About Us
AISM is the most experienced Australian Curriculum provider in Malaysia. The curriculum offering, covering Pre-School to Pre-University, is delivered by highly qualified and largely expatriate teachers.
Supported by and certified as the first Visible Learning School in the world, one of AISM’s strengths is in the closeness of its community and all that it provides: small class sizes and in-depth knowledge of its learners that deepens relationships, enhances learning opportunities and allows them to feel a sense of belonging to thrive and achieve to the best of their potential.
Why Choose AISM
Our Winning Formula
AISM has always been instrumental in assisting students reach their best potential. From being the world's first school to use the acclaimed, innovative, and well-researched Visible Learning teaching method, to following NSW curriculum, AISM has been dedicatedly creating well-rounded and successful individuals for over two decades. With the best HSC results outside Australia and a shining list of alumni, AISM is, proudly, one of the best international schools in Malaysia.
More Than 20 Years In Malaysia
Longest established Australian International School in Malaysia
World’s First Certified Visible Learning
First in the world to be certified
Best Pre-University Results
Best NSW Higher School Certificate results outside of Australia
International Community
More than 70% Australian & expat teachers and 26 student nationalities
50/50 Assessment Approach
Equal emphasis on examination, life skills development and practical approach
Embedding Mindfulness
Focused on student wellbeing with 15 trained mindfulness staff
PRINCIPLES
Our Ethos
Every school has their own vision and mission, which plays a significant part in shaping their entire curriculum and environment on a whole.
Here at Australian International School Malaysia (AISM), our education is more than just another learning phase for your child. Get to know our ethos, and the principles that drives our team to do what they do best.
This video gives an insight into the fundamental philosophies of an Australian curriculum.
Guiding Principles
Vision
Our community seeks to develop lifelong learners who:
Explore, Extend and Excel
Exhibit passion for academic and personal success
Demonstrate positive global citizenship and leadership
Mission
Through Visible Learning and holistic education, AISM strives to be the best Australian International School in the world
Purpose
To educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community.
Our Heritage
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The Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) was founded in 2000, through an Australian and Malaysian partnership. Sunrise Berhad, a well-known public listed property company became the Malaysian partner. The aim of the partnership was to bring a well-rounded and rigorous education to Malaysia, drawing on Australia’s academic strengths and sporting prowess.
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By 2003, we moved into our new home at the Mines Resort City, 20km south of central Kuala Lumpur.
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Our school became part of Taylor’s Education Group, now one of Malaysia’s largest providers of private education with a mission of educating the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community.
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Opening of the new Junior School and Performing Arts Centre which increased the school’s capacity to 1000 students, and included a range of state of the art facilities.
Our Core Values
| Respecting and caring for each other | |
| being dedicated to a culture of | Excellence |
| openness in | Communication |
| acting with | Integrity |
| being | Passionate in what we do |
| creating an | Enjoyable environment |
Safeguarding Policy
Child abuse and neglect are a violation of a child’s human rights and are obstacles to the child’s education as well as to their physical, social and emotional development. This type of abuse and neglect are of concern throughout the world. The Australian International School Malaysia endorses the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Articles 19 and 34), of which our host country, Malaysia, is a signatory.
Leadership And Intercultural
Understanding
Our Purpose and Vision clearly state that our students are developing the skills required for success as global citizens. In order for this to occur, our learners must develop deep intercultural understanding.
Intercultural Understanding is one of the seven General Capabilities that underpin all learning areas of the Australian Curriculum, and through our commitment to the delivery of the NESA curriculum, our students develop a deep understanding through the following four key aspects:
Recognising culture and developing respect
Interacting and empathising with others
Intercultural Understanding in the learning areas
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