Malaysia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. On course to become a First World nation by 2020, an increasing amount of Expatriates are finding it a highly enjoyable place to set up home. They are also very well catered for by some excellent International Schools, which bring educational excellence as well as pastoral care and support to the children in their care. Here we highlight some of those, which can be considered 'The Best'.

HIGHLANDS INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL - MALAYSIA
A forty minutes scenic drive from Kuala Lumpur and you reach the Highlands International Boarding School (HIBS) at 3,000ft Genting Highlands. This co-educational boarding school on a 30 acre campus adjoining a 40 acre green reserve provides a healthy environment in an attractive landmark location.

A forty minutes scenic drive from Kuala Lumpur and you reach the Highlands International Boarding School (HIBS) at 3,000ft Genting Highlands. This co-educational boarding school on a 30 acre campus adjoining a 40 acre green reserve provides a healthy environment in an attractive landmark location.

As an accredited School, HIBS prepares students for the Edexcel International London GCE/GCSE/IGCSE examinations. The school offers Malaysian and International students quality all round education through a culture of teamwork, quality and the nurturing of young minds.

“Showering the best on your children does not make them better people but making the right choice does.” HIBS offers a safe environment, well equipped facilities, affordable fees and an exciting programme.

“EXPLORE, ENRICH, EXCEL”, HIBS’s motto, aims to ingrain amongst its students the spirit to “Explore” and the drive to “Excel” in the pursuit of knowledge. Students will also appreciate national and international cultures which will "Enrich" them in this era of globalisation.

CEMPAKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - MALAYSIA
Cempaka School was founded in 1983 and presently comprises three schools and an A-Levels College spread over two campuses in Damansara Heights and Cheras. Students range from age 4 (Reception) to 18 (A-Levels). The latest addition to the Cempaka Group of Schools is Cempaka Ladies' College, which opens its doors in 2008. This will be the first private residential secondary girls' school in Malaysia.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PENANG (UPLANDS)
For 50 years, the International School of Penang (Uplands) has provided an excellent education for its children. Today, Uplands is a well-respected, timetested Day and Boarding School for students aged three to 19.

Uplands is a an IBO World School, fully recognised and accredited by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, the Council of International Schools (CIS), the New England Association of School's and Colleges (NEASC), the International Baccalaureate Association (IBO), Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel International Examinations. The School is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in South and East Asia (FOBISSEA) and the Boarding Schools Association (BSA).

Year 2006 promises to be another significant year in its history, as the School prepares to move to its new school campus. The new academic year in August 2006 will see students and staff enjoying the brand new, purpose-built facilities in Batu Ferringhi.

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR
Founded in 1965, ISKL is a private, not-for profit school which follows a North American curriculum. The first international school in Malaysia accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA. ISKL has grown to its current student population of 1,260 representing 51 different nationalities. ISKL caters to students from Pre School through to Grade 12.

ISKL offers the most extensive International Baccalaureate program and Advanced Placement programs. All programs offer a balance of high academic standards with innovative teaching and learning methodologies. Outstanding support services in counseling, special needs attention, university placement and English as a Second Language are offered. ISKL has a proven track record in placing our graduates at prestigious universities worldwide.

Students pursue challenging academic programs, participate in exciting experiential learning programs and join in a wide variety of extracurricular sports and activities. ISKL is the only member school of the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asia Schools (IASAS) in Malaysia.

MONT’ KIARA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
We do it better together... students, teachers and parents as one.

To be truly effective as an international school, the first priority must be to create a sense of belonging. All who visit our campus can feel the supportive family atmosphere of MKIS. Our multi-cultural diversity brings children from many nations together with an assurance of belonging. We are there when you arrive to make your first days as comfortable as possible, and we will shed tears when it is time for you to depart. A student that is welcomed into a new learning environment adapts easily and is more receptive to the learning experience. Our objective at MKIS is to ensure academic excellence in a safe environment, where our parent and teacher community supports learners. Our exceptional contingent of qualified teaching staff is committed to providing the optimum educational experience through a differentiated instructional approach. Our classrooms offer a multitude of approaches to what students learn, how they learn it, and how they demonstrate what they have learned, tapping into multiple intelligence theory by allowing students to excel in their areas of strength, whether that be through artistic media presentation, dance, drama and musical performance, written expression, academic accomplishment, scientific research, or speaking in a public forum.