Education Destination Malaysia: Guide to International & Private Schools (2020-2021 Edition)

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INSIDE THE SCHOOLS

In this section, we take you inside some of
Malaysia’s most remarkable international
schools. Each school has well-qualified

staff with special expertise, its own
unique teaching and learning styles,

and special facilities.

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ASIA PACIFIC SCHOOLS:

NURTURING THE LEADERS
OF TOMORROW

All parents want the best education for their badminton, netball and basketball courts, and a
children. Offering both Malaysian and football field.
International curricula, Asia Pacific Schools
provide the best of both worlds. The curricula, facilities and pedagogical practices
at Asia Pacific Schools will help unlock a child’s
With two schools under its helm, the Asia Pacific potential and shape children into well-rounded
International School (APIS), which offers the members of society, equipped with relevant
English Curriculum, and the Asia Pacific Smart knowledge, competencies, skills and attributes to
School (APSS), which uses the Malaysian national successfully contribute in a global community.
curriculum, Asia Pacific Schools aim to create an
exceptional educational environment to foster the Asia Pacific International School (APIS)
intellectual and emotional development of children
from 3 to 17 years of age. Established in 2012, APIS uses an English-based
curriculum developed by the University of Cambridge
By providing a holistic experience in academia, International Examinations at both the primary
arts, sciences and sports, all students are nurtured and secondary levels. The programme is focused
to become self-motivated, inquiring and reflective on fostering academic excellence and preparing
thinkers. Qualified and experienced teachers ensure students for IGCSE examinations. Children are
the delivery of respective curriculum, while motivating encouraged to take an active role in their own
and encouraging students through their engaging, learning by setting personal targets and evaluating
interactive teaching philosophy and practices. their own progress.

Located on a spacious campus in Subang, Asia The primary programme gives students a framework
Pacific Schools are equipped with modern, purpose- to develop Mathematics, English and Science
built facilities. Fully air-conditioned, each classroom skills, and the secondary programme follows the
as well as the library, computer labs, music, science, same pattern. Students are assessed in Year 6 and
woodwork, mechanical, electrical, speech and Year 9 on their readiness to embark on the IGCSE
drama, art and cookery rooms are equipped with the examinations. In addition, students have a choice
latest technology to aid and inspire young minds. to learn French, Arabic or Mandarin as a foreign
The schools also boast a swimming pool, indoor language.

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With small-sized classes, APIS is able to individually non-examination subject areas, in order to holistically
track students. Teachers take time to speak enhance their skills and character.
personally with students to help them set achievable
targets and to motivate them to progress on to the With a strong emphasis on technology as an enabler
next level with confidence. to support learning, APSS continuously adopts
educational practices that encourage analytical and
The school offers a range of extracurricular innovative thinking capabilities. In addition, its low
programmes that include Taekwondo, fencing, student to teacher ratio allows more attention to be
Minecraft EDU workshop, aikido, creative clay given to the individual needs and capabilities of each
art, dodgeball, football, gymnastics, karate, LEGO student in the classroom.
robotics, Science Bridge, public speaking, swimming
and chess. Extracurricular activities offered at APSS include
speech and drama, public speaking and music
Asia Pacific Smart School (APSS) classes. Students can also participate in various
sporting activities that include basketball, netball,
Established in 2006, APSS offers the Malaysian football, swimming, shooting, gymnastics and tennis.
curriculum, set by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia
for children aged 7 to 17 years. APSS was recently As a result of the school’s holistic approach in
awarded the maximum 5-star accreditation by the creating well-rounded individuals, APSS students
Ministry in recognition of its outstanding teaching have achieved great success in sporting, science and
and learning. The primary medium of instruction creative competitions.
is Bahasa Malaysia, with STEM subjects (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) being Whether you as a parent prefer a Malaysian or
taught in English at all levels. International education, Asia Pacific Schools will
provide a first-class educational environment that will
Each student is carefully nurtured in preparation to sit meet the needs of your child, and enable him or her
for and obtain the best possible results for their UPSR to develop into a well-rounded, confident, inquiring
and SPM examinations. and ethical thinker and leader.

The school’s curriculum also goes beyond academic For more information, visit www.apschools.edu.my
excellence, as it exposes students to a wide range of

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THE BEACONHOUSE SCHOOL SYSTEM:

ONE OF THE LARGEST SCHOOL
NETWORKS IN THE WORLD

Shaping Minds for both depth and breadth. Our focus remains on
Our Nation’s Future developing our students in the fullest possible
As we move through the Fourth Industrial sense. Built upon our long history and academic
achievements and supported by a wide range of
Revolution, it’s clear to see a fast-changing world co-curriculum, our students have the opportunity
with technology playing a central role in every aspect to experience the wider world locally, nationally
of our lives. The future is now about access with and globally.
learning and collaboration. Some opportunities
have vanished while others have now appeared in With a presence in eight countries: United Kingdom,
different forms and it’s time for us to embrace these Oman, UAE, the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan,
changes and transitions. This makes us think about Belgium and Malaysia, Beaconhouse is one of the
the future we want and to enable all possibilities largest school networks in the world. It has been
for our children. At Beaconhouse, we understand providing academic excellence for the past 45 years
the importance of providing the best learning and now has more than 310,000 students around
environment for your children to develop their abilities the world.
and to prepare them for the 21st century.

The Beaconhouse Experience Our schools are all located conveniently within the
Klang Valley. We have ten pre-schools, two private
When it comes to rethinking our current educational primary and secondary schools which offer the
system, educators and parents are out there national curriculum and two international schools
looking for new philosophies and innovative ways offering the Cambridge IGCSE programme.
to effectively deliver and teach students. In the
past decades, our knowledge regarding childhood Enhanced Learning Environment
development has expanded and with it our teaching
methodologies have become more engaging. Today Our schools are equipped with well-resourced
parents want more from their children’s education classrooms, libraries, computer and science labs,
and they prefer a holistic education that is in tune art studio and sports facilities, which include futsal,
with their children’s unique needs and skills. basketball, volleyball, badminton and an impressive
six-lane swimming pool. As part of our programme,
Our learning experience is designed to encompass

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we incorporate the use of technology to enhance the filmmaking in an effort to emphasise 21st century
delivery of academic curriculum. learning.

This enables students to achieve their intellectual It is important to expose our students to many
potential, improving their prospects beyond school. possibilities, giving them a glimpse into different
Our trained, caring and highly motivated teachers paths, so that they will be able to make the best
provide effective teaching, while giving students the decisions for themselves. No matter whether it’s
personal attention, advice and support necessary. participating in concerts or letting them take part in
creative challenges, sometimes it only needs a small
Co-and Extracurricular Activities spark to ignite a lifelong fascination.

We aim to provide a balance between academics Visit Us Today
and extracurricular activities to develop well-rounded
individuals. We offer a wide variety of activities, clubs The foundation for your children’s future development
and societies for students to choose from. Some of in providing a strong base for their lifelong learning
these include futsal, basketball, netball, swimming, and learning abilities starts right from their early
badminton, athletics, Tae Kwon Do, Debating, Public years. We focus on individual skills, knowledge and
Speaking, Journalism, Chess, Robotic, Art & Design, positive dispositions like curiosity and independence
Interact Club, Guitar, Cajon, Zumba, Animation, to best support your child to ensure a successful
Photography, Entrepreneurship, Literacy Club, Martial transition and progress from Preschool to Primary
Art, Drama, Sudoku Club and others. and Secondary levels.

Opportunities to be Global Citizens For parents, there is a wealth of information and
options available to guide you to choose the right
Leveraging on its international presence, we offer school for your child. Some of the factors for
opportunities of international exposure for our parents to consider include the local or international
students to experience different cultures and curriculum, distance as well as the school’s
interact with peers across its vast network. The educational focus, culture and community. Attending
Beaconhouse International Student Convention our Taster Days will give your child a more tailored
(BISC) is an annual platform which hosts a series experience. It is the best way to experience what it’s
of activities and competitions from various spheres like as a Beaconhouse student.
of learning, ranging from sports and athletics to
science, technology, visual and performing arts and Connect with our School Leadership Team, join
in for a tour and find out more about the various
curriculums we offer at our Preschools, National
Schools and International Schools. We look forward
to welcoming you to our school.

For further information, please call 03-5632 2100 or
email [email protected].

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THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
OF KUALA LUMPUR:

PART OF THE NORD ANGLIA
EDUCATION FAMILY

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur NAE’s global scale also enables the school to
(BSKL) opened in 2009 and is proud to be part continue to recruit and retain the best teachers in the
of the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family, world who are committed to nurturing and inspiring
the world’s leading premium schools organisation every child they care for. Through the Nord Anglia
with 66 international schools located in 29 countries University, the teaching team are given extensive
around the world. and unique professional development opportunities
which ensure students benefit from contemporary
Being part of the NAE network allows BSKL to educational thinking and practices. At BSKL, 100%
continue to strengthen its academic credentials of teachers hold international teaching qualifications
and enhance learning through a number of key from well-regarded institutions and all Assistant
initiatives. This includes the Global Campus which Teachers in Years 1 - 6 hold degrees with three years
connects 50,000 students around the world, and working experience in a relevant field.
a large programme of events and expeditions in
Southeast Asia and beyond. This allows students to BSKL follows a globally respected curriculum based
explore the world, learn new skills and set their sights on the English National Curriculum, and was graded
higher, developing a truly international perspective “excellent in all areas of educational provision” in
through outstanding online, in-school and worldwide the most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate
experiences. BSKL students will also benefit from report; a result that is comparable to that of many
collaborations with the world’s best organisations top UK independent schools and is unprecedented
including MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF ensuring that in Malaysia. The school has also been awarded the
every child is prepared for the future. COBIS (Council of British International Schools)

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Patron’s Accreditation and is the first school to gain
this honour in Asia. In an increasingly competitive
market, it is one of the best international schools in
the city and continues to be a top international school
of choice for both expatriate and local families.

Students achieve excellent exam results,
outperforming many of their UK counterparts.
Last year BSKL were awarded the ‘Best Global
IGCSE and A-Levels Results’ in the whole of Nord
Anglia Education with students achieving a 61%
A*- A A Level and 75% A*- A IGCSE grade in all their
examinations.

The school provides outstanding facilities across
three striking state-of-the-art campuses. Facilities
include three indoor sport halls, two swimming
pools and two full size football fields. The music and
performing arts programmes have a 650-seat theatre
and over 20 specialist music and dance rooms,
whilst three unique libraries cater for everyone,
and is stacked with over 20,000 books. The latest
technology and creative breakout spaces feature
strongly throughout the school. It is therefore not
surprising to learn that in the last parent survey,
95% said they highly rate the look and feel of the
building facilities and 92% said the school provides a
stimulating learning environment for their child.

Creating confident and ambitious individuals is
a proud initiative and key focus at BSKL, where
teachers are encouraged to nurture independence
of mind and resilience. Students are regularly invited
to reflect on how their behaviour affects the world
around them, show initiative and to understand how
they can positively contribute to those living and
working in the community.

