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AIU International School is located in the Albukhary Complex, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. The campus is part of a broader educational and cultural zone associated with the Albukhary Foundation. Alor Setar is a northern Malaysian city, accessible by road, rail, and domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
The school offers the Cambridge International Primary Programme for Years 1 to 6. Students typically begin in Year 1 at age 5 and complete the primary programme by age 11.
AIU International School is a co-educational day school. The website does not mention any boarding facilities.
The school website does not provide any information about support for Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs.
The school does not have an official affiliation with any country.
The school does not describe itself as a religious school or state a formal religious affiliation. However, it does offer Arabic and Islamic Studies for Muslim students
Monday to Thursday - 7:40 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday - 7:40 AM - 1:00 PM
AIU International School provides a school transport service with set bus routes.
One Time Payments
Application Fee: MYR 500 (one-time, non-refundable), payable upon submitting the admission form.
Registration Fee: MYR 1,000 (one-time, non-refundable), due with tuition fees upon acceptance.
Annual Tuition Fees
Year 1 & 2: MYR 12,000 (MYR 4,000 per term)
Year 3 & 4: MYR 15,000 (MYR 5,000 per term)
Year 5 & 6: MYR 18,000 (MYR 6,000 per term)
Note: All tuition fees are billed termly, with three terms per academic year.
Sibling Discounts
10% for the second child and 15% for the third child.
Additional Fees Requirements
Security Deposit: Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee. Refundable with one term’s written notice.
Activity & Resource Fee: MYR 1,600 per child per year. Includes use of learning materials, PE/art/lab resources, library, and CCA activities.
Meals: MYR 250 per year (subject to change).
Note: Additional Costs may apply for Textbooks, school uniforms, and external examinations.
AIU International School is located in the Albukhary Complex in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. It offers the Cambridge International Primary Programme to students in Years 1 to 6. The official admissions form indicates that the school accepts children typically aged 5 to 11. English is the main language of instruction, and Arabic, Malay, and Mandarin are also taught. The school emphasizes small class sizes to encourage closer interaction between teachers and students. Facilities include a swimming pool, archery space, and cooking classes, as well as well-equipped classrooms that support interactive learning.
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