Garden International School
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.
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 name | Garden International School |
| Registered name | Garden International School Sdn. Bhd. |
| Registration no. | 195801000074 (3211-T) |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Industry | Education |
| Headquarters | 16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Phone | +603 6209 6888 |
| Website | Official Website |
| Social profiles | Facebook · 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- Medical Centre
- Counselling
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Leadership & Key People
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Peter J. Derby-Crook MBE
Principal
GIS Principal.
Amy Ward
Head of Secondary
Nicola Nelson
Head of EYC & Primary
Company Timeline
— The school opened with 33 students and two British teachers.
Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history
— The move brought the Kindergarten and Primary sections together.
Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history
— The addition of Secondary education marked the beginning of a full through-school.
Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history
— The school records becoming the country's first GCE examination centre in 1966.
Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history
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/
Secondary education introduced — The introduction of Secondary education began the full through-school.
Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history/
Relocated to Mont Kiara — GIS relocated to Mont Kiara, its current main campus.
Source · https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/gis-history/
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/
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 Excellence | GL Education 2022 |
| Apple Distinguished School | Apple 2025–2028 |
| Council of International Schools (CIS) | Council of International Schools |
| Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) | WASC |
| COBIS Accredited School | Council of British International Schools |
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Locations
| Main Campus | 16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur. · +603 6209 6888 |
| Early Years Centre | 1, 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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- gardenschool.edu.my2026-09-06
- Contact Us2026-09-06
- Our Leadership Team2026-09-06
- Accreditations & Awards2026-09-06
- Services & Facilities2026-09-06
- CTOS company & credit report2026-09-11
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