Aspiration International Secondary School

The secondary school campus is situated in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), an established residential township in Kuala Lumpur. The campus is located a short distance from public parks and amenities and is accessible via the MRT line and local bus services.

The school is structured into three main levels; Early Years Programme for children aged 3-5, followed by Primary School for ages 5-12, and then Secondary School for students aged 13-18.

AISis a co-educational day school.

Aspiration is not a specialist school for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and has stated that it currently lacks the resources to provide extensive support for such students.

The school does not have a formal affiliation with any particular country.

The school is secular and does not have an affiliation with any particular religion.

The school day starts at 8:30 am and ends at 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday, and at 4:00 pm on Fridays. The later finish time accommodates the school's co-curricular activities programme.

The school provide a bus service through a private provider, although specific details regarding the offering were not available publicly through the school's website.

In Secondary School (ages 13-16), students can follow either the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) or the IGCSE pathway. For the IGCSE, the school offers examinations from both Cambridge and Oxford AQA Examinations. Finally, for students aged 17-18, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), a globally recognized pre-university qualification.

The school supports students' social and emotional learning through its "Four Pillars of Learning," which include a focus on "Emotion & Ethics" and "Social & Interpersonal Skills." This approach aims to develop emotional resilience, integrity, and the ability to distinguish right from wrong. The school also emphasizes the development of social skills to help students build relationships and collaborate effectively with others. This is integrated into the school's overall teaching philosophy to ensure a well-rounded and holistic development for each student.

The school is not a specialist SEN institution and states that it does not currently have the resources to care for students with special learning needs. The school can accommodate students who fit into mainstream education and is accessible for students with disabilities.

The school provides support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) requirements. This is offered as part of the school's academic support programs, alongside a Mentor-Mentee Programme.

The school promotes positive mental health through a whole-school approach that aims to help students become more resilient and successful. The school has a "Wellness Lead" and staff are trained to look out for early warning signs of mental health problems to ensure students get early intervention and support. The curriculum includes social and emotional skills development, and there's an emphasis on creating an ethos where students feel safe and able to talk openly about their problems. The school also has a "Learning Support Programme" and a "School Supports Team" as part of its extra-curricular activities.

Information about a specific safeguarding policy were not available publicly on the school website.

Submit Your Application. You will need to complete and submit the school's pre-application form to begin the admissions process.

Take the Entrance Assessment. After submitting the pre-application form and paying the application fee, your child will need to complete the CAT4 entrance assessment. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) is used to evaluate your child's readiness for their intended year group and to help teachers tailor their support.

Complete Your Application. Successful applicants will then be required to submit the full application form. At this stage, you will receive a fee quotation.

Confirm Your Admission. Upon receiving an offer letter and invoice, you will need to make the full payment of the applicable fees before the term begins to secure your child's place.

AIS Academic Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and include the Principal's Scholarship (up to 25% discount on tuition fees) and the Founder's Scholarship (up to 50% discount on tuition fees). To be eligible, students must achieve and maintain a certain level of academic excellence.

Higher Achievers Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in sports, music, or other areas of talent at state, national, and international levels.

The school does not operate a waitlist system. The school has a continuous enrollment policy, meaning they welcome new students throughout the year, provided there are places available.