Oasis International School of Kuala Lumpur

Choosing a school for your child is an important decision. I am so glad you have decided to consider if OIS is the right place for your family! From campus tour, whether virtual or on-campus, to admittance, I look forward to working with you and your family. Along the way, I hope you'll be able to meet the people that make up our amazing community - incredible teachers, students, parents, and leadership - for they are the ones that truly make life at Oasis special. Be sure to explore our website, especially our pages on Learning, Life at Oasis, and our Campus. Also, if you aren’t familiar with U.S. Education, you can learn more about the U.S. Education System to see what makes OIS different.

To clarify, the OIS Admissions process is four steps. First, you will need to complete the application in full, ensuring to upload all necessary documents. Second, the Admissions staff will review the application and if deemed necessary, will reach out to schedule an admissions assessment. Third, upon completion of the assessment and further review, the family will be contacted regarding an enrollment decision and next steps. Fourth, the family will attend new student orientation and begin at OIS!

How to Apply

Step #1: Complete the Application on OpenApply

Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur is accepting applications for the school year now! Oasis uses an online application system, OpenApply.

Step #2: Attach Supporting Documents

Digital copies of the following documents need to be attached to the online application:

• Applicant’s transcripts or report cards from current and last two school years (transcripts must be in English or officially translate.
• Applicant’s birth certificate.
• Applicant’s valid passport title page.
• Applicant’s IC Card (only if Malaysian citizen and over 12 years of age).
• Applicant’s digital passport-style photo.

Important Notes:

• Applications and supporting documents must be submitted via OpenApply.
• Assessments cannot be scheduled until applications are complete and the application processing fee of RM1500 has been paid.

Step #3: Complete Interview and Placement Testing

After the online application is completed and the application processing fee of RM1500 has been paid, your child will be scheduled for an interview and placement testing. Students applying for 1st grade through 12th grade will take a math placement test, take an English placement test, and complete a short writing assessment.

Step #4: Acceptance Letter

After Steps 1, 2, and 3 have been completed, the admissions department will complete the review of the student’s application materials. Acceptance and grade placement of the student will be based on available space, age, past school records, and scores on math and English placement tests. Students who meet the requirements for admission will be issued a letter of acceptance to the Oasis International School community. Please see the Admissions Policy for further details on admissions criteria.

Admissions Policy

Applicants to OIS are accepted and retained on the basis of their ability to meet the academic, moral, and behavioral standards of Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur. The Admissions Department makes decisions in the best interest of the applicant as well as in the best interest of the grade level and school. The Admissions Department evaluates the following criteria when considering an applicant for admission:

• OpenApply Application.
• Previous School Records.
• MAP Entrance Assessment (Reading Comprehension and/or Mathematics).
• WIDA Assessment Results (Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading) (if applicable).
• English Language Proficiency Evaluation.
• Learning Support Documentation (if applicable).
• Admissions Interview and Observation.

Admissions Assessment

MAP® is an assessment created by NWEA, Northwest Evaluation Association, a global not-for-profit educational services organization based in Oregon, USA. If the applicant’s current school uses MAP® tests, the family is welcome to submit the most recent scores so that Admissions can determine if MAP® can be waived in the application process.

Upon completion of the OpenApply application as well as submission and review of all necessary documents, a determination is made by the Admissions Department on whether to proceed with MAP or other necessary assessment. If deemed necessary, the Admissions Department will schedule the assessment appointments. Prior to the MAP assessment, the application fee must be paid to the OIS Business Office. Prior to admission, MAP and other necessary assessments are given to all students, K4 - Grade 12; these assessments are generally scheduled in the morning or afternoon on Monday through Friday. Upon completion of the MAP assessment, unless further review is required, the Admissions Director will share the final acceptance decision within 5 business days.

Grade K4 - Grade 1

A short pattern and sequencing assessment for both math and reading is given to K4, K5, and Grade 1 applicants, which gives the Admissions Committee an idea of the child’s critical thinking and reasoning skills. All of the testing is completed using an iPad with assistance from Community Relations Department staff.

Grade 2 - Grade 11

Assessments in two areas are given:

MAP® (Reading Comprehension and Math).

Writing sample (only for Grades 6-12).

MAP® (Measures of Academic Progress) tests are given using iPads in the Admissions testing room. Applicants answer approximately 20 multiple choice questions in each area of Reading Comprehension and Math. Each test generally takes less than 30 minutes, but there is no time limit.