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Malaysia: One of the
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Changing Approach
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EDITOR’S
NOTE
After World War II ended, the world has witnessed
many signiﬁcant changes. Let that be the formation
of the United Nations Organisation or the
emergence of newly independent states. The authoritarian
power swiftly shifted from monarchy to the common
people.
In this major power shift across the world, people realised
the importance of education. Why is it important? Why is it
necessary for the younger generation to know about history,
values, languages, and truth? Along with several other
questions that still required answering, it was all narrowed
down to one thing, Education!
MISSION
GLOBAL
CITIZEN!
"I have no country to ﬁght for: my country is the earth, and
I am a citizen of the world."
– Eugene V. Debs

When the predominant educational schools, institutes, and
colleges stepped ahead to provide quality education, the
entrepreneurial lens magnified the need to enhance the
education system and demanded new educational institutes.
As the education sector was still new to this then-modern
world, the concept of being a 'Global Citizen' was incepted
into people's minds around the globe. Though a certain
population opposed it, it was however accepted by the
world with grace. It was difficult for the governments to
take and implement this tricky task. The education system
was again brought into the limelight, and it immediately
became the unasked responsibility for the education system
to make the upcoming generations, global citizens.
Narrowing it down to some of the then weaker economies
of the world, Malaysia rose to be one of the fastest-growing
economies while being strongly diversified. Quality
education was recognised as the major factor in the
country's rapid growth.
Now that all the pieces have fallen into place, the education
sector in Malaysia made the long-forgotten dream of
'Global Citizen' their mission. For its new edition to find
'The Finest Education Providers in Malaysia, 2022', the
Knowledge Review magazine came across various colleges
and institutes that aim to make this world a global village.
We came across a number of colleges contributing to the
dream of Global Citizen, be it the Asian Tourism
International Colleges that aims to enhance the hospitality
and tourism industry or The International School of
Penang that has made its mission to improve the education
sector in the country. However, all these colleges we
encountered for this edition have something in common to
make every individual the global citizen of the world.
In this edition, you will come across some of the colleges,
schools, and institutes providing the finest education in
Malaysia while contributing to the shared vision. Hoping
that you will find what you are looking for in this edition
and have a happy, insightful read. T R
Ashlesh Khadse
ashlesh.khadse@insightssuccess.com
Ashlesh Khadse

Articles
20 #Malaysia Calling
30 #Multi-directional Approach
Profiles
08 Asian Tourism
International College
14 International
School of Kuantan
24 OIS -
Kuala Lumpur
34 The International
School of Penang (Uplands)

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URL
Name of the Institution Brief
Asian Tourism
isk.edu.my
ATI College aims to provide the skills and
education possible to all students, irrespective of
race, religion, nationality, creed, gender or age in
order to enable them to maximize their individual
potential in their chosen career.
Beaconhouse Sri Inai
International School
cilantro.edu.my
Cilantro
Culinary Academy
dasein.edu.my
Beaconhouse prepares students for their future.
The School also empowers and inspires the
students to aim for excellence and become
independent global learners.
Dasien Academy of Art
Dasein Academy of Art takes pride in creative
transformation via Edu-Mentoring® -
essentially a people-centered approach when
it comes to guiding and mentoring students
on individual development and growth.
International
School of Kuantan
The International School of Kuantan provides quality
education modeled on the curriculum and practices
of public and private schools in the United States of
America using English as the medium of instruction
to prepare students for admission to university.
ati.edu.my
Cilantro Culinary Academy established in 2006,
with the objective to provide vocational training in
Pastry and Culinary Arts.
beaconhouse.edu.my
International University
of Malaya-Wales (IUMW)
southamptonmalaysia.edu.my
The International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) is
an MQA-accredited university founded upon the
collaborative efforts of the University of Malaya (UM) and
the University of Wales (UW), UK. It seeks to bring
together the nest academia over two different continents
and leverages upon the best of both worlds.
Kolej Universiti
Islam Perlis
oasisintschool.net
Oasis
International School
uplands.org
Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis aims to attract students
to be a catalyst for its economic development and
the improvement of social communities.
The International
School of Penang
The International School of Penang or Uplands
is a school that exudes a positive atmosphere,
giving students as many opportunities to discover
and embrace their passions.
University of
Southampton Malaysia
The University of Southampton Malaysia aims
to be a leading university for research,
teaching and innovation across Asia and the
wider global community.
iumw.edu.my
Oasis International School is a learning centre of
global standards. It has an inclusive culture, and
this enables the school to imbue creativity and
condence in every child.
kuips.edu.my
The Finest Education
Providers in
Malaysia 2022

