Australian International School, Malaysia

The Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) is the only school in Malaysia that follows an Australian curriculum. It provides a coeducational environment for students in Preparatory to Year 12.

The School follows the New South Wales Board of Studies curriculum at all levels. It is recognised by the Board of Studies and the curriculum leads to the School Certificate (SC) at Year 10 and the Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Year 12.

Organisation and teaching staff

The school is divided into three sub-schools, all on one campus. The sub-schools are Junior, Middle and Senior. Each sub-school is led by a Head of School, who is responsible for the students and staff within it. A Principal leads the whole school assisted by the Assistant Principal.

A Curriculum Co-ordinator overseas the curriculum and content in each School, in consultation with the Heads of Schools.A Sports Co-ordinator is responsible for the Sporting and Extra Curricular Programme and the Welfare Co-ordinator oversees the Pastoral care programmes.

Curriculum

AISM offers an Australian curriculum to all its students.

The Key Learning Areas for Primary Education (Kindergarten to Year 6) are:

• English (and ESL)
• Mathematics
• Science and Technology
• Human Society and its Environment
• Creative and Practical Arts
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

In addition, students study a foreign language other than English - Bahasa Melayu and Chinese Mandarin is offered.

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