Malaysia, Sarawak
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Boarding on campus with male dormitories, female dormitories and wardens' rooms.
Daily meals are provided on campus and included in the fees. A Dining Hall is available on site.
Yayasan Sarawak owns and operates Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School as a state-supported international secondary school network. It began as a government initiative and operates multiple campuses, including Petra Jaya (Kuching), Kuching (12th Mile), and Sibu.
Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School is a government-supported secondary school for Sarawakian students. It follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Students study core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, along with other subjects based on their interests and strengths. The school is equipped with modern facilities including science laboratories, computer labs, sports areas, a library, and multipurpose halls to support both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. Lessons are taught in English, and students are encouraged to participate in school events, team projects, and cultural programs. YSISS is managed by Yayasan Sarawak, a state education foundation that has supported students and schools in Sarawak since 1971. The school currently has campuses in Petra Jaya and Sibu.
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