Kuala Lumpur International School Fees Comparison

Comparing international school fees in Kuala Lumpur helps families choose the right school for their budget and curriculum. This guide compares schools across budget, mid-tier and premium bands with indicative annual tuition in RM.

Fee bands at a glance (primary, annual, indicative)

Band	Annual tuition (primary)	Example schools
Budget	RM 35,000–55,000	Nexus, Fairview, Tenby
Mid-tier	RM 60,000–95,000	Garden International, Alice Smith, Mont’Kiara
Premium	RM 95,000–160,000+	BSKL, ISKL, Cempaka

Budget schools comparison

Nexus International School, Fairview International School and Tenby Schools typically sit in the RM 35,000–55,000 range for primary. Curricula include British, IB and Cambridge. Fees rise in secondary and exam years.

Mid-tier schools comparison

Garden International School (GIS), Alice Smith School and Mont’Kiara International School (M’KIS) offer primary fees around RM 65,000–95,000 per year. Secondary and IGCSE/IBDP can be RM 95,000–130,000. Strong curricula and facilities.

Premium schools comparison

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

What to add beyond tuition

Include registration, capital development, learning support, EAL and board exam fees. Service Tax may apply on fees above RM 60,000—check current rules. See our Malaysia fees guide and Hidden Fees guide.

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