Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary Schools (YSISS): Campus Expansion Updates

Introduction

Sarawak’s network of Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary Schools (YSISS) continues its rapid state-wide expansion. Created as a flagship initiative under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, YSISS provides a world-class Cambridge IGCSE curriculum to high-performing secondary students—with 60% of seats strictly reserved for B40 low-income families on full scholarships.

Status of the 5 Planned YSISS Campuses

[ YSISS Petra Jaya ]  ──> Fully Operational (Opened April 2022)
[ YSISS Kuching ]     ──> Fully Operational (Mile 12, Semenggok)
[ YSISS Sibu ]        ──> Under Construction (Sungei Merah)
[ YSISS Miri ]        ──> Under Construction (Bekenu-Beraya area)
[ YSISS Bintulu ]     ──> Site Planning & Tender Phase

1. YSISS Petra Jaya (Kuching): The debut campus operating at the former Tunku Putra site.
2. YSISS Kuching (Mile 12, Semenggok): Operational for secondary cohorts.
3. YSISS Sibu (Sungei Merah): Progressing on schedule in central Sarawak.
4. YSISS Miri (Bekenu-Beraya): Construction officially underway following completed site tenders.
5. YSISS Bintulu: Finalized site preparation to round out the 5-campus network.

Direct Pathway to FTES Free Higher Education

The YSISS ecosystem acts as a direct talent incubator for Sarawak’s free higher education pipeline:

1.Complete Cambridge IGCSE at YSISS:Form 1 to Form 5.

Students build strong English fluency, mathematics, and science foundations under the Cambridge framework.

2.Transition to University Foundation Studies:Direct Entry.

Graduates enter 1-year Foundation programs at Swinburne Sarawak or Curtin Malaysia.

3.Enroll in FTES Degree Program:100% Tuition Covered.

Upon Foundation completion, students transition seamlessly into 64 approved degree programs with zero tuition fees.