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Malaysia, Genting Highlands
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The campus features a library, a field, a computer lab, and boarding houses. It includes a tennis court, a gym, a swimming pool, and a school dining facility. A medical facility is available on site, along with labs for living skills, multimedia, and science. The facilities support a well-rounded education in a student-friendly environment.
Sports facilities include a tennis court, a gym, a swimming pool and a field for outdoor activities. These spaces support a range of physical education and sporting programs. Students access these facilities during designated times for PE and after-school activities.
Library, Computer Lab, Multimedia Lab, and Science Lab are available for academic work. A Lab Living Skills facility supports practical learning. Technology is integrated into the curriculum and students use devices during lessons.
Clubs include ICT club, Photography club, Music club, Art & Design club, Gym club, and Reading club. The clubs provide opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the classroom. Clubs meet regularly as part of the school's co-curricular program.
Highlands International Boarding School (HIBS) is situated in the serene Genting Highlands, approximately 50 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1999, HIBS offers the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level curriculum for students aged 11 to 18. The school's location at 3,000 feet above sea level provides a cool climate conducive to learning. HIBS accommodates both boarding and day students, with about 60% residing on campus. Boarding facilities include separate halls for boys and girls, each equipped with study rooms, computer labs, and medical bays. A distinctive feature of HIBS is its HI-BLEND program, a blended learning approach for Years 7 to 9, combining 17 days of virtual learning with 3 days of on-campus classes and extracurricular activities. The campus boasts facilities such as science and computer labs, a library, a gym, a swimming pool, and courts for various sports. Students are encouraged to participate in at least two extracurricular activities per term, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
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