and a copy of the child's passport. Apply early, as popular year groups can fill before the start of the school year.
Location and who goes there
The secondary phase is on the main Garden International School campus in Mont Kiara, north west of central Kuala Lumpur. Mont Kiara is one of the city's main expat neighbourhoods, built around apartments, international amenities and several international schools, so the daily commute for most families is short. The secondary phase draws an international student body, including British and other English speaking families on assignment in Kuala Lumpur, as well as Malaysian families who want a British pathway through to A Level. Many older students value the continuity of staying within the same school from primary to sixth form. For how Mont Kiara compares with other parts of the city, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Garden International School Secondary fees?
Secondary tuition sits in the upper band for Kuala Lumpur international schools, with the sixth form years usually the most expensive. Budget for registration, a refundable deposit, a facilities charge and examination fees on top of tuition.
Does Garden International School Secondary offer A Levels?
Yes. The secondary school follows the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and A Levels in the sixth form, Years 12 and 13.
When do Garden International School Secondary applications open?
The school runs an August start academic year in line with the British calendar, with admissions open through the year subject to places. Sixth form entry is usually tied to IGCSE results, so confirm deadlines with the school.
Where is Garden International School Secondary located?
The secondary school is on the main Garden International School campus in Mont Kiara, north west of central Kuala Lumpur, an area popular with expat families.
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