Kinabalu International School is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The school delivers a rigorous academic education for students aged 3 to 18, based on the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level programmes. In addition to a demanding academic curriculum, students participate in a wide range of sporting, performing arts and co-curricular activities.

The school currently caters for students from 23 different nations, employs a highly professional international teaching staff and enjoys an excellent reputation. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking and a pleasure to teach. We have a very friendly and supportive staff team, and strong links with parents and the local community.We are seeking an organised, detail-oriented administrator with a passion for supporting international communities.

Kinabalu International School is looking for a dynamic International Student Services Officer to play a key role in the smooth running of our diverse, growing school. In this role, you will be at the heart of our international student experience, guiding families through Student Pass, Immigration and Ministry of Education (MOE) requirements, and ensuring every step of the process is handled with care and precision. We are especially keen to hear from candidates with previous experience in immigration, student pass administration, or a similar regulated administrative environment, experience handling international student passes, MoE requirements or Immigration-related matters will be highly regarded.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a committed, collaborative team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to the continued growth of a forward-looking international school. Excellent spoken and written English, strong administrative and organisational skills, and good computer literacy are essential, along with familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Drive). If you are looking for a rewarding role in an international school community, we would love to hear from you.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to jobs@kis.edu.my and should include a letter of application, a two-page curriculum vitae, a recent passport photograph and the contact details of at least three referees (one of which must be your most recent employer). Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged. Early applications are advised as KIS will appoint once a suitable candidate has been found.

Kinabalu International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Services or relevant Police Authorities.