Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Ministry of Education, Malaysia (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia): The school is registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Education, ensuring compliance with national education standards and regulations.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): IISM is an accredited Cambridge international school and examination centre, authorised to deliver Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and A-Level qualifications.
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM): The school is owned and managed by IIUM Schools Sdn. Bhd., making it part of the International Islamic University Malaysia’s network of education subsidiaries.
The school does not publicly disclose any school-level awards.
International Islamic School Malaysia (IISM) in Gombak delivers the Cambridge pathway from Primary through Secondary and A-Levels. Primary covers Key Stages 1–2 with English as First Language, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Malay, Islamic Studies, Quran, PE with compulsory swimming, arts and Cambridge ICT certification. Secondary subject groups include First Language English/ESL, Additional Mathematics or Business Studies, sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Arabic, Malay and French, ICT and PE, alongside clubs, sports and a Uniform Unit. The school is a CAIE examination centre (since 2000) and publishes detailed fees, payment options and timelines. Boarding is offered via on-campus student accommodation for both male and female students, and the school shares a vetted list of third-party bus operators for transport. Campus hours are 8:30–16:15 (Fri 12:30).
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