n the last few decades, the
Ihospitality and tourism business
has risen by leaps and bounds. We
are all travellers at heart, and the
hospitality and tourism industries have
worked hard to make our travel simple,
enjoyable, cost-eﬀective, and safe. The
COVID-19 pandemic has back lifted
sector for the past two years. However,
the world is recovering from its
devastating waves and this sector is
regaining its previous status. The ease
of restrictions resulted in the expansion
of the hospitality and tourism industry,
and it requires more professionals to
serve the industry.
But this wasn’t the story a few decades
ago. This sector was very underrated
and neglected for many years. But the
eﬀect of globalization uplifted this
sector and created new career
opportunities requiring skilled
professionals in the tourism and
hospitality industry. Hence, there was a
Where Education Meets Excellence
Asian Tourism
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need to provide education and
qualification for the young generations
in the industry.
Foreseeing this need, Asian Tourism
International College (ATI College)
started its journey in the year 1996. It
was the only college specializing in
hospitality and tourism studies in
Sabah earlier. Many students from
various nationalities and all walks of
life entered the college. They have
taken up either diploma qualification
or skills qualification, and till date, the
college has produced about 15,000
graduates in the industry.
The Mission
ATI College works for its mission of
becoming a premier college recognized
nationally and globally for its
excellence in the creation of highly
creative and innovative graduates. The
college is committed to providing
skills and education to all students,
irrespective of race, religion,
nationality, creed, gender, or age.
About ATI
ATI College prides itself for being the
pioneer of providing homegrown
academic qualifications to locals
Sabahans, which provides them the
opportunity to compete in this fast-
paced world and to be a part of the
global workforce. What makes this
institution stand apart from others is
the ability of this college to be the first
to embrace and implement new
teaching-learning methods in Sabah.
These methods greatly benefit the local
population as they are able to
experience the learning methods
applied by many advanced countries.
During the two-year period at ATI
College, students are exposed to
industrial experiences, which provides
them the opportunity to know the
demands of the industry. This, in turn,
flourishes their skills and knowledge.
In addition to this, they are provided
with a 6-month industrial training in an
actual field, which gives them the
opportunity to apply the skills they
have learned in college. It also helps
them become employable as soon as
they are ready to join the industry.
At ATI College, students are prepared
for both local as well as international
participation. For this, various teaching
and learning methodologies are
implemented. The college prides itself
on community-based learning
methodology, where students connect
what is being taught in the classrooms
to their surrounding communities. It
includes local institutions, their history,
literature, cultural heritage, and the
natural environments.
This enables students to foster their
critical thinking skills, ability to put
into practice what was learned and
The Finest Education Providers in Malaysia 2022
ATI College
works for its
mission of
becoming a
premier college
recognized
nationally and
globally for its
excellence in
the creation of
highly creative
and innovative
graduates.
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more in tuned with current
community/market need. This teaching
methodology is in collaboration with
industry players as part of their
Corporate Social Responsibility
Program. Indirectly it also builds
student networking with industry
players.
Adopting the New Technologies
The ability of ATI college to adapt to
the changes in learning methods
without any problem has ensured the
quality of delivery is maintained. The
introduction of learning management
system for online learning, hybrid
learning, partnerships with local
industry players has enabled students
to continue their studies without any
need to put on hold classes or leave
their locality, where they reside, to
continue their studies at ATI College.
This ensured that students were still on
track with the time is needed to
complete their studies. Since the
implementation of lockdowns in early
2020, both lecturers and students
adapted well to the change with
minimal problems while at the same
time welcoming new methods in
teaching and learning brought in by the
use of educational technologies
available.
Inspiring Leadership
Mr. Marcus Aurelius Solibun is the
Assistant Chief Executive Oﬃcer and
Dean of ATI College with a vast and
in-depth knowledge of higher
ATI college
strongly believes
that usage of
educational
technology
witnessed by
many educational
establishments
will be the new
norm in the
educational
industry for
many years to
come.
education policy and administration.
He streamlined the programs of the
college in conformation with the strict
requirements of the Malaysian
Qualiﬁcation Agency (MQA) as well
as the Ministry of Education.
One of the most notable changes he
has made is to have an equal, fair
assessment of students’ knowledge, not
only through the written exam but also
Marcus Aurelius Solibun
Asst. Chief Executive O icer

through experiential learning and
practical hands-on assessment. His
goal is to ensure that each graduate
from ATI College will be confident and
industry-ready by the time they have
graduated.
Awards and Accolades
The focus on the quality development
of its programs has led ATI College to
win numerous awards, including 5-
Stars by the Malaysian Qualification
Agency (MQA), which is a
government body that has oversight of
all higher education development in
Malaysia. ATIC is also certified as ISO
9008-2014 since 2014, ISO 9014-2015
since 2018. These awards and
certifications are a strong indication of
ATI College’s commitment to

providing the best quality in students’
education and support of their studies.
Scaling the Future
Like many other educational business
establishments, the ATI college aspires to
continue making its marks in Sabah as well
as on an international level. With the
adaption experience of educational
technologies in 2020, the college is now
working towards establishing an ODL
private university in collaboration with the
government. The college strongly believes
that usage of educational technology
witnessed by many educational
establishments will be the new norm in the
educational industry for many years to
come.
ATI College o ers
a wide range of
programmes to
bring out the best
qualities in the
student.

