Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
This accreditor, part of the University of Cambridge, enables the school to offer internationally recognised qualifications such as Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, which support students’ readiness for higher education globally.
COBIS (Council of British International Schools)
A non-profit organisation representing British international schools worldwide; its affiliation indicates SJIIM’s alignment with international standards of British-style education.
AIMS (Association of International Malaysian Schools)
A membership body of Malaysian international schools that promotes collaboration, intercultural understanding, and shared best practices across member institutions.
FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia)
A regional network of British curriculum schools in Asia that offers opportunities for inter-school competitions, festivals, and educational enrichment for students.
The Virtues Project
An international character development initiative that supports students in cultivating values like respect and perseverance through practical tools embedded in everyday learning.
St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) is a Lasallian international school in Tropicana, Petaling Jaya, established in 2016. The school provides a full pathway beginning with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), moving through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge IGCSE, and culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Its community includes students of more than 30 nationalities, with English as the language of instruction. Mandarin is taught daily in the Primary years, and Spanish is introduced in Secondary. The campus houses specialist facilities for science, sports, and the performing arts, alongside flexible learning spaces. A defining aspect of SJIIM is its commitment to service learning, grounded in Lasallian values, which gives students opportunities to engage in projects that support local and global communities.
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