Accreditations & Awards
At GIS, learning is continuous. We are proud of the following awards and accreditations, which reflect our commitment to excellence, professional growth, and innovation.
AWARD
GL International Centre of Excellence
Recognised in 2022 as a GL International Centre of Excellence, GIS is the first school in Asia and one of only five globally to receive this distinction.
GL is a leading assessment organisation used by schools in over 100 countries. At GIS, GL data is embedded across the school to support teaching, learning, and student progress.
ACCREDITATION
Apple Distinguished School
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership and educational excellence. At GIS, we use Apple technology to connect students to the world, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning personal.
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.
ACCREDITATION
Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
GIS is a COBIS Accredited school, recognised for meeting the highest standards in British and international education.
This accreditation reflects our commitment to strong leadership, excellent teaching, safeguarding, and student wellbeing. As a globally respected quality assurance body, COBIS provides families with confidence that GIS offers a safe, high-quality, and enriching learning environment.
Garden International School is proud to be recognised as an Apple Distinguished School (2025–2028), part of a global network leading innovation in education. This reflects our commitment to using technology to inspire and transform learning. Since 2015, we have embedded AI, coding and computational thinking across all year levels from Early Years to Sixth Form, empowering students to apply their learning to real-world challenges. With iPads and Macs integrated into daily learning, alongside our Digital Learning & Innovation Hub, students engage with robotics, VR and digital design in dynamic, hands-on ways. At GIS, technology enhances learning shaping confident, creative thinkers ready for the future.
Recognised as one of Malaysia’s leading British curriculum international schools, GIS is part of a strong global network—enhancing connections, collaboration, and opportunities.
AFFILIATION
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.
AFFILIATION
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.
AFFILIATION
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
AQA is an independent education charity that sets and marks over half of all A-level courses and GCSE courses sat in the UK every year.
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
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.
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
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.
AFFILIATION
South East Asian Student Activities Conference (SEASAC)
Established in 1995, SEASAC is an association of international schools across Southeast Asia that promotes healthy competition, excellence, cultural exchange, and lasting friendships through student and school activities.
AFFILIATION
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.
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.