Islamic International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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About international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Islamic international schools in Kuala Lumpur typically combine an internationally recognised academic pathway with a formal programme of Islamic studies and Arabic language tuition. Most institutions follow a British/Cambridge framework from primary through IGCSE and A-Level, though some early-years providers use Montessori or international early-years curricula; the wider Kuala Lumpur international sector also offers IB and other curricula, but these are less common among explicitly Islamic schools. Instruction is usually in English, with Arabic taught as a core language and Bahasa Malaysia included (often compulsory for Malaysian nationals); schools commonly schedule daily prayers and mark the Islamic calendar in their timetables. Annual tuition fees for Islamic international schools in the Klang Valley commonly fall in a modest to mid-range band - roughly MYR 8,000 to MYR 20,000 a year depending on age and school - but exact charges and extras (enrolment, uniforms, exams, activities) vary, so expect to check each school’s published fee schedule. Families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should plan for the main intake months around August - September, secondary intakes in January or April where offered, and should prepare standard documents (passport, previous school records, medical/immunisation records) and allow time for assessments and visa or local-registration processes where needed.
Compare 10 Islamic international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 17,841), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 10 schools · avg fee MYR 20,071
- Schools listed
- 10
- Curricula
- 9
- Average annual fee
- MYR 20,071
- Fee range
- MYR 9,500 – 43,500
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (9 schools)
- Average school size
- 979 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- International Modern Arabic School
- Oldest
- International Islamic School Malaysia - Gombak (1998)
- With boarding
- 4
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