Growing Future Success Stories

Welcome to Dwi Emas International School – Malaysia’s First Entrepreneurial International School – where we are resolute in outfitting every one of our students with the entrepreneurial mindset and human skills to be able to navigate their future of uncertainty and constant change. (…And yes, along with the academic excellence that parents can expect from an ACE EdVenture School.)

We have a strong feeling that you’re in the right place. You can rest assured that we are with you and your children on their journey of embracing the greatness they already possess.

The Only School in South East Asia To Be Recognised By The British Parliament and Cambridge University

Published by St. James’s House, a premier publisher and events company renowned for crafting high-end publications for iconic brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley, and serving as the royal editor, this prestigious recognition highlights extraordinary contributions to innovation, sustainability, and community impact. In alignment with the legacy of the British Parliament, these publications not only amplify a brand’s influence but also connect it with a heritage of excellence, tradition, and forward-thinking leadership.

We got recognized by the British Parliament!

In an exclusive interview at the prestigious book launch of King Charles III at Claridge’s, our founder, Anne Tham, shared her thoughts on the impact of being featured in this remarkable publication.

Being featured in the book of King Charles III is an extraordinary honor and serves as a profound validation of our work. It not only underscores the effectiveness of our approach but also highlights its alignment with global standards and best practices. Such recognition reflects the credibility, innovation, and impact of our initiatives, reinforcing the idea that our methods resonate with the highest levels of leadership and thought in the global arena. This milestone is not just an acknowledgment of past accomplishments but also an inspiration to continue striving for excellence, knowing that our efforts are making a meaningful contribution on a worldwide scale.

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Our student Joe Chew’s sneakers have just entered the prototype stage!

Our student, Joe Chew, also known as “The Oceanist,” has been dedicated to ocean conservation since the age of 8. His personal project, the “Eye Sea You” Coral Sneakers, features a 3D-printed design with coral patterns to raise awareness about ocean protection.

Despite his passion, Joe needed guidance to take his project to the next level. Mentorship from renowned designer Simplicio Michael Luis (“M”) and participation in the ME2WE Global Business of Fashion program at Dwi Emas provided the support he needed. With their help, “M” surprised Joe by creating a real-life prototype of his sneakers, bringing his vision to life.

Stay updated on what's happening at Dwi Emas.

From classroom activities to events and student achievements, visit the Happenings section of our website to get the latest news from Dwi Emas International School.

Dwi Emas in Numbers

Years of Experience
1 Years
Students Empowered with
The ACE Method
1 +
Years in Business
1 Years
Number of As and A*s Nurtured
13999 +
Revenue from Students’ Businesses
USD 79500 Million+
Experience Teaching
Financial/Entrepreneur
Education
0 Years
Cambridge University Student Union

Cambridge University Students' Union

The Star Outstanding Business Awards

The Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA)

Ultimate Nation Builder Award

Other awards:

  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Industry Leadership
  • High Impact Economic Multiplier

Rated 96% by Education Alliance Finland

Rated 96% by Education Alliance Finland (EAF)

ASEAN Business Awards 2015 - SME Excellence in Innovation

ASEAN Business Awards 2015 – SME Excellence in Innovation

BabyTalk Malaysia – Reader’s Choice Awards 2021

Baby Talk & Mama Papa Readers' Choice Award 2021

  • Best Early Childhood Education with Entrepreneurship
  • Best Finnish-Asian Hybrid Kindergarten
  • Best Preschool (Entrepreneur)

Endeavor Malaysia

Her World Magazine - Woman of The Year 2016

Her World Magazine – Woman of The Year 2016

Awards & Recognition

At Dwi Emas, innovation is at the heart of our education approach. We believe we have to keep improving and update our teaching methods so the new generation is relevant in future industries. This is to create the most engaging classroom experience to maximise learning and integration. Such innovations are the key to unlocking brilliant grades too. In 2020, 1 in 5 of our students scored straight A’s in the IGCSE.

Our spirit of innovation has also been recognised by industry leaders both local and global. We want to be the best and continue being the best – to assure that we keep the marque of World-Class Education for parents who trust us with their children.