Achallenging and rewarding
academic curriculum that
prepares the students to meet
the challenges ahead of them with
confidence is one of the key attributes
of International School of Kuantan
(ISK), which makes it a prominent
educational institution in Malaysia.
The school focuses on building the
students' confidence and enhancing
their skills so that they can take on any
challenge, whether it be at university
or as responsible adults.
Established in 1996, ISK is a private
international school. It is the only
international school in Kuantan that
provides quality education to
elementary, middle, and high school
students based on the curriculum and
practices of public and private schools
in the United States of America.
English is used as the medium of
instruction to prepare students for
admission to universities. Graduates of
ISK have been accepted to prestigious
colleges and universities around the
world.
Offering a Plethora of Educational
Facilities
ISK offers its graduates an American
High School Diploma, fully accredited
through the Western Association of
Schools and College (WASC). In most
cases, graduates with an American
High School Diploma, in conjunction
with the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT), are able to bypass intermediary
schooling, such as a foundation year or
A-levels. Eventually, they can enter
directly into bachelor’s degree
programs. Its graduates have
successfully gained entrance into
prestigious universities in the United
States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and
Asia.
Vibrant Campus
ISK offers excellent infrastructural
facilities and a vivid environment
conducive to learning and cooperation.
It has an academic building consisting
of three floors with classrooms, labs,
music room, art room, sickbay, and an
office. The cafeteria and multi-purpose
hall are located at the back of the
academic building. The cafeteria is on
the first floor, and the air-conditioned
multi-purpose hall is on the second
floor.
The classrooms of ISK are equipped
with smart boards. The school houses
three fully equipped labs with smart
boards. It also has two computer labs,
which allow the students to use
advanced computers with a smart
Providing Holistic Education while Pursuing Academic Excellence
of Kuantan
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

interface to carry out research work for
study purposes and diﬀerent projects.
The air-conditioned multipurpose hall
is equipped with three badminton
courts, a basketball court, a stage,
audio-visual equipment, and dressing
rooms with showers. It has a music
room with acoustic treatment, which
provides students tremendous
opportunity to explore their music
skills.
ISK has an outdoor sports arena with
an all-in-one futsal, volleyball, netball,
and tennis court. It also has a stage and
audio-visual equipment in the multi-
purpose hall. Furthermore, the school
oﬀers personal locker for each student,
library facilities, and a spacious art
room for students to express their
creativity.
Upholding Excellence in Education
ISK endeavours to provide the best of
American and international education
for all students, using English as the
medium of instruction to prepare
students for university. It is driven by
the mission to not only provide a
comprehensive academic education but
also to encourage and challenge all
students to reach their full potential.
ISK’s vision is to see that all students
excel in an environment of high
expectations that foster cooperation,
tolerance, communication, self-
motivation, and love for learning.
The school believes that education is
founded upon the acquisition of skills
and knowledge at each grade.
Accordingly, the academic program at
ISK is divided into three divisions:
Ÿ Elementary School - Kindergarten
and Grades 1 - 5 (Ages 5 - 11 years
old)
Ÿ Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 (Ages
11 - 14)
Ÿ High School - Grades 9 - 12 (Ages
14 – 18)
ISK follows the International Primary
Curriculum (IPC) in elementary
school. The middle and high schools
are based on an American educational
model but are enriched to provide an
engaging and challenging program for
the diverse international student body.
From the elementary school to the high
school program, ISK faculty employ
engaging, research-based instructional
methodologies to prepare the students
with the necessary skills not only for
the university but to become life-long
learners.
At ISK elementary school
(Kindergarten & Grades 1-5), the
major focus is developing well-
rounded, independent, and responsible
students. Throughout middle and high
school, learning is promoted through
critical thinking, creativity, and
problem-solving, as well as application
of learned knowledge rather than
through rote learning.
A Leader with a Vision
ISK has made many noteworthy
achievements under the focused and
astute leadership of Richard Carroll,
We deliver
educational
excellence to
every individual
in a community
of life-long
learners.

the Principal. He hails from Canada
and has been in the teaching profession
since 1995. Mr. Richard started out in
Middle School as a French immersion
teacher for Mathematics, Science, and
Social Studies in Canada. He then
decided to discover the world through
his passion for teaching. He has been
teaching overseas since 1999 with
stops in South Korea, Thailand, Laos,
Turkey, Bangladesh, Sudan, and now,
Malaysia. Mr. Richard has been a
kindergarten, grade 3, grade 4,
Mathematics, French, and computing
teacher in elementary school
throughout his teaching career. In
middle school, he taught Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies, and French. In
high school, he taught Mathematics
and French.
The Journey of ISK
ISK received a license to start its
operations in 1996 from the Ministry
of Education Malaysia to Effective
Energy Sdn. Bhd. (EESB). It is a
private company incorporated with the
Registrar of Companies Malaysia.
The school opened on the ground floor
of two units of shop lots at A33, Jalan
Tanjung Api, Padang Lalang, Kuantan,
Pahang, Malaysia. It initially had a
student body of sixteen students in
grades seven through twelve. Four
teachers were hired, with three being
expatriates.
The first graduating class in June 1999
included three graduates who have all
continued their education at the
International Islamic University in
Malaysia. In 2000, ISK became a
candidate for accreditation by the
Accrediting Commission for Schools,
Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (ACS WASC).
We are
international in
both philosophy
and approach.
The year 2003 saw the school being
granted accreditation by the
Accrediting Commission for Schools,
Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (ACS WASC). It saw a 50%
increase in enrolment (2009) and
expanded to 50 students due to a 40%
quota granted to all international
schools to allow enrolment of
Malaysian students.
In 2010, ISK acquired land to build a
new campus for the school to
accommodate the growing number of
students. Effective from July 1, 2012,
the 40% quota for Malaysian students

