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Best 3 American International Schools in Malaysia

Out of a total of 9 American International Schools in Malaysia (and 193 total International Schools in Malaysia)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Templer Park International School

Templer Park International School (TPIS) to become the most successful and highly respected school with very high standards leading to outstanding students’ achievements and holistic outcomes. We must uphold and continue these as they are the foundations for student success and access to further educational opportunities for students. At the same time, we must prepare our students with the contemporary skills attributes and understanding of concepts that prepare them for their fast-changing globally connected, ambitious and technology rich future to enable them lead the world into an even better future.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
American, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: RM22,250
to: RM38,500
Reviews
(1 review)

Rocklin International School

Rocklin is an American-based international school located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! At Rocklin, our goal is to help our students strengthen their knowledge, skills and character using the American education system while prioritizing the safety and well being of their environment!
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: RM46,000
to: RM60,000
Reviews
(3 reviews)

Forest City International School

Forest City International School offers American-style education for age 3-18, with a focus on independent learning and creativity. FCIS offers education to day and boarding students.
City
Johor Bahru
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: RM56,000
to: RM74,000
Reviews
(2 reviews)
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Summary

What are the best American international schools in Malaysia?

  1. Templer Park International School
  2. Rocklin International School
  3. Forest City International School

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How Many International Schools are there in Malaysia?

There are 193 international schools in Malaysia. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Malaysia?
Curriculum International schools
British 171  
International 20  
IB 20  
Malaysian 17  
Islamic 9  
Other 34  

Additionally, there are 44 boarding schools in Malaysia.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 193  
Malay 8  
German 1  
French 1  
Arabic 1  

Among these, there are 3 bilingual schools in Malaysia.

How Much do International Schools cost in Malaysia?

The average price of international schools in Malaysia is RM42,686. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price RM6,980
Avg. price RM42,686
Max. price RM141,300
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
RM6,500 to RM18,499 18  
RM18,500 to RM30,499 36  
RM30,500 to RM42,499 21  
RM42,500 to RM54,499 19  
RM54,500 to RM66,499 11  
RM66,500 to RM78,499 3  
RM78,500 to RM90,499 6  
RM90,500 to RM102,499 3  
RM102,500 to RM114,499 3  
RM114,500 to RM126,499 2  
RM126,500 to RM138,499 1  
RM138,500 to RM150,499 1  

(*) The price for one year of fees for a 12 year old (or the closest age to 12 available in the school), excluding one-time fees at enrolment.

How Big are Class Sizes in Malaysia?

The average class size of international schools in Malaysia is 19.2 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
5 to 9 4  
10 to 14 10  
15 to 19 33  
20 to 24 46  
25 to 29 19  

How big are the schools in Malaysia (in number of students)?

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Malaysia is 703 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 250 27  
251 to 500 34  
501 to 750 26  
751 to 1,000 17  
1,001 to 1,250 5  
1,251 to 1,500 8  
1,501 to 1,750 1  
1,751 to 2,000 6  
2,001 to 2,250 0  
2,251 to 2,500 1  
2,501 to 2,750 0  
2,751 to 3,000 1  
3,001 to 3,250 0  
3,251 to 3,500 0  
3,501 to 3,750 0  
3,751 to 4,000 0  
4,001 to 4,250 0  
4,251 to 4,500 1  

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