St. Joseph's International School, Kuching

St. Joseph’s Private Schools is a Catholic co-educational institution supported by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuching. The schools are committed to nurturing students as individuals, encouraging a spirit of enquiry, and promoting both human moral and religious values. The primary school is operated by the Franciscan Sisters of Sarawak, the secondary school by the Jesuits, and the international school by the Marist Brothers.

The institution consists of St. Joseph’s Private Primary School, St. Joseph’s Private Secondary School, and St. Joseph’s International School. The International School’s Pre-University department offers an 18-month Cambridge A Level programme and a 10-month Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme. These pathways are designed to prepare students for university-level studies by fostering reasoning and critical thinking skills.

Students consistently achieve high academic standards, with recent cohorts earning notable results in the SPM examinations and Cambridge A Level assessments. The Pre-University department also reports strong performance in the Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme, with students achieving high ATAR scores. The school recognizes academic excellence by awarding bursaries to top-performing students in IGCSE and SPM examinations.

The school emphasizes the development of a moral compass through the provision of Moral and Religious Education. This curriculum is intended to equip students with values that guide them beyond their formal schooling years.

St. Joseph’s Private Schools accepts applications throughout the year, with placement contingent upon space availability in the requested year group. The admissions process is designed to be a supportive experience, and prospective families are encouraged to contact the school for detailed guidance on the application steps and fee structures.

The school maintains separate annual calendars for St. Joseph’s Private National Primary School, St. Joseph’s Private National Secondary School, and St. Joseph’s International School. These calendars are subject to periodic readjustments and changes throughout the academic year.

The schools operate across distinct locations in Kuching, Sarawak. St. Joseph’s Private Secondary School is situated on Jalan Nagor, St. Joseph’s Private Primary School is located on Jalan Were, and St. Joseph’s International School is based on Jalan Tan Sri Datuk William Tan. These campuses serve as the hubs for the schools' academic, administrative, and extracurricular operations.

Students participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including music, performing arts, sports, and cultural pursuits. The school actively supports competitive engagement, such as parliamentary debate teams, which have achieved success in regional challenges like the Premier’s English and Bahasa Melayu Debate Challenge. Additionally, the school hosts events such as talent shows and food fairs to foster community spirit and support charitable causes.