Following its successful IPO in late 2024, international school’s operator Fairview International (LSE: FIL) has delivered its first set of audited results as a listed company - reporting increased enrolments, sustained revenue growth and double-digit operating profit growth.
The outlook remains positive for Fairview as Malaysia's expatriate population grows and global demand for International Baccalaureate (IB) education increases. Furthermore, Fairview’s commitment to both effective cost management and maintaining high educational standards remains a key factor in its growth strategy.
In this interview, COO Dr Vincent Chian discusses Fairview’s maiden results, the advantages of its unique teacher-training model, and how listing on the London market is helping to sharpen its focus to drive the next phase of professional and technological growth.
In this interview, investors will hear:
- How Fairview delivered 13% increase in operating profit in its first full year as a listed company
- Why student headcount rose nearly 5% with strong momentum heading into FY26
- How in-house teacher development through “University College Fairview” helps maintain quality and cost control
- How the IPO has strengthened governance, accountability, and operational efficiency across the Group
Reasons to add Fairview to your watchlist:
- A unique asset on London’s stock market, as a top ranked International Baccalaureate provider offering its customers affordable access to high quality education
- Offers UK investors exposure to fast growing Asian education markets, and a consolidation opportunity in the UK
- Market-leading IB credentials and ranked among the world’s top 100 IB schools for the sixth consecutive year
- Sustained revenue growth with new enrolments supported by strong academic demand and prudent fee management
- Profit margins expanding with double digit profit growth to FY25
- Asset-light expansion strategy, targeting regional partnerships and AI-enhanced learning to scale sustainably
Dr Vincent Chian, COO at Fairview International, was interviewed by John Hughman for focusIR.
