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AISM OFFERS THREE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS for 2009 – 2010

The offer of two year academic scholarships for three Post-SPM Malaysian students.

The AISM Senior Scholarships – the first of their kind to be awarded in Malaysia – are jointly offered by AISM and Taylor’s University College. AISM is a member of the Taylor’s Education Group. The scholarship initially covers the recipient during their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). Successful candidates may choose to continue on to a degree programme at Taylor’s as part of the scholarship package. This whole package would be valued at RM200,000.

The Inaugural AISM Academic Scholarship was awarded to Sabrina Lim; however, as the quality of the candidates was so high, it was decided to award two additional scholarships, to Chin Joe Yang in the area of Science and Technology and Yeoh Wan Xin in English and Humanities.

Mrs Armstrong recently commended the six students awarded the scholarships in 2007/08 and 2008/09 for the way they had fitted in so well to the AISM community. All have shown great personal commitment and academic achievement during their time at AISM and the candidates from 2007/08 will sit for their HSC exam starting mid October. 

The scholarship offers are for a two year matriculation course (Years 11 and 12) leading to the Higher School Certificate. English is a compulsory subject (offered at Advanced, Standard and ESL levels) and students study either four or five additional subjects. AISM currently offers Mathematics, Mathematics Extension, General Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Business Studies, Economics, Modern History, Legal Studies, Visual Arts, Design & Technology, Information Processes and Technology and Malay for Background Speakers. In addition, Digital Photography & Media and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health & Physical Education) will be offered from 2008. The curriculum is outcomes based with an emphasis on using learnt knowledge to participate in discussions, analyse issues and solve problems. This process forms an essential part of the school’s internal assessment of students’ performance, which is then submitted to the Board of Studies and counts as 50% of their Higher School Certificate result and University Admission Index. Upon successful completion of their HSC, the scholars are eligible to go on to pursue a 3+0 degree programme in Business, Hospitality Management or Communication Studies at Taylor’s. Students may also use their HSC results to enter universities in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada and the United States.

Interested?
When applying for the scholarship, you will need to supply a large amount of information about your academic progress including predicted SPM results as well as your interests and talents. The scholarship examination you will sit for if shortlisted, is based on the NSW School Certificate so as to reflect the outcomes and style of the Australian education system. Once the examinations are marked candidates will again be short listed and the successful candidates invited to an interview with members of the Schools Division of Taylor’s Education and members of the school executive. During the interview, if you are one of those selected, you will be invited to reflect on your success and talk about how the opportunity of an Australian International education would help you to achieve your goals.

Once the interviews are completed the merits of the candidates will be discussed before the offers are made to the successful applicants.

This scholarship offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for young Malaysians to understand and experience life and learning as part of the multi-cultural community at one of the nation’s most prestigious international schools. It was initiated for students to interact and study alongside their peers from various parts of the world, within a conducive and supportive learning community.

Through the award of the Pre-University Scholarship, we believe AISM will provide deserving Malaysian students with the opportunity to better develop their talents, skills and confidence so that they can develop their full potential.

ABOUT AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MALAYSIA
The school follows the New South Wales Board of Studies Curriculum, the leading curriculum provider in Australia with its Higher School Certificate (HSC), meeting entry standards for some of the most prestigious universities around the world. Former students have been accepted into top universities in the various states of Australia, as well as institutions in Malaysia, Canada and the United Kingdom.  AISM commenced operation in the year 2000. It caters for expatriate students, particularly Australian, ranging from Pre-School through to Secondary levels. AISM’s curriculum is used in all schools in New South Wales (NSW) as dictated by the NSW Board of Studies. AISM is staffed with highly experienced and well qualified Australian and international teachers. Currently, the school has over 500 students from more than 30 nationalities.

AISM is located at a prime position on the Southern Lake of Mines Resort City, and close to Cyberjaya and the new administrative capital of Putrajaya. Excellent access via the MMR2, Besraya, Silk, Kesas and North South Highways makes AISM easily accessible from all parts of Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley.

The school moved to its current six-acre premises at Mines Resort City in October 2003. Students of the school enjoy an extensive range of facilities including spacious and well-appointed classrooms. Specialist facilities at AISM include Science, Information Technology (IT) and English as a Second Language (ESL) labs; Art Rooms; Music Room and instrumental practice rooms; Ceramic Room; and a Design and Technology workshop. Other facilities include a football field, swimming pool, indoor gymnasium, library and auditorium. Plans are underway for further expansion of the facilities, with a new block  due to open at the beginning of 2011.

AISM places strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities. Students of the school are able to participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities including Soccer, Swimming, Touch Football, Karate, Chess, Mask Making and Video Making. Participation in community programmes is also encouraged whereby students have raised funds for local charities through the International Award (Duke of Edinburgh Scheme) and Student Representative Committee.

Application Form: http://www.aism.edu.my/extra_pg/AISM%20Scholarship%20form%202008.pdf

For further information, please CONTACT:
Mrs Anne-Maree Armstrong,
Principal
Email: amarmstrong(AT)aism.edu.my
                                        
Mrs  Lesley Lee
Development Officer
Telephone: 03-8943 0622 Fax: 03-8948 4522
Email: lesleylee(AT)aism.edu.my

Completed Application Forms, with supporting documents, should be submitted to
Ms Valerie Wong,
PA to the Principal,
22 Jalan Anggerik,
The Mines Resort City.
43300 Sri Kembangan. 
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Source: www.aism.edu