Top International Schools In Kuala Lumpur

Finding the right school in Kuala Lumpur for your child is important, as this is the foundation for their future. Equip them with the right education building blocks, and they'll be set up for a good start in life. There's an extensive selection of International Schools available in Kuala Lumpur and states throughout Malaysia including Penang, Perak, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, and as well as Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia. Just bear in mind that there are several existing tiers which correlate to the school fees and quality of the teaching staff. Our best tip? Pay the school a visit and speak to the educators there to get a better feel of the school. Here's our list of the top International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, and options all across Malaysia to suit different budgets. From British to American, Australian, Arabic curriculum or International Baccalaureate, we've got it listed here for you.

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NEW! TZU CHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (TCISKL)

After over two years of construction, Tzu Chi International School officially opened in January 2020 with the first batch of 750 students enrolled. Built thanks to the support of generous contributors, TCISKL adopts the internationally recognized Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, and incorporates Tzu Chi’s humanistic lessons into its syllabus. Currently offering preschool, primary (Year 1 to Year 4) and secondary school level (Year 7 and Year 8); with the introduction of pre-university level in the future, TCISKL intends to provide a comprehensive education system. The School will be able to accommodate 3,500 students upon the completion of its second phase construction. Classes are conducted in Mandarin and English, while Bahasa Malaysia will also be taught.

Tzu Chi International School, No.1, Jalan Jalil Impian 2, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, [email protected], +603 8090 7888, www.tzuchi.edu.my

KING HENRY VIII COLLEGE

King Henry VIII College in Cyberjaya is the sister school of Christ College, Brecon in the U.K., famously founded in 1541 by Henry VIII. The School is a co-educational boarding and day school, with pupils from ages 3 to 18 years. With its education at King Henry VIII College mirroring that of Christ College, the curriculum is closely based on the UK National Curriculum. The School emphasizes first class teaching, well-resourced departments and small class sizes for personalized attention for students. With quality teaching staff and a 1:10 teacher to students ratio, teachers are predominantly from the U.K.the medium of English alongside local teachers.

King Henry VIII College, Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 8800 9888, [email protected], www.kinghenryviii.edu.my

KOLEJ TUANKU JA'AFAR

Established by the Negeri Sembilan Royal Family in 1989, Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar has been around for the past three decades for secondary students, and remains a prestigious British-style co-education boarding schools in Malaysia. The Primary School was introduced in 2013, and they now offer day and boarding education for children aged 3 to 19 years, with a diverse population of students from over 22 different countries across Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. Located on a green 80 acre site in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, the School is less than an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur. The well-qualified and experienced teachers consists of at least 40% from the UK while the local staff have followed degree courses overseas or, have taught abroad. Using the British National Curriculum for English, Mathematics and Science, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is used for the other primary subjects.

Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar, 71700 Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, +606 758 2561, [email protected], www.ktj.edu.my

CEMPAKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Origanally established in 1983 by Dato' Freida Pilus and her husband to educate their sons, Cempaka School has grown from its early beginnings operating out of a rented bungalow to five campuses over the years. Cempaka International School at Damansara Heights caters for students from 18 months up to 18 years, and offers A-Levels, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The School takes pride in its academic excellence, co-curricular achivements, and exemplary sports and arts programs.

Cempaka International School-Damansara Heights, No. 19 Jalan Setiabakti Satu, Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2093 1740/1, www.cempaka.edu.my

OASIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Located on a beautiful 12-acre campus in Bandar Rimbayu, Selangor, Oasis International School is an American school in the greater Kuala Lumpur area. With space for 650 students in its Phase 1 admission, the school is large enough to offer extensive extracurricular opportunities in sports, scholastic team competition, and visual and performing arts but small enough for every student to find his or her place. Learning at OIS is a balanced, holistic approach based on the United States education model. Classes are rooted in content and skills that align with standards from AERO (American Education Reaches Out). Classes also use P21’s Framework for 21st Century Learning, which defines the skills and knowledge that students should acquire to succeed in life beyond the classroom.

Oasis International School, No. 1 Jalan Flora 2, Bandar Rimbayu, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, Malaysia +60 3-5525 8111, [email protected], www.ois.edu.my

SHATTUCK-ST. MARY'S FOREST CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Shattuck-St.Mary’s, Forest City (SSM-FC), provides a total vision for children’s learning between the ages of 3 to 18 years. They recognize that children learn in different ways in different parts of the school so their curriculum and learning programs reflect not only different approaches at different ages but also a unified vision of education for the whole child. The Early Childhood program uses a Reggio Emilia approach to learning while at the Elementary level, the focus is to develop in each child a solid foundation in basic numeracy and literacy skills while encouraging them to explore their passions in a range of areas, from science to the arts, from engineering to athletics. At the end of High School, students will be awarded the Shattuck-St. Mary’s High School Diploma. Boarding at Shattuck-St. Mary’s Forest City School fully immerses students in American Style Education and Culture while still being a short trip away from home. There are plenty of activities organized for the weekends and also excursions to local malls and theaters.