allowed to enrol into international
schools was lifted by the Malaysian
Government.
Enrolment at ISK increased by 40% to
a total of 79 students for the school
year 2012-2013. In the same year, the
faculty was increased by 50% to
accommodate the growing number of
students. Simultaneously, it also
completed the school design plan to
begin the construction of the new
campus. In the same year, the
construction of the new campus began.
In January 2015, the school moved to a
beautiful, new, purpose-built facility at
Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan,
Pahang Malaysia.
Accreditations of ISK
ISK was granted full accreditation (six-
years) by the Accrediting Commission
for Schools, Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) in
2003.
We aim to create
skilled and globally
aware citizens.
The Accrediting Commission for
Schools, Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) is
one of six regional accrediting
associations in the United States. Their
accreditation process fosters excellence
in elementary, secondary, and adult
education by encouraging school
improvement. WASC accreditation
recognizes schools that meet a level of
quality according to established,
research-based WASC criteria.
ISK is highly committed to the
ongoing ACS WASC quality assurance
accreditation process to enhance
student learning. The American High
School Diploma offered by the school
has been officially recognized as
equivalent to STPM by the Malaysian
Qualifications Agency (MQA).

One of the Upcoming
Destinations
of International
E d u c a t i o n
Malaysia

#Malaysia Calling
Education has become the most
important phase in everyone's
life. It empowers, informs and
equips the individual with the vital
knowledge to choose and develop a
successful career. Education civilizes
the individual with the basic norms of
behaviour, social acceptance, and
becoming a responsible contributing
citizen of the global society.
With the rapid developments in
technology and modernization in
numerous business operations, there is
a need for a skilled workforce
specializing in the latest technological
trends. This becomes necessary for
today's students to seek newer avenues
in education to remain updated and
abreast with the modern means. Here,
the new trend of international
education plays a key role in providing
a global perspective, modern
pedagogy, unique curriculum, and
versatile diverse culture.
"There are two educations. One which teaches us how to
make a living and the other how to live."
– John Adams.
E

Modern Perspective
International education is becoming a
popular choice for many students all
over the world. It is perceived to offer
quality teaching, an important global
perspective, numerous options, and a
wide range of budgets. However,
travelling to far off countries, finding
suitable options and getting the
required exposure can be challenging.
New Horizons
International education in Malaysia
provides a different platform helping
them in gaining versatile
communication and interpersonal skills
and inculcates a global perspective.
Studying here exposes the students to a
new horizon of modern career
prospects from around the globe.
With top-of-the-line international
education standards, Malaysia is fast
becoming a hotspot education
destination for international students.
The best part of Malaysia is the diverse
mix of its students from around the
globe. There have been many
differentiating factors, which have
steadily led to the rise of Malaysia in
the lineup of international education
destinations.
Important collaborations
Malaysia has collaborated with
numerous foreign universities in
setting up their branches to make a
good base for the students to study
from the reputed international
universities. It has a growing
awareness of higher education, with
the government encouraging the
students in choosing different career
options.
Global Recognition
th
Malaysia is included as the 12 most
preferred international education
destination in the world by UNESCO,
hosting more than two lakh
international students. The emergence
of numerous foreign universities from
the UK, US and Australia, which have
set up their branches and have garnered
a growing student flow, have steadily
led to the improvement in the standard
of the local universities.
The Rise in Education Standards
The healthy competition created by the
advent of foreign universities has
automatically elevated the education
systems, methodology and the quality
of the imparted education. This, in
turn, has led to the rise in awareness
and subsequent demand for the change
in prevailing educational practices.
Value-based Approach
The international universities have
brought with them a new approach to
practical industrial applications.
Students get to learn many new things
from a theoretical, practical, analytical,
and advanced automation perspective.
It has created a unique platform of a
value-based education system having
an interesting global perspective. The
students can access the best levels of
the international schooling system,
making the process far more feasible.
Strategic Advantage
Malaysia has developed a single
education platform on European
standards which identifies and sets
their academic and vocational
education potential. The Malaysian
th
economy ranks 4 in size in Southeast
th
Asia and ranks 38 in the global
economy. The rapid developments in
the industrial sectors of electronics,
construction, and automotive
manufacturing, have created a high
demand for a skilled workforce in the
recent decades. As a result, Malaysia
itself is a good career destination for
the students perceiving international
courses.
Growing Economy
Malaysia offers a very open and
receptive market with abundant
potential for new brands, research, and
economic development. Malaysia has
been progressive in its approach
toward the green initiatives by
boosting and encouraging the
renewable power industries, electric
vehicles, modern infrastructure, and
advanced agriculture. More and more
advanced countries are making a
beeline to set up their trade
collaborations with the Malaysian
government and companies.
New Education Hub
As the world opens from the pandemic
to a fresh new beginning, students and
professionals everywhere are eager to
get a quality international education at
an affordable price range.
With the government encouraging new
initiatives for the educational
development programmes, many
foreign universities have identified
Malaysia as an important educational
market for multiple academic streams.
Hence, in the process, it is becoming a
bridge for scores of international
students in choosing from a wide range
of international universities for
perceiving higher education. Malaysia
is one of the upcoming destinations
that can be considered a hub of
European international universities,
which offers a quality international
education and prepares the candidates
for a global business perspective.
- Kedar Borgaonkar

