Dr. Vincent Chien, COO of Fairview International, discusses how its award-winning education and tight cost management is providing a solid foundation for growth.
Fairview International (FIL), the operator of international schools, posted higher revenue, record enrolment, and excellent IB results in its first full-year trading update as a public company.
Revenue rose 6% this period, with June student enrolments up 9% year-on-year. Notably, the flagship Kuala Lumpur school was ranked among the world's top 100 IB schools for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing its global presence in the IB market.
As Malaysia’s expat population grows and demand for IB education expands globally, Fairview is positioning itself for further expansion to June 2026 following its IPO in 2024.
In this interview we speak to COO Dr. Vincent Chien to discuss Fairview’s progress, its growth strategy, and its vision for the future of international education.
In this interview, investors will hear:
• How Fairview delivered 6% revenue growth to £5.3m
• How the company boosted student enrolments for the forthcoming academic year by 9%
• How the company implemented a disciplined cost management strategy
• How cash generation will fund plans for reinvestment in staff, AI-driven learning, and selective international expansion
• Why demand from expatriates and international families is underpinning long-term structural growth in Malaysia’s education sector
• How Fairview’s strong academic track record, including a sixth consecutive year in the global top 100 IB schools, is driving enrolments as its reputation for delivering high-quality education grows
Reasons to add Fairview to your watchlist:
• A unique asset on London’s stock market; A top ranked International Baccalaureate provider offering its customers affordable access to high quality education across Asia and the UK
• Offers UK investors exposure to fast growing Asian education markets, and a consolidation opportunity in the UK
• Strong financial performance to date and an efficient operating model that underpins further profitable expansion, in particular its proprietary in-house teacher training model that delivers sustainable talent management with margin benefits
• Outstanding academic performance, with 100% IB diploma pass rate and record Middle Years Programme results attracting new students
• Rapidly growing market share (nearly 50% faster than national benchmarks) with increasing scale and spare capacity, including existing campuses, providing room to grow enrolments without additional capex
Dr Vincent Chian, COO at Fairview International, was interviewed by John Hughman for focusIR.