Shattuck-St. Mary's Forest City International School, Jalan Forest City 8, Pulau Satu, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia, +607 5353128, [email protected], www.ssm-fc.org

ALICE SMITH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Established in 1946 by Mrs Alice Fairfield-Smith to provide children with a high-quality British education in Kuala Lumpur, the Alice Smith International School is the oldest school in Malaysia. Similar to most independent schools in the UK, Alice Smith is run on a ‘not for profit’ basis meaning that all the revenue from school fees is invested into the education of the students and used to develop the school’s facilities and resources. Notorious for its outstanding IGCSE and A Level results, Alice Smith understands the importance of providing a caring and supportive environment where each child can thrive academically, socially, physically and emotionally. There are two campuses, one for primary students from three years up to 11 years and a secondary campus, both of which offer world-class facilities and an abundance of green, open spaces. The school runs weekly tours for prospective families throughout the school year.

The Alice Smith International School Primary Campus, 2 Jalan Bellamy, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2148 3674, [email protected]

The Alice Smith International School Secondary Campus, 3, Jalan Equine, Taman Equine, 43300 Sri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 9543 3688, [email protected], www.alice-smith.edu.my

GARDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (GIS)

A friendly school, with a warm family feel, GIS's curriculum follows seven areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, literacy, mathematical development, understanding of the world, and expressive arts and design. There is also a designated early years campus to ensure your little ones are well taken care of.

Garden International School, 16, Jalan Kiara 3, Off Jalan Bukit Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 6209 6888, [email protected], www.gardenschool.edu.my

THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR (BSKL)

With exceptional teachers that motivate and inspire pupils, the curriculum at this school taps into your child's natural curiosity and inquisitiveness. Teachers plan lessons with different outcomes, allowing for a range of achievements. BSKL also runs lively sports, music, arts and drama programs, which offer students many opportunities to develop their skills and interests outside of the classroom.

British International School Kuala Lumpur, Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 7727 7775, [email protected], www.bskl.org.my

MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE MALAYSIA

Opened as the sister school to the leading independent Marlborough College in Wiltshire, Marlborough College Malaysia is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Johor Bahru. Offering an excellent, contemporary education either on a day or boarding basis, Marlborough College Malaysia is a co-educational school that teaches the British curriculum to children from three years up to 18 years. The school provides students with an unrivaled education as well as first-class facilities across the board for learning, sports, art, and drama, while at the same time nurturing its pupils to be independent, have a strong sense of discipline and to be respectful of, and engage with, the host country.

Marlborough College Malaysia, Jalan Marlborough, 79250 Iskander Puteri, Johor, Malaysia, +607 560 2200, [email protected], www.marlboroughcollegemalaysia.org.

Note: Marlborough College Malaysia is located in Johor and not Kuala Lumpur.

THE AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MALAYSIA (AISM)

At this co-ed school with an Australian curriculum, your child will learn intercultural skills, ethics, critical and creative thinking, and digital skills. Up-to-date, continually reviewed, thoroughly researched, and written with your child’s needs in mind, the curriculum at AISM is tailored to meet the ever-changing requirements of 21st-century living. Students who leave the school are often all-rounders who go on to some of the world's leading universities. The School celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, learn more about them here.

The Australian International School, 22 Jalan Anggerik, The MINES Resort City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 8949 5000, [email protected], www.aism.edu.my

MONT’KIARA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

This is an American and IB based curriculum. In addition to language arts, math, science and social studies, students meet with specialist teachers for lessons in art, IT, Malaysian studies, music, physical education, and world languages. The Middle and High Schools offer a wide variety of extra-curricular or supplementary activities for a well-rounded education. These extra-curricular programs include Animal Welfare, dIN, Model United Nations and Helping Hands.

Mont’Kiara International School, 22 Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2093 8604, [email protected], www.mkis.edu.my

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUALA LUMPUR (ISKL)

ISKL provides its students with learning experiences that challenge them to develop the following four aspects of learning: knowledge, skills, attitudes, and understanding; so they become highly successful, responsible, contributing members to our interconnected world. Programs offered include Prep Reception (3 years old), High School Diploma, the International Baccalaureate diploma and Advanced Placement courses.

