Top International Schools Companies in Malaysia

Malaysia has established itself as a leading destination for international education, with a growing number of international schools offering high-quality education to students from around the world. In recent years, the international schools industry in Malaysia has witnessed significant growth and success, driven by a favorable economic climate, government initiatives, and the adoption of new technologies. As of 2022, the industry has generated an estimated RM 5 billion in revenue, with over 5,000 people employed in the sector. In this article, we will explore the key statistics from 2022, factors contributing to the growth and success of the industry, each industry's growth and comparison to the previous years, key trends including technological disruptions, challenges, and future outlook.

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TAYLORS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (TIS)214 +60 3-8066 3675
marcom@tis.edu.my

Taylors International School (TIS) offers a global learning experience based on the highly valued British curriculum which leads to excellence in IGCSE qualifications. We have two campuses located in Kuala Lumpur and Puchong. These schools aim to provide joyful, meaningful, and challenging learning from Early Years to Secondary through Quantum Learning - one of the most effective teacher development programmes from the United States of America. TIS is proud to be recognised as The Worlds First Quantum Learning Distinguished School. For more details, please contact us at: TISKL: +603 9200 9898‪ ‬| admissions@kl.tis.edu.my TISPC: +603 5879 5000 | admissions@pc.tis.edu.my Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TISKL/ https://www.facebook.com/TISPUCHONG/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorsInternationalSchool Follow us on Instagram: @tiskualalumpur_official @tispc_official

DALAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL112 (blank)
info@dalat.org

Since 1929, Dalat International School has offered an American, college-preparatory education. We are located in Penang, Malaysia. In 2019 we achieved Exemplary Accreditation status with the ACSI, the first ever given outside the USA.

INVICTUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HORIZON HILLS JB MALAYSIA19 +65 6259 3877
admissions.bangkok@invictus.school

At Invictus International School, we offer curricula designed to nurture the growth of every student. Our schools offer the UK Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Cambridge International A-Levels (Advanced Levels). Invictus International School (Horizon Hills) is currently under construction. To find out more about Invictus International schools in the region, please email enquiry@invictus.school

GARDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL416 +60 3-6209 6888
enquiry@gardenschool.edu.my

Garden International School (GIS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is South-East Asias leading international school. Our high quality, holistic education ensures that our students leave us well equipped for life; it is not surprising that GIS students are in demand across the world and are sought after by the worlds best universities. GIS students benefit from our unique, innovative teaching and learning culture, integrating knowledge and skill development, supported by over 65 years of heritage and a thriving alumni network. Accredited by the Council of International Schools, GIS is one of the oldest and most distinguished schools in Malaysia with two locations in Kuala Lumpur: the Early Years Centre in Desa Sri Hartamas and the main campus in Mont Kiara. GIS provides British-based education for students from 3 to 18 years of age across our Early Years Centre (Nursery to Reception), Primary School (Year 1 to Year 6) and Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 13). The school has been teachin…

TAYLORS EDUCATION GROUP701 +60 3-5629 5000
contactus@taylors.edu.my

Taylors Education Group is one of the largest private education groups in Malaysia, with over 23,000 students across university, college and schools. With an unsurpassed track record built up over the last six decades, Taylors has earned a reputation as the leading private educational provider in Malaysia and offers a wide breadth of education, from pre-school to postgraduate courses. Taylors Higher Education —Taylors University and Taylors College, have both won a number of peoples choice awards over the last decade as well as numerous recognitions from professional bodies around the world. Taylors is also present in Vietnam with British University Vietnam, the first and only international university in Vietnam offering British degrees. Taylors Schools owns and operates some of the largest and most successful international schools in Malaysia: Garden International School, Australian International School Malaysia, Taylors International School, Nexus International School, Putr…