Through personalised learning, BSKL is committed
to giving all students the opportunity to pursue
their individual strengths and talents. Developing
character and temperament are at least as important
to success in life as acquiring skills. The school
ensures pupils are exceptionally well prepared for
the next stage of their education with the strength
of character to match. As a result, pupils are more
likely to develop ambitions and a sense of their
own potential that is marked by a broad, global
perspective in a rapidly changing world.

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HELP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL:

DISCOVER THE JOY OF LEARNING

As part of the HELP Education Group, HELP An ordinary day in an extraordinary
International School (HIS) was established environment
in 2014, at Subang Bestari, Selangor, with an
international team of experienced and passionate Walking around the HIS campus on a typical school
leaders and teachers. Six years later and with an day is no ordinary experience. One can feel the buzz
enrolment of over 1,400 students, the school is in the air as students engage in various learning
considered one of the fastest growing international activities and discoveries in and out of classrooms.
schools in Malaysia. HIS won a 5-star rating from the
Ministry of Education in its second year of operation The Tree of Life, which stands in the beautiful green
and was shortlisted as the International School of courtyard is a symbol of a thriving, lively and growing
the Year in the Times Educational Supplement (TES) student population.
Independent School Awards 2019 in the UK.
In every corner of the school, we see exploration
HIS has also been recognised by Apple as a and activity. Students are swimming, running,
Distinguished School for being a model of innovation experimenting, debating, discussing and presenting
in education and validated as an IPC Accredited ideas. The preschoolers are in imaginative play,
School (International Primary Curriculum), joining learning about real life skills. The lower primary
1% of schools worldwide to have attained such an students are looking for insects in the garden,
achievement. With the motto “Life in All its Fullness“, learning about habitat. The upper primary students
we seek to discover and bring out the best in each are learning how to code in the MakerSpace and busy
child by nurturing his or her talent and potential. recording news using green screen technology. The
By providing a truly global and holistic educational secondary students are dissecting liver and lung in
experience, as well as integrating Eastern and the science lab. The A-Level students are in earnest
Western educational philosophies, we strive to discussion about their new social enterprise projects
enable and inspire our students to embrace the joy of under their leadership programme. This is the joy of
learning. learning in action!

Dr Gerard Louis, CEO of HIS, shares his thoughts. Our unique school
“We have come a long way for a relatively young
school. The challenge of a learning organisation is to Housed in a purpose-built campus which reflects
understand the context and constantly keep a pulse its philosophy of a vibrant school life, the school is
on the changes so that we can prepare our students equipped with all the necessary facilities to ignite a
for a future that is volatile, uncertain, complex and passion for lifelong learning, so that we can nurture
ambiguous. Most importantly, we need to ensure the resilient, compassionate, critical thinkers in a
school remains a place where our students enjoy constantly changing world.
learning and discover the many facets of ‘Life in All its
Fullness’.” Please visit www.his.edu.my, or call 03-7809 7000 /
016 668 0549 to know more about what enables our
students to celebrate “life in all its fullness”

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IGB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL:

A PREMIER IB WORLD SCHOOL

Established in 2014, IGB International School
(IGBIS) is an International Baccalaureate
(IB) World School offering the full range of
IB programmes which includes the Primary Years
Programme (PYP) for ages 3 to 12 years, the Middle
Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11 to 16 years,
and the Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related
Programme (CP) for ages 16 to 19 years.

The Career-related Programme (CP), for which in the world. This success is testament to the
IGBIS is a candidate school*, is for 16 to 19-year- rigorous programme of study along with dedicated
old students who wish to engage in career- support from IGBIS staff and the IGBIS community.
related learning which is gaining transferable
and lifelong skills. CP graduates can pursue their Along with a strong academic programme, IGBIS
further education in more than 40 art and design offers a focus on sports, the visual and performing
programmes at Savannah College of Art & Design arts, languages, outdoor education and community
(SCAD) or earn a certificate in Finance, Accounting, service. The 10-acre campus boasts a 534 seats
and Business (CFAB) from the Institute of Chartered state-of-the-art theatre, 50-metre Olympic swimming
Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW). pool and 25-metre learners’ swimming pools,
an 8-lane 400 metre running track, and a FIFA-
The school also offers a Fireflies programme, which standard astro turf football pitch. The school has
is a half-day or full-day play-based programme for an established digital platform, including the latest
young children who have turned two years of age. laptop and touch-enabled devices, comprehensively
incorporating information technology to enhance the
The IB Learner Profile underpins the programmes and quality of teaching and learning.
is a list of behaviour traits that reflect the anticipated
outcomes of a global education. In this inclusive IGBIS vision is to provide an innovative international
learning community, students receive a challenging, education that inspires learners to make a positive
caring, and holistic education. The team of impact on the world, while their mission is to
internationally experienced IB educators are trained provide an inclusive learning community, embracing
to deliver an integrated, 21st century curriculum, diversity by offering a challenging IB education which
empowering students to be lifelong learners who aim empowers its members to be caring, global citizens.
to make a positive contribution to the global society.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization
8 DP graduates of the third year cohort of 2018 have can offer any of its four academic programmes: the
achieved an IB score of 40 and above. Since 2016, Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years
DP graduates have been accepted to further their Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP) or
studies at some of the most prestigious universities the IB Career-related programme (CP).

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KINGSLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL:

EMPOWERING STUDENTS
TO SUCCEED IN LIFE

Kingsley International School was established Safety and Security are KINGSLEY’s top priorities
in 2011 with the sole intention of empowering with a line-up of Gurkha guards well trained to
children, from ages 3 to 17, to do well in life. provide peace of mind to parents. With an excellent
At KINGSLEY, you will find an engaging, enriching and curriculum from Cambridge, the School ensures
enabling environment to gear all children towards that young minds are kept active. Nutritious and
discovery of their full potential through multiple balanced meals are provided by the F&B Team, using
activities in and out of the classrooms. Attaining the food pyramid as a guide.
a holistic education encompasses lessons learnt
through self-discovery. This helps to empower KINGSLEY offers over 40 extracurricular activities
students with the right attitudes to follow their on its 6-acre campus. Students get the opportunity
passion, thus leading them to more interesting and for open-air exercise in the two green fields on the
exciting career choices in the future. school rooftop or can use the 2-gym rooms with full
exercise equipment set-up.
What differentiates us is our approach – we invest,
impart and instill. We believe in encouragement and With the new Annex Building, which houses
in identifying each type of multiple intelligence (MI) in our Olympic-sized (50 metres) swimming pool,
every child. We understand the intent of all children, gymnastics studio, multipurpose hall, auditorium, and
their dreams, their passion and their will to succeed over 200 boarding rooms for boarders, Kingsley is
through the fundamental understanding of “self”. now able to accommodate students who are looking
to stay in-house in our well secured and planned
Kingsley International School, students, parents and Kingsley Boarding.
teachers are encouraged to foster close relationships
to ensure care and concern to create a bully-free The students in KINGSLEY are drawn from multi-
culture and environment for young minds to succeed. ethnic and multicultural backgrounds from all
The School believes in the prevention of bullying corners of the World. Together they form a diverse
and implemented constant teaching, awareness talk and enthusiastic learning community, displaying
campaigns, disciplinary actions, counselling and confidence and staying engaged, innovative,
opportunities for self-reflection to benefit children constantly reflective and mindfully respectful of self,
at every age group. In the School, no child is ever others, and the environment.
singled-out or punished publicly or humiliated for
acts deemed not right. We adopt a more sensitive That is our ultimate goal and achievement! We
approach to behavior considered to be inappropriate. have surely arrived! Visit us TODAY and discover
an academic environment that offers each student
Dedicated educators and mentors understand that every opportunity to excel, and every parent — peace
every child learns differently and so daily class of mind.
teaching is carried out on the basis of knowing the
MI of all children and recognising their strength as For more information,
individuals. Children enjoy the challenge of doing visit www.kingsley.edu.my/kis
better in areas in which they excel and are coached to
do better in areas in which they need help.

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MATRIX GLOBAL SCHOOLS:

EDUCATION FOR A
CHANGING WORLD

Entering Matrix Global Schools’ majestic scholarships offered by JPA and private sector to
entrance with its imposing arches, parents continue their studies locally and abroad.
would be thinking that they have arrived at a
famed British university campus. Inside, the 20-acre Future-fit
campus is studded with iconic domed roofs, high-
tech classrooms, performing arts centre and modern Matrix Global Schools prepare students for their
boarding house. future with an all-inclusive education; a combination
of critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy, social
Global Citizens awareness, confidence and leadership abilities.
Students lead most of the activities with the guidance
The school blends the best of both worlds, British of dedicated teachers. The campus has more than 55
and Asian, West and East, stems from more than just unique co-curricular activities like the wall climbing,
grand architecture. The diversity of a dual curriculum, futsal and basketball courts. Everyone benefits from
British International or Malaysian National, delivers the Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor tennis
a cross-cultural understanding, forms global courts, bowling alley and squash courts at the
friendships and enriches the education experience associated country club.
of all. English is the medium of instruction, with
a multilingual emphasis of Mandarin and Bahasa A Home Away from Home
Malaysia.
The modern boarding house is furnished to a level
Everyone Caring, Everyone Learning of comfort, style and safety beyond the norm. Open
to secondary school students who share rooms and
It’s under the leadership of a multifaceted friendly social areas, in a ‘home away from home’
Transformation Team which has introduced vibe. Boarders benefit from the support of a strong
progressive changes to further strengthen the pastoral team and medical centre staffed by qualified
quality of teaching and learning. The Campus nurses.
Principal, Loh Ghee Juan, said: “The world we want
for tomorrow starts with how we are educated All Welcome, Every Day
today. It understands the importance of offering
flexibility for each student to prosper, maximize Families with children aged 3 - 19 years old are
their full potential academically or their talent.” encouraged to visit the school to discover the
About 15% of its students achieved excellent exam opportunities open to them. Situated south of Kuala
results thus far with a few on scholarships, which Lumpur, in the master planned town Bandar Sri
are also extended to students competing in various Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan.
talents internationally. Students excel further with
Learn more at matrixschools.edu.my. Contact us at
1300 22 9888 or [email protected]

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RAFFLES AMERICAN SCHOOL:

LEARNING IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

At RAS, we are committed to working in critical thinkers in their homeroom class and with
partnership with parents to develop every specialist teachers for Music, Visual Arts, Physical
child. Our dedicated team of teachers and Education, and Dance.
support staff fosters academic excellence by
focusing on building strong language skills and Elementary School (1st to 5th Grade)
providing opportunities for our students to inquire,
engage, and express their learning in different ways. RAS maintains the best practices from our Early
Childhood program experience and elevates them to
Our curriculum is broken down into two stages, with higher-level Elementary School standards.
each stage having its respective areas of focus.
• Learning Through Inquiry: Engaging students
Early Childhood Program
(Pre-K3 - Kindergarten) with rich learning tasks enables them to think
critically and creatively regarding real-world problems
In a learn-through-play approach, our teachers and issues.
are devoted to supporting each child during
their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical • English language: English Language Learning
development.
teachers and Learning Support teachers work
• Caring Environment: Low student-to-teacher alongside homeroom teachers to ensure all students
have varied and consistent opportunities to engage
ratios in each class ensure that our students receive and express their understanding.
individual focus and greater attention. Our teaching
faculty know these students and have a thorough • World Language: Three options are available for
understanding of their development. We work closely
in partnership with parents to help each child grow students to develop their world language skills until
and thrive. graduation, including Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin
for native speakers, and Mandarin for language
acquisition.

