St John's International Secondary School

SJIS is situated in central Kuala Lumpur, close to the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve and within sight of the KL Tower. The area is well connected by public transport and main roads, making it convenient for families across the city.

The school provides the Cambridge pathway: Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11), and Cambridge A Levels (Sixth Form). Students are typically between 11 and 18 years old.

SJIS is a co-educational day school and does not offer any boarding facilities.

The school offers an English Support Programme (ESP) for Lower Secondary to strengthen students’ skills in Cambridge First Language English. Information about broader SEN (Special Educational Needs) support is not publicly disclosed on the website.

The school does not have a formal affiliation with a specific country.

SJIS is associated with the Lasallian tradition of the De La Salle Brothers through its historical ties with St. John’s Institution.

The school does not publish daily start and end times on its website.

SJIS arranges transport services through providers for students who require them. Buses are available on designated routes, and additional transport is sometimes organized for special events such as sports meets or inter-school activities.

St. John’s International Secondary School follows the Cambridge curriculum pathway. Students in Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) study a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Geography, History, Malay, and Mandarin, with an English Support Programme (ESP) available for those strengthening their language skills. In Upper Secondary (Years 10–11), students prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE, choosing from a mix of core and elective subjects. After completing IGCSE, students may progress to Cambridge A Levels (Sixth Form), where they select three to four subjects in preparation for university entry. Instruction is delivered in English, with Malay and Mandarin also offered as part of the curriculum. The school is formally registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) to deliver these qualifications.

Social and emotional wellbeing is supported through the school's central counselling service and pastoral care system. Students can confidentially access the school counsellor for guidance on academic, personal, or social challenges. The school's character formation programmes and co-curricular activities, such as the Interact Club, also provide opportunities for students to develop resilience, leadership, and social skills.

SJIS does not operate as a specialist institution for SEN and does not outline specific programmes for students with additional learning needs.

The school requires a strong command of English, as it is the language of instruction for all subjects, including the IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school does not provide a specific EAL support programme for students needing language assistance. A student's English proficiency is evaluated as a key part of the admissions and placement process.

Students have direct access to the school's "Counselling Corner," where a registered counsellor offers confidential support for a range of personal, social, and academic issues relevant to adolescents. This provision is a key part of the school's wider pastoral care network, which includes form tutors and heads of year. The aim is to provide a supportive framework to help students navigate the challenges of their teenage years.

The school's safeguarding policy is not available publicly through the school's website.

1. Submit Application and Documents
Parents must complete the student application and registration forms, submitting them along with the required documents, including identity cards, academic report cards, and passport-sized photos, before the academic year begins.

2. Placement Assessments
Once the application is received, students undertake placement testing, which includes assessments in English, Science, and Mathematics. Additionally, an online English Diagnostic Test is conducted to determine appropriate placement.

3. Offer and Registration
Successful candidates receive a “Letter of Offer.” Enrollment is confirmed once the registration fee, as well as any other required documents and applicable payments, have been paid.

4. Payment Guidance
Fees must be paid according to the school’s billing schedule, typically two months before the start of each semester. Applicants applying for scholarships or bursaries must settle at least one semester’s fee before submitting their application.

The secondary school offers several scholarships, primarily focused on academic merit and sporting achievements. Academic scholarships are available for students entering the A-Levels programme, with the value (up to a 100% tuition fee waiver) based on outstanding IGCSE or SPM results.

Merit scholarships are also offered for entry into the lower secondary school based on UPSR results.

Sports scholarships are awarded to students competing at a national level, and a limited number of scholarships are available via the school's 7-S Programme for students new to the Cambridge curriculum.

Should a particular secondary year group be full, successful applicants will be placed on the waiting list. The school will then make an offer as soon as a place becomes available.