Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school is located in Mont Kiara, a modern township with numerous high-rise residential condominiums, office complexes, and international schools. Mont Kiara is known for its international community, with a significant population of expatriates from various countries. The area is well-connected to the rest of Kuala Lumpur via major expressways and is considered a very desirable residential area for families, with many amenities such as shopping malls, restaurants, and recreational facilities.
The main campus is structured into three main sections to cater for different age groups. These are the Primary School for ages 5-11, the Secondary School for ages 11-16, and the Sixth Form for students aged 16-18.
GIS is a co-educational day school and does not offer any boarding facilities.
The school has a dedicated Learning Support faculty that assists students with identified mild learning differences. Support is provided through in-class assistance, small group sessions, or individualised programmes, depending on the student's needs. The team works with teachers and parents to create and review individualised education plans (IEPs).
The school does not have a formal affiliation with any particular country.
GIS is a non-denominational school and has no religious affiliation.
The school day for primary and secondary students starts at 7:40 am and finishes at 2:10 pm for Years 1 to 3, and 2:20 pm for Years 4 to 13. The day includes a morning break and a lunch break.
The school offers an extensive bus service that connects the main campus with major residential areas across Kuala Lumpur. The service is provided by external operators, and the cost is determined by the distance from the student's home to the school.
One-Time Fees
Application Fee: RM 1,500
Registration Fee: RM 20,000
(non-refundable, one-time payments)
Tuition Fees
Year 1
Fee Per Term: RM 27,170
Fee Per Year: RM 81,510
Year 2
Fee Per Term: RM 27,990
Fee Per Year: RM 83,970
Years 3 & 4
Fee Per Term: RM 31,050
Fee Per Year: RM 93,150
Years 5 & 6
Fee Per Term: RM 32,470
Fee Per Year: RM 97,410
Years 7 & 8
Fee Per Term: RM 36,370
Fee Per Year: RM 109,110
Year 9
Fee Per Term: RM 38,100
Fee Per Year: RM 114,300
Years 10 & 11
Fee Per Term: RM 38,960
Fee Per Year: RM 116,880
Years 12 & 13
Fee Per Term: RM 39,520
Fee Per Year: RM 118,560
Other Costs and Payment Information
Billing Schedule: Fees are billed three times a year, at the start of each academic term.
Payment Options: The school accepts payments via bank transfer, cheque, and credit card.
English as an Additional Language (EAL): For students in the EAL program in Years 7 to 9, an additional fee equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee is applied.
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