Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The International School @ ParkCity operates on two Desa ParkCity campuses: Main Campus for 5–18 year-olds at No. 1 Jalan Intisari, Desa ParkCity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, and The Early Years Centre for 3–5 year-olds at No. 7 Persiaran Residen, Desa ParkCity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur. The Early Years Centre opened in September 2016 and provides bright indoor spaces and outdoor learning areas including a sand pit, bike track, adventure playground and a garden. The Main Campus spans over 5 acres and features bright, modern classrooms, specialist facilities and a Core Block with 12 science laboratories, supported by a six-lane heated swimming pool and two sports halls in addition to a Multi Purpose Hall.
Two on-site libraries, serving Primary and Secondary students respectively, support daily learning. Additional sports facilities at ParkCity Club are also within walking distance of the school.
On-campus facilities include a Multi-Purpose Hall, an astroturf pitch and roof-top games areas, plus a dedicated on-site Sports Hall and a six-lane heated pool. ParkCity Club is within walking distance and offers tennis and badminton courts, a lap pool, a fun pool, a FIFA-size football field and athletics facilities. These resources support a broad PE and swimming program and large-scale school activities.
The ISP campus features seven purpose-built science laboratories in the Core Block, a dedicated Primary Science laboratory, and bright, modern classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, visualisers, iPads and computers. The Performing Arts area includes dance studios, a Black Box Theatre, music and instrumental classrooms and eight practice rooms. The Creative Arts spaces support Art, Design Technology and related activities. A well-stocked library and on-site catering support daily learning, and technology is integrated across lessons with universal iPad access.
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are a central part of ISP, with over 100 clubs and activities each week, including Specialist CCAs led by external experts in areas such as Fencing, Taekwondo, Robotics, Cheerleading and Cricket. Examples include Dodgeball, Badminton, Drama, Orchestra, Football, Art & Craft, Photography, Origami, Dance and more. The International Award (DOE-IA) is offered at ISP, and COALS (Community Outreach and Life Skills) is part of the secondary program. Primary Open Morning and Secondary Open Morning events highlight the curricular and leadership opportunities, and the Sixth Form offers A-Levels and the AQA Baccalaureate along with EPQ and related student life activities.
The International School at ParkCity (ISP) in Kuala Lumpur offers a British-based education for students aged 3 to 18, from Early Years through to A-Levels. Younger students engage with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the English National Curriculum, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Years 10 and 11, followed by Cambridge AS and A-Levels in the Sixth Form. ISP provides over 400 Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) throughout the school year, catering to a wide range of interests from sports and performing arts to academic clubs and community service, allowing students to explore passions beyond the classroom. The campus includes facilities such as a multipurpose hall, astroturf pitch, a rooftop games area, a sports hall, competition standard climbing wall and a 6-lane heated swimming pool. A distinctive feature of ISP is its comprehensive House System, where students are allocated to one of four houses named after endangered Malaysian animals: Gajah, Penyu, Harimau, and Badak. This system encourages participation in inter-house competitions, fostering teamwork and providing opportunities for students to develop social skills and be recognized for their efforts.
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