• Hands-on Play Approach: This fosters the • Creativity and Critical Thinking: Development

foundations of learning through inquiry. This opportunities continue with specialist teachers
promotes creative and critical thinking, curiosity, for Music, Visual Arts, and Physical Education.
problem-solving, and independence. Information Technology is used throughout the
learning program to ensure that our students utilize
• Language: Promoting the language acquisition skills technology in innovative and purposeful ways as
responsible digital citizens.
of every child through a supportive environment, a
systematic approach to developing foundational Raffles American School is an exciting holistic
language skills, and empowering our students to be learning environment with countless opportunities.
confident communicators. Schedule a tour of our world-class campus today and
discover Malaysia’s premier International School!
• Creativity and Critical Thinking: Students have

a myriad of opportunities to develop as creative and

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REPTON MALAYSIA:

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
IN EDUCATION

British education is known worldwide and Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) before
now a leading British private school, Repton going on to do either the International Baccalaureate
School — located in the heart of the Derbyshire Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the Cambridge
Countryside in England - is replicated in Johor Bahru. A-Level programme.

At Repton Malaysia we share Repton UK’s core values Throughout, pupils develop Digital Literacy as they
of Wholeness, Truth, Excellence and Respect. As a engage with a comprehensive curriculum including
progressive, holistically minded British international the Performing Arts, Design & Technology, Arts,
school we want our children to become the very Physical Education and an enriching House System
best they can be. We encourage and expect pupils
to develop the Repton identity, that is, to be inspired, Repton’s ultimate goal is to contribute positively
intellectual, independent, individual, and inclusive. In to the wider community by developing the skills
essence, Repton Malaysia is an extension of the 460 and character strengths of every individual. This
year-old legacy of Repton. endeavour is underpinned by the use of a School
House System and timetabled PSHE lessons. At
The Repton Malaysia campus is located within a the same time Form Tutors support the progress
beautiful forest area 18km East of Johor Bahru in and development of each student in their care and
the South of Peninsula Malaysia. The purpose-built ensure their wellbeing. A programme of assemblies
school spreads over 20 acres and includes 320,000 and house activities celebrates achievement and
square feet of school facilities. The spacious campus provides guidance at each stage of the student’s
includes a 400 metre artificial running track, soccer school career.
field, swimming pools and a 500 capacity auditorium.
To provide a successful learning environment Repton
Repton Malaysia provides a British based curriculum Malaysia recruits experienced professional teachers
with English as the primary teaching language. from all over the world, from the United Kingdom in
Children from the age of 3 follow the Early Years particular. Further, the teachers are supported in their
Foundation Stage followed by the Cambridge Professional Development as the school strives to
and National Curriculum of England and Wales. use best practices in teaching and learning.
Thereafter they do the International General

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SUNWAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL:

NURTURING MINDS,
BUILDING CHARACTER

Education today goes beyond academics and translated into a set of learning outcomes for
content. It has evolved into nurturing a more the 21st century. The ten aspirational qualities of
sustainable “life-long learner” rather than an the learner profile inspire and motivate the work
exam-based one that focuses only on content. At of teachers, students and schools, providing a
Sunway International School (SIS), offering both the statement of the aims and values of the IB and
Canadian (Ontario) and International Baccalaureate a definition of what we mean by “international-
(IB) curriculum, the statement could not be more true. mindedness”.
Both programmes have outlined the expectations
beyond classroom that talk about the attributes and The learner profile unites all with a common focus:
characteristics of an ideal student that also translate on the whole person, as a lifelong learner. IB outlined
into a set of learning outcomes.
10 profiles: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers,
Canadian (Ontario) 6Cs Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring,
Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective.
The 6Cs concept, developed by Michael Fullan, a
respected leader in education research and former Be it a student studying in the Canadian (Ontario)
dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education or the IB programme, both programmes aim to
(OISE) is synonymous with the Canadian (Ontario) nurture students to succeed in life and beyond by
curriculum. 6Cs of Canadian (Ontario) programme is providing them with skills and attributes that go
essentially six interrelated clusters that provide rich beyond classrooms. Ultimately, they equip students
learning experiences that develop valuable skills and to become life-long learners.
dispositions sought out by employers worldwide. The
The vision and influence of both the Canadian
6Cs include 1) Character Education; 2) Citizenship; (Ontario) 6Cs and IB Learner Profile are immediately
3) Communication; 4) Critical Thinking; 5) visible in Sunway International School (SIS), the
Collaboration; 6) Creativity. Each cluster is applied only Canadian-IB School in Malaysia, at both its
campuses in Sunway City & Sunway Iskandar. It is
in a variety of ways in the Ontario curriculum, in the clear all the way from the school’s mission statement
courses of study, in extracurricular activities, and of “Nurturing Minds, Building Character” to the daily
instilled in the school culture. interactions between staff and students.

IB Learner Profile For more information, visit sis.sunway.edu.my
or call 03-7491 8070 / 07-533 8070.
Whereas, at the heart of the IB is the learner profile.
The learner profile is the IB mission statement

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TAYLOR’S SCHOOLS:

BEYOND EDUCATION

Nexus International School Malaysia

TS as an organisation, is involved in every aspect of
education, from managing and acquiring, to branding,
rebranding and expansion of schools.

Taylor’s International School Puchong In 2006, TS acquired AISM. In 2008, the Nexus
brand was created with the opening of its campus
Mention Taylor’s Schools (“TS”) and you will in Putrajaya. In 2011, TS crossed the Causeway
hear personal accounts of its world-class to acquire an existing school in Singapore and
education and inspiring educators. With rebranded it as Nexus International School
a long-standing heritage of over 70 years, TS has Singapore. The year 2014 saw the birth of the brand
cemented its reputation as one of Malaysia’s most Taylor’s International School, a rebrand from Sri
prestigious private education institutions. Garden School.

And it continues to grow from strength to strength. Aware of the importance of a conducive learning
A division of Taylor’s Education Group, TS is the environment, TS is also known for constructing
largest family of international schools in Malaysia pioneering infrastructures, putting in place state-of-
and Singapore, with six award winning schools under the-art facilities and pushing boundaries to create
four distinctive brands - namely Garden International flexible learning environments, making them pioneers
School (GIS), Nexus International School (Nexus) in their field.
(Singapore and Malaysia), Australian International
School Malaysia (AISM) and Taylor’s International TIS Puchong, a purpose-built school designed to
School (TIS), Kuala Lumpur and Puchong. stimulate and open the mind to possibilities, won
the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2017, the
Each school offers its own unique approach to first international school to receive this prestigious
learning, at different price points, making international honour. In 2020, learners of Nexus Singapore also
education accessible to all. But they all share one moved into their new campus at Aljunied, Singapore
thing in common – all TS have received multiple – an epitome of a forward-looking campus for
international awards and accreditations by global learners of the new millennia.
experts for delivering best-in-class education.
Todate, TS has more than 7,300 students and is
GIS and both the Nexus schools are recognised as currently the largest private international education
Apple Distinguished Schools, and AISM is the first provider in Malaysia. As this network of schools
school in the world to be a fully accredited Visible expands its reach in Malaysia and Singapore, the
LearningTM school. TIS is also certified as the world’s astounding successes of many within its alumni of
first Quantum LearningTM Distinguished School, students speaks volumes and is in itself, a testament
clearly illustrating the point that TS is constantly of Taylor’s School’s expertise in international
fostering a learning culture, ensuring that their education.
teachers and staff keep abreast with changing needs
in education. For more information, please visit
https://school.taylors.edu.my/

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TENBY SCHOOLS MALAYSIA:

THE BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT
IN LEARNING

Desmond stared at his workbook intensely, his It’s natural for parents and teachers to want to
lips pursed and eyes quizzical. He had been protect children from pain and suffering. However, if
working on a Mathematics problem for some adults rush to save children from problems that they
time and just couldn’t seem to figure out the answer. could actually solve on their own, children are actually
being denied the opportunity to learn resilience and
By this time his teacher, Ms Wilson, who had been independence – two key traits that build strong self-
observing him for a while, spoke up gently. confidence. The unspoken message being imparted
to them is, “You can’t handle this, so I’ll do it for you.”
“Are you all right, Desmond?”
Instead of being spoon-fed the answer, embracing
“I just don’t get this!” he exclaimed. Some of his good struggle gives children the opportunity to
classmates stopped to see what was going on. experience true breakthroughs in learning on their
own. Stepping away also demonstrates our belief in
Ms Wilson walked over to Desmond’s desk. After their ability to grow, which is also a great confidence
a few words of encouragement, she helped him booster.
read through the question again to make sure he
understood it correctly. Desmond seemed ready to This is an important insight that we have gained
try once more. in our many years of experience as educators. We
want our students to experience Amazing Learning
To Help or Not to Help? — where they surprise themselves with the levels
of learning they have reached — and this is only
Scenes like this are not unusual in a Tenby Schools possible if we empower our young learners to drive
classroom. Here, teachers keep a watchful eye over their own learning and progress. It’s about more than
students as they work, yet they are not overly eager just teaching tools and methods; it’s about having a
to provide them the answer when they see them positive mindset.
face obstacles. In fact, their priority is to observe
how students handle challenges. That’s because we
understand the value of “good struggle”.

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The Importance of Character for develop better learning opportunities for students.
Success For us, this involves regular evaluations of all aspects
of student experience to see how we can continually
We live in a rapidly changing world, full of challenges get better as an educational institution.
and opportunities. As more jobs are taken over
by machine automation and artificial intelligence, As a result, we can draw upon a rich bank of
developing human talent is more important than ever quantitative and qualitative evidence that we use
to thrive in the 21st century. to create a learning environment that empowers
our students. We want them to reach a point where
As schools attempt to prepare students for new they surprise even themselves by getting better
world realities, academic achievement remains beyond what they thought was possible. We call this
important. However, we think of it at a deeper level. Amazing Learning.
We regard good results not just as a sign of a child’s
academic ability, but also as an indicator of a child’s Amazing Learning is a core value of ISP and is based
ability to achieve excellence in character. This is on the belief that through resilience and perseverance
because excellence in a child’s character will result in in good struggles, any student can achieve
excellence in all that they attempt. excellence. Ultimately, we want our students to carry
into adult life the memory of how they were able to
At Tenby Schools, we are not a one-dimensional surpass their expectations, and apply this formula to
exam factory. Our holistic approach facilitates any and all challenges they face in the course of their
academic excellence, while keeping a firm eye fixed career and life.
on the ultimate goal of character development. To
us, school is more than a means to work towards So while Ms. Wilson could have given Desmond a
a meaningful career, but an important testing bigger clue with his Mathematics problem, she knew
ground where students can develop the aptitudes deep inside that the benefit of his good struggle
necessary to succeed and adapt in a changing world. would far outweigh any temporary frustration he
By encouraging the tackling and overcoming of was facing at the time. And true enough, just a few
challenges within a safe and supportive environment, minutes later, she heard from Desmond again.
we are maximising the true potential of our students,
both in and out of school and beyond their schooling “I got it, Ms Wilson! Can you check if this is correct?”
years.