THE ALICE SMITH SCHOOL209 +60 3-9543 3688
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Established since 1946, the Alice Smith School is one of the oldest and most prestigious British international school in Asia and offers the English National Curriculum. Our leading international school in Kuala Lumpur has an established reputation for excellence, and as a not-for-profit educational foundation, all the schools resources are focused on the well-being of students. For over 70 years, the school has grown into a diverse and dynamic community with 1,600 students from close to 50 different nations. We have nurtured and developed a rich web of alumni globally. Thousands of students and hundreds of staff have been part of our success story. The school is one of the first in Malaysia and earliest in South East Asia and wider afield to be accredited as a British School Overseas (BSO) and is graded as excellent. In addition, Alice Smith is the first school in Malaysia to be accepted as a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and only the fifth in …

MELAKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (255332-T)26 +60 6-240 2427
info@mis.edu.my

Melaka International School (255332-T) is an education management company based out of Jalan Siantan 1/3, Malacca, Malacca, Malaysia.

HIBISCUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL28 +60 3-6242 5544
inquiries@hibiscus.edu.my

Hibiscus International School offers propitious educational advantages with our experienced teachers and modern teaching methods. HiS is a private elementary, middle and high school, focused on preparing children for the changing conditions of todays and tomorrows worlds.

MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE MALAYSIA169 +60 7-560 2200
malaysia@marlboroughcollege.my

Marlborough College Malaysia is a fully coeducational, independent boarding and day school. The boarding and day Senior School is for pupils aged thirteen to eighteen. There is also a day Preparatory School for pupils aged between three and twelve, with the option of boarding from the age of nine. The school is situated on a secure 90-acre estate on the southern tip of Malaysia in Iskandar, just across the second causeway from Singapore. The campus provides a spacious and beautiful environment which will enrich the development of our pupils.

ATLAS RISK AND CONSULTING SOLUTIONS LTD5 +60 12-910 3158
info@atlascorps.co.uk

Atlas Solutions is a risk management and security training consultancy which specialises in Conflict Management and Physical Intervention training for the security industry based in Malaysia and its surrounding area. Our team consists of talent from the Federal Government of Malaysia, local and international security industry experts, and current and ex-serving members of the British armed forces as well as UK Police. Our clients include flagship shopping complexes, international schools and embassies in Malaysia as well as businesses who want to keep their principals and their staff safe. Our customers are business who are aiming to upskill their existing inhouse and contract security officers to international standards as well as implement salient response plans in their security function, and members of the public who are seeking an international career in Close Protection. We run the Level 3 Award Close Protection which is internationally accredited as well as highly coveted in…

IGB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (IGBIS)96 +60 3-6145 4688
enquiries@igbis.edu.my

IGB International School is an Early Years to Grade 12 international school that provides a dynamic, innovative and inclusive learning environment where students are challenged to excel in both their learning and personal growth. An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, IGBIS is the only school in Malaysia authorised for the full continuum of IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP). The school offers two career-related streams through the CP, where students can study either accountancy through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), or undertake college-level art and design subjects through the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The school is a member of the Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS), is accredited with both the Council of International Schools (CIS) the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NE…

HONSBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL40 +60 3-7666 8222
info@honsbridge.edu.my

PRINCIPALS WELCOME Let me wish you a warm welcome to Honsbridge, a British curriculum academy for students in Malaysia. Our goal at Honsbridge is a simple one – to offer all our Students the best possible preparation for their future educational careers. The Honsbridge Cambridge Primary /IGCSE/O Level curriculum is designed for students who believe in choosing their own subjects; in building a strong foundation in their command of English Language to excel in their academic progression; to enable the students to achieve the high grades that they truly deserve; and last but not the least students have the option to sit their examination in June or Nov. For a very long time, the Education Ministry of Malaysia has recognised the importance of English language in higher education. Hence, the UPSR and SPM examinations have now included English as the written scripts in Maths and Science examinations. This is a fine example of meeting the changing needs of students today. In Malaysia, t…

PENINSULA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AUSTRALIA32 +60 11-3783 2390
enquiry@peninsula.edu.my

We provide a quality education system for the 21st century needs, with an emphasis on individual learning and critical thinking, to help its students to discover and develop their talents and to fulfill their potential. We do this through a curriculum which we regard as exemplary, adaptable to our particular needs and well tested for international application. Our partner in the delivery of this curriculum is Peninsula Grammar from the state of Victoria in Australia, which has a long and distinguished record and expertise in international curriculum delivery and administration.

