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Malaysia, Labuan
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The medium of instruction is English for all subjects; Malay is taught as a Foreign Language and Mandarin is taught. The International Curriculum follows the British Curriculum with Singapore Curriculum integration and includes Cambridge Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE assessments. The National Curriculum option uses KSSR for Primary and KSSM for Secondary, with UPSR and SPM assessments; Mathematics and Science are taught in English within the National Curriculum. Cambridge Checkpoint examinations are offered to potential National Lower Secondary Students.
No bilingual program is offered. The medium of instruction is English; Malay is taught as a Foreign Language and Mandarin is taught.
Labuan International School (LIS), established in 1996, is located on the island of Labuan, a federal territory off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia. The school offers both the Malaysian National Curriculum and the British IGCSE pathway, catering to students aged 4 to 16. English is the main language of instruction, with additional classes in Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin. LIS is co-educational and offers boarding facilities. Class sizes are capped at approximately 23–25 students, supporting close student-teacher interaction. The campus features a swimming pool, tennis courts, science labs, and a multipurpose hall. A distinctive feature of LIS is its use of Challenge-Based Learning (CBL), where students engage with real-world problems, such as environmental challenges, to develop solutions—an approach highlighted by its participation in robotics competitions. With a mix of academic and practical learning, LIS appeals to families seeking both local and international education options in East Malaysia.
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