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Below, we have compiled our top 20 international schools in Malaysia according to our users. However, there are another 160 schools to choose from in the country. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in the city of your choosing based on your requirements.

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Australian International School Malaysia

The Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) is the first and only International School in Malaysia offering an Australian Curriculum (New South Wales), delivered by more than 70% Australian & expat teachers, and following the Australian school year.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
Australian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: RM44,292
to: RM94,224

Marlborough College Malaysia

Marlborough College Malaysia is a fully coeducational, and independent British boarding and day school, catering for pupils aged 3 to 18, within a purpose-built 90-acre site that includes an organic farm, golf driving range and lake for watersports.
City
Johor Bahru
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM45,600
to: RM134,400

Global Indian International School

GIIS Kuala Lumpur is an affordable International School which provides its students with a unique approach to education from Pre-K to Grade 12 through the Global Montessori, Cambridge, and CBSE curriculum.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British, Montessori, CBSE
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM18,223
to: RM30,646

Epsom College in Malaysia

Co-educational international boarding and day school in Malaysia - an extension of Epsom College UK.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM51,905
to: RM103,440
Reviews
(1 review)

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

BSKL provides an exceptional education from Early Years through to Sixth Form, for children aged from 2-18. We offer an internationally recognised curriculum including UK curriculum - IGCSE and A Level.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM51,470
to: RM111,890
Reviews
(1 review)

Best 20 International Schools in Malaysia

Out of a total of 180 International Schools in Malaysia.

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

Knewton Global Schools Ipoh

Knewton Global Schools Ipoh offers the British National Curriculum to primary and secondary students. KGSI is set on a 7-acre multi-purpose campus at the IGB International Industrial Park in Tasek.
City
Ipoh - Perak
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 16
Yearly fees - 2022/2023
from: RM9,025
to: RM22,175

Cranbridge International School

City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM14,460
to: RM31,962
Reviews
(1 review)

Qosmo International School

Holistic Learning Experience
As an international school created by experienced educators, Qosmo believes in providing individual guidance. Hence each student has a homeroom teacher as well as a mentor. The mentor will be in charge of assisting the student assigned to them throughout the term, ensuring they are doing well in academics and helping them with personal issues if any. All our teachers firmly follow our principles of teaching in the classroom and understand that learning is a life-long experience that does not end with the completion of a semester. Most of them come from across the globe and are well-equipped with experience and passion for teaching children.
Aside from that, individual responsibility, ethics, and understanding of good citizenship are values we embrace and strive to implement throughout the school. We are one step ahead in thinking about the future in the present and aim to have a modern school system on the brink of stepping into the future at any given time.
All in all, your child will be well-cared for in the Qosmo environment as they will be the focus of the Qosmo experience.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM21,480
to: RM37,440
Reviews
(3 reviews)

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 - 2023/2024
from: RM22,250
to: RM38,500

Rocklin International School

Rocklin International School offers a realistically affordable American education for families, without compromising quality. We are located inside the urban heart of Kuala Lumpur, offering Native-English speaking teachers in order to make here a great place to grow confidence in using the English language. Here your children will receive a genuine American-style education, graduating with an American diploma, while also participating in a rich, multicultural community to receive the best of both worlds. Furthermore, we provide all of the above considering child safety and well-being as our top priority.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM31,300
to: RM41,500
Reviews
(1 review)

German School Kuala Lumpur

The basis of our efforts is first and foremost a high demand on ourselves, based on the following values:
- We strengthen the development of the personality of our students.
- We value holistic and inclusive learning.
- We prepare our students for the world of life and work.
- We work as a team.
- We pay attention to quality.
- We work future-oriented.
- We work bilingually and internationally.
- We promote cultural exchange.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
German
Languages of instruction
English, German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM31,870
to: RM50,850

Victoria International School

To create vibrant and dynamic centres for learning which provide an atmosphere for students to develop holistically to become competent and responsible global citizens.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 18
Yearly fees - 2018/2019
from: RM18,000
to: RM30,000
Reviews
(1 review)

R.E.A.L. International School Cheras Campus

REAL International School delivers British education based on the UK national curriculum from Primary to Secondary levels. We offer world-renowned programmes by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), including the Cambridge IGCSE, which is taken in over 160 countries worldwide. With the Apple iPad one-to-one programme and Apple TVs in classrooms and halls, teachers are equipped to deliver technologically-integrated experiences within and outside the classroom. The campus is also equipped with a wide variety of facilities, including a swimming pool, culinary lab, makerspace, running track, music studio and gymnasium.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British, Malaysian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
5 to 16
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM20,050
to: RM34,980

Fairview International School Ipoh

Fairview International School Ipoh is an authorised IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Fairview Ipoh belongs to the Fairview network, which has five IB World Schools strategically located across Malaysia and one international school in the UK.
City
Ipoh - Perak
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
This school does not make their fees public.

Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur

The German school will join the French school at the start of the 2024 academic year to form an European Campus.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
French
Languages of instruction
English, French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM28,300
to: RM45,400

Repton International School (Malaysia)

Repton International School (Malaysia) is a thriving independent school in Johor Bahru, for ages 3-18.
City
Johor Bahru
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM31,675
to: RM64,525

Kingsgate International School

Founded in 2017, Kingsgate International School is set to become Malaysia’s premier international school. It offers a Kindergarten through to Year 13 program based on an International British curriculum.
KIngsgate takes pride in becoming the first choice educational institution for students in the region. It is committed to a program that reflects both the school community's high expectations for academic rigor and a commitment to service leadership through deep connections to our global community.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM30,450
to: RM74,100
Reviews
(3 reviews)

Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary

Truth, Wisdom, Integrity underpinned by Kindness
Connections and relationships
Courage, aspiration, resilience and effort
City
Penang
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM12,480
to: RM59,400

Mont'Kiara International School

M'KIS ethos is as follows:
MISSION
Educate to improve our global community by enhancing the creative, emotional, social and academic talents of the individual child.
VISION
Educational excellence in a diverse and compassionate personalized learning community.
VALUES
Throughout our school community, we value:
* Belonging and Connection
* Kindness and Compassion
* Excellence and Positivity
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: RM35,580
to: RM121,276

IGB International School

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 their personal growth. An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, IGBIS is the only school in Malaysia authorised for all four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP). The school is a member of the Association of International Schools in Malaysia (AIMS), and is a Council of International Schools (CIS) accredited school and a New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Accredited School.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM28,100
to: RM102,100

Heritage International School

Heritage International School is a renowned educational institution that offers high-quality education at an affordable cost. The school’s primary objective is to provide an excellent learning experience while nurturing the character development of its students. The school employs highly qualified teachers who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential academically.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
7 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM15,060
to: RM21,300

Beaconhouse Malaysia Newlands International

Beaconhouse Newlands International School is a small, young school with a big family of students, parents and staff. As part of the Beaconhouse School System the students benefit from the breadth of a truly International environment. The school values the principles of child centred learning and all students enjoy a mix of different educational experiences both in and out of the classroom.
The school is in a brand new campus which provides the students with an exceptional 21st century learning environment. All classrooms are furnished with the latest technology and facilities to enhance their learning and provide the students with the opportunity to follow and achieve their dreams.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 16
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM16,860
to: RM34,440

Straits International School

Straits International School aims to prepare its students to take up their places in an ever-evolving and challenging world, striving for continuous excellence in their pursuits, but tempered with empathy for others. Students of SIS will leave the school with strong moral and ethical values and with a truly internationally-minded outlook.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Global Modern International School

Global Modern International School is located at Country Heights, Kajang. The school offer kindergarten, primary and secondary education that follows the Cambridge curriculum also we have a special designed program in English to switch the students from the normal education to Cambridge.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2024/2025
from: RM11,000
to: RM22,500

Sri KDU International School Klang

Sri KDU International School Klang is a safe, happy and successful place that promotes leadership and digital leadership across the whole school. Each student is valued as an individual and supported holistically to gain an understanding of themselves, the world they live in through the subjects and the opportunities they experience with the goal that each child becomes a positive member of the global society who can embrace and use technology effectively.
City
Kuala Lumpur
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: RM19,800
to: RM49,800
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Summary

What are the best international schools in Malaysia?

  1. Knewton Global Schools Ipoh
  2. Cranbridge International School
  3. Qosmo International School
  4. Templer Park International School
  5. Rocklin International School
  6. German School Kuala Lumpur
  7. Victoria International School
  8. R.E.A.L. International School Cheras Campus
  9. Fairview International School Ipoh
  10. Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur
  11. Repton International School (Malaysia)
  12. Kingsgate International School
  13. Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary
  14. Mont'Kiara International School
  15. IGB International School
  16. Heritage International School
  17. Beaconhouse Malaysia Newlands International
  18. Straits International School
  19. Global Modern International School
  20. Sri KDU International School Klang

Find your International School

How Many International Schools are there in Malaysia?

There are 180 international schools in Malaysia. See them all

What are the most popular curriculums in Malaysia?
Curriculum International schools
British 158  
IB 21  
International 19  
Malaysian 17  
American 8  
Other 26  

Additionally, there are 39 boarding schools in Malaysia.

What are the most popular languages of instruction?
Language International schools
English 180  
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 RM39,936. (*)

Price for 12 y.o.
Min. price RM6,980
Avg. price RM39,936
Max. price RM122,700
Price for 12 y.o. Number of international schools
RM6,500 to RM17,999 19  
RM18,000 to RM29,499 33  
RM29,500 to RM40,999 21  
RM41,000 to RM52,499 17  
RM52,500 to RM63,999 6  
RM64,000 to RM75,499 4  
RM75,500 to RM86,999 4  
RM87,000 to RM98,499 7  
RM98,500 to RM109,999 1  
RM110,000 to RM121,499 2  
RM121,500 to RM132,999 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 19.5 students.

Class Size Number of international schools
5 to 9 2  
10 to 14 9  
15 to 19 33  
20 to 24 42  
25 to 29 20  

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

The average size, in number of students, of international schools in Malaysia is 672 students.

Number of students Number of international schools
1 to 250 27  
251 to 500 37  
501 to 750 23  
751 to 1,000 11  
1,001 to 1,250 7  
1,251 to 1,500 4  
1,501 to 1,750 3  
1,751 to 2,000 5  
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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