The International School of Kuala Lumpur, No. 2, Lorong Kelab Polo Di Raja, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 4813 5000, [email protected], www.iskl.edu.my

EPSOM COLLEGE IN MALAYSIA

Epsom College in Malaysia, the sister school to Epsom College in England, is a co-educational boarding and day school, which follows the British National Curriculum. Having only opened in September 2014 and with a focus on offering academic excellence combined with a first class British boarding experience, ECIM is fast becoming one of the top choices for expatriates and Malaysians alike. The senior school for pupils aged 11 to 18 is both a day and boarding school and the on site prep school welcomes children between three and 10. ECIM will ultimately cater to some 900 boys and girls in a predominantly boarding secondary school with an additional 80 day pupils in the prep school.

Epsom College in Malaysia, Persiaran Kolej, 71760 Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, +606 2404 188, [email protected], www.epsomcollege.edu.my

ELC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ELC provides 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 and to a school that commits to the continuous improvement in what they do and in the achievements of their students. Courtesy, concern for others and care of the environment are all actively encouraged whilst a very firm stand is taken against negative social behavior.

ELC International School, Jalan Sierramas Barat, Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, 4700 Selangor, Malaysia, +603 6156 5001, [email protected], www.elc.edu.my

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT PARKCITY

This school enables young learners to achieve their full potential today, and empowers them to become global leaders of tomorrow. The three main components of the curriculum include core subjects, creative arts and global awareness. CCAs occur before, during and after school hours, allowing students to further their learning through sports, creative arts, academics and music.

The International School at ParkCity, No.1 Jalan Intisari, Desa ParkCity, 52200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 6280 8880, [email protected], www.isp.edu.my

IGB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

IGB International provides an outstanding, world-class international education which draws on the best of Asian, Western and other cultural traditions, and contributes to a flourishing Malaysia and a sustainable, peaceful global society. A premier Early Years to Grade 12 international school, IGB is situated at Sierramas and Valencia, in the north-west of Kuala Lumpur. IGBIS is an IB World School authorized for the International Baccelaureate Program.

IGB International School, Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 6145 4688, [email protected], www.igbis.edu.my

NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The spacious and secure Nexus campus is located just a few kilometres outside KLCC in Malaysia’s governmental capital, Putrjaya. Adopting a more personalised approach to learning, Nexus is committed to being an internationally minded learning community that nurtures and supports every child’s emotional, physical, creative and intellectual needs so that they can achieve academic success and become globally responsible citizens. Nexus has a primary school aged for children between three and 12 years and offers both the IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes for its secondary students who can either attend the school as a day pupil or as a boarder.

Nexus International School, Jalan Diplomatik 3/6, Diplomatik Presint, 62050 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, +603 8889 3868, [email protected], www.nexus.edu.my

FAIRVIEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Fairview International School is the only institution in Malaysia to offer a continuum of the IB program, from primary through to to middle years up to diploma level. You can discern your child’s proficiency in the international arena with Fairview International School's FREE Online Oxford English Test, which is offered in the school's five campuses.

Fairview International School, 260, Jalan Ampang, Kampung Datok Keramat, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +60 34253 2233, [email protected], www.fairview.edu.my

SAYFOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The curriculum at Sayfol provides solid learning and preparation for the future. The school exposes students to a wide range of subjects and encourages open mindedness and critical thinking. Children come from over 60 nationalities, making the Sayfol family is a supportive international network of parents, students and teachers.

Sayfol International School, 261, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +603 4256 879, [email protected], www.sayfol.edu.my

TENBY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Initially established in 1960 by British Expatriates who wanted their children to get a high-quality education based on the British system, Tenby Schools is a rapidly growing group of international and Malaysian private schools in Malaysia. Dedicated to bringing students from different cultures and nationalities together, Tenby offers a choice of curricula including the Cambridge International A-Level programme, International Primary Curriculum and International General Certificate of Secondary Education.

Tenby Schools, Campuses in Ipoh, Shah Alam, Sarawak and Johor Baru, www.tenby.edu.my

ST JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MALAYSIA

St Joseph’s is a Lasallian faith school, which opened in September 2016 in Petaling Jaya. Currently the school offers the International Primary Curriculum in primary and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education in secondary. However, St Joseph’s is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. Offering a value-driven international educational experience within the context of faith and the local community, St Joseph’s draws upon the best practice of some of the leading international schools in the world as well as the ethos of the global network of Lasallian schools.