Ancient and commercially
significant landmarks, vibrant
cities, diverse flavours, and
cuisines - these are not the only aspects
for which Malaysia is renowned. It is
also famous for upholding educational
excellence and providing students with
opportunities to learn and grow. The
country houses some of the most
celebrated education providers. They
open the doorway to endless
possibilities in education and career
excellence. These institutions leave no
stone unturned to ensure that every
student accomplishes their goals while
evolving gradually.
A renowned institution in Malaysia
that is making rapid strides in
education is Oasis International
School (OIS) - Kuala Lumpur. It is
owned and operated by Oasis
International Schools, a non-profit
organization committed to establishing
and maintaining American-style,
English-speaking international schools
around the world. Oasis’ network is
based near Memphis, Tennessee in the
United States, but stretches across the
world with schools in 15 different
countries. OIS provides OIS - Kuala
Lumpur with resources, oversight, and
support. Since its establishment over
30 years ago, its network has created a
legacy of academic excellence,
prestigious college acceptance, and
successful alumni. OIS offers an
educational program for students in
kindergarten to 12th grade. Staffed by
US-certified teachers, OIS is
academically challenging, integrated
with cutting-edge technology, and
centered on developing students'
character.
The OIS Mission & Core Values
OIS- Kuala Lumpur is a community of
students, parents, and qualified
educators, working together as an
Oasis network school to instill in its
school community a passion for truth,
a commitment to excellence, and an
appreciation for diversity. It believes in
the three words-Veritas, Virtus,
Varietas! The school provides a United
States educational experience that
cultivates character, leadership, and
innovation exhibited through student
learning outcomes to accomplish its
mission.
Enhancing Student Learning
Outcomes
At OIS, students are provided with
equal opportunities to learn and evolve
personally and academically. The
school allows the students to avail
ample opportunities to improve
themselves not only as students, but as
human beings as well. Some of the key
highlights of the academic and
co-curricular initiatives of OIS are as
follows:
Character: Students at OIS are
challenged to appreciate the unique
qualities of a diverse world and
celebrate shared values. Words like
‘empathy’ and ‘understanding’ are
more than just lofty ideals. At OIS,
they are woven into the curriculum,
embedded into the programs, and lived
out by an international community of
students and educators from all over
the world who call OIS their home.
Leadership: Students at OIS are
challenged to positively impact the
school, community, nation, and world.
Equipped with the content knowledge
and 21st century skills necessary to
Appreciating Diversity while Ensuring
Excellence in Education
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Students at OIS are challenged to
appreciate the unique qualities of a
diverse world and celebrate shared
values.

and question the status quo. For the
OIS graduate, learning never ends.
Learning at OIS is a balanced, holistic
approach based on the United States
education model. Classes are rooted in
content and skills that align with
standards from AERO (American
Education Reaches Out), a project that
assists American overseas schools by
providing standards that are based on
the United States’ Common Core
initiative. These standards are designed
to challenge students academically as
well as to encourage them to think
critically and demonstrate creativity. In
addition, to reinforce and expand upon
the skills found in AERO’s standards,
classes also use P21’s Framework for
21st Century Learning. The
Framework for 21st century learning
defines the skills and knowledge that
students should acquire to succeed in
life beyond the classroom. OIS
provides a support system for students
to learn P21’s life and career skills;
learning and innovation skills; and
information, media, and technology
skills.
Standing Leagues Apart
OIS does not merely provide quality
educational and infrastructural
facilities. It believes in being the very
best when transforming education into
an everlasting experience.
OIS believes in an environment that
facilitates learning for the whole child.
Both its digital and physical spaces
have been designed with student
learning as the goal. It designed its
digital spaces to increase
communication and transparency
between school and home. These
digital spaces, including the school’s
learning management system, help
students direct their own learning as
they have real-world experiences, build
a sense of self-efficacy, and ultimately
become lifelong learners. The physical
learning spaces are flexible, allowing
teachers to arrange their classrooms
and other spaces around learning tasks.
With 12 acres, teachers can take
students outside while creating more
meaningful learning experiences for
their students.
At OIS, the teachers actively seek
opportunities to engage the students
with the world to share their learning
and sharpen their knowledge. By
creating an environment for students to
share their learning with a global
audience, teachers help students
develop skills needed to thrive beyond
excel in today’s global community,
students are given a platform to
connect their education to real-world
problems. At OIS, students are not just
the hope for a brighter future; they are
the solution for a better today.
Innovation: The school challenges
students to develop an intrinsic desire
for learning by pursuing creativity and
originality in their work and life.
Students are not simply trained to take
a test; they are nurtured into lifelong
learners who view the world and their
future as unique opportunities to solve
problems, create meaning, improve,
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the classroom. Whether video
conferencing with experts in the
science field, publishing a digital novel
or creating an iPad app, the classroom
allows the students to explore the
world.
The management believes that
technology not only fosters creativity
and innovation, but also leads to
deeper and more meaningful learning.
The school engages technology as a
fundamental part of the learning
process and ensures that every student
on campus has access to at least one
personal Apple device. Elementary and
middle school students have iPads and
access to the computer lab. High
school students have iPads and
Macbooks.
Teachers are also equipped with Apple
devices, and every classroom is
equipped with an Apple TV that allows
teachers to display instructional
materials and student work.
Additionally, every classroom teacher
is an Apple Teacher and a Google
Certified Educator. With these tools
and training, teachers can better
support student learning and help
students take ownership of their
learning.
Fostering a Caring Learning
Environment
The teachers share a love for students
and a passion for learning. With the
exception of foreign language teachers,
each faculty members has U.S.
certifications in their respective subject
areas. In addition, every teacher has
experience teaching in the United
States or in international schools. The
OIS community of parents and
students provides consistent feedback
through many surveys, meetings, and
conversations. The teachers are the
best element of the school. They are
We encourage students to
learn through the pursuit of
creativity and originality in their
work and life.

