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International Schools in Selangor, Malaysia

Compare 3 international schools in Selangor, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 10,350), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
3
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
MYR 20,700
Fee range
MYR 13,500 – 27,900
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum (2 schools)
Oldest
MAZ International School - Petaling Jaya Campus (1991)
About international schools in Selangor, Malaysia

Selangor contains one of Malaysia’s biggest clusters of international schools, concentrated along the Petaling Jaya - Subang - Shah Alam - Puchong corridor and extending to Cyberjaya, Klang, Rawang and Seri Kembangan; these schools serve both expatriate families and Malaysians seeking foreign curricula. You will find a wide mix of pathways - most commonly British programmes (National Curriculum/IGCSE/A-Levels), the International Baccalaureate, as well as American, Australian and Canadian options - with English as the primary language of instruction. Annual fees vary widely by school and year group: early years and lower primary places are often in the tens of thousands of ringgit, while upper secondary and IB/A-Level years can reach the high tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand ringgit at premium campuses. Admissions follow a mix of open intake and calendar patterns (many international schools run a main intake in August/September with smaller January or rolling intakes); families should expect an application, assessment or interview, and a deposit or registration fee, and to allow several months between first enquiry and first day at school.

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FAQs for Malaysia

Which curricula are commonly available in Selangor’s international schools and how do they differ for university entry?
Most international schools in Selangor offer British (National Curriculum/IGCSE leading to A-Levels), the International Baccalaureate (IB), and a smaller number offer American, Australian or Canadian programmes. A-Levels and the IB Diploma are both well recognised by universities worldwide, while American or regional systems may lead to a high-school diploma with SAT/AP options or other university routes; university admission requirements vary by country, so check the likely university destinations and the qualifications they prefer.
How much should I budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition fees vary by school, campus and year group; expect lower rates in nursery and early primary and substantially higher fees for middle and senior secondary years, with very large schools and specialist IB/A-Level campuses charging the most. In addition to annual tuition, budget for one-off registration or capital levies, refundable deposits, uniforms, school transport, meals and external examination fees - these extras commonly add several thousand ringgit in the first year.
What is the typical admissions timeline and process for international schools here?
Most schools start with an online enquiry or application form, request school reports and identity documents, and use age-appropriate entrance assessments or interviews; younger children often have play-based assessments while older children sit subject or cognitive tests. Although some schools accept applications year-round, the most competitive or large international schools have main intakes around August/September and recommend applying many months in advance; expect the full process from enquiry to first day to take around six to twelve months in typical cases.
What language instruction can we expect and will my child need to learn Bahasa Malaysia?
English is the primary medium of instruction at international schools, and most schools also offer Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin (and often other modern languages) as part of the programme or as electives. Many international schools include Bahasa Malaysia in their language offer and national policy encourages Malay language provision in such schools; the exact requirement or exemption (for example for short-term expatriates) depends on the school and the student’s nationality, so confirm the school’s policy before enrolment.
What practical steps should relocating families take before moving to Selangor?
Start by shortlisting schools in the neighbourhoods you are considering, ask each school about places, waiting lists, assessment dates, fees and refundable deposits, and check whether they offer school bus routes that match your address. Also confirm immigration and student-pass requirements for school enrolment if you are an expatriate, and allow time for medical checks, document certification and any bridging or English-support programmes the school recommends.

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