Garden International School
SME & Startups
Last reviewed 11 September 2026
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.
- Industry
- SME & Startups
- Business type
- Service Provider
- Founded
- 1951
Business & industry context
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
Identity
- Company name
- Garden International School
- Founded
- 1951
- Parent company
- Taylor’s Education Group
- Industry (source record)
- Education / Private Schools
- Business type
- Service Provider
- State
- Kuala Lumpur
Contact & location
- Headquarters
- 16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Phone
- +603 6209 6888
- Official website
- www.gardenschool.edu.my
Source record
- MalaysianRecord status
- Listed
- Source record reviewed
- 2026-09-06
Details imported from MalaysianRecord (export: 2026-09-11). Source status and review dates belong to that record; they are not a new verification by Next Malaysia.
Locations
- Main Campus
Address: 16, Jalan Kiara 3, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur.
Phone: +603 6209 6888
- Early Years Centre
Address: 1, Jalan 41/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480, Kuala Lumpur.
Phone: +603 6209 6888
Brands & related entities
- Taylor’s Education Group
Relationship: Parent/network group; GIS lists Taylor’s Education Group as an affiliation.
Services & business activities
- Early Years education
Nursery and Reception for ages 3–5, including learning through play, Jungle School and Mandarin Immersion.
- Primary education
Primary Years 1–6 for ages 5–11.
- Secondary education
Years 7–13, including Key Stages 3–5 and Sixth Form.
- School bus service
School bus service with current routes published by GIS.
- Medical Centre
- Counselling
Key people
Company history
Garden International School was founded in 1951 in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur with 33 students and two British teachers. It moved to Jalan Bukit Bintang in 1955, introduced secondary education in 1965, and in 1966 became Malaysia's first centre for University of London GCE examinations. The school now operates in Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas and reports educating over 2,000 students.
- 1951
Founded in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur.
The school opened with 33 students and two British teachers.
- 1955
Relocated to Jalan Bukit Bintang.
The move brought the Kindergarten and Primary sections together.
- 1965
Introduced secondary education.
The addition of Secondary education marked the beginning of a full through-school.
- 1966
Became Malaysia's first centre for University of London GCE examinations.
The school records becoming the country's first GCE examination centre in 1966.
- 1951
School founded
Garden School was founded in the Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur with 33 students and two British teachers.
- 1965
Secondary education introduced
The introduction of Secondary education began the full through-school.
- 1996
Relocated to Mont Kiara
GIS relocated to Mont Kiara, its current main campus.
- 2022
GL International Centre of Excellence
GIS was recognised as a GL International Centre of Excellence.
- 2025
Sports Complex opened
GIS opened a Sports Complex featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor courts, tennis courts and a fitness suite.
Recognition & certifications
- GL International Centre of Excellence
Type: Recognition
Awarding body: GL Education
Year: 2022
- Apple Distinguished School
Type: Accreditation
Awarding body: Apple
Year: 2025–2028
- Council of International Schools (CIS)
Type: Accreditation
Awarding body: Council of International Schools
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Type: Accreditation
Awarding body: WASC
- COBIS Accredited School
Type: Accreditation
Awarding body: Council of British International Schools
Image sources & credits
- EYC Campus
Source: https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/about-gis/our-locations/
Displayed from the company's official website. No reuse licence was identified; copyright may belong to the company or its licensors.
Source record references 5
- gardenschool.edu.my
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Contact Us
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Our Leadership Team
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Accreditations & Awards
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Services & Facilities
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
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.
Latest Garden International School news
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Editorial sources & further reading
Official sources & further reading
- gardenschool.edu.my (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Contact Us (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Our Leadership Team (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Accreditations & Awards (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Services & Facilities (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
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