When Learning is Amazing Ms Wilson walked over to check his answer.

Consistency is key in this process of character “Very good, Desmond, well done!” she said, as
development. That is why we strive to create a Desmond beamed with satisfaction.
learning environment that provides students with
the opportunities to better themselves. As part Desmond struggled. He overcame and got better.
of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), we He learnt a new skill in Mathematics. But most
are supported by a global network of passionate importantly, he understood that when he is willing
educators and child education experts. We learn from to embrace a challenge with all his mind and heart,
the best practices around the world — found in 46 there is nothing that can hold him back.
schools across 12 countries — and implement them
in our schools for the benefit of our students. To find out more about International Schools
Partnership (ISP) and to secure your child’s place
ISP is focused on getting the learning culture right with the Tenby Schools family,
in all its schools and regularly provides expertise to please visit: tenby.edu.my

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WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOLS
(PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL):

STRONG ACADEMIC FOCUS WITH 21ST

CENTURY TEACHING PEDAGOGIES

Wesley Methodist School (a brand name built 3. Wesley Methodist School Penang (International)
upon 130 years history); currently operates [EY, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4]
3 International Schools and 3 Private
Schools in Peninsula Malaysia. As part of its tradition, 2019 Check Point 6
the holistic student experience in WMS not only 12% Band 6 English as First Language; 35% Band 6
includes strong academic focus with 21st Century
Teaching Pedagogies, but at the same time each in Math. & 19% Band 6 in Science
student is helped to embrace the 4 core values of the 2019 Check Point 9
school. WMS believes in building up each child into 5% Band 6 English as First Language; 50% Band 6
responsible adulthood with the help of these values
which are: - a) God centeredness, b) Integrity, in Math. & 30% Band 6 in Science
c) Respect for Life & d) Excellence with Humility.
Depending on the size and dynamism of the different National Curriculum Private Schools
schools, all WMS schools also include a variety of
Co-curricular Activities, Extra-Curricular Activities & 1. Wesley Methodist School Klang (Form 1-5)
After-School Activities, all aim to give wide exposure, 2. Wesley Methodist School Seremban (Form 1-5)
into the arts, sports, team building & other guidance 3. Wesley Methodist School Bandar Sri Coalfields
& exposure for Industry 4.0 work environment in the
future. (Kindergarten, Std 1-6, & Form 1-5)

International Schools Using Cambridge WMS NEWS UPDATE: As of January 2021, WMS
Curriculum will re-open 2 National Curriculum Private Schools,
1. Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur namely Wesley Methodist School, Kuala Lumpur &
Wesley Methodist School, Ipoh. (Form 1-5)
(International) [KS3 & KS4]
A school with 82% A8/A and 67% of students with The WMS motto “Above & Beyond” aims to take each
student enrolled with our schools to another level
8A*/A in the 2019 IGCSE; and 12 students with Top or levels higher than when they came to be part of
of Malaysia/World in Cambridge IGCSE Learners our community. Thus, we can proudly say that all
Award our schools have had the joy annually of graduating
students with superior public exam results; and
2. Wesley Methodist School Ipoh (International) seeing some of them gaining scholarships and entry
[KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4] into strong prestigious institutions for their onward
education.
A school with 43% 4A’s and 25% A* in the 2019 IGCSE
To be further acquainted with us, visit
www.wms.edu.my/school or call 03-79565310

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Student Profile “I really, really, want to become
a teacher, or at least go down a
Jane Lee Li Cheng line of helping others. I’ve been
dreaming of doing something
Malaysia like this since I was a child.”
14 years old
8th Grade
Oasis International
School - Kuala Lumpur

Describe yourself in three words. If you could change one thing about being a student
at your school, what would it be?
Quirky, innovative, outspoken.
I would like to be able to have the chance to speak
What is your favourite subject and why? up more. Many of our student body don’t like some
current rules or don’t like the way some things work
I like English because we get to frequently present but they only complain about it to their friends
and respond to our classmates’ ideas and comments, instead of going up to their teacher and courageously
and I like voicing what I think so English is the perfect asking and suggesting helpful tips.
time to kind of do an online debate. I also like Science
because we get to do experiments all the time and Describe your school in three words.
learn about new things the fun way.
Diverse, unique, crazy!
What kinds of extracurricular activities
do you do and why? What do you hope to do when you finish school?

I play basketball. I really, really, want to become a teacher, or at least go
down a line of helping others. I’ve been dreaming of
What opportunities has your school given you doing something like this since I was a child.
that you would not have had otherwise?
What do you think is the biggest problem with the
There are so many opportunities that this school world today? What can you do about it?
has given me, but I’m only going to talk about the
ones in 2020. For the first time, I joined a strings I feel like people will say that there are bigger
ensemble and I’m having a lot of fun doing that! I’m problems out there, but I personally feel that
also going to go to a basketball game in Penang for inequality is the root of many problems. It contributes
the first time! I’ve never joined a basketball team in to many sins the world commits today. I can do my
any other school, and now I get to play basketball part by trying to treat everyone equally, regardless
professionally in Penang. There have been so many of anything. I can tell others when they’re treating
new experiences, but these are some that I’m never someone unfairly and help them understand why this
going to forget. can lead to bigger problems and why they shouldn’t
do it.

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School Showcase

SCHOOL SHOWCASE Search for Schools here

This section contains a comprehensive directory
of the international schools in Malaysia, with
detailed profiles of individual schools as well as
comparative reference tables.

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ABEDEEN ACADEMY (INTERNATIONAL & PRIVATE SCHOOLS)

• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Cyberjaya, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 300/16-20
• Levels of Education Offered: Primary (Year 1 to Year 6) and Secondary (Year 7 to Year 11, Form 1 to Form 5)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Malaysian Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum, Cambridge Curriculum, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: Private School Intake - January, International School Intake - September
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM14,080 to RM15,180; Application & Assessment fee - RM200;
Registration fee - RM1,000; Enrolment fee - RM3,470 to RM3,820
• Contact Information: (+6016) 261 2846, [email protected]
• Website: www.abedeen.edu.my

ACMAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1996, 2018 (International) • Location: Klang, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 600/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge
• School Year Schedule: January to December
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM8,000 to RM33,000; Admin fee - RM2,250 (Preschool);
RM4,000 (Years 1 to 11); Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's fee
• Contact Information: (+603) 3344 3777, (+6016) 968 8402, [email protected]
• Website: www.acmarschools.com.my

AIU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2015 • Location: Alor Setar, Kedah
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 60/15 on average
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 1 to Year 6
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: CIPP, Exciting Co-Curriculum programme and
Islamic Programme (for Muslim Students)
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM12,000 to RM18,000; Application fee - RM500, Registration fee - RM1,000;

Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's fee
• Contact Information: (+604) 733 6200, [email protected]
• Website: www.aiuis.edu.my

ALNOOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

• Year Established: 2007 (Kuala Lumpur), 2015 (Kuantan) • Location: Bukit Petaling, Kuala Lumpur; Kuantan, Pahang
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 400/20 (Kuala Lumpur); 60/10 (Kuantan)
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, A Levels (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM9,000 (Preschool) to RM29,500 (Year 11); RM12,000 to RM14,000 (A Level);

Application fee - RM250; Registration fee - RM2,500; Deposit - RM3,500
• Contact Information: (+603) 2142 4473 / (+603) 9226 0873, [email protected]
• Website: www.ais-kl.edu.my (AIS Kuala Lumpur), ais-kuan.edu.my (AIS Kuantan)

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ALICE SMITH SCHOOL

Introduction: Alice Smith School was the first British international school
in Malaysia and the only British international school in Kuala Lumpur
which is 'not for profit'.

We are constantly:
• Innovating in our Learning Environment
• Innovating in our Teaching
• Innovating for your Child's Success

The exceptional quality of learning and teaching, the breadth of learning opportunities,
the high levels of excellent student behaviour, the depth of staff professionalism and the
outstanding levels of governance practice and community engagement all contribute to
make our school a wonderful place to be and are the foundation for our success.

Our academic results are also consistently excellent placing us among the best British
international schools in the world with students gaining places in the world's top
universities.

• Year Established: 1946
• Location: Jalan Bellamy, Kuala Lumpur (Primary Campus);

Seri Kembangan, Selangor (Secondary Campus)
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,475/20-24 depending on age
• Levels of Education Offered: Cater to students from ages 3 to 18. Primary Campus

from Pre-school to Year 6. Secondary Campus from Year 7 to Sixth Form (A Levels)
• C urricula/Programmes Offered: British Curriculum, (I)GCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM39,690 to RM93,300 (Dependent on year group);
Application fee - RM1,200; Enrolment fee - RM5,000
• Contact Information: Primary Campus - (+603) 2148 3674/
Secondary Campus - (+603) 9543 3688
• Website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

ANFAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2018
• Location: Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Year 6
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge International Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM14,000 to RM15,500; Application fee - RM1,000; Refundable deposit - RM1,000
• Contact Information: (+6011) 1153 5376, [email protected]
• Website: www.anfal.edu.my

ASIA METROPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2013 • Location: Ipoh, Perak
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 105/12
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 1 to A Levels
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, UK Curriculum
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM8,925 to RM21,675; Application fee - RM200; Admission fee - RM2,500;
Refundable deposit - RM4,500
• Contact Information: (+605) 543 0244, [email protected]
• Website: www.ametis.edu.my

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ASIA PACIFIC SCHOOLS

Introduction: Asia Pacific Schools (APS) is a part of the International
Schools Partnership (ISP), which was founded by an experienced team
of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have
worked together for many years. ISP is a growing group of 45 private
schools located all over the world, educating over 45,000 children and
students from 2 - 18 years of age.

At Asia Pacific Schools, we firmly believe that success truly begins with the best
education. This certainly starts with the curriculum itself in APSS, we offer the national
curriculum, whereas in APIS, we offer the internationally recognised Cambridge IGCSE
curriculum. Whilst preparing students to sit for the major public examinations (UPSR,
SPM and IGCSE), Asia Pacific Schools go beyond academic excellence to provide a
holistic nurturing environment for the students. Our programmes are augmented with
a broad range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. With a strong emphasis
on technology as an enabler to support learning, APSS and APIS will adopt and
continuously enhance educational practices to nurture our students and bring out their
analytical and innovative thinking capabilities.

In achieving the above, Asia Pacific Schools will provide a stimulating environment that
allows our students to enjoy the learning experience and excel in their studies.

