International School of
Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)

World-Class Amenities for Holistic Learning

CLIENT

International School of 
Kuala Lumpur

REGION

Kuala Lumpur

YEAR

Completed in 2018

GFA

56,000 m²

DISCIPLINES

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) sets a new benchmark in sustainable, student-centred campus design in Malaysia. Strategically located in Ampang Hilir, the award-winning campus integrates academic, arts, and athletic facilities within a cohesive masterplan—designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and environmental responsibility for 21st-century learners.

ARCHITECTURE

ISKL, located on an 11.8-hectare site, brings together its elementary, middle, and high school divisions within a unified, future-ready campus. Comprising five blocks of 5-storey buildings, the campus includes a dedicated performing arts centre, underground parking, and a wide range of academic and sports facilities—such as two gyms, Olympic and training-sized swimming pools, three football fields, tennis and badminton courts, and science and arts labs—all connected by a curvilinear circulation spine. At the heart of the campus lies a central plaza and the Performing Arts Centre, conceived as a vibrant communal and cultural hub.

LANDSCAPE

Meanwhile, the landscape design integrates educational values into the environment, fostering a strong connection between students and nature.

By creating outdoor learning spaces, green corridors, and interactive natural settings, the design encourages students to appreciate environmental stewardship while stimulating critical thinking and creativity. The landscape supports both formal and informal educational activities, nurturing holistic development and lifelong achievement. VERITAS Landscape’s approach reflects the school’s mission to blend academic excellence with environmental awareness, shaping a vibrant and sustainable campus for future generations.

PLANNING

VERITAS Planning was pivotal in securing timely planning approval on an 11.8-hectare site. The team provided comprehensive planning consultancy, ensuring that the project aligned with local statutory requirements and urban planning policies, while also reflecting the ambitious sustainability and educational objectives of the school.

Our services included site planning, land use verification, compliance checks with local authority guidelines, and coordination with technical agencies to address access, traffic, drainage, and environmental considerations. We prepared and submitted the necessary planning documentation, including layout plans, planning reports, and justifications for the project’s innovative design and green features.

ENVIRONMENT

The school approaches sustainability in a holistic manner, addressing key aspects such as energy efficiency, materials, resources, indoor environmental quality, waste disposal, transportation energy, building services, and water efficiency. These sustainable features have made ISKL the greenest school in Malaysia.

Key Sustainable Features:

  • Renewable energy generation through PV, with total solar capacity of 425 kWp
  • Achieved a Building Energy Intensity (BEI) of 50 kWh/m²/year during the design phase
  • Chilled floor slab system
  • Use of low VOC and no added urea formaldehyde building finishes & materials
  • Provide illuminance level around 350 per working plane for classroom & offices
  • Provide EV parking for 5% of overall carpark
  • Noise control through acoustic design such as sound attenuators

Our comprehensive approach towards sustainability has earned ISKL the prestigious GBI Platinum rating with 90 points, reflecting its commitment to creating an environmentally responsible and energy-efficient educational environment.

Learn About Our Projects
PETRONAS Leadership Centre (PLC)

PETRONAS Leadership Centre (PLC)

Medini Innopolis

Medini Innopolis

MRT Kajang Line 
Stations 

MRT Kajang Line 
Stations 

Strato at Troika Sky Dining 

Strato at Troika Sky Dining 

MyTOWN Shopping Centre 

MyTOWN Shopping Centre 

VanaVasa Resort 

VanaVasa Resort 

Menara JLand

Menara JLand

Green Valley Oldage Home and Orphanage 

Green Valley Oldage Home and Orphanage 

Taman Kota Intan Competition

Taman Kota Intan Competition

Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur

Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR)

Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR)

AirAsia Headquarters and Operations Center (AirAsia RedQ) 

AirAsia Headquarters and Operations Center (AirAsia RedQ) 

Oxley Towers

Oxley Towers

1 Sentral

1 Sentral

CelcomDigi Hub

CelcomDigi Hub

Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor
(PKNS Headquarters) 

Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor
(PKNS Headquarters) 

Masjid TNB Bangsar

Masjid TNB Bangsar

Suasana Iskandar Malaysia

Suasana Iskandar Malaysia

Seremban Sentral

Seremban Sentral

AMUR Studio

AMUR Studio

Star Residences

Star Residences

Trisakti Nagrak Campus Competition

Trisakti Nagrak Campus Competition

Da Nang Port Headquarters

Da Nang Port Headquarters

Menara Etiqa 

Menara Etiqa 

Saloma Link

Saloma Link

10 Damansara Villas

10 Damansara Villas

Menara Binjai

Menara Binjai

Ibu Kota Negara

Ibu Kota Negara

The Five @ KPD

The Five @ KPD

Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environmental Sustainability