St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia, No. 1, Jalan PJU 3/13, 47100, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia +603 8605 3605, [email protected], www.sji-international.edu.my

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At-Tamimi International School, www.attamimi.edu.my

Austin Heights International School, www.austinheights.edu.my

Baseerah International School, www.baseerah.edu.my

Beaconhouse International School, www.beaconhouse.edu.my

Brighton International School, www.brighton.edu.my

Cempaka International School, www.cempaka.edu.my

City Harbour International School, www.cityharbour.edu.my

Crescendo-HELP International School, http://chis.edu.my/

Dalat International School, www.dalat.org

Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur, https://dskl.edu.my

Dwi Emas International School, https://dwiemas.edu.my

Eaton International School, www.eaton.edu.my

EtonHouse Malaysia, www.etonhouse.my

Excelsior International School (EIS), www.eis.edu.my

GEMS International School Metropark, https://metropark.gems.edu.my/

GEMS International School, Pearl City Penang (GIP), https://pearlcity.gems.edu.my/

German School of Kuala Lumpur, www.dskl.edu.my

Global Indian International School, https://my.globalindianschool.org/kuala-lumpur

Global Modern International School, http://gmis.edu.my/

Greenview Islamic International School, www.greenviewislamicschool.com

Havil International School, www.havil.edu.my

Help International School, www.his.edu.my

Hibiscus International School, www.hibiscus.edu.my

Idrissi International School, www.idrissischool.edu.my

Imperial International School, www.imperial.edu.my

Inspiros International School, http://inspiros.edu.my/

International Islamic School Malaysia, www.iis.edu.my

International Modern Arabic School (IMAS), www.imas.edu.my

International School of Kuala Lumpur (Ampang Hilir Campus), www.iskl.edu.my

International School of Penang (Uplands), www.uplands.org/school

Ittihad Harmony International School, www.facebook.com/ittihadharmony

Japanese School Kuala Lumpur, www.jskl.edu.my

King Henry VIII College, http://kinghenryviii.edu.my/

Kingsgate International School, www.kingsgate.edu.my

Kingsley International School, www.kingsley.edu.my

Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ), www.ktj.edu.my

Kuala Lumpur Chinese-Taipei School (CTS-KL), www.cts.edu.my

Lycee Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL), www.lfkl.edu.my

MAHSA International School, https://miskl.edu.my/

Melaka International School, www.mis.edu.my

Matrix International School, https://matrixschools.edu.my/

MAZ International School, www.mazinternational.edu.my

MITstem International School, https://mitstem.edu.my/

Mount Kelly International School (Johor Campus), www.mountkelly.com.my

Mutiara Grammar School, www.migs.edu.my

Nilai International School, https://nis.edu.my/

Nobel International School, www.nobel.edu.my

Orbix International School, www.orbix.edu.my

Pelita International School, www.pelitaschool.edu.my

Peninsula International School Australia, www.peninsula.edu.my

Prince of Wales Island International Primary School, https://powiisprimary.edu.my/

Qosmo International School, https://qosmoschools.edu.my/

R.E.A.L. International School, http://realschools.edu.my/

Raffles American School, https://raffles-american-school.edu.my/

Rafflesia International School, https://ris.edu.my/

Regent International School, www.regent.edu.my

Seri Botani International School, www.sbis.edu.my

Seri Jubli International School, www.serijubli.edu.my

Seri Omega International School, www.seriomega.edu.my

Seven Skies Islamic International School, www.sevenskies.edu.my

Sri Ara International School, https://araschools.edu.my/

Sri Bestari International School, http://sribestari.edu.my/

Sri Dasmesh International School, http://sridasmesh.edu.my/

Sri Emas International School, https://sriemas.edu.my

Sri KDU International School, www.srikdu.edu.my

Sri Kuala Lumpur School, www.srikl.edu.my

Sri Sempurna International School, www.srisempurna.edu.my

Sri Utama International School Kuala Lumpur, www.sriutama.edu.my

St John's International School, www.sjis.edu.my

St Christopher's International Primary School, www.scips.org.my

Stella Maris International School, https://v3.stellamaris.edu.my/

Straits International School, http://sisgroup.edu.my/

Sunway International School, www.sunway.edu.my

Tanarata International School, www.tanarata.net

Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur, www.kl.tis.edu.my

Templer Park International School, www.tpis.edu.my

UCSI International School, www.ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my/

United International School, www.united.edu.my

UniWorld International School, https://uniworld.edu.my/

Utama International School, www.utama.edu.my

Valley International School, www.tipsvalley.com

Victoria International School, www.victoria.edu.my

Vikas International School, www.vikas.edu.my

Wesley Methodist International School, www.wms.edu.my

Westlake International School, www.westlakeschool.edu.my

Zenith International School, https://zenith.edu.my/

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