LOCATION

LOCATION -Tawau is located at the Southeast coast of Sabah that about 500km from state capital, Kota Kinabalu. It is the third largest town and also has the fastest rate of development in Sabah. The Tawau residency comprises of Merotai, Kalabakan, Kunak, Semporna and Lahad Datu. Tawau is a coastal town and the airport has daily scheduled flights to and from Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tarakan in Kalimantan, Indonesia. There's a big sea port near the town centre. Tawau is connected by major roads like the Tawau-Lahad Datu highway and the Tawau-Kunak highway.

ISM offers GCE Advanced Level, Diploma In Business Studies & Diploma In Accounting.

We recommend that students enrolling for January apply by Dec 20. Applications are always welcome, but only those received prior to Dec 20 will be considered for scholarships.

ISM Admissions Office works hard to provide applicants with a decision within 3 days after receiving a complete application (including necessary transcripts).

ISM scholarships are all in competitive basis. Applicant may give us their name for applying the scholarship.

You are encouraged to study the Courses Available carefully to familiarize yourself with the programme offerings and elective choices available. Ultimately it is the student's responsibility to determine the course of study chosen. There are programme advisors available to help you and an academic and career counselor is also available to assist you with long-term goals. The academic and career counselor and programme advisors are available by appointment throughout the year. Programme advisors are also accessible by phone or e-mail anytime.

Books may cost between RM600.00 to RM800.00 for GCE Advanced Level. But, for both the Diploma Courses, it is all depends on programme and new/used books purchased.

1. Am I eligible for scholarships and bursaries?

All students who apply to ISM are eligible for scholarships. Approximately, 45% of first-year students this year were awarded scholarships. Students may apply for bursaries when they arrive on campus, if they meet the necessary requirements.

2. Is there an English requirement?

ISM is an English-language institution. Courses at ISM are taught in English.

If your mother tongue is not English, you will need to provide documentation to show you exceed one of the acceptable English-proficiency requirements.

3. I have been studying in Malaysia for a while. Does the English requirement apply to me?

If you have been studying in English for a minimum of three years, you will be considered for an exemption.

4. I am studying in a high school outside of Malaysia. How can I determine if I meet the admission requirements?

If you cant determine or you meet the admission requirements through our Admissions Page, contact the Admissions Office with specific questions.