GIS provides British-based education for students ages 3 to 18 years old, with an Early Years Centre (age 3–5), Primary School (age 5–11) and Secondary School (age 11–18). GIS is one of the biggest private co-educational schools in Malaysia, with around 2,000 students.
In 1966, Garden School was selected as the first school in Malaysia for the University of London'sGeneral Certificate of Education examination. It is fully accredited to offer both IGCSE and A Level examinations.[6] Candidates sit examinations in the May/June series of each academic year.
Academic information
Early Years Centre
Garden International School's Early Years Centre (EYC) is a preschool following the British EYFS curriculum. The bespoke centre is located in the residential community of Desa Sri Hartamas and follows the EYFS curriculum. The EYC is divided into Nursery (age 3–4) and Reception (age 4–5) classes; a flexible 'Pre-Nursery' enrolment option is also available for children who join the term that they turn 3, providing they are toilet trained and show school readiness.
The Centre offers a Jungle School programme, unique in Malaysia, which offers the children regular opportunities to learn and build confidence in a safe outdoor environment.
Primary school
Garden International School's Primary School provides an international curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales. Science, History, Geography and PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) are taught by classroom teachers, alongside specialist teachers supporting the teaching of Art, Design and Technology, Music, ICT, Physical Education and Modern Foreign Languages.
In recent years, some subjects have chosen to take Edexcel in place of CIE, such as GCSE PE, A-Level Mathematics, Drama & Theatre Studies and Psychology.
In terms of academic performance, GIS' Secondary School is one of Asia's top performing international schools, with the majority of graduates going to the world's top 100 universities.[8][9]
Staff
The Principal of Garden International School is Michael Bardsley. The Head of Secondary is Amy Ward and the Head of Primary is Nicola Nelson.
The school employs over 85% of expatriate teachers, mostly originating from the UK.[citation needed]
In addition to the large academic body, the school also employs administrative staff, specialist sport coaches, counsellors and student service staff.
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Garden International School GIS is a private co educational international school in Mont Kiara Segambut Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Founded in 1951 GIS is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in Malaysia 1 2 3 GIS is part of the Taylor s Education Group and a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia FOBISIA Garden International School MalaysiaLocationKuala LumpurMalaysiaInformationFormer namesGarden SchoolTypeInternational schoolMottoPlus est en vousEstablished1951FounderSally WatkinsPresidentBK GanPrincipalMichael BardsleyGenderCo EducationalHouses Chancellor Crest Sultan QueenAffiliationsCouncil of International SchoolsWebsitegardenschool wbr edu wbr myGIS provides British based education for students ages 3 to 18 years old with an Early Years Centre age 3 5 Primary School age 5 11 and Secondary School age 11 18 GIS is one of the biggest private co educational schools in Malaysia with around 2 000 students Accredited by the Council of International Schools GIS offers the British National Curriculum including providing IGCSE and A Levels examinations Contents 1 History 1 1 Origins 1 2 Campus location 1 3 International examinations 2 Academic information 2 1 Early Years Centre 2 2 Primary school 2 3 Secondary school 3 Staff 4 Notable alumni 5 Subjects 5 1 IGCSE 5 2 A Levels 5 3 Academic accreditations and awards 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditOrigins Edit Founded in 1951 as Garden School the school was established by Sally Watkins the wife of Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade Chief Lt Col F F C Watkins in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur It was one of the first international schools catering for expatriates in the Federation of Malaya 4 Campus location Edit The Kuala Lumpur Campus in 2005 The school moved to Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur in 1955 due to a rapidly expanding roll 4 and after several moves to locations around the Klang Valley moved to the present location in Mont Kiara in 1996 5 International examinations Edit In 1966 Garden School was selected as the first school in Malaysia for the University of London s General Certificate of Education examination It is fully accredited to offer both IGCSE and A Level examinations 6 Candidates sit examinations in the May June series of each academic year Academic information EditEarly Years Centre Edit Garden International School s Early Years Centre EYC is a preschool following the British EYFS curriculum The bespoke centre is located in the residential community of Desa Sri Hartamas and follows the EYFS curriculum The EYC is divided into Nursery age 3 4 and Reception age 4 5 classes a flexible Pre Nursery enrolment option is also available for children who join the term that they turn 3 providing they are toilet trained and show school readiness The Centre offers a Jungle School programme unique in Malaysia which offers the children regular opportunities to learn and build confidence in a safe outdoor environment Primary school Edit Garden International School s Primary School provides an international curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales Science History Geography and PSHE Personal Social and Health Education are taught by classroom teachers alongside specialist teachers supporting the teaching of Art Design and Technology Music ICT Physical Education and Modern Foreign Languages Secondary school Edit GIS Secondary School students follow a full range of courses leading to International General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE Examinations The Key Stage 3 programme is based upon the English National Curriculum with modifications to suit the school s context The school offers University of Cambridge International Examinations with students sitting the majority of IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11 At Sixth Form the school offers AS amp A Level both Cambridge International Examinations amp Edexcel courses 7 which are supplemented by bespoke subject electives and a summer professional internship programme THRIVE In recent years some subjects have chosen to take Edexcel in place of CIE such as GCSE PE A Level Mathematics Drama amp Theatre Studies and Psychology In terms of academic performance GIS Secondary School is one of Asia s top performing international schools with the majority of graduates going to the world s top 100 universities 8 9 Staff EditThe Principal of Garden International School is Michael Bardsley The Head of Secondary is Amy Ward and the Head of Primary is Nicola Nelson The school employs over 85 of expatriate teachers mostly originating from the UK citation needed In addition to the large academic body the school also employs administrative staff specialist sport coaches counsellors and student service staff Notable alumni EditRebekah Yeoh businesswoman and philanthropist Kira Narayanan actress anchor musician and TV personality 10 Subjects EditIGCSE Edit The following subjects are available for IGCSEs in GIS Accounting Business Studies Economics Biology Chemistry Coordinated Studies Physics Computer Science ICT Art amp Design Art amp Design Photography DT Graphics DT Resistant Materials Drama Music PE English Language English Literature English 2nd Language Geography History Sociology French Malay Spanish Mandarin Maths Additional Maths A Levels Edit Business Economics Biology Chemistry Physics Computer Science Art amp Design DT Product Design DT Graphics Photography Music Drama English Geography History Sociology Psychology French Spanish Chinese Further Mathematics Mathematics Academic accreditations and awards Edit Apple Distinguished School Relocate Awards Highly Commended Global Innovative Learning Program Award by 21st Century Learning 11 TES Independent School Awards 2016 12 Primary Science Quality Mark PSQM 13 References Edit Creative ExpatGo 17 November 2015 Garden International School Garden International School GIS Malaysia Heritage of Excellence Garden International School 7 November 2012 a b ExpatGo Staff 24 August 2012 Interesting Histories of International Schools in Malaysia Garden International School GIS Malaysia Heritage of Excellence Garden International School GIS Malaysia Heritage of Excellence Garden International School GIS Malaysia Sixth Form Error School Advisor School Advisor Moloney Anastasia 12 December 2006 The best international schools around the world the Guardian Alumna Kira Krupa Narayanan to play Princess Jasmine in Disney India s Aladdin The Musical alumni gardenschool edu my Retrieved 7 March 2018 Awards 11th Annual 21st Century Learning Conference TES Independent Schools Awards Independent Schools Awards 2018 www isawards co uk GIS Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark Winter s International School Finder External links Edit Malaysia portal United Kingdom portal Schools portalGarden International School websiteCoordinates 03 10 04 N 101 38 52 E 3 16778 N 101 64778 E 3 16778 101 64778 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Garden 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