Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school follows the New South Wales (NSW) curriculum and is registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to deliver the NSW curriculum. The NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) is the pre-university pathway offered, described as equivalent to A-Levels or the IB Diploma. The HSC is assessed on a 50/50 basis: 50% school-based assignments and 50% external examinations.
Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) serves students from ages 3 to 18. The school delivers the Australian Curriculum, with Year 12 students completing the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Notable facilities include a dedicated Performing Arts Centre with a black box theatre and soundproofed music rooms, well-equipped science laboratories, a Design & Technology workshop, and extensive sports facilities including a 25-meter swimming pool and large playing fields for various sports. AISM is notably the world's first certified Visible Learning™ school, a unique approach that transparently focuses on how students learn best, guiding teaching practices to enhance student outcomes.
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