• Year Established: 2006 (APSS), 2012 (APIS), 2014 (APIS Preschool)
• Location: Subang, Selangor • Average class size: 28
• Levels of Education Offered: Ages 7 to 17 (APSS), Ages 5 to 16 (APIS),
Ages 3 to 5 (APIS Preschool)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: IGCSE (for APIS), Cambridge, UK curriculum,

Malaysian national curriculum (APSS)
• Student Support Services: Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Pastoral Care &

Counseling
• ESL Programmes: The school is able to provide extra assistance for children whose

first language is not English. The purpose of the programme is to bring children's
English language skills to a level where they can do well in the mainstream classroom.
Students will be advised to attend the classes if required. Students usually attend
classes in small pullout groups.
• Uniforms: Required (Except preschool)
• Transport: The school provides a list of independent private transporters with whom
parents can engage with the transporters directly (at an additional cost)
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, swimming pool, sports field,
cafeteria, playground, basketball court, badminton court, IT resource centre, science
laboratories, art rooms, music rooms, speech & drama rooms, multipurpose hall
• Extracurricular Activities (ECA)*: Taekwondo, Fencing, Aikido, Minecraft EDU
Workshop, Mental Arithmetic, Scratch & Animation Coding, Public Speaking, Creative
Clay Art, Dodgeball, Football, Gymnastics, Karate, LEGO Robotics, Science Bridge,

Public Speaking, Swimming, Chess *subject to change by term

• School Year Schedule: September to July (APIS), January to November (APSS)
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - (APIS) RM20,670 to RM43,520;

(APSS) RM16,340 to RM23,900 (*exclude other fees i.e. meals and MISC fees);

Application fee - RM500 (APSS & APIS); Registration fee - RM3,500 (APIS), RM500
(APSS); Refundable deposit - RM2,000 to RM3,000 (APSS), Deposit as per ONE Term
Tuition Fees as per fee guide (APIS)
• Contact Information: (+603) 7847 1000, [email protected]
• Website: www.apschools.edu.my

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ASPIRATION INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2019 • Location: Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
• Average Class Size: 22
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 7 to Year 11
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: IGCSE, CAIE and UK National Curriculum
• School Year Schedule: September to August
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM20,400 to RM24,000 (Year 7 to Year 10), RM20,000 (Year 11);
Application fee - RM200; Registration fee - RM1,000; Refundable deposit - RM5,000
• Contact Information: (+603) 285 62477
• Website: www.aspirationis.edu.my

AUSTIN HEIGHTS PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

• Year Established: 2011 • Location: Johor Bahru, Johor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,000/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years, Reception, Year 1 to Year 11 (Ages 3 to 17)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum & IPC (Early Years/Primary), Cambridge Primary,
Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE, Malaysian Curriculum
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM8,400 to RM18,000; Application fee - RM100 to RM200;
Admission fee - RM1,000 to RM2,000; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+607) 351 5000, [email protected]
• Website: www.austinheights.edu.my

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MALAYSIA

• Year Established: 2000 • Location: Seri Kembangan, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: Over 500/18-25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Pre-University (Ages 3 to 18)
• C urricula/Programmes Offered: Australian Curriculum
• School Year Schedule: January to December
• School Fees: Annual tuition & technology fee - RM40,704 to RM84,892; Application fee - RM1,300; Admission fee -

RM20,000; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+603) 8949 5000, [email protected]
• Website: www.aism.edu.my

BASEERAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2010 • Location: Batu Caves, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 350/18
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Pre-University (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, A Levels, Malay, Arabic and Islamic Civilisation
• School Year Schedule: September to June
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM9,500 to RM18,000; Registration fee - RM1,500; Refundable deposit - RM2,000
• Contact Information: (+603) 6185 9560, [email protected]
• Website: www.baseerah.edu.my

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AXCEL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Introduction: Axcel International School aims to provide
holistic education curricula that takes into account not
only success in studies, but also the future careers of our
pupils. Besides academic content, life skills such as financial
intelligence, pitching/presentation skills, futuristic creativity and problem solving are
included in the Axcel culture. We aim to blend theoretical study with practical work in
order to ensure pupils’ active learning both in and outside of classrooms. We stress on
building strong characters and discipline to ensure our students can grow into becoming
responsible and upright citizens.

• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Puchong, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 280/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Cambridge Secondary IGCSE (KS3 & KS4);
Primary in 2021
• C urricula/Programmes Offered: Axcel Program (Life skills include Pitching/

Entrepreneurship/Creativity/Financial Intelligence etc.)
• School Year Schedule: January intake
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - Around RM16,000
• Contact Information: [email protected]
• Website: www.axcel.edu.my

BORNEO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Kuching, Sarawak
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 1 to Year 13
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: January to December
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM8,000 to RM17,700; Admission fee - RM4,000;
Assessment fee - RM100; Security fees - RM1,500
• Contact Information: (+6082) 501 885 /(+6082) 503 330, [email protected]
• Website: www.borneo.edu.my

BRAINY BUNCH INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2013 • Location: Cyberjaya, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 313/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Secondary School
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge and Montessori Method
• School Year Schedule: January to December
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM12,000 (Elementary; Lower and Upper), RM17,600 (High School);
Admission fee - RM4,000; Activities fees - RM400
• Contact Information: 1700 81 6077 (Hotline), (+6012) 777 3849 (Registrar)
• Website: www.brainybunch.com

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BEACONHOUSE PRESCHOOLS,
PRIVATE NATIONAL SCHOOLS &
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

Introduction: Welcome to the Beaconhouse School System. We are
internationally acknowledged for our achievements in academics
and excellence in educational management for over
45 years. Beaconhouse nurtures intellectual curiosity
and emboldens each learner to flourish as a principled,
open-minded, and compassionate member of a global
community.

Our solid foundation from preschool, primary to senior
school allows children to harness their individual
character and talent in the pursuit of educational success.

Our core focus is to deliver quality academic programmes that enable students to
achieve their intellectual potential, develop confidence and lifelong learning skills
to improve their prospects beyond school. Our trained, caring and highly motivated
teachers provide effective teaching, while giving students the personal attention,
advice and support needed.

Today we are proud to make a significant contribution in providing quality academic
programmes in eight countries. Beaconhouse Malaysia currently owns and operates
14 schools within the Klang Valley, ten of which are Pre-schools, two private National
Schools and two International Schools.

• Year Established: 2004
• Location: 14 locations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor – Ampang, Petaling Jaya,

Bangsar, Sri Petaling, Puchong, Subang Jaya, Kota Kemuning, Cheras & Klang
(kindly check the website)
• Average Class Size: Preschool (15 - 20), Private National & International Schools (25)
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool - Age 1½ years to 6
National Schools - Primary to Secondary 5 (Ages 7 years to 17)
International Schools - Reception to Year 11 (Ages 4 years to 16)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Preschools - Play to Learn, Learn to Play, Early

Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); National Schools - KSSR & KSSM plus Cambridge
Curriculum for Maths, Science & ICT; International Schools - Early Years Foundation
Stage (EYFS), Cambridge Primary & Secondary, IGCSE
• L anguages Offered: English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia (French - International
School)
• Uniforms: Required
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, library, *swimming pool, canteen/
cafeteria, basketball court, badminton court, IT resource centre, science laboratory,

art room, music room, *school sports complex (*Selected schools)
• Extracurricular Activities: Preschools & National Schools - kindly enquire from the

individual schools; Sri lnai: Sports Club, Journalism Club, Nature Club, Art & Craft

Club, Interact Club, Food & Healthy Club, Zumba, Entrepreneurship Club;

Newlands: Literacy Clubs, art & design, martial arts, Homework Club, debating, public

speaking, Drama and Sudoku Clubs, Sports Clubs
• School Year Schedule: January to November (Preschools, Private National Schools &

Sri Inai International); September to July (Newlands International)
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM9,000 to RM17,000 (National Schools),

RM15,000 to RM33,000 (International Schools); Refundable deposit - Equivalent to
one term’s fee, Registration fee - RM2,800 (International Schools)
• Contact Information: (+603) 5632 2100 (Regional Office); (+603) 7804 6025/5403
(Sri Inai); (+603) 9082 4759/4756 (Newlands), (+603) 3373 3771 (Sri Lethia),
(+603) 9075 1662 (Sri Murni), [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]
• Website: www.beaconhouse.edu.my/www.bney.edu.my

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THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF
KUALA LUMPUR (BSKL)

Introduction: The British International School of Kuala
Lumpur (BSKL) is one of the leading schools in Kuala
Lumpur that provides an exceptional education to
children aged 2-18 and proud to be part of the Nord
Anglia Education (NAE) family.

• Year Established: 2009
• Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,288/20
• Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to Sixth Form (Ages 2 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE,
A Levels, Edexcel and AQA
• L anguages Offered: English, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Bahasa Malaysia
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available
• Student Support Services: Available
• Uniforms: Required
• Transport: School bus
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, swimming pools, sports fields,

gymnasium, canteen/cafeteria, playground, IT resource centre, science laboratories,
audio/visual room, theatre facilities, art room, music rooms, climbing wall
• Extracurricular Activities: BSKL views after school activities and enrichment as an
integral part of a child’s education, and to that end offers a wide range of clubs that
aim to introduce potential hobbies, develop particular sports, provide language
learning or IT support and inspire an interest in areas that perhaps they would not be
exposed to through the normal curriculum.

Enrichment activities are compulsory for every child at the school. Parents are asked
to choose only one club per term, usually representing a balance between active/sport
and more intellectually inspiring programmes. Every student is required to stick to any
given club for at least a term, reinforcing the idea that any commitment to learning
must be followed through.
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM45,600 to RM99,970; Application fee - RM1,500;
Enrolment fee - RM17,050
• Contact Information: (+603) 7727 7775, [email protected]
• Website: www.britishschool.edu.my

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BRIGHTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2018 • Location: Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 119/15
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary (Grade 1 to Grade 11) & Pre-University
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM16,400 to RM25,400; Application fee - RM500;
Registration fee - RM2,500; Refundable deposit - One term’s tuition fees
• Contact Information: (+6010) 213 7579
• Website: www.brighton.edu.my

CAMPUS RANGERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2012 • Location: Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 300/12-20
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary and Secondary
• C urricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge IGCSE and IPC
• School Fees: Annual fees - RM14,800 to RM16,800 (Year 1 - 6); RM19,500 to RM21,500 (Year 7 - 9);
RM22,500 to RM25,200 (Year 10 - 11)
• Contact Information: (+6017) 9797 688
• Website: www.campusrangers.edu.my

CEMPAKA SCHOOLS

• Year Established: 1983 • Location: Damansara Heights - Kuala Lumpur (International); Cheras - Selangor (National)
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,600/24 (Maximum)
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years, Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Pre-University (Ages 18 months to 18)
• C urricula/Programmes Offered: Early Years, Malaysian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IBDP, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: January to November (National), September to July (International)
• School Fees: International Stream - Damansara Heights Campus: Annual tuition fee - RM25,500 to RM58,000;
Application fee - RM12,000. National Stream - Cheras Campus: Annual tuition fee - RM18,000 to RM21,800;
Application fee - RM3,000
• Contact Information: (+603) 2093 1740/41 (Damansara), (+603) 9076 8400 (Cheras), [email protected]
• Website: www.cempaka.edu.my

CHARIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2014 • Location: Tawau, Sabah
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 60/5
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Year 11 (Ages 4 to 17)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• School Fees: Annual school fee - RM13,800 to RM30,450 (after 10% discount); Application fee - RM200;
Enrollment fee - RM2,000; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's school fee;
Boarding fees - RM1,400 to RM1,600 a month
• Contact Information: (+6089) 748 830/(+6017) 217 8830, [email protected]
• Website: www.charis.edu.my, www.facebook.com/charistawau

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CRESCENDO-HELP INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL

Introduction: The Crescendo-HELP International
School (CHIS) began operations in February 2017 at
its new purpose-built campus in Johor Bahru. CHIS
has swiftly garnered positive reviews from students
and parents who are pleased with the dedication and quality of its international team
of leadership and teaching staff, as well as its world-class facilities. Within the first
three years of operation, student numbers rose from 200 to over 1,100 and the school is
considered one of the fastest growing international schools in Johor. CHIS is built on a
partnership between Crescendo Corporation Bhd and the HELP Education Group, which
jointly believe that quality education can help people achieve success and significance
in their lives and that such educational experience can be delivered at an affordable
price to families in this fast growing city.

• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Johor Bahru, Johor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,100/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Primary, Secondary and Pre-U
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: The British Curriculum, International Primary

Curriculum (IPC) and IGCSE, A Level
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM26,460 (Year 1), RM29,800 (Year 7), RM33,100

(Year 9), RM34,500 (Year 11) [School fee discount available for 2020/2021 intake];
Application fee - RM250; Registration fee - RM2,000; Refundable deposit - RM5,000
• Contact Information: (+607) 861 6788, (+6012) 720 6500, [email protected]
• Website: www.chis.edu.my

CITY HARBOUR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Sitiawan, Perak
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 120/15
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Pre-University
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary, O & A Levels Cambridge

International Education (CIE) and Malaysian National Curriculum
• School Year Schedule: January to December
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM7,920 to RM32,400 (International) / RM7,920 to RM14,400 (Private);
Application fee - RM500 (International) / RM300 (Private); Admission fee - RM2,800 (International) / RM1,500
(Private); Boarding fees - RM8,800 (Full Boarding) / RM6,600 (Weekday Boarding).
Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's school fees
• Contact Information: (+605) 689 0909, (+6012) 222 4939/38, [email protected]
• Website: www.cityharbour.edu.my

DALAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1929 • Location: Tanjung Bungah, Penang
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 712/20
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool through High School (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: American Curriculum
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM12,500 to RM49,500; Application fee - RM600;
Admission fee - RM1,200 to RM3,850; Refundable deposit - RM1,500
• Contact Information: (+604) 375 2100, [email protected]
• Website: www.dalat.org

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DWI EMAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Introduction: Dwi Emas is Malaysia's First
Entrepreneurial School. Offering the International
Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge IGCSE, it
sets itself apart further with its entrepreneur programme, Powerpreneur, developed and
taught in-house by real-life entrepreneurs and mentors. Dwi Emas grows the trailblazers
of tomorrow and builds on the foundation of the innovative ACE EdVenture Approach
(previously known as ACE EdVenture Programme) where students are immersed in a
wholesome balance of academics, arts, sports, and entrepreneurship.

• Year Established: 2015 • Location: Shah Alam, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 430/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Pre-K to Year 11
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Finnish-Asian Hybrid Entrepreneurial Programme

(Preschool), International Primary Curriculum (Primary), IGCSE (Secondary)
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM24,000 to RM44,150; Application fee - RM1,000

(Non-Malaysian Students); Admission fee - RM7,000 (Non-Malaysian Students);
Refundable deposit - RM2,800 to RM3,600 & RM7,500 to RM13,000
(Non-Malaysian Students)
• Contact Information: (+603) 5524 3692, [email protected],
(+603) 5524 3693 (Fax)
• Website: www.dwiemas.edu.my

EAGLES GRAMMAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 200/15
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 1 to Year 11
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge International Curriculum (Primary and Secondary)
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM17,000 to RM23,000; Enrolment fee - RM500; Refundable deposit - RM500
• Contact Information: Office: (+603) 8021 7965; Whatsapp: (+6013) 239 9778; [email protected]
• Website: www.egis.edu.my

EATON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2013 • Location: Jade Hills, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 700/24
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years, Primary and Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: English National Curriculum, Cambridge, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fees - RM21,000 to RM45,000
• Contact Information: (+603) 8741 4965, [email protected]
• Website: www.eaton.edu.my

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elc INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Introduction: At elc International School, we provide an environment
that is not only conducive to learning and character building, but
where students are prepared for the responsibilities, opportunities and
challenges of adulthood.

Parents who send their children to elc are entrusting them to a group of dedicated
professionals committed to maintaining high standards both academically and socially.
Courtesy, concern for others and care of the environment are all actively encouraged,
while a very firm stand is taken against negative social behaviour. While our subjects
and teaching methods have evolved with the best practices in Britain and Malaysia,
our values have remained traditional and true to our credo - elc, which stands for
excellence in everything we do, loyalty to each other and the school, to our students and
to each other, and commitment to continuous improvement in what we do and in the
achievements of our students.

• Year Established: 1987
• Location: Sungai Buloh, Selangor; Cyberjaya, Selangor
• Student Population/Average class size: 750/20 (Sungai Buloh), 420/20 (Cyberjaya)
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years up to Year 11
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM13,800 (Early Years) to RM44,370 (Year 11);

Registration fee - RM1,000; Admission fee - RM8,000; Refundable deposit - Equivalent
to one term’s tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+603) 6156 5001 (Sungai Buloh), (+603) 8319 1641 (Cyberjaya),
[email protected] (Sungai Buloh), [email protected] (Cyberjaya)
• Website: www.elc.edu.my

EDQUEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2019 • Location: Ipoh, Perak
• Average class size: 15
• Levels of Education Offered: Primary, Secondary and A Levels
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: British Curriculum
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - Starting from RM13,400; Application fee - RM1,500 (Waived);
Registration fee - RM1,000; Refundable deposit - One term’s tuition fees
• Contact Information: (+605) 2801 2806
• Website: www.edquest.edu.my

EKHLASS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1995 • Location: Kemaman, Terengganu
• Student Population/Average class size: 145/15
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary and Secondary (Ages 3 to 16)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to August
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM750 a month (Preschool) to RM1,410 a month (Year 10);
Application fee - RM200; Registration fee - RM5,000 (Preschool) to RM15,000 (Year 10 to 11)
• Contact Information: (+609) 863 1136
• Website: www.ekhlass.edu.my

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EPSOM COLLEGE IN MALAYSIA

• Year Established: 2014 • Location: Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 400/14 - 24
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years Foundation Stage to A Level (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, A Level
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM51,905 (EYFS) to RM94,035 (Year 13); Annual boarding fee - RM50,400;

Application fee - RM1,000; Enrolment fee - RM20,000; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+606) 240 4188, [email protected]
• Website: www.epsomcollege.edu.my

ETONHOUSE MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2010 • Location: Persiaran Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 230/24
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Year 6
• C urricula/Programmes Offered: Reggio Emilia inspired and IB Primary Years Programme
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM31,700 to RM42,000; Application fee - RM2,000; Registration/Admission fee -
RM10,000; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one semester's tuition fee (conditions apply)
• Contact Information: (+603) 2141 3301, [email protected]
• Website: www.etonhouse.edu.my

FAIRVIEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1978
• Location: Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur; Subang Jaya, Selangor; Bayan Lepas, Penang; lpoh, Perak; Johor Bahru, Johor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 3,000/24
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years Education (EYE), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme

(MVP), International Diploma Programme (IBDP), NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Varies according to campus. Please contact the school for more information.
• Contact Information: (+603) 4142 0888, [email protected] (Kuala Lumpur); (+603) 8023 7777 (Subang Jaya);

(+605) 313 6888 (lpoh); (+604) 640 6633 (Penang); (+607) 364 3378 (Johor)
• Website: www.fairview.edu.my

GARDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1951 • Location: Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 2,000/22
• Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to Sixth Form (Ages 3 to 18)
• C urricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• S chool Fees: Tuition Fee per Term - RM14,820 (Nursery) to RM32,370 (Year 13); Application fee - RM1,300;

Registration fee - RM10,000 to RM20,000; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+603) 6209 6888, [email protected]
• Website: www.gardenschool.edu.my

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GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Introduction: GEMS Education runs a global network
of award-winning international schools with over 250
schools in 13 countries. As of today in Malaysia, GEMS
has established two schools at Pearl City (Penang) and
Tropicana Metropark (Subang Jaya).

We bring together a desirable international education
environment, significant investments in leading
curriculum and child research, world-class facilities
and a community of the most accomplished teachers
among international schools - driven by an inspiring set
of core values that place the international student at the
centre of everything we do.

The GEMS difference is designed to set your child apart.

• Year Established: 2015 (Penang); 2017 (Subang Jaya)
• Location: Simpang Ampat, Penang; Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 540/25 (Penang), 700/25 (Subang)
• Levels of Education Offered: Ages 3 to 18
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: British Curriculum
• Languages Offered: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, (French - Subang campus)
• School Year Schedule: September (Term 1), January (Term 2), April (Term 3)
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM21,000 to RM39,900; RM26,250 to RM47,875
• Contact Information: (+604) 509 7000 (Penang); (+603) 5036 8900 (Subang),

[email protected] (Penang); [email protected] (Subang)
• Website: www.gems.edu.my

GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2006 • Location: Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,200/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary and Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Montessori, CBSE, Cambridge IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to August (Cambridge Curriculum),

April to March (Montessori & CBSE Curriculum)
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM15,350 (Kindergarten) to RM27,077 (Year 12); Application fee - RM300;

Admission fee - RM2,888 to RM6,354; Refundable deposit - RM5,500 to RM7,000
• Contact Information: 1800 08 4447 (Within Malaysia), (+603) 2630 5780 (Overseas),

[email protected]
• Website: www.globalschoolmalaysia.org

GLOBAL MODERN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2016 • Location: Country Heights - Kajang, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 410/Not more than 25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Year 12
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: September to June
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - Depends on student's grade (Starts from RM11,500)
• Contact Information: [email protected]
• Website: www.gmis-edu.com

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GREENVIEW ISLAMIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2010 • Location: Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, Selangor; Bangi, Selangor
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, and Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge Curriculum (English, Mathematics, Science and all other subjects),

Islamic Studies Programme (Tawheed, Seerah, Fiqh, Tahfeezhul and Tafseerul Quraan),
Cambridge Checkpoint Exams, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: Term 1 begins in August every year
(A detailed academic calendar has been uploaded on our website)
• S chool Fees: RM800 to RM1,550
• Contact Information: Bukit Jelutong Branch - (+6019) 370 2388, Bangi Branch - (+6019) 478 2388
• Website: www.greenviewislamicschool.com

HAVIL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2012 • Location: Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 145/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Years 1 to 11 (Ages 5 to 17)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge Primary and Secondary, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM15,000 to RM23,400; Assessment fee - RM500;
Admission/Registration fee - RM3,000; Refundable deposit - RM7,000 (Primary and Secondary)
• Contact Information: (+603) 2276 3338, [email protected]
• Website: www.havil.edu.my

HIBISCUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (FORMERLY TIME INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL)

• Year Established: 2012 • Location: Taman Sri Segambut, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 250/15-20
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: British Curriculum, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to June
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM19,404 (Nursery) to RM39,675 (Year 11); Application fee - RM700;

Admission fee - RM2,500 (Nursery) to RM4,500 (Year 11); Refundable deposit - RM5,000
• Contact Information: (+603) 6242 5544; (+603) 6243 5544, [email protected],
[email protected]
• Website: www.hibiscus.edu.my

HIGHLANDS INTERNATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL (HIBS) AND SEKOLAH MENENGAH
SWASTA SALEHA (SMSS)

• Year Established: 1999 • Location: Genting Highlands, Pahang
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 144/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Ages 11 to 18
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, Malaysian Curriculum, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: January to December
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM9,000 to RM14,000 (excluding boarding fees); Application fee - RM250 to

RM500; Registration fee - RM1,000 to RM2,000; Boarding fees - RM44,200 to RM80,900; Refundable deposit -
Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+603) 6100 1688, [email protected]
• Website: www.hibs.edu.my, www.smsaleha.edu.my

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HELP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Introduction: As part of the HELP Education Group, HELP International
School (HIS) was established in 2014 at Subang Bestari, Selangor, with
500 students and an international team of experienced and passionate
leaders and teachers. Six years later and with an enrolment of over 1,400
students, the School is considered as one of the fastest growing international schools
in Malaysia. It was also shortlisted as the International School of the Year in the Times
Educational Supplement (TES) Independent School Awards 2019 in the UK, providing a
truly global and holistic educational experience to its students.

