Alice Smith School

Unable to find a suitable school for her daughter in Kuala Lumpur, Alice Fairfield-Smith, a biology graduate from Harvard University, set up the school in her home in 1946 on Jalan Eaton. In doing so, she founded the very first British international school in Malaysia and the only British international school in Kuala Lumpur which is 'not for profit'.

We keep the Alice Smith spirit alive by encouraging each child to forge their own path, to be fearless in their quests like Alice Smith and to spark courageous exploration to inspire a better world.

In the spirit of Alice Smith, we constantly look to evolve the learning experience of our students, balancing the latest pedagogical research and learning tools with the deep experience of our educators.

Today The Alice Smith School is one of the oldest international schools in Asia catering for over 1,500 students from Pre-school to Year 13. Our school is internationally diverse, welcoming pupils from all over the world, attracted by a holistic, values-based and purpose driven education focused on student success, wellbeing and happiness.

According to the words of our school song: ‘Soon there were two, who were joined by a few’. Alice Smith started a movement with just two people. That single brave act sparked a positive chain reaction. She inspired other families to join her on her journey, creating a nurturing environment for generations of learners and a home away from home for thousands of families.

In that same vein, we keep the Alice Smith spirit alive by building a nurturing community that encourages our students to explore the world with courage, curiosity and compassion.

To build a better world together.

Nurturing a Love of Learning from the Start

At Alice Smith School's Early Years (Preschool - Year 2), we focus on helping your child blossom and thrive. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment filled with:

• A Broad and Balanced Curriculum: Our enriched curriculum offers a variety of learning opportunities that spark curiosity and exploration
• Trips and Excursions: We take advantage of educational outings to broaden your child's horizons and connect classroom learning to the real world
• Enrichment Opportunities: We offer a range of exciting activities beyond the core curriculum to cater to diverse interests and talents

On campus, your child will experience free flow classrooms and play areas enabling them to select the activities planned by our teachers that interest and stimulate them the most. Children will develop skills more quickly by engaging them in this way than in a formal class setting.

In the Junior years (Years 2 to 6), our flexible, well planned cross-curricular units encourage students to make sense of their learning by creating links between subjects and the real world. Learning initiated by student questions is encouraged, celebrated, tracked and recorded as part of the connected and authentic learning process.

Our school goes beyond academics, fostering well-rounded growth in several key areas:

• Intercultural Literacy: We celebrate diversity and help children understand and appreciate different cultures.
• Positive Development: We use the PERMAH framework (Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, Health) and character strengths to nurture emotional intelligence and well-being.
• Strong Knowledge Base: We equip children with a solid foundation in core subjects, preparing them for future academic success.
• Critical Thinking Skills: We encourage children to question, analyse, and think critically about the world around them.
• Subject Expertise: We help children develop subject-specific skills that allow them to excel in different academic areas.

At the Secondary Campus, our curriculum is structured into three distinct phases: Middle School (Years 7 to 9), Upper School (Years 10 and 11) and Senior School (Sixth Form) and follows the National Curriculum for England through to (I)GCSE and A Level. Our students consistently achieve highly in both (I)GCSE and A Level examinations. 

We also have a strong Higher Education & Careers team who are experienced in providing comprehensive support and information in:

• (I)GCSE and A Level subject choices
• Work Experience 
• Careers
• Scholarships
• Applying to global universities (eg. UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, France, Germany, and many more)
• And so much more!

For more info, visit www.alice-smith.edu.my

We offer over 100 enrichment opportunities each year to choose from sports and arts, to languages and technology, there is something to interest every child. Clubs take place within the school day and are included in tuition fees.