New Community Sports Program launched at ISKL
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is excited to announce the launch of Community Sports at ISKL, a new program operating from its Ampang Hilir campus that brings together external service providers offering high-quality training in a variety of sports.
Held weekdays from 6:00 pm and Sundays from 7:00 am, Community Sports is open to all school-aged children, including ISKL students and students from other schools. Some classes are also available on Saturdays.
Community Sports Coordinator Mr. Kevin Lawson shares, “The program is designed to provide students with options to play sports all year round, encourage them to try different sports, have fun, and get fit. Enabling the wider community to take advantage of the amazing range of service providers offering coaching at ISKL’s state-of-the-art facilities is also a great way of sharing our passion for sports, building community connections, and enhancing skill levels.”
The initiative features a diverse lineup of top-notch independent providers who deliver specialized training and competitive opportunities across sports disciplines, including badminton, baseball, basketball, climbing, football, rugby, tennis, touch rugby, strength and conditioning, and volleyball. “The program’s external providers have been carefully selected to ensure high-quality coaching and challenging programs for students of all ages and abilities,” explains Lawson.
Community Sports at ISKL providers include:
- American Volleyball Academy ~ Volleyball
- Defy ~ Strength and Conditioning
- Fastbreak Basketball Club ~ Basketball
- JJ Tennis Academy ~ Tennis
- KL Cubs ~ Baseball
- Klimb On! ~ Climbing
- KL Tigers ~ Rugby & Touch Rugby
- Miu2 Badminton Academy ~ Badminton
- Real Madrid Foundation ~ Football
Launched in August 2024, Community Sports affirms ISKL’s Mission to cultivate passions, values, and competencies. “Sports offers young people the opportunity to explore their interests and passions, challenge themselves, and develop their skills. Getting involved in a sport has many positive outcomes. In addition to being fun, it can significantly contribute to health and well-being and helps reinforce positive values through teamwork and respectful competition.” shares Lawson.
“We’ve had a fantastic response to the program from participants and their parents. Over the coming months, we’ll continue to enhance and expand the sports on offer and are always looking for new opportunities we can provide to keep young people active and engaged,” says Lawson.For more information visit the Community Sports at ISKL website.
About ISKL
Since 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has been a center of excellence in international education. ISKL is a co-educational, private, non-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,700 students aged 3-18, representing more than 70 nationalities, at its campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
ISKL offers a robust international curriculum that combines leading North American educational frameworks and global best practices. This curriculum, which recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey, is driven by ISKL’s purpose to prepare our students for life itself. We believe in the importance of helping students shape their own paths, supporting them in discovering their passions, developing their competencies, and having an ethical impact on the world. At ISKL, every student’s journey is unique, and we are committed to nurturing their growth.
ISKL is accredited internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS) and in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Across its divisions, ISKL strongly focuses on service and sustainability and is a member of the Eco-Schools organization and the Green Schools Alliance.
As ISKL celebrates its 60th anniversary, we reflect on six decades of nurturing passions and competencies, fostering a caring community, and striving to create a better world. Join us in honoring the legacy that has shaped us for 60 years, and find yourself at ISKL!