HIS has been recognised by Apple as a Distinguished School for being a model of
innovation in education and validated as an IPC Accredited School (International
Primary Curriculum), joining 1% of schools worldwide to have attained such an
achievement. With the motto "Life in All its Fullness", we believe that there is more in
every child. In integrating Eastern and Western educational philosophies, we seek to
discover and bring out the best in each child by nurturing his or her talent and potential.
Believing that school is a place where children find joy in everyday experiences, we
strive to enable and inspire our students to live life to its fullest.

• Year Established: 2014
• Location: Subang Bestari, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,400/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool (from age 4), Primary, Secondary and A Level
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: The British Curriculum, International Primary

Curriculum (IPC), IGCSE and Cambridge A Level
• Languages Offered: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Spanish, French
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available
• Student Support Services: Available
• Uniforms: Required (Except for A Level students)
• Transport: Available
• School Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, design and technology labs, cookery lab,

makerspace, edtech and green screen video production space, 8 state-of-the-art
science laboratories, auditorium, performing arts theatre, library, competition-standard
football field, sheltered swimming pool, gym room, 2 large music rooms and 4 small
practice rooms, art studios, dance studios, tennis court, basketball courts, badminton
courts, netball courts, volleyball courts, amphitheatre, language rooms, learning
support unit, career guidance and counselling rooms, school clinic, playground, al
fresco cafeteria, air-conditioned classrooms, etc.
• Extracurricular Activities: Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Junior Award
Scheme for Schools (JASS), Project Purpose Leadership programme, World Scholar's
Cup, Model United Nations, Eco-Schools Committee, Boys' Brigade, Sizzle, Coding
Club, debate & public speaking, futsal, cheerleading, rhythmic gymnastics, Drama &
Theatre Club, jazz ensemble, Chinese orchestra, 24 Festive Drums, HIS Sinfonietta
(orchestra), HIS Voicescapers (choir), Chinese brush painting, drone soccer, DIY
soap and body care making, chess, Cinematic Club, table tennis, taekwondo, karate,
badminton, swimming, basketball, volleyball, athletics, and football
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM23,496 (Preschool), RM35,241 (Year 1), RM39,159
(Year 6), RM46,989 (Year 7), RM50,904 (Year 9), RM50,904 (Year 11);
Application fee - RM1,000; Registration fee - RM10,000 (Preschool), RM12,000
(Primary and Secondary); Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+603) 7809 7000, (+6016) 668 0549, [email protected]
• Website: www.his.edu.my

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HUA XIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2018 • Location: Seri Kembangan, Selangor; Georgetown, Penang
• Average Class Size: 20
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary and Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM25,950 to RM30,300; Registration fee - RM5,000
• Contact Information: Selangor - (+603) 8958 5111, [email protected];
Penang - (+604) 226 9311, (+604) 226 9090, [email protected]
• Website: www.huaxia.edu.my/hxintschoolkl, www.huaxia.edu.my/hxintschoolpg

IDRISSI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2015 (Setia Alam), 2020 (EduCity) • Location: Shah Alam, Selangor; EduCity Iskandar, Johor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 500/20
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary and Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, Cambridge, IGCSE, Life Values Education, Play Therapy

Programme, Lego-based Therapy Programme for Autism, Tahfiz Programme Summer School Programme
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM10,000 to RM35,000. Complete fees structure available upon request.
• Contact Information: (+603) 3363 4216, [email protected]
• Website: www.idrissischool.edu.my

IMPERIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2020 • Location: Ipoh, Perak
• Average Class Size: 20
• Levels of Education Offered: Primary and Secondary (Year 1 to Year 11)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Exciting curriculum and programmes
• School Year Schedule: January to August, August to December
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM11,400 to RM18,000; Application fee - RM300;
Registration fee - RM2,500; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's fee
• Contact Information: (+605) 237 5188, (+6017) 467 3968, [email protected]
• Website: www.imperial.edu.my

INSPIROS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2014 • Location: Puchong, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 450/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary and Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM10,000 to RM26,000; Application fee - RM500;
Admission fee - RM1,000; Refundable deposit - RM3,000
• Contact Information: (+03) 8600 8600, (+6012) 225 7162, [email protected]
• Website: www.inspiros.edu.my

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IGB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Introduction: IGB International School (IGBIS) is a
vibrant Early Years to Grade 12 international school
that provides a dynamic, innovative and inclusive
learning environment where students are challenged to excel in both their learning and
personal growth. An IB World School, IGBIS is the only school in Malaysia authorised
for the full continuum of IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the
Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related
Programme (CP). Additionally, IGBIS is the only school in Malaysia accredited by the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). IGBIS is also a member
of the Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS), the East Asia Regional
Council of Schools (EARCOS), the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Next
Frontier Inclusion.

• Year Established: 2014
• Location: Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 520/15
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Grade 12 (Ages 2 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate
• Languages Offered: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Spanish
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Yes
• Student Support Services: Yes
• Uniforms: Required
• Transport: Available
• School Facilities: Food technology laboratory, learn-to-swim pool and Olympic-size

swimming pool, design workshop, nurse’s clinic, visual arts centre, fitness and weight
training centre, theatre, elementary and secondary school cafeteria, music room,
drama room, elementary and secondary school library, tartan athletics track, artificial
turf football field, tennis courts, indoor sports hall
• Extracurricular Activities: Sports (basketball, swimming, badminton, tennis, netball,
football); Playground games, Theatre club, Fitness, Makers’ space, Choir, Minecraft,
Film club, Board games, Art club, Taekwondo, Lego club
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM27,000 to RM95,800; Application fee - RM1,000;
Registration fee - RM1,000 to RM12,500; Refundable deposit - RM10,000 to RM20,000
• Contact Information: (+603) 6145 4688, [email protected]
• Website: www.igbis.edu.my

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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL MALAYSIA

• Year Established: 1998 • Location: Gombak, Kuala Lumpur; Kuantan, Pahang
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 2,200/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Pre-University
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Montessori, Malaysian Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary, UK Curriculum,
O Levels, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM13,200 to RM17,600; Application fee - RM200; Admission fee - RM1,000;
Refundable deposit - RM6,600 to RM8,800; Annual boarding fee - RM10,000 to RM20,000
• Contact Information: (+603) 6188 4400, [email protected]
• Website: www.iium-schools.edu.my

INTERNATIONAL MODERN ARABIC SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2007 • Location: Putrajaya, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,800/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Pre-University
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM9,400 to RM13,300; Application fee - RM1,200
• Contact Information: (+603) 8888 5788, [email protected]
• Website: www.imas.edu.my

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR

• Year Established: 1965 • Location: Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Site: 1,800/12 - 24
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Childhood to High School (Ages 3 to 19)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: North-American based curriculum,
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Advanced Placement (AP)
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Please refer to www.iskl.edu.my/enrollment/fees
• Contact Information: (+603) 4813 5000; [email protected]
• Website: www.iskl.edu.my

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUANTAN

• Year Established: 1996 • Location: Kuantan, Pahang
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 96/10
• Levels of Education Offered: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Primary Curriculum, American Curriculum,
American High School Diploma
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM18,000 to RM44,000; One-time registration fee - RM10,000 per student
• Contact Information: (+609) 573 6010, [email protected]
• Website: www.isk.edu.my

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THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PENANG (UPLANDS)

Introduction: The International School of Penang (Uplands) is a not-
for-profit, co-educational Reception to Primary and Secondary School
(Reception, Year 1 to Year 13) with boarding facilities, open to children
aged 4 to 18 years old. It is one of the leading international schools
in Malaysia, offering the IB PYP, IB Diploma and IGCSE qualifications.
Since being established in 1955 at the top of Penang Hill and now
established in a modern campus in Batu Feringgi, Uplands has strived to embody a
caring community; a school where both international and Malaysian students are happy
to learn. Our motto: Respect for Self. Respect for Others.
Uplands is an IB World School, also recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Education
and permitted to admit both foreign and local students. Continuing its long history of
excellence in education, Uplands received accreditation by The Council of International
Schools (CIS), a global organisation committed to ensuring high-quality international
education. Uplands is also accredited by The International Baccalaureate Organisation
(IBO) and a member of:

- The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA);
- The Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS);
- The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA).

• Year Established: 1955 • Location: Batu Feringgi, Penang
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 680/24 (Maximum)
• Levels of Education Offered: Reception to Year 13 (Ages 4 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Baccalaureate; Diploma & Primary Year

Programme (PYP), IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM33,400 to RM55,880; Application fee - RM800;

Entrance fee - RM7,000; Enrolment deposit (refundable) - RM5,000; The I.S.P. Schools
Association Membership Fee - RM1,000
• Contact Information: (+604) 881 9777, [email protected]
• Website: www.uplands.org

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL @ PARKCITY

• Year Established: 2011 • Location: Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,140/24
• Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to A Levels (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Primary Curriculum, UK Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels, AQA Baccalaureate
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM39,900 to RM81,750; Application fee - RM1,500;

Registration fee - RM10,000 (Nursery & Reception), RM20,000 (Year 1 to 11), RM10,000 (A Levels);
Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+603) 6280 8880, [email protected]
• Website: www.isp.edu.my

JESSELTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2019 • Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 250/25
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, A Levels
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• S chool Fees: Please contact the school for more information
• Contact Information: (+088) 212 028/ (+6012) 802 6899, [email protected]
• Website: www.jiskk.edu.my

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KING HENRY VIII COLLEGE

Introduction: King Henry VIII College is a
selective, co-educational day and boarding British
International School based in Cyberjaya. Student
intake is from the age of 3, up to 18 (Early Years
Foundation Stage (EYFS), Primary, Middle &
Senior School).

