Soka International School Malaysia (SISM) is a unique institution based on the Soka philosophy of value creation.We offer comprehensive education from lower to upper secondary Cambridge curriculum and pre-university levels. As the world's first international school embodying Soka's humanistic values, we are pioneering a new standard in international education.At SISM, we nurture an environment that promotes academic, intellectual, and personal growth. Our dedicated faculty fosters critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility.Join our diverse community where knowledge is valued, and students are inspired to maximise their potential. Together, we are shaping future leaders and global citizens for the 21st century and beyond.
No supervised care for students as the role of day care centre. Students may arrive and leave the school at a stipulated time.
School bus service available
Yes, the school provides bus service for students who are participating in activities outside the school campus eg fieldtrip, excursion, going for competition etc.
School provided lunches
Yes.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
Yes.
Uniform required
Yes.
Classroom
Max. number of students per class
The maximum number of students is 20.
Average number of students per class
The minimum number of students is 15.
Does the school employ teaching assistants?
Yes.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
Yes.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
No, they do not.
Student Body
Most common nationality
Malaysian, Japanese, Korean,
Ratio of local students to international students
60% Local , 40% International
Number of students
112 students in the founding year, August 2023.
Number of nationalities represented in the school
9 nationalities in the founding year, August 2023.
Extracurricular
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Chess
• Dodgeball
• Football
• Martial Arts
• Swimming
• Volleyball
• Wall Climbing
• Dance (Street Dance/K-Pop)
Club
• Arts & Crafts
• Journalism
• Makers
• Model United Nations (MUN)
• Musical band/Ensemble
• Book
• Yoga
• Student Council
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students
Yes, the school will organise annual sports day. Other sport activities and tournaments will be announced in due course
Facilities
Facilities at the school
Nestled within 50 acres of rich biodiversity, SISM boasts one of Malaysia's most picturesque international school campuses. The tranquil ambience, far from city disturbances, cultivates an ideal learning sanctuary. We take pride in our sustainable, environmentally conscious architectural designs, aligned with Green Building Index (GBI) requirements. These eco-friendly features are conducive for students.
*Facilities:
Library
Medical Room
ICT Lab
Auditorium
Counselling Room
Multi-Purpose Hall
Music Studio & Recording Room
Drama & Dance Studio
Multimedia Lab
Art & Craft Lab
Design & Technology Lab
Cafeteria
Physics Lab
Chemistry Lab
Biology Lab
Student Centre
Boarding House
Sports facilities at the school
Field
Running track
50 metres swimming pool
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Wall Climbing
Language Support
Language support for students not fluent in English
Yes, we offer English Enhancement Programme (EEP)
Additional language classes offered by the school
Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Malay and French
Native English speaking teachers
Yes.
Student Support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
Not at this moment
Learning support offered
Not at this moment
The school supports gifted, able and talented students
