Parents consistently seek the best possible opportunities for their children’s growth and development, a sentiment mirrored in the burgeoning landscape of international schools in Malaysia. In recent years, this educational sector has witnessed significant expansion, presenting diverse options for families. Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) has played pivotal roles in shaping students’ experiences like Pei Xien Yeoh.

Pei Xien praised the teachers and support staff at AISM for always being there whenever she had questions or needed help with any challenging topic.

Pei Xien Yeoh embarked on her educational journey at AISM in 2006, starting as a kindergartener and continuing until Year 9 in 2015. Here, she experienced a nurturing learning environment that encouraged exploration and growth. The Australian curriculum emphasised active trials and participation in addition to academic excellence. This approach truly benefited Pei Xien who believes the exposure allowed her to develop various skills and interests early on.

She says, “Having an environment that nurtures my strengths beyond academics was very positive and reassuring. I engaged in various co-curricular activities, including girls’ basketball, duathlons, triathlons and a wide range of CCAs such as performing arts, home economics, sports and robotics. I also participated in the KL Novel Knockout competition, where we read books and competed against other international schools in the Klang Valley area.”

Moving into the Middle and Senior School, Pei Xien found an environment conducive to academic focus. Teachers and support staff offered extensive guidance, contributing to a culture of studying and scholarly growth.

“If I had a question or wanted an extra pair of eyes on an essay, the teachers and support staff were willing to lend a hand and support us either by providing extra coaching/tutoring sessions either during break times or after school, answering any questions or going through any topics that were challenging,” Pei Xien says.

Engaging in activities like the Maths Olympiad and the World Scholar’s Cup broadened her horizon, fostering debate, essay writing, and quiz skills while also providing exposure to a global community of students.

Studying at University College London

After completing her IBDP at Sevenoaks School, a UK boarding school, she was admitted to University College London (UCL) to study BA Arts - History, Politics and Economics (PPE). She has always wanted to pursue this programme since she was 14.

After graduating from UCL, Pei Xien embarked on a career as a management consultant at Deloitte.

Credit: This article includes excerpts and insights originally published on the School Advisor website.