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International Curriculum International Schools in Malaysia

Compare 43 International Curriculum international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 33,071), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
43
Curricula
17
Average annual fee
MYR 34,044
Fee range
MYR 1,000 – 128,910
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (38 schools)
Average school size
974 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International Modern Arabic School
Oldest
Tenby Schools Ipoh (1960)
With boarding
9
About international schools in Malaysia

International-curriculum international schools in Malaysia typically offer British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-level), International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), American and other foreign programmes, and are most numerous in the Klang Valley (Kuala Lumpur area), Penang and Johor while smaller options exist across the country. Instruction is usually delivered in English; Bahasa Malaysia is taught as a required subject and many schools also provide Mandarin, Tamil or additional modern languages. Tuition varies widely by curriculum, year group and location - most international day schools sit roughly in the MYR 20,000 - 100,000 per year band with a median near MYR 32,000, and families should also budget for enrolment fees, deposits, examinations, transport and school meals. Admissions commonly involve an application, recent school reports and age-appropriate placement testing or interviews, schools operate termly or staggered intakes (and some offer rolling entry), and international students require the appropriate student pass and related guardian or dependent arrangements handled through the school.

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26 international schools in Kuala Lumpur

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5 international schools in Johor Bahru

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2 international schools in Selangor

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2 international schools in Sarawak

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2 international schools in Penang

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2 international schools in Kedah

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1 international school in Muar

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1 international school in Kuantan

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1 international school in Ipoh

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1 international school in Negeri Sembilan

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FAQs for Malaysia

Which international curricula are offered in Malaysia and how do they differ?
Most international schools in Malaysia offer the British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels), the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP), American (US high-school diploma and AP) and, in some cases, Australian or Canadian provincial programmes. The British route tends to use staged public examinations (IGCSE at Year 11, A-levels at Year 13), the IB emphasises a continuous, inquiry-based programme across age ranges, and American programmes typically follow year-by-year credit accumulation with AP options; choice usually depends on whether you want subject depth, breadth or particular university pathways.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Annual tuition at international schools in Malaysia varies by school, location and programme, with many day schools charging in a broad MYR 20,000 - 100,000 range and a reported median near MYR 32,000; IB and premium international campuses are often at the higher end. Expect one-off enrolment or capital levies, a refundable deposit or termly advance, plus separate charges for exam entries, uniforms, buses, meals and extracurricular trips when planning your annual budget.
When do schools admit new pupils and what does the application process look like?
Intakes vary by school but commonly fall at the start of main terms (many schools use January, April and August intakes) and some schools run rolling admissions throughout the year; popular year groups can have waiting lists. Applications normally require an online form, recent school reports, age verification, and age-appropriate assessment or interview; on acceptance you will usually pay an enrolment fee and deposit to secure the place, and the school will guide international families through student-pass procedures.
Will my child be taught in English and will they learn Bahasa Malaysia?
English is the primary medium of instruction in international-curriculum schools, while Bahasa Malaysia is taught as a compulsory subject and is often part of the curriculum from early primary years. Many schools also offer Mandarin, Tamil or other modern languages as additional language options or mother-tongue support, and schools will usually provide English as an additional language (EAL) help where students need it.
What should parents compare when choosing an international-curriculum school in Malaysia?
Compare the curriculum and university pathways on offer, the school's accreditation or authorisation (for example IB authorisation or recognised examination centres), teacher qualifications and staff turnover, class sizes and pastoral support, English-language support for non-native speakers, and the full fee schedule including one-off and ancillary costs. Also check practical matters such as transport and school hours, boarding availability if you need it, how the school handles student-pass and guardian arrangements for expatriate families, and recent published outcomes for the qualification you are targeting.

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