Fairview International School


Fairview International School is an International Baccalaureate school, headquartered in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur. It also has campuses in Subang Jaya, Ipoh, Penang Island, Johor Bahru and Scotland.

Background

Fairview International School is a private international school located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Campuses are authorised to offer the three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme for students aged 5 to 10 years, the Middle Years Programme for students aged 11 to 16 years, as well as the Diploma Programme for students aged 17 to 20 years, giving some campuses the IB continuum recognition.
Fairview International School campuses total to about 4,000 students, representing over 55 nationalities.
The campuses and their authorised IB programmes are as follows:
  • Kuala Lumpur - Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme
  • Subang Jaya - Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme
  • Penang - Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme
  • Johor - Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme
  • Ipoh Campus - Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme
  • Scotland, UK - Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme

History

Fairview International School Kuala Lumpur was founded in 1978 by a group of educators.

Subjects

In the MYP, students study the following subject groups, in line with MYP on-screen examinations and ePortfolio known as :
  • Language and literature: English or Mandarin
  • Mathematics: Standard or Extended
  • General science or the Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics
  • Language acquisition: Mandarin
  • Physical and health education
  • Performing arts: Music
  • Visual arts
  • Design
  • Individuals and societies: Integrated humanities
Students at the lower level of MYP will take all subjects, while upper MYP students will have to attend classes according to their subject choice. Additionally, all Malaysian students are required to take Bahasa Melayu, in line with MOE requirements and guidelines.

Outdoor learning

In Fairview, grade levels P5 to M5 have two academic expedition trips overseas in line with their studies, alongside camps to Fairview Eduresort in Port Dickson every academic year. Common destinations typically include Southeast Asian countries, such as Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand; upper MYP grades typically visit countries such as Vietnam, China, and the UK]. The Port Dickson camps apply to all students from P4 onwards.

Notable alumni

Han (musician) - South Korean rapper, member of the famous South Korean boy band Stray Kids