Kinabalu International School

“At Kinabalu International School we are dedicated to providing an excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful global citizens”.

Kinabalu International School (KIS) is East Malaysia’s leading international school – a proudly 100% non-profit, parent-owned and governed institution delivering high-quality education for over 50 years. Located in the coastal city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Borneo), we are a vibrant and inclusive community of 450+ students from more than 25 nationalities, united by a shared commitment to excellence, character and global citizenship.

At the heart of our culture is The KIS Way – the values that shape who we are, how we learn, and what we believe a global citizen is:

• We are curious, creative and encourage everyone to explore new ideas and perspectives.
• We are reflective, taking time to learn from our experiences and grow.
• We collaborate, working together to achieve shared goals and make a positive impact.
• We are courageous and embrace challenges.
• We are respectful, treating everyone with dignity and kindness and we celebrate diversity.

We deliver a British-style curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE and International A-Levels, with results consistently among the strongest in Malaysia. Our graduates go on to leading universities across the UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and Asia.

KIS was recently recognised as Malaysia’s "Most Progressive International School" at the Malaysian Education & TVET Awards, reflecting our commitment to innovation, inclusion and impact.

As a non-profit school, every ringgit is reinvested to enhance learning, wellbeing, facilities and opportunities for students. Through our strategic plan Vision 28, we are building a school that shapes future-ready global citizens—young people who are confident, compassionate and equipped to make a positive difference.