The Association of International
Malaysian Schools

The AIMS Executive Committee

Chairperson: David Griffiths (Nexus International School, Malaysia)

Vice Chairperson: Sam Gipson (Kinabalu International School)

Treasurer: Marc Meisch (Uplands International School)

Asst. Treasurer: Martin Davis (King Henry 8th)

Committee: Karlie Walsh (Straits International School, Penang)
Glenn Moodie (Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar)
Richard Davidson (Charterhouse College KL)
Simon Burbury (Marlborough College Johor)
Trevor Spence (Sri KDU International School, Damansara)

The History of AIMS

AIMS was formed in 1997 with a group of 10 schools and was registered with the Registrar of Societies on 4th November 1998, under Section 7 of the Societies Act 1966. The AIMS registration number is PPM-031-14-24102017.

By 2019, membership had increased to over 40 international schools across Malaysia.

What is AIMS?

AIMS is a non-profit membership organisation, dedicated to the advancement and promotion of high-quality international education in Malaysia through the ethical collaboration and cooperation of its members.

We do this through:

  1. Fostering Understanding: Promoting global citizenship and intercultural understanding within our Malaysian context.
  2. Facilitating Collaboration: Providing a forum for international schools in Malaysia to meet, collaborate and discuss matters of mutual interest.
  3. Advocating for International Education: Providing a voice for international schools with state and federal governments.
  4. Improving Educational Standards: Sharing expertise and best practices.
  5. Enhancing Professional Development: Supporting educators and administrators in international schools.
  6. Promoting Student Enrichment: Activities, competitions and events.

What are AIMS Schools Like?

Membership of AIMS is open to all schools:

  • registered with the Ministry of Education in Malaysia;
  • which have students who do not follow the Malaysian Curriculum;
  • recognised by an international, regional or governmental educational examination authority;
  • which provide kindergarten, primary and/or secondary education.

AIMS schools are varied in composition, enrolment and curriculum. Some offer United Kingdom, Australian or North American curricula.

Some AIMS schools offer boarding facilities.

AIMS schools are independent in ownership and management, and therefore AIMS has no financial control over its members.