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MALAYSIA (AISM)140 +60 3-8949 5000
admin@aism.edu.my

INTRODUCTION The Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) is the first and only International School in Malaysia offering an Australian Curriculum, delivered by Australian teachers, and following the Australian school year. Established in the year 2000, Australian International School Malaysia has grown to become a competitive private education institution offering the Australian Curriculum to students from all over the world. Located on a 7.5 acre campus at the Mines Resort City in Kuala Lumpur, Australian International School Malaysia serves more than 650 students represented by over 30 different nationalities. With increasing demand, the school has reached its full capacity and is now expanding to provide capacity for 1000 students. The schools expansion project with a new Junior School and integration of 21st century learning facilities provide flexible learning approaches and collaborative learning opportunities for students and teachers to truly learn beyond the classroo…

MINDA GLOBAL BERHAD42 +60 3-8800 5295
contact@mindaglobal.com.my

Minda Global Berhad is one of Malaysias largest investor in private education ranging from primary to tertiary education institutions. At Minda Global, we believe that we are investing today in the future of tomorrows leading professionals who will positively impact society at large. Global Presence Our constituent institutions have recorded over a decade of education excellence and nurtured over 20,000 professionals across countless industries. Our institutions range from an international school to a full-fledged, multi-campus university. Our group boasts a footprint across 7 Malaysian states with students of over 35 nationalities while our educators hail from over 10 different countries creating a truly global teaching and learning environment. Global Reputation Quality and affordability is at the heart of our institutions, some of which have achieved a 5-Star (Excellent) rating by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education while others have received an international accreditatio…

REGENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS110 +60 1-800-88-7775
tpm_info@regent.edu.my

Established in 2011, Regent International School is the first and only international school in Klang. It is a home-grown international school that provides primary and secondary school education to Malaysian as well as international students. It was established with the objective of providing affordable international education and since then, it has been providing students with a rich and diverse learning environment. Today, Regent International Schools are located in Klang, Sungai Petani, Kuantan and Puchong with over 1,500 students and a dedicated teaching staff of over 150.

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PENANG (UPLANDS)65 +60 4-881 9778
info@uplands.org

Uplands has provided over 65 years of excellence in education as a nonprofit organization and has a proven track record of providing excellent facilities and opportunities for all of our learners. We are proud to be an international community that appreciates and values the rich, multicultural diversity within our school. We provide an academically challenging environment for our students with a low student/teacher ratio to achieve the best possible educational outcomes for our boys and girls. We also provide a wide range of opportunities for our students in Arts, Sports, Service, and Cultural activities, promoting our students to be active learners who embrace their creativity and become life long inquirers.

MINT COMMUNICATIONS7 +60 3-7986 0070
enquiry@mint-communications.asia

Mint Communications has been helping parents to find the right international schools for their children since 2012. Through our events, publications, websites and social media, we offer our clients opportunities to promote their offerings to parents across Malaysia and Singapore, and soon to the rest of Asia.

ELC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL107 +60 3-6156 5001
sen_admin_exec_sb@elc.edu.my

Since its establishment in 1987, elc International School has unwaveringly pursued a single objective: the development of its students into confident and responsible young men and women who attain the highest levels of success academically and in all facets of their lives. Fulfillment of this objective is proven not just by the schools continuing record of academic excellence, but also in the many other achievements of its students after school. The three core values of elc International School are embedded in its name — “excellence in everything we do”, “loyalty to each other and the School” and “commitment to continuous improvement”. These values are enhanced by the school motto “Learn to Aspire” and students are encouraged to aspire to succeed in reaching their personal, social and academic potential. A traditional ethos, an environment conducive to learning and character building as well as preparation for the responsibilities, opportunities and challenges of adulthood are essent…

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR487 +60 3-4813 5000
hr@iskl.edu.my