known for providing excellent academic direction in
tandem with caring for the fundamental needs of their
students.
Landmarks throughout an Impressive Journey
OIS dedicated endeavours have earned the school many
laurels. One of the school’s recent 2021 graduates,
Hyunbae, was accepted into the prestigious NYU Abu
Dhabi and is enrolled as a B.A. Business student, DARO
Intern - Class of 2025. He is thankful for all that he
received at OIS and had this to say, “I just wanted to say
that I am enormously appreciative of every single staff
member at Oasis. Words can’t describe the respect, love,
and gratitude I have towards you all. I wouldn’t be
anywhere in life without your help and support.”
The Shining Light of OIS
OIS has made tremendous achievements in education and
empowering students under the judicious leadership of
Mr. Ben Hale, the Head of School. He has pursued his
education from several international schools, having
grown-up all-over Asia. Mr. Hale has lived and worked in
South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and now Malaysia. He is
one of the founding team members and was instrumental in
the research, design, planning, and supervising of OIS.
Marching Ahead
In this ever-changing global climate, OIS endeavors to
prepare students to face their future with confidence and
intelligence by letting their voices be heard and making a
difference in their community and world.
We encourage the students
to positively impact the
school, community, nation,
and world.
Mr. Ben Hale
Head of School
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E d u c a t i o n
Changing
Approach
of People Towards
in
Malyasia

#Multi-directional Approach
"If you feed a man with fish, you feed him for
a day. If you teach him how to fish, you feed
him for a lifetime."
– Anonymous
As rightly quoted, education
plays a vital role in
empowering and imbibing a
strong value construct. As educated
individuals can be mature and sensible
in understanding their needs and
working towards fulfilling them.
Similarly, education plays a pivotal
role in the economic development of
any country. Adhering to the same,
many countries take large-scale
education drives and programs to train
the people and enhance their net worth
through employability or
entrepreneurship development. One
striking example which can be
connected here is 'Malaysia'.
Post-independence, the population
growth increased, leading to the rise in
unemployment and long-distance
migrations. Identifying the scenario,
the government decided to change the
existing education system.
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Awareness Creation
Understanding the fact that an
educated society can empower the
whole nation, the Malaysian
government studied the structure of the
existing education system and made
various plans in improvising the same.
The Malaysian government, with
numerous NGOs, began their first step
in this direction through awareness
drives for spreading education. In a
diverse society, education was
promoted through numerous social
programs, highlighting the same
benefits. The steady rise in awareness
saw a growing number of students
enrolling for regular and higher
education.
Many adults who identified the power
and scope of being educated joined
various related programs to get
qualified in their respective work
sectors. Adult education could become
popular due to its benefits of
opportunities and the tremendous
potential it helped them discover
themselves.
Open Trade Policy
To promote international trade with
other countries and to set up a platform
for selling the local Malaysian
products, the government developed an
open trade policy. Malaysia is a large
producer and exporter of palm oil,
rubber, cocoa, wood, tropical fruits,
rice, pineapple, pepper, cloves,
electrical and electronic products.
Many world-renowned brands have set
up their branches in Malaysia,
including Gucci, Dior, McDonalds,
etc., have created a new professional
work culture. This has led to the
demand for a skilled and professional
work force.
Inspirational developments
The developments in the urban and
rural areas through the modern roads,
bridges, high-speed rail network,
subways, waterways etc., have
impressed the people with the limelight
of the technology. To be an active part
of the modern system and to enjoy the
benefits of the high-flying lifestyle,
thousands of people were motivated to
go for higher and in-demand education.
Education steadily became a perceived
rewarding gateway.
Entry of International Universities
The open trade policy, its large
population, and the government's
initiative on promoting education
created a lucrative market for various
international universities in setting up
their branches in Malaysia. Malaysia is
perceived as a potent education market
for numerous foreign universities from
Australia, the UK, France, and the US.
This has led to the rise in education
quality, opening up the opportunities
for regional and other international
students to perceive international
courses infeasible and affordable
models.
Growth of Local Industries
The rise in numerous foreign
companies entering the Malaysian
market and corresponding
collaboration in technologies have
boosted the growth of the local
industries in agriculture, meat
production, dairy and milk products,
electronic production, and tourism. The
local industries could easily absorb
many locals in jobs, boosting their
employability. The rise in industries
like media, film making, IT, ITES, real
estate, engineering, automobiles,
renewable energies, etc., has increased
the workforce demand. Many people
are seen opting to upgrade their
qualifications or professional skills to
maximize their work or business
potential.
Social Equality
The open culture with diverse
religions, the impact of global cultures,
and progressive mindset have
transformed the national ecosystem to
encourage social equality. Men and
women enjoy complete liberty with the
same social status. There is absolute
transparency and openness in the
professional culture. It is revealed that
mutual respect and an air of trust for
other people which has become an
encouraging factor for people choosing
different education and career options.
Towards a Brighter Future
With the technological developments
happening everywhere, there is a
phenomenal facelift in the urban and
rural skyline. New technologies, social
inspiration, and a strong desire to
upgrade to the modern lifestyle have
motivated every family to get up and
grow. In this necessity of growth and
meeting their new lifestyle wants,
people are changing their mindsets
towards education as not just a source
of livelihood but also an important
gateway for transforming their lives.
More and more parents are choosing
higher education for their kids to make
them capable, knowledgeable, and
successful professionals.
- Kedar Borgaonkar

