Accreditations and Awards
World Class Recognition
Awards and Accreditations
At GIS, we are always learning. We are therefore extremely proud of the following awards and accreditations, which are testament to our commitment to ongoing professional development and innovation:
AWARD
GL International Centre of Excellence
Globally recognised and providing assessments for schools in more than 100 countries, GL is one of the leading assessment organisations in the world, making it an even more incredible achievement that in 2022 GIS has been recognised as a GL Centre of Excellence, the first in Asia, and one of only five in the world!
Our use of GL Education data is embedded across the school and is used to improve teaching and learning by senior leadership, middle leadership and teaching staff. Becoming a Centre of Excellence builds on what we are doing already by giving us a platform to share our experiences with other schools, lead in action research and speak at events.
ACCREDITATION
Council Of International Schools (CIS)
Garden International School is in its 19th year of accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS), which is a globally recognised and highly regarded membership community committed to high quality international education. GIS’s membership of CIS may be seen as a mark of the high quality of education provided, as well as the school's commitment to ongoing development.
ACCREDITATION
Western Association Of Schools And Colleges (WASC)
GIS also holds an accreditation by WASC, a process that serves as the foundation for quality education. This accreditation is a statement to the broader community and the stakeholders that it is a trustworthy institution for student learning and committed to ongoing improvement.
GL International Centre of Excellence
Globally recognised and providing assessments for schools in more than 100 countries, GL is one of the leading assessment organisations in the world, making it an even more incredible achievement that in 2022 GIS has been recognised as a GL Centre of Excellence, the first in Asia, and one of only five in the world!
Our use of GL Education data is embedded across the school and is used to improve teaching and learning by senior leadership, middle leadership and teaching staff. Becoming a Centre of Excellence builds on what we are doing already by giving us a platform to share our experiences with other schools, lead in action research and speak at events.
Apple Distinguished School
We’re pleased to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025 for our use of technology to enhance the learning experience and empower our students to be creators, communicators, collaborators and critical thinkers. At GIS we are committed to embracing new and innovative approaches to technology so that students can learn, develop and transfer the skills necessary for lifelong learning in the future workplace. The use of Apple technologies has been integral in improving and developing teaching and learning through all phases of the school. Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to connect students to the world, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning personal.
Council Of International Schools (CIS)
Garden International School is in its 19th year of accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS), which is a globally recognised and highly regarded membership community committed to high quality international education. GIS’s membership of CIS may be seen as a mark of the high quality of education provided, as well as the school’s commitment to ongoing development.
Western Association Of Schools And Colleges (WASC)
GIS also holds an accreditation by WASC, a process that serves as the foundation for quality education. This accreditation is a statement to the broader community and the stakeholders that it is a trustworthy institution for student learning and committed to ongoing improvement. Description required
Network and Connections
Affiliations
Known as one of the top British-curriculum-based international schools in Malaysia and located in Mont Kiara, GIS is proud to be associated with the following associations and networks:
AFFILIATION
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.
AFFILIATION
East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)
The East Asia Regional Council of Schools is an organization of 196 member schools in East Asia. Its mission is to inspire adult and student learning through its leadership and service, fostering intercultural understanding, global citizenship and exceptional educational practices within a broad reaching learning community.
AFFILIATION
South East Asian Student Activities Conference (SEASAC)
Established in 1995, SEASAC is an association of international schools in and around Southeast Asia. The purpose of the organization is to promote student/school activities which provide and encourage opportunities for healthy competition, pursuit of excellence, social and cultural interaction and the development of friendships within the region.
AFFILIATION
Great Teaching Toolkit
The Great Teaching Toolkit supports schools in enhancing teaching and learning through research-based methodologies. It recognises our school’s commitment to professional development and fostering a supportive, effective learning environment. This affiliation highlights our dedication to delivering high-quality teaching and continuous improvement.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
Pearson Edexcel Examination Board
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
AQA, formerly the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, is a UK based examination awarding body. A registered charity and independent of the government, it compiles specifications and holds examinations in a broad range of subjects at different levels including iGCSE and A Level.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.
Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS)
Formed in 1997, AIMS is a non-profit membership organisation, dedicated to the advancement of international education in Malaysia, via the provision of services to its member schools.
East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)
The East Asia Regional Council of Schools is an organization of 196 member schools in East Asia. Its mission is to inspire adult and student learning through its leadership and service, fostering intercultural understanding, global citizenship and exceptional educational practices within a broad reaching learning community.
Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)
FOBISIA promotes excellence in British-international education and provides peer-to-peer support, continuing professional development and student enrichment opportunities for a diverse range of Member Schools in Asia.
South East Asian Student Activities Conference (SEASAC)
Established in 1995, SEASAC is an association of international schools in and around Southeast Asia. The purpose of the organization is to promote student/school activities which provide and encourage opportunities for healthy competition, pursuit of excellence, social and cultural interaction and the development of friendships within the region.
Taylor’s Education Group (TEG)
Taylor’s Education Group is an education holdings company that operates throughout South-East Asia. It currently holds several for-profit K-12 schools and high-education institutions,
Chartered College of Teaching
The Chartered College supports schools in improving outcomes for students by engaging in the latest research on pedagogy. They recognise GIS as having a commitment to professional learning and evidenced informed practice. This recognition is a mark of quality assurance that GIS prioritises high quality teaching and learning, as informed by research.
South East Asian Student Activities Conference (SEASAC)
Established in 1995, SEASAC is an association of international schools in and around Southeast Asia. The purpose of the organization is to promote student/school activities which provide and encourage opportunities for healthy competition, pursuit of excellence, social and cultural interaction and the development of friendships within the region.
Taylor’s Education Group (TEG)
Taylor’s Education Group is an education holdings company that operates throughout South-East Asia. It currently holds several for-profit K-12 schools and high-education institutions,
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
Part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Assessment International Education is a provider of international qualifications, offering examinations and qualifications to 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries.
Pearson Edexcel Examination Board
A world leading examination body, Pearson Edexcel qualifications combine a progressive approach with international content, allowing learners to achieve their full potential in today’s global economy.
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
AQA, formerly the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, is a UK based examination awarding body. A registered charity and independent of the government,
it compiles specifications and holds examinations in a broad range of subjects at different levels including iGCSE and A Level.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.
Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS)
Formed in 1997, AIMS is a non-profit membership organisation, dedicated to the advancement of international education in Malaysia, via the provision of services to its member schools.
East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)
The East Asia Regional Council of Schools is an organization of 196 member schools in East Asia. Its mission is to inspire adult and student learning through its leadership and service, fostering intercultural understanding, global citizenship and exceptional educational practices within a broad reaching learning community.
Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)
FOBISIA promotes excellence in British-international education and provides peer-to-peer support, continuing professional development and student enrichment opportunities for a diverse range of Member Schools in Asia.
South East Asian Student Activities Conference (SEASAC)
Established in 1995, SEASAC is an association of international schools in and around Southeast Asia. The purpose of the organization is to promote student/school activities which provide and encourage opportunities for healthy competition, pursuit of excellence, social and cultural interaction and the development of friendships within the region.
Taylor’s Education Group (TEG)
Established in 1995, SEASAC is an association of international schools in and around Southeast Asia. The purpose of the organization is to promote student/school activities which provide and encourage opportunities for healthy competition, pursuit of excellence, social and cultural interaction and the development of friendships within the region.
Chartered College of Teaching
The Chartered College supports schools in improving outcomes for students by engaging in the latest research on pedagogy. They recognise GIS as having a commitment to professional learning and evidenced informed practice. This recognition is a mark of quality assurance that GIS prioritises high quality teaching and learning, as informed by research.
