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Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School

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

Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) Sibu opened its first class on 1 October 2025 with 94 students across 9 classrooms (max 25 per class). The campus has 20 classrooms, science labs and a 500-student hostel. Fees are income-tiered: B40 free, M40 RM 1,200/year, T20 RM 4,200/year, including tuition, textbooks and meals. Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Part of the YSISS network alongside the Kuching flagship campus. SMIPS code YUBQ002.

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School Information

Registration Code YUB2002
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages Secondary (Year 7-10))
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Website ysiss.edu.my
Annual Fees RM 1,200 - RM 4,200/year (income-based)Published fees
Accreditation Cambridge International
Languages English, Malay
Gender Co-educational
Boarding Yes
Address LOT 1480, Block 1 Sungai Merah Town District Sibu 96000 Sarawak
Postcode 96000
State Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)
Phone 0169341480
Email enquiry@ysiss.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu

YSISS Sibu opened its doors on 1 October 2025, becoming the second campus in the Yayasan Sarawak education network after the flagship Kuching campus that launched in March 2024. The Sibu campus sits in the Sungai Merah district and enrolled 94 students in its inaugural cohort across 9 classrooms, each capped at 25 students. The campus infrastructure is built for growth: 20 classrooms, dedicated science laboratories, a canteen, surau, headmaster and teacher quarters, and a 500-student hostel.

The location in Sibu is strategic. Sibu is the largest town in central Sarawak and the gateway to the Rajang Basin, the state’s largest river system. Families in inland towns like Kapit, Song and Kanowit have historically had to send children to Kuching or West Malaysia for international education. The YSISS Sibu campus, with its boarding hostel, brings Cambridge-accredited schooling within reach of central Sarawak for the first time.

Curriculum at Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu

YSISS Sibu follows the same Cambridge IGCSE programme as the Kuching campus, delivered in English with Bahasa Melayu as a compulsory subject. The school holds Cambridge International accreditation, ensuring that IGCSE examinations are administered to the same global standard as any other Cambridge centre worldwide.

The CARE values framework (Character, Achievement, Responsibility, Excellence) underpins the academic programme, carrying the same pastoral model from Kuching to Sibu. The school emphasises building aspiration among students from low-income backgrounds, many of whom would not otherwise have access to international-standard education.

Fees at Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu

The income-based fee model is identical to the Kuching campus. The school fees guide provides context on how these rates compare to conventional international school pricing.

Household IncomeAnnual FeeIncludes
B40 (below RM 4,850/month)FREETuition, textbooks, meals, boarding
M40 (RM 4,851 - RM 10,970)RM 1,200Tuition, textbooks, meals
T20 (above RM 10,970)RM 4,200Tuition, textbooks, meals

The fully funded B40 model and heavily subsidised M40/T20 rates are financed by the Yayasan Sarawak foundation. Even at the T20 tier, RM 4,200 per year is less than 10% of what a typical international school charges.

Facilities at Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu

The Sungai Merah campus includes:

  • 20 classrooms (9 currently in use)
  • Science laboratories
  • 500-student boarding hostel
  • Canteen
  • Surau
  • Headmaster and teacher residential quarters

Admissions at Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu

Admission follows the same merit-based process as YSISS Kuching. Students must pass the YSISS Entrance Assessment, with primary intake at Year 7. Household income documentation determines fee classification. The 500-pax hostel means the school can serve students from across central Sarawak, not just those in Sibu town.

Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu in Sarawak

YSISS Sibu is in Sibu, Sarawak’s third-largest town after Kuching and Miri. Sarawak has 10 registered international schools and 24 private schools total. The Sarawak international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 016-934 1480, enquiry@ysiss.edu.my, ysiss.edu.my.

Questions about Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School

When did YSISS Sibu open?

YSISS Sibu welcomed its first class on 1 October 2025, roughly 18 months after the flagship Kuching campus opened in March 2024. The Sibu campus is the second in the Yayasan Sarawak education network.

How much does YSISS Sibu cost?

Fees follow the same income-based model as YSISS Kuching. B40 families (household income below RM 4,850/month) pay nothing. M40 families (RM 4,851 to RM 10,970) pay RM 1,200 per year. T20 families (above RM 10,970) pay RM 4,200 per year. All tiers include tuition, textbooks and daily meals.

What curriculum does YSISS Sibu follow?

YSISS Sibu delivers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum in English, the same programme as the Kuching campus. The school holds Cambridge International accreditation and prepares students for externally assessed IGCSE examinations.

Does YSISS Sibu offer boarding?

Yes. The campus has a 500-student hostel. Given that Sibu is the main town for the central Sarawak region, the boarding programme allows students from smaller towns like Kapit, Mukah and Sarikei to access the school without daily commuting.

How many students does YSISS Sibu have?

The opening cohort in October 2025 comprised 94 students across 9 classrooms, with a maximum of 25 students per class. The campus has capacity for 20 classrooms, allowing significant growth over the coming years.

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