Every leading educational
provider is focused on a
certain goal, which helps it
focus on attaining educational
excellence and building bright careers
for the students. Driven by the goal to
become an international community
that upholds its values and nurtures its
members to become globally minded
citizens, is one school - International
School of Penang (Uplands).
Established in 1955, it is one of
Malaysia's oldest and most decorated
international schools. The school
delivers lasting educational
experiences to over 500 students. It is
dedicated to fostering a love of
learning which will nurture the
students’ intellectual, aesthetic,
emotional, and physical faculties. The
International School of Penang
(Uplands) is committed to providing a
safe environment for its students, free
from abuse. It uses the UN Convention
on the Rights of the Child (ratified in
1989) as a framework.
A Vibrant Campus
Uplands’ campus is a purpose-built
property on a four-acre site,
conveniently situated in the developing
resort township of Batu Feringgi. The
campus is just 30 minutes away from
Georgetown city. It is situated on a
pleasant hill overlooking the idyllic
beachfront. The campus is close to
hotels, restaurants, shops, and new
residential estates.
Some of the key offerings of the
campus are science labs, indoor sports
hall, swimming pool, school field,
technology lab, and library alongside a
purpose built climbing wall that was
recently opened for student and
community use. Uplands is the only
school in Penang to offer this unique
facility and opportunity for its learners.
It also has a music studio, two
performing arts studios, design
technology workshops, and art
workshops. Air-conditioned
classrooms, multipurpose hall, dining
hall, and garden playground are some
of the other facilities, making Uplands
an ideal institution to pursue studies in.
The school has excellent boarding
facilities located within walking
distance to the school in a secure, gated
community. The campus also provides
fully networked wired and wireless
internet connections.
Plethora of Academic Programs
Uplands focuses on providing students
with excellent academic programs,
which would help them to evolve as
individuals and succeed in their
careers. It provides impactful and
dynamic primary and secondary
programs.
Throughout the primary years students
follow the IB Primary Years Program
(PYP) focused on building young
learners skills alongside developing
understanding. The PYP offers an
inquiry-based, transdisciplinary
curriculum framework that builds
conceptual understanding.
Additionally, the school provides arts,
languages, sports, and service
opportunities culminating in the
Primary Year 6 exhibition, which
involves students working
collaboratively in an in-depth inquiry
where they identify, investigate, and
find solutions to real-life issues and
problems.
Under the secondary school program,
Uplands proudly offers an international
education that values excellence,
integrity, and balance, encouraging
students to live by the motto: Respect
for Self, Respect for Others. In the
Year 7-9 Middle School, the
curriculum draws on best practice from
multiple curricula around the world
and is designed to build strong
academic foundations and develop
essential attitudes to learning needed
for successful life-long learning. It also
strives to grow these adolescent
learners into globally-minded citizens
by drawing on a diverse and eclectic
range of contexts and resources when
building skills and conceptual
understanding.
In the High School, Uplands offers a
multiple certification pathway through
the High School. All students enrolled
at Uplands in Year 10 commence a 4
year CIS accredited High School
Diploma programme that is integrated
with our 2 year IGCSE programme
Providing Exemplary International Education in a
Multi-Cultural Environment
of Penang (Uplands)
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

