International School Fees Malaysia: Budget to Premium

Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and other areas) offers international schools at a wide range of price points – from budget to premium British, IB and American curricula. This guide outlines fee ranges and example schools to help you make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly RM 35,000–55,000 per year (primary). Smaller or newer schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly RM 60,000–95,000 per year (primary). Well-established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly RM 95,000–160,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP provision.

Fees increase by year group; secondary and IGCSE/A level/IBDP are typically higher. Note: Service Tax may apply to annual fees above a threshold (e.g. 6% on portion above RM 60,000) – check current rules.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Nexus International School (certain campuses), Fairview International School and Tenby Schools can sit in the budget band. Primary tuition often RM 40,000–55,000 per year depending on year and location. Confirm latest fees on each school’s website.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Garden International School (GIS), Alice Smith School and Mont’Kiara International School (M’KIS) are mid-tier examples. Primary often RM 65,000–95,000 per year; secondary and IGCSE/A level/IBDP can be RM 95,000–130,000. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium: example schools and fees

British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL), International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) and Cempaka International School sit at the premium end. Primary can be RM 100,000–140,000 and secondary/IBDP RM 120,000–165,000+ per year. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; often RM 5,000–20,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – usually extra; can add RM 10,000–35,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget RM 5,000–15,000+ per exam session in senior years.
• Fee progression – big jumps from primary to secondary and into exam years.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum (British, IB, American).
• Request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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