Australian International School Malaysia is proud to celebrate the outstanding Higher School Certificate (HSC) results achieved by the Class of 2025, reflecting a consistently high standard of academic excellence across the cohort.
For the third consecutive year, 100% of results were above 50%, with 95% above 60%. Nearly half of all results (49%) were achieved in the top two performance bands above 80%, marking a strong HSC performance in AISM.
AISM was ranked the second highest ranked HSC international school globally, placing the school alongside AIS Hong Kong and ahead of AIS Singapore.
This year, 17 students were named on the Sydney Morning Herald 2025 HSC Honour Roll and the NESA Distinguished Achievers List, highlighting the depth of high academic performance across the cohort.
Subject Excellence Across the Cohort
Students delivered outstanding results across a broad range of subjects, with perfect outcomes in several extension and language courses. All students achieved results above 80% in English and Chinese extension subjects, reflecting a high level of academic challenge and achievement.
Strong and consistent results were also seen in Chinese and Literature, Design and Technology, English Extension 2, Chinese Continuers, Society and Culture, Music, and Visual Arts.
Individual Student Achievements
Derek Han
- English EAL/D – Band 6
- Mathematics Extension 1 – E4
- Mathematics Extension 2 – E4
- Physics – Band 5 (high)
- Software Engineering – Band 5
Phillip Mah
- Mathematics Extension 1 – E4
- Biology – Band 5
- Chemistry – Band 5
- Economics – Band 5
- English Advanced – Band 5
- Physics – Band 5
Lucas Yip
- Mathematics Extension 1 – E4
- Biology – Band 5
- Chemistry – Band 5
- English Advanced – Band 5
- Physics – Band 5
Aneesha Pollock
- Society & Culture – Band 6
- English Extension 2 – E4
- Strong Band 5s across English Advanced, Legal Studies, Modern History
Michelle Wang (Year 11)
- Mathematics Advanced – 98 – Band 6
Understanding HSC Results at AISM
The Higher School Certificate is a globally recognised qualification awarded by New South Wales and accepted by universities around the world. Results are shown in performance bands, with higher bands indicating stronger understanding and higher level thinking. Extension courses are the most academically challenging subjects and are taken by students seeking deeper learning.
At AISM, students follow a balanced learning approach, with results based on both coursework and final exams. This ensures students are assessed over time, not just in one exam, while building confidence, independence, and the skills needed for success beyond school.
Celebrating Success
These outstanding results reflect the dedication of our students and the expertise of our teaching staff, as well as the strong academic culture at AISM. We congratulate the Class of 2025 and thank our teachers and support staff for their commitment in guiding students on their journey to success.