We are
commi ed to
providing a safe
learning
environment to
the students.
followed by the 2 year International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
(IBDP). This powerfully ﬂexible High
School Diploma program is tailored to
suit an individual’s needs with the
majority of students taking 8-10
IGCSEs followed by the full IB
Diploma whilst others take a
combination of these courses and
elective courses such as accredited
online courses or self-guided electives.
The school introduced the High School
Diploma in August 2019 to
complement its comprehensive IGCSE
and IBDP programs. It is the

recommended minimum graduation
qualification for all students entering
Year 10. All Year 10 students are
encouraged to begin their program
with the intention of meeting the
minimum requirements for the HS
Diploma.
Forerunners with a Foresight
Uplands thrives under the erudite
leadership of Jacqueline North, the
Head of Primary, and Emily
Vallance, the Acting Principal and
Head of Secondary. Under their
dedicated leadership, the school
concentrates on nurturing the students,
enhancing their learning, and shaping
their careers.
While sharing her thoughts, Ms
Jacqueline states, “We believe in
developing young students as caring,
inquisitive, and active participants in a
lifelong journey of learning. We offer
an inquiry-based curriculum that
builds conceptual understanding
through exploration and application of
their knowledge in all curriculum
areas.”
Ms Emily also adds, “It is a privilege
to be leading such a diverse, dynamic
and distinguished school alongside my
exceptional colleagues in the Senior
Leadership Team and leaders,
teachers, and enabling staff throughout
the school. Uplands has provided over
65 years of excellence in education as
a non-profit organisation that prides
itself on providing opportunities for
our learners to flourish and find their
success. We are a truly international
community that appreciates and values
the rich, multi-cultural diversity within
our school and endeavours to
celebrate this diversity as we strive
towards our mission of nurturing our
students to become globally-minded
citizens.”
Why Uplands?
The International School of Penang
(Uplands) is proud to provide excellent
education to its students from ages 5-
18. It has worked collaboratively with
the parents to articulate what makes
Uplands such a special place to work
and learn. One of the various reasons
one should choose to enrol their child
at the school are the low student-
teacher ratio ensuring each student gets
quality attention from the teacher.
Accordingly, the IGCSE and IBDP
results are consistently significantly
better than the world average.
We encourage
students to become
active learners.

The school offers different courses
such as PYP, IGCSE, High School
Diploma, and IBDP in the same
campus. Hence, the students get a
variety of options to explore. Uplands
upholds the motto of unity in diversity;
as such, the school welcomes students
from over 40 nationalities worldwide.
Over 80% of students are international
which brings a global perspective to
the community in the school. Subject-
matter experts teach every topic with
utmost dedication; they ensure that
each student learns properly and excels
in every subject.
With equal emphasis on academics,
sports, cultural, and service
opportunities, Uplands ensures the
overall development of the students.
The school takes every opportunity to
excel in its endeavours and nurture the
students efficiently. It offers over 75
extra-curricular activities and eight
competitive sports in a safe and caring
learning environment. Furthermore, the
school offers admissions to world-class
universities and scholarships.
Ensuring the Safety of Students
(Uplands) is committed to ensuring
that all its students are provided with a
safe environment that enables them to
achieve, thrive, and develop. At
Uplands, the management considers
the welfare of each child to be
paramount, and it is the school’s stated
intention to be proactive and diligent in
ensuring every child in the community
is kept safe from exploitation, abuse, or
harm.
It follows the Safe School Policy,
which believes it is important that
schools should not only try to do
something about violence against
children after it has happened, but they
must take action to prevent it from
occurring in the first place.
Uplands relies on preventative
practises such as student and staff
education to reduce risk and promote
student well-being. The management
believes that as educators, they have
the opportunity to observe and interact
with children over time on a daily
basis. It opines that it is in a unique

position to identify children who need
help and protection. As such, it has a
professional and ethical obligation to
identify children who need protection
and take steps to ensure that the child
and family avail themselves of any
services needed to remedy any
situation that constitutes child abuse or
neglect.
Emphasis on Health and Well-Being
of Students
(Uplands) ensures that the students
stay safe and healthy and actively carry
out their curricular and extracurricular
activities. The thorough, spiralled
health and wellbeing curriculum
provides a comprehensive platform for
introducing and discussing personal,
social, health, wellbeing and
citizenship issues with the students and
a co-tutoring system in Secondary
ensures that each student is cared for
by two tutors who support their holistic
wellbeing. This is overseen by a
dedicated Head of Year who is an
important and necessary part of
bridging the school-home divide with
parents.
Uplands’ matrons and Boarding
parents are vital in ensuring that the
boarders experience a warm and
friendly home-like environment upon
returning from school. They are
available to boarders 24-hours a day
and accompany the younger students
on trips to the market or mall for
shopping, talk with them, and provide
the link between the boarder and the
parents should they need to call or
make arrangements to travel home. In
addition, Uplands assures the health of
its boarders by assigning a caring on-
site nurse who provides medical
treatment as appropriate for minor
healthcare issues, arranges doctors’
appointments, and manages student
medication.
Academic tutors are important in
supporting the boarders in their studies.
Subject-specific tutoring can be
arranged through the boarding house
and is both efficient and effective in
enabling a boarder to achieve their
academic goals.
Accreditations and Achievements
Uplands has received many
accreditations and recognitions due to
its dedicated endeavors towards
academic excellence and student
development. It is an IB World School
and is therefore accredited by The
International Baccalaureate
Organisation (IBO), which is also
recognised by the Malaysian Ministry
of Education and permitted to foreign
and local students alike. The school has
received accreditation from The
Council of International Schools
(COIS), a global organization that
ensures high-quality international
education. It is also a member of The
Federation of British International
Schools in Asia (FOBISIA), The
Association of International Malaysian
Schools (AIMS), and The Boarding
Schools’Association (BSA).
We nurture
students to become
globally-minded
citizens.

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