Our Story

Study English

With over 45 years of tried and tested methods and materials, our English courses consists of the 4 learning components which are Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, incorporated through drama, song, games and stories, taught by our native speaking teachers form Australia, Canada, UK and USA.

We not only strive to improve our students’ English language skills but prepare them for tertiary education in the English medium. Each student in the final year of secondary school will be given a one on one counselling session on their further studies options in the English medium by our education counsellors.

At IEC, each class holds a small number of students (a maximum of 20 students) to help facilitate individual learning and attention. We ensure that our students are provided the most effective learning experiences so that they may achieve their optimum potentials within and beyond the classrooms.

Study Abroad

Since 1981, we have been working to ensure that every student gets the right service and information before furthering their studies. Many students have come through our doors and are now successful citizens of the world making a difference wherever they are.

Whether you are fresh out of high school, a graduate looking to do a Masters or a parent looking for the best study options for your child, we are here to serve you. Our services are completely FREE of charge and we aim to serve with integrity, commitment and excellence.

Our Vision

Education Service Excellence

Our Mission

To provide an environment that nurtures the creative mind to grow, expand and develop so that each child is equipped and prepared to enter their next phase of life.

Core Values

Integrity

We aim to provide the best English Language learning opportunity and up to date Further Studies options available

Excellence

We aim to equip students for their future undertakings & be the best versions of themselves.

Commitment

We commit to provide opportunity for students to grow in confidence, competence and character.

Our History

We have been established since 1981, teaching English as a Second Language to students of all ages in the city of Kota Kinabalu and representing schools, colleges and universities all over the world.

Founded
We were founded in 1981 by Founder and CEO Datu Casey Leong Khee Cheang, and started in a one-storey flat in Bandaran Berjaya, KK town.

Datu Casey , Masters of Language Teaching from Edinburgh University and a Bachelors of Arts from Otago University, New Zealand, was a former Principal of SMK Tamparuli for 5 years before he started his own School of English Language.

In 1983, the British Council approached him to start the education counselling arm of IEC and thus the Further Studies services side began.
Sunny Garden
IEC moved to its current location in Sunny Garden, Mile 1.5 Tuaran Rd., and expanded to 2 floors of classrooms for weekly students for English.

Our universities also grew from representing not just the UK but Australia and USA as well.
Expansion of operations
Further Expansions to the office was necessary as the school grew and the number of universities represented grew as well to cover Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.
IELTS Preparation Course
The IELTS preparation course was introduced at IEC and students are given the opportunity to prepare for this internationally recognised exam in a conducive and effective enviconment.
More Universities
Private Universities in Malaysia and Singapore start growing exponentially and IEC's list of represented universities expands to over 100 institutions including over 35 within Malaysia and Singapore.
First PTE Academic Test Centre
IEC becomes the first PTE Academic Test Centre in East Malaysia and still remains the only one at the time of writing. In the same year, IEC also opened its dance studio, one of its kind in Sabah as it is a multi-purpose hall to host events, dance, theatre rehearsals or IEC school presentations.
IEC Sandakan
IEC Sandakan opened its branch under its capable representative Ivy Fung at Prima Square, Sandakan.
Swiss Hospitality School
Swiss Hospitality schools are newly included in IEC's pool of represented institutions.

Start Your Journey with IEC

Whether you are looking for English and university preparation or performing arts education for your child, IEC offers a pathway designed to support growth at every stage.

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