Testimonials

Sunil Palan A/L T.Sivapalan
Graduate, Class of 2020
Sunil is now pursuing a Diploma in ICT with a specialisation in Data Informatics and is planning to go into either AI systems or cybersecurity.
There are plenty (of lessons I’ve learnt), but one of the bigger ones would definitely be confidence/ability in speaking/presenting. The many years over and over of presenting in front of the class, year, school, hosting events, being the emcee for many opportunities the school had given me have all been stepping stones for me to get better and better at it. In my everyday life now, as a student, it helps me stand out in university and also present in lecture halls comfortably despite the huge classes and many strangers. In work life, as a model it has definitely helped me as well in being confident on stage, speaking to people, and working in front of crowds.
Jodi Yip Mei Kei
Graduate, Class of 2018
Jodi Yip Mei Kei is pursuing her Bachelor of Mass Communications (PR & Creative Media Design) at Taylor's University.
Being at Dwi Emas has taught me to be more independent and a goal-getter. I used to be quite hesitant and needed to always look for reassurance and approval before pursuing my ideas. Nowadays, instead of waiting for doors of opportunities to open, I knock on them instead.
Darlene Arifah binti Kamarul Ariffin
Graduate, Class of 2020
Darlene is now undertaking the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) in Sunway College.
While studying here, I gained skills which I blindly thought would be easier for others. Having strong presentation skills and communicating with others is a strong asset, and Dwi Emas has certainly made it easier for me. Now, being in college has taught me that you will never find the people, the teachers, and the experience that you have in high school anywhere else. It wasn’t an easy road but all of it was definitely worth it!
Imraan Mikayil
Graduate, Class of 2020
Dwi Emas has taught me many things that have stuck with me. The teachers and students are supportive of ideas that I may have had and always helped as much as they could to turn my ideas into reality. Teachers never give up on us students and that has taught me to never give up on myself. Dwi Emas isn't just a school, it is an environment to grow. I am proud of who I've become.
Jaden Pathmanathan
Graduate, Class of 2020
Our teachers recognise how learning could be vastly different between students and proceed to help each of us find our most preferred method, whether it be active group discussion, religiously taking and revising from notes, interactive class experiments/activities or a combination of them all. This individualised approach to learning was instrumental to the success of my peers and it is also a testament to the various ways Dwi Emas is leading in the innovation of learning.
Low Jane
Graduate, Class of 2020
I always looked forward to every class because the teachers will always create games for us while learning, such as creating our own songs for chemistry reactivity series so that we can memorise it in a fun way, and my brain is always full of creative ideas when it comes to games. The teachers are always understanding and supportive, and it made me feel extremely comfortable to know that I could rely on them. This is a place where people can flourish. I am proud to say that I was a student from here.
Zoe Kirstyn Lee Shu Hui
Graduate, Class of 2020
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine.
Dwi Emas has given me the experience of being in an environment that allowed me to make mistakes without being criticised. Failure has always been a huge obstacle for me, every mistake made was an indication of how much I lacked. But the teachers here continued to remind and reassure me that it was okay to make mistakes and not understand immediately and that I shouldn’t feel bad. Now in college despite being out of my comfort zone, I am able to feel confident even with my mistakes.

Board of Advisors

Anne Tham

Anne is the Founder and CEO of the ACE EdVenture group. In her 30-year experience as an educator and entrepreneur, she is acutely aware of the need for education to be pulled into the future. Her passion and vision lies in delivering Transformational Education that prepares all students for a future of uncertainty through practical entrepreneurial skills.

Melinda Lim

Melinda is the Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer (CAO) of ACE EdVenture. An engineer by training, she carved a greater purpose using her talent and skill in delivering the maths and sciences in ways where students go from “hating the subject” to “absolutely loving it”. She runs a tight ship of ensuring all of ACE EdVenture’s teachers uphold its standards and methodology so students love coming to school.

Stuart Patton

Stuart’s been a Director in UK SMEs, Corporate Business Development Director in a large private Euro company, and Business Development Director in a very successful privately owned Hong Kong company. He’s worked in many countries in the world especially Asia for the last 19 years in Hong Kong, China, and Indonesia, he is associated with many Finnish EdTech companies. Fundamentally he is a big picture thinker and strategist with an interest in maximising human potential through education and its relevance to the future of work.

Mike Handcock

Mike is an entrepreneur and Founder of Circle of Excellence (previously known as Rock Your Life) where he’s been a business mentor and friend to ACE EdVenture since 2007. His overall goal is to create the number one team of conscious leaders on the planet. Mike also draws from his vast arsenal of business experience as a speaker in talking leadership with any organisation on the planet.

Landi Jac

Landi has also been a business mentor and friend to ACE EdVenture together with Mike in Circle of Excellence. She is the Global Director of Worldwide Business Intelligence, part of a conglomerate of 5 international companies that has collectively impacted 300,000 entrepreneurs worldwide.

Professor Kirsti Lonka

Dr. Kirsti has been a Professor of Educational Psychology at University of Helsinki, Finland, since 2005, is involved in several strategic projects revolving around education, and is a published author of several articles. She is a popular keynote speaker all around the world and areas of specialty include higher education and teacher education. She is currently working on innovations for higher education and engaging learning environments.

Clinton Swaine

Clinton is the founder, owner, and lead trainer of Frontier Trainings – The World Leader in Experiential Business Trainings. For the past 9 years, he has taught on many of the top stages around the globe with world renowned speakers including T. Harv Eker and Brian Tracy, to name a few. He has created the largest curriculum of experiential content in the industry with a global reach. With over 200 unique games, exercises, and processes which teach a vast range of business, personal development and speaking skills, he is widely recognised as the leader in his field.

Dr. Richard Claydon

Dr. Richard’s the Co-Founder and CEO of Organisational Misbehaviourists. His work examines how people handle the complexity and ambiguity of modern organisational life and how original thought emerges in fast-changing, highly uncertain, often toxic environments via resilient coping methods such as irony and black humour to address the problem of organisational misbehaviour in the pursuit of good decision-making in complex organisational environments. His work has been described as “a touchstone for future work in management”.

Simplicio Michael Luis ("M")

With over 25 years in fashion design and branding, Simplicio Michael Luis (“M”) initially taught at FIDM, a Project Runway partner institution. Prior to his teaching role, “M” contributed his skills to a Fortune 500 designer streetwear company in Los Angeles, building a vast global network with manufacturers, designers, sales showrooms, and fashion PR firms. This network proves vital as “M” works on impactful projects for celebrities like Britney Spears and Snoop Dogg, and corporations such as Puma, Red Bull, BMW, and Ferrari.

Colin Brown

Colin brings sales, product development, operations, marketing and partnership experience for companies across 16 countries as well as a large network of relationships and sponsorship deals in multinational cities such as Sydney, Auckland, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and London.

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