We have a proud history that dates back to 1541, and will build on our UK sister-school’s
tradition and values, to ensure our students develop a powerful sense of what they can
achieve. Guided by highly experienced teachers, students will flourish in King Henry VIII
College – a new symbol of excellence in education.

• Year Established: September 2018
• Location: Cyberjaya, Selangor
• Average Class Size: 20
• Levels of Education Offered: Students aged 3 to 18
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK National Curriculum, IGCSE and AS/A Level
• School Year Schedule: Three terms per year

(For more information, please refer to the school's website)
• School Fees: Please refer to the school's website
• Contact Information: (+603) 8800 9888 / [email protected]
• Website: www.kinghenryviii.edu.my

KELANTAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1974 • Location: Kota Bharu, Kelantan
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 70/7
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Secondary (Ages 4 to 16)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, International GCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to August
• S chool Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM3,000 (Preschool) to RM7,800 (Year 11); Admission fee - RM500 (Preschool),

RM750 to RM1,000 (Primary), RM1,500 to RM2,000 (Secondary)
• Contact Information: (+609) 744 6991

KINABALU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1973 • Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 450/17
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Pre-University (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels, Cambridge
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM14,250 (Preschool) to RM44,100 (Pre-University); Application fee - RM800;

Admission fee - RM1,000; Capital fee - RM8,000; Refundable deposit - RM2,500
• Contact Information: (+6088) 224 526, [email protected]
• Website: www.kis.edu.my

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KINGSLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Introduction: Kingsley International School
was established in 2011 with the purpose of
empowering children, from ages 3 to 19,
to achieve a goal in life. At Kingsley, you will find an engaging, enriching and enabling
environment in which your children can discover their potential and strive for a balance
in life, to be successfully employed in the competitive job market or be an entrepreneur
in their future. Their gain of a holistic education empowers them with right attitudes and
discipline to follow their passions and find their niche in this big world!

What makes us "Like No Other" school is our approach to show them how to be the best
they can be in life. We motivate your child to help us understand them better, so that the
mutual understanding to learning in life can be completed.

Helping the student to learn and make independent choices are our team of academic
and pastoral staff. Students are able to choose life's directions leading to new
discoveries in Kingsley. Educators and mentors who understand that every child learns
differently. Your child will not only be heard; they will be listened to. They have joined a
school that will offer challenges and encourage them throughout their education here.

Kingsley has added another 6-acre building known as Annex Building which houses our
excellent and state-of-the-art facilities to students such as Olympic-sized (50 metres)
swimming pool, multipurpose hall, auditorium, gymnastic studio, and over 200 boarding
rooms for boarders. Our students have plenty of rooms to exercise both mind and
body. Kingsley offers a stimulating curriculum and over 40 extracurricular activities
(ECA). Your child also belongs to a diverse and enthusiastic learning community that
is Confident, Engaged, Innovative, Reflective and Respectful of Self, Others and the
Environment.

• Year Established: 2011 • Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor
• Average Class Size: 25
• Levels of Education Offered: Early Years, Primary, Secondary and A Levels
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: National UK Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE,
Cambridge A Levels
• Languages Offered: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Spanish
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: English as an Additional Language (EAL) for foreign students,

IELTS Preparatory Classes for A Levels students
• Student Support Services: Teaching Assistants; Counsellors/Nurse/After School Care/

After School Tutorials
• Uniforms: Required (EYD – O Level only)
• Transport: Available - enquire at Front Office (+603) 5481 6090
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms with smartboards, library, sports fields,

gym rooms, Olympic-sized (50 metres) swimming pool, cafeteria, playgrounds,
basketball courts, badminton courts, IT resource centres, science laboratories,
multipurpose hall (Capacity: 1,000 people), auditorium, speech & drama rooms, dance
rooms, audio-visual rooms, language labs, storytelling rooms, culinary (cooking)
rooms, carpentry room, sewing room, sick bays, student study lounges
• Extracurricular Activities: Aikido, arts & drafts, Bakery Club, basketball, badminton,
choir, Cookery Club, Dance Club, dodgeball, football, futsal, Gavel Club (Toastmaster
International), Interact Club, Jewelry Club, Music Club, performing arts, robotics, scale
modelling, Science & Wonders, Scouts, Sewing Club, speech & drama, taekwondo,
track & field, 24 Season Drums
• School Year Schedule: Sept-Dec/Jan-Apr/May-July
• School Fees: Information available upon request
• Contact Information: (+603) 5481 6090, [email protected]
• Website: www.kingsley.edu.my/kis

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KOLEJ TUANKU JA’AFAR

Introduction: Founded in 1991, Kolej Tuanku
Ja’afar (KTJ) is a premier British International
school providing high quality day and boarding
education for children aged 3 - 19 years. Based on an impressive 80-acre site, KTJ has
established a reputation as one of the best co-educational schools in the region. Their
holistic approach to education combines academic excellence with over 160 extra
curricular activities, allowing students to develop their unique characters and talents in
a nurturing and inspiring environment. Teaching is delivered according to the English
National Curriculum, setting a strong foundation for students from Preschool to A Level,
and beyond.

• Year Established: 1991 • Location: Mantin, Negeri Sembilan
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 1,000/20
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to A Levels (Ages 3 to 19)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International Primary Curriculum, British National

Curriculum, Cambridge Secondary IGCSE and A Levels, and Pearson from IGCSE and A
Level Mathematics.
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• School Fees: The tuition fee starts from RM15,600 for Early Years to RM86,700 for A
Levels (including board and lodging)
• Contact Information: (+606) 758 2561, [email protected]
• Website: www.ktj.edu.my

KINGSGATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Seri Kembangan, Selangor
• Average Class Size: 10-25
• Levels of Education Offered: Pre-Nursery to Sixth Form/A Level (Ages 2 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: International British Curriculum, EYFS, IGCSE and A Level
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - From RM26,000; Application fee - RM1,000;
Enrolment fee - RM20,000; No deposit required
• Contact Information: (+603) 5870 2512, [email protected]
• Website: www.kingsgate.edu.my

LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1996 • Location: Kampung Tanjung Aru, Labuan
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 380/30 (maximum)
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary (Ages 4 to 17)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Integrated Malaysian and International Curriculum (Preschool); UK Curriculum,

Malaysian Curriculum (Primary); Malaysian Curriculum (Secondary)
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM4,400 (Reception) to RM15,400 (Year 11); Application fee - RM200 (Entrance

Exam Fee); Refundable deposit - Equivalent to two months' tuition fee; Registration fee - RM300
• Contact Information: (+6087) 597 300, [email protected]
• Website: www.lis.edu.my

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LODGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1953 • Location: Kuching, Sarawak
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 850/30
• Levels of Education Offered: Primary, Secondary, A Level (Ages 4 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE, A Level
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM6,140 (Year 2 to 6), RM7,660 (Year 7 to 8), RM9,160 (Year 9) to RM24,000
(A Level programme); Registration fee - RM250 (Preschool), RM500 (Primary, Secondary and A Level)
• Contact Information: (+6082) 363 554, [email protected]
• Website: www.lodgeschool.edu.my

MAHSA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: September 2017 • Location: Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 230/20
• Levels of Education Offered: Nursery to A Level (Ages 2 to 17)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge
• School Year Schedule: September to July
• School Fees: Please contact school for more information
• Contact Information: (+603) 5614 2333, [email protected]
• Website: www.miskl.edu.my

MALACCA EXPATRIATE SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1980 • Location: Alai, Malacca
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 200/15
• Levels of Education Offered: Primary and Secondary
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE (Secondary)
• School Year Schedule: August to July
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM12,300 to RM28,500; Annual resource fee - RM2,100;
Application fee - RM500; Registration fee - RM1,950; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's tuition fee
• Contact Information: (+606) 269 3300, [email protected]
• Website: www.mes.edu.my

MAREFAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2017 • Location: Jalan Kasipillay, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kuala Lumpur
• Student Population: 400
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, Pre-University (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge, IGCSE, A Levels
• School Year Schedule: 1st Term (September to December), 2nd Term (January to March), Final Term (April to June)
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM13,500 (Year 1 to Year 3), RM14,100 (Year 4 to Year 6),
RM15,600 (Year 7 to Year 10); Application fee - RM500; Registration fee - RM1,000
• C ontact Information: (+603) 4041 4184, (+603) 4041 4185, [email protected]
• Website: www.marefat.edu.my

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MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE MALAYSIA

Introduction: Marlborough College Malaysia opened in August 2012
and is the first independent, British boarding and day school to open a
campus in Malaysia. The Preparatory School takes pupils from age 3
and the Senior School includes a Sixth Form to age 18. Pupils entering
Marlborough College Malaysia join a community steeped in the tradition
of placing compassion, companionship and conversation at the heart of
its educational philosophy and a history, spanning over 175 years, of holistic education
and academic excellence. The pupils of Marlborough College Malaysia will carry the torch
for a new era of education. They will embody the spirit of internationalism and emerge as
the beneficiaries of cross-cultural exchanges, an international perspective and preparation
for life in a global environment. Whilst maximising academic potential is an essential
requirement of any school, the co-curricular aspect is a vital part of developing an
all-round person. The spacious 90-acre campus with outstanding facilities allows for
excellent opportunities in sporting and outdoor pursuits. We also place high value in the
contribution of music, art, drama and service to others in the holistic education that we
deliver to the pupils in our care.

• Year Established: 2012 • Location: lskandar Puteri, Johor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 979/15
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool to Sixth Form (Ages 3 to 18)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum, IGCSE,
International Baccalaureate Diploma
• School Year Schedule: August to June
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM84,000 - RM121,350; Acceptance fee - RM5,000 to

RM7,500; Refundable deposit - Equivalent to one term's fees according to Year of Entry;
Registration fee - RM2,000
• Contact Information: (+607) 560 2200, [email protected]
• Website: www.marlboroughcollege.my

MAVERICK INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

• Year Established: 2019 • Location: Kajang, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 200/24
• Levels of Education Offered: Year 7 to Year 11
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge IGCSE
• School Year Schedule: September to August
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM16,200; Registration fee - RM1,000; Refundable deposit - RM5,000
• C ontact Information: (+6017) 363 6868
• Website: www.maverick.edu.my

MAZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

• Year Established: 1992 (Petaling Jaya); 2012 (Shah Alam)
• Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor; Shah Alam, Selangor
• Student Population/Average Class Size: Approximately 800/24
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary and Secondary (Ages 3 to 17)
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: UK Curriculum (Cambridge Assessment, Pearson Edexcel)
• School Year Schedule: May to April (Petaling Jaya); September to August (Shah Alam)
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM10,500 (Preschool) to RM30,000 (Year 11); Application/Assessment fee

- RM500; Registration fee - RM4,500 (Kindergarten and Primary) to RM5,000 (Secondary); Refundable deposit -
Equivalent to one term's tuition fee; Annual boarding fee - RM25,000
• C ontact Information: (+603) 7874 2930 (Petaling Jaya), (+603) 5510 1511 (Shah Alam),
[email protected] (Petaling Jaya), [email protected] (Shah Alam)
• Website: www.mazinternational.edu.my

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