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Riam Hill International Secondary School

Primary and Secondary school in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)

Riam Hill International Secondary School (RHISS) in Miri, Sarawak was founded in 2022, offering Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE. The school is an official Cambridge examination centre. All classrooms are equipped with smart whiteboards, and 2 ICT labs provide 1:1 PC access. School hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. University counselling is offered. Motto: Forever Forward. Fees not publicly listed. SMIPS code YUBQ003.

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School Information

Registration Code YUBS002
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages Secondary)
Medium of Instruction English
Website rhiss.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Boarding No
Address Blok D, LOT 1305 Jalan Riam Willow Miri 98000 Sarawak
Postcode 98000
State Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)
Phone 010-8233755
Email rhiss@rhiss.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Riam Hill International Secondary School

Riam Hill International Secondary School opened in 2022 on Jalan Riam Willow in Miri, one of the newest additions to Sarawak’s growing cluster of international schools outside Kuching. The school was founded with the motto “Forever Forward” and has positioned itself as a technology-forward Cambridge centre in northern Sarawak, equipping every classroom with smart whiteboards and maintaining 1:1 PC access in its two dedicated ICT laboratories.

Miri’s economy runs on oil and gas, and the expatriate workforce supporting that industry has historically had limited international school choices in the city. RHISS fills part of that gap, offering Cambridge-accredited secondary education without requiring families to send children to Kuching or West Malaysia. As an official Cambridge examination centre, the school administers IGCSE papers on-site, removing the logistical burden of travelling to an external exam venue.

Curriculum at Riam Hill International Secondary School

RHISS delivers two Cambridge programmes. Cambridge Lower Secondary covers the early secondary years, building subject knowledge in English, mathematics, science and humanities through a structured framework with built-in checkpoints. Students then progress to Cambridge IGCSE for upper secondary, sitting externally assessed examinations that are recognised worldwide.

University counselling is integrated into the upper secondary programme, helping students identify and apply to universities while still completing their IGCSE preparation. School hours run Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a Saturday session from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM for co-curricular activities and supplementary instruction.

Fees at Riam Hill International Secondary School

Riam Hill does not publish its fee schedule publicly. For context, international schools in Sarawak with published fees range from RM 9,000 to RM 56,000 per year. The school fees guide explains how to evaluate fee structures when schools do not publish rates.

Facilities at Riam Hill International Secondary School

The Jalan Riam Willow campus includes:

  • Smart whiteboards in all classrooms
  • 2 ICT laboratories with 1:1 PC access
  • Laptops available for cross-subject project work

Admissions at Riam Hill International Secondary School

RHISS accepts applications for Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE year groups. The school serves families in Miri and the surrounding northern Sarawak districts including Lutong, Permyjaya and Tudan. Contact 010-823 3755 or rhiss@rhiss.edu.my for enrolment details.

Riam Hill International Secondary School in Sarawak

RHISS is in Miri, which has 7 registered private schools. Sarawak has 10 registered international schools. The Sarawak international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 010-823 3755, rhiss@rhiss.edu.my, rhiss.edu.my.

Questions about Riam Hill International Secondary School

What curriculum does Riam Hill International Secondary School follow?

RHISS offers Cambridge Lower Secondary for younger students and Cambridge IGCSE for upper secondary. The school is registered as an official Cambridge examination centre, meaning students sit their IGCSE papers on campus rather than at an external venue.

How much are the fees at Riam Hill International School?

Riam Hill does not publish its fee schedule online. Families should contact the school at rhiss@rhiss.edu.my or call 010-823 3755 for current tuition rates. International schools in Sarawak with published fees range from RM 9,000 to RM 56,000 per year.

What technology does Riam Hill use in classrooms?

Every classroom at RHISS is fitted with a smart whiteboard. The school operates 2 dedicated ICT labs with 1:1 PC access, meaning each student has their own workstation during ICT lessons. Laptops are also available for project-based work across other subjects.

Does Riam Hill offer university counselling?

Yes. RHISS provides university counselling services to guide students through the application process for local and international universities. This is integrated into the upper secondary programme to ensure students have pathway clarity before completing IGCSE.

What are the school hours at Riam Hill?

Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The Saturday half-day session is used for co-curricular activities and supplementary classes, a common arrangement at Sarawak schools.

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