Garden International School (Early Years Centre), Mont Kiara

As one of the most well-known and established international schools in Malaysia, Garden International School (GIS) has been providing quality education to children from all walks of life for 72 years. At GIS, students receive a well-rounded education based on the British curriculum, taught by a team of highly-qualified and passionate teachers. The school’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in its consistent record of producing top academic results.

GIS has two campuses in the Mont Kiara area. The main campus located in Mont Kiara serves students from Year 1 to Year 13 while the Early Years campus in Desa Sri Hartamas accommodates Nursery to Reception students. Both campuses feature unique learning spaces and state-to-the-art facilities to enhance the learning experience.

The true meaning of success @ GIS

Success in education is a multifaceted concept. At GIS, it’s more than just getting good grades. The school believes that a child’s academic success is tied to their happiness, support, and well-being. GIS addresses this issue by providing students with a holistic education experience where teachers play a crucial role in meeting the emotional, social and learning needs of students. This approach not only provides academic mentorship and quality education but also ensures that students enjoy the learning process and embark on a fulfilling educational journey.

What drives learning at GIS

At GIS, the ultimate goal is to awaken each child’s potential and build their interest in learning through holistic development. This is where the school’s teachers excel as educators, guides, and mentors. They help their students navigate the learning process as they strive for true success. GIS learning is driven by four key factors: Personalized Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, Intercultural Learning, and Wider Learning.

Personalised learning: Students learn differently from one another, and it is a teacher’s role to provide the right guidance for each student to give them the opportunity to shine and develop to their fullest potential.

Social emotional learning: Through GIS social emotional learning programmes, students are well-guided and demonstrate this through their maturity as independent individuals with strong emotional management skills, empathy, and a respectful attitude. This also helps our students to maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.

Intercultural learning: Students are taught and guided to have a deeper understanding of their cultural norms and of others as well. This helps them foster tolerance and positive intercultural interactions, leading students to become true global citizens.

Wider learning: As part of GIS’s holistic approach to education, students are offered opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. Each student is given the opportunity to explore their own unique interests through a variety of co-curricular activities, which contributes to their overall positive growth as fulfilled learners.

The use of technology at GIS

As an Apple Distinguished School since 2015, GIS has been a leader in the usage of innovative technology to enhance the learning experience and empower our students to be creators, communicators, collaborators and critical thinkers. With cutting-edge advancements such as virtual and augmented reality, AI-based web applications, and interactive data visualisation software, students are exposed to a world of possibilities in the classroom. GIS staff members regularly speak at global conferences and are recognized for their outstanding contributions to digital learning. With a well-rounded curriculum that bridges the gap between theory and practical application, this approach to education helps students grow into well-rounded, confident individuals who are prepared to make a real impact in the world.