Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): Austin Heights is accredited to offer the Cambridge International Curriculum, including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP), and IGCSE examinations.
Malaysian Ministry of Education: The school has been recognized with a 5-star rating for excellence in management and administration.
2012: IGCSE Malay Literature – World Highest Score
2013: IGCSE Chinese – Malaysia Highest Score
2014: IGCSE Physics – Malaysia Highest Score
2014: IGCSE Accounting – Malaysia Highest Score
2015: Two students achieved World Highest Scores in IGCSE Mathematics
National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI): Awarded for excellence in private international school education.
Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards (2016): Received the "Excellence Award".
Nanyang Siang Pau Golden Eagle Award (2016): Recognized as one of the "Top 10 Excellent Enterprises".
Austin Heights Private & International School (AHIS) serves students aged 3 to 17, offering a dual-track curriculum: the Cambridge International Curriculum (IPC, Lower Secondary, IGCSE) in its international stream and the Malaysian National Curriculum in its private stream. This flexibility makes AHIS suitable for both local and international families seeking high-quality education. AHIS features a modern campus equipped with science laboratories, ICT suites, art and music rooms, a swimming pool, a futsal court, a trampoline area, and a multipurpose hall. Its academic structure is supported by a strong co-curricular program that includes competitive sports, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. A standout feature of AHIS is its consistent academic achievement at international levels. Students have received World and Malaysia Highest Score Awards in IGCSE subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, and Chinese. The school also integrates character-building initiatives through leadership programs and values-based education. Students benefit from an immersive English Programme designed to support language acquisition for non-native speakers, and learning is enriched through events, field trips, and science fairs that bring education beyond the classroom.
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