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Garden International School

Education · Kuala Lumpur

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Garden International School was founded in 1951 in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur with 33 students and two British teachers. It now operates in Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas.

EYC Campus
Registered name
Garden International School Sdn. Bhd.
Registration no.
195801000074 (3211-T)
Founded
1951
Headquarters
16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala…
Industry
Education
Business type
Service Provider
Key person
Peter J. Derby-Crook MBE · Principal
Official website
Verification
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About Garden International School

Garden International School was founded in 1951 in Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens with 33 students and two British teachers. The school later moved through Jalan Bukit Bintang and Cheras before relocating to Mont Kiara in 1996.

GIS operates a Main Campus in Mont Kiara and an Early Years Centre in Desa Sri Hartamas. The school states that it educates over 2,000 students.

Its learning pathway covers Nursery and Reception, Primary, Key Stages 3 and 4, and Sixth Form. Facilities and services include libraries, arts facilities, sports facilities, medical and counselling services, a school bus service and cafeteria.

GIS is part of Taylor’s Education Group and lists affiliations and accreditations including CIS, WASC, COBIS and Apple Distinguished School.

Company Information

Company nameGarden International School
Registered nameGarden International School Sdn. Bhd.
Registration no.195801000074 (3211-T)
Founded1951
IndustryEducation
Headquarters16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone+603 6209 6888
WebsiteOfficial Website
Social profilesFacebook  ·  Instagram  ·  YouTube

Products & Services

Garden International School provides the following publicly documented products and services.

Early Years education

Nursery and Reception for ages 3–5, including learning through play, Jungle School and Mandarin Immersion.

Official page

Primary education

Primary Years 1–6 for ages 5–11.

Official page

Secondary education

Years 7–13, including Key Stages 3–5 and Sixth Form.

Official page

School bus service

School bus service with current routes published by GIS.

Official page
  • Medical Centre
  • Counselling

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Leadership & Key People

Public professional information about founders, directors and key business leaders associated with Garden International School.

Peter J. Derby-Crook MBE

Principal

GIS Principal.

Amy Ward

Head of Secondary

Nicola Nelson

Head of EYC & Primary

Company Timeline

1951

— The school opened with 33 students and two British teachers.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history

1955

— The move brought the Kindergarten and Primary sections together.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history

1965

— The addition of Secondary education marked the beginning of a full through-school.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history

1966

— The school records becoming the country's first GCE examination centre in 1966.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history

1951

School founded — Garden School was founded in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur with 33 students and two British teachers.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history/

1965

Secondary education introduced — The introduction of Secondary education began the full through-school.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history/

1996

Relocated to Mont Kiara — GIS relocated to Mont Kiara, its current main campus.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history/

2022

GL International Centre of Excellence — GIS was recognised as a GL International Centre of Excellence.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/awards-accreditations-and-affiliations/

2025

Sports Complex opened — GIS opened a Sports Complex featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor courts, tennis courts and a fitness suite.

Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/services-and-facilities/

Awards, Certifications & Recognition

GL International Centre of ExcellenceGL Education 2022
Apple Distinguished SchoolApple 2025–2028
Council of International Schools (CIS)Council of International Schools
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)WASC
COBIS Accredited SchoolCouncil of British International Schools

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Locations

Main Campus16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur. · +603 6209 6888
Early Years Centre1, Jalan 41/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480, Kuala Lumpur. · +603 6209 6888

Brands & Related Entities

Parent/network group; GIS lists Taylor’s Education Group as an affiliation.Taylor’s Education Group

Sources & Research Notes

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Record History

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  • Registration number added from a public business-registry source (the company's own site did not publish one).

Frequently Asked Questions About Garden International School

What does Garden International School do?
Garden International School was founded in 1951 in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur with 33 students and two British teachers. It now operates in Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas.
Where is Garden International School based?
Garden International School lists its headquarters or primary business address as 16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When was Garden International School founded?
Garden International School records its founding year as 1951.
What is the official website for Garden International School?
The official website recorded for Garden International School is www.gardenschool.edu.my.

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