Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Attend an open house or school tour. The school regularly organizes open house events and individual tours, providing an opportunity for families to visit the campus, meet staff, and learn more about the curriculum and facilities. Booking a visit helps parents assess if the school environment fits their child’s needs.
Submit an application form. After deciding to proceed, parents complete the application form, providing relevant documents such as previous school reports, birth certificates, and passport copies. The school may require additional information depending on the applicant’s age and program.
Assessment and interview. The school conducts an age-appropriate assessment and an interview with the student and family. This helps evaluate the child’s academic level, language proficiency, and readiness to join the school community.
Offer and acceptance. If successful, the school sends an offer letter outlining terms, fees, and enrollment conditions. Parents confirm acceptance by completing necessary paperwork and paying any required deposits or fees.
Orientation and enrollment. Once accepted, the school provides orientation information to help new students and families settle in smoothly, including details on school uniforms, timetables, and support services.
The school operates a waitlist system when places are limited. Applicants who meet entry criteria but for whom immediate places are unavailable are placed on a waiting list. The school contacts families in order of the waitlist as spaces open up, typically prioritizing siblings and earlier application dates.
Asia Pacific International School offers a limited number of scholarships based on academic merit, leadership qualities, and community involvement. Interested families must submit a scholarship application alongside the admissions form, providing supporting documents and references. Scholarships are reviewed by a committee and awarded annually, potentially covering part of the tuition fees. Specific criteria and deadlines are shared with families during the admissions process.
Asia Pacific International School caters to students aged 2 to 16. providing a curriculum grounded in the English National Curriculum, progressing to the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in primary years and preparing students for the Cambridge IGCSE examinations by the end of Year 11. The campus features extensive facilities, including a full-sized football field, a 25-meter saltwater swimming pool, various indoor and outdoor courts for sports, and specialized spaces for creative arts like music studios and art studios. Distinctive programs include a trilingual learning environment in the Early Years, supporting English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia.
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