Established in 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has become known as a center of excellence in the world of international education. ISKL is a co-educational, private, not-for-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,500 students aged 3-18 years from more than 65 countries, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. ISKL offers a robust international curriculum that combines leading North American educational frameworks with global best practices. The curriculum recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey and is driven by ISKLs purpose to prepare our students for life itself, as we believe in the importance of helping students to shape their own paths, supporting them in discovering their passions, developing their competencies, and having an ethical impact on the world. ISKL is the longest running IB World School in Malaysia and has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to provide the prestigious Intern…

Top International Schools Companies in Malaysia

Factors Contributing to its Growth and Success:

The Malaysian government has played a significant role in promoting the growth and success of the international schools industry. The government has invested heavily in the industry, making education accessible to all Malaysians, including international students. The government's initiatives, such as the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025, have set ambitious targets to increase the number of international schools, improve the quality of education, and enhance graduate employability. Additionally, the government has established education hubs such as EduCity in Johor Bahru and the Kuala Lumpur Education City, providing a conducive environment for international schools.

One of the key drivers of growth in the international schools industry in Malaysia has been the increasing number of international students. Malaysia has emerged as a popular destination for international students due to its high-quality education system, affordable tuition fees, and favorable living conditions. The Malaysian government has taken several initiatives to attract international students, including the introduction of the Malaysia International Scholarship program and the establishment of education hubs in key cities.

Furthermore, the industry has witnessed a significant shift towards a more diversified curriculum, with an increasing number of schools offering courses in fields such as technology, entrepreneurship, and creative arts. This shift reflects the changing demands of the job market and the need for graduates with skills that are relevant to the needs of the economy.

Each Industry's Growth and Comparison to Previous Years:

The international schools industry in Malaysia has shown consistent growth in recent years, with the number of international schools increasing from 154 in 2015 to 185 in 2022. The number of international students has also increased from 90,198 in 2015 to 102,359 in 2022, a growth rate of 13.5%. The majority of international schools in Malaysia are located in the Klang Valley region, with Kuala Lumpur and Selangor having the highest number of international schools.

Key Trends including Technological Disruptions:

Technology has revolutionized the international schools industry in Malaysia, with schools adopting digital learning platforms to provide remote learning opportunities to students. EdTech companies have emerged to provide innovative solutions such as online courses and AI-based learning tools, making education more accessible and affordable. Additionally, the adoption of blockchain technology has enabled schools to issue digital certificates, providing a secure and tamper-proof way of verifying qualifications.

Challenges:

Despite the promising outlook, the international schools industry in Malaysia also faces several challenges. One of the most significant challenges is the need to improve the quality of education in international schools, which is critical to attracting and retaining students. Schools need to ensure that they provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of the future.

Another challenge is the need to address the regulatory barriers that hinder the growth of the industry. Malaysia has a complex regulatory environment for international schools, which can create challenges for schools seeking to establish themselves in the market.

Future Outlook:

The future outlook for the international schools industry in Malaysia is promising, with the government continuing to prioritize education and invest in the industry. The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 aims to transform the industry into a world-class education hub, increasing the number of international schools and enhancing the quality of education. The industry's adoption of new technologies will continue to provide opportunities for growth and innovation, and collaborations between schools and industry will drive research and development.

Looking ahead, the international schools industry in Malaysia is poised for continued growth and success, driven by the government's commitment to education, the private sector's investment in the industry, and the adoption of new technologies. As the industry continues to evolve and adapt to the changing demands of the education sector, it will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Malaysian education system. The industry's success will depend on its ability to address the challenges it faces and seize the opportunities presented by new technologies and changing demands.

Conclusion:

The international schools industry in Malaysia has shown consistent growth and success, supported by a favorable economic climate, government initiatives, and the adoption of new technologies. The industry faces challenges, but the future outlook is promising, with the government continuing to invest in education and the industry's adoption of new technologies providing opportunities for growth and innovation. As the industry continues to evolve and adapt to the changing demands of the education sector , it will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Malaysian education system.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 22 May 2023