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Asia Pacific Schools

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Malay, Mandarin
Fees MYR 18,279 - 58,185
Ages 2 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Availability Are there places?
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Malaysian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin, French
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Asia Pacific Schools (APIS) is a private school offering international and national curricula for learners aged 2 to 17. The school provides two curricula: APIS follows the international British framework, including Cambridge IGCSE and IPC, while APSS blends the enriched Malaysian national curriculum (KSSR/KSSM). The campus offers facilities and learning spaces, including a library, ICT labs, science labs and makers labs, immersive language rooms, a multi‑purpose hall for assemblies, drama and indoor sport. Facilities also include music studios, art studios, a cookery lab and sewing room, a speech and drama room, a Preschool centre, dining hall and outdoor spaces. Language learning is supported in rooms for English, Malay, Chinese and French. The school provides extracurriculars through International School Partnership programs such as ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists and ISP Filmmakers, plus ISP MUN and virtual exchanges. Skills are developed through clubs and service.

The Essentials

Asia Pacific Schools has 1,800 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Malay, Mandarin.

Location

No. 1, Persiaran A, Off Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, Subang, Selangor, Malaysia. The campus is located in Subang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Stages

Early Years (Ages 2-5); International Primary School (Ages 5-11); International Secondary School (Ages 11-16); National Primary School (Ages 7-12); National Secondary School (Ages 12-17).

Type

Private school offering both international and national curricula.

Bus service

Transport options are provided by independent operators. Bus routes connect Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur.

Fees

Annual tuition at Asia Pacific Schools ranges from MYR 18,279 to MYR 58,185 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): RM 2,000 for Asia Pacific International School (APIS); RM 845 for Asia Pacific Smart School (APSS).
- Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable): RM 5,000 for APIS; RM 845 for APSS. Early Years registration fee: RM 3,000.

Deposits and how they are shown

- A refundable deposit is required at enrolment and is shown per year group in the published fee schedule (amounts vary by year and programme; deposits are listed alongside tuition figures). Example deposits: International Primary Year 1 RM 4,171; International Secondary Year 7 RM 7,446; National Primary Pre-Primary 1 RM 2,000; National Secondary Secondary 1 RM 3,000.

Tuition fees (per term and annual totals) — Early Years, International and National streams (2026–2027 figures published by school)

- Early Years (Ages 2–4)
- Pre‑Nursery: Deposit RM 3,046.50; Tuition per term RM 6,093; Total per year (3 terms) RM 18,279.
- Nursery & Reception: Deposit RM 3,818.50; Tuition per term RM 7,637; Resources fee per year RM 1,650; Total per year (3 terms) RM 24,561.

- International Primary (Ages 5–11) — per term / resources fee / annual (3 terms) / total annual example
- Year 1: Deposit RM 4,171; Tuition per term RM 8,342; Resources fee RM 1,650; Tuition per year (3 terms) RM 25,026; Total annual RM 26,676.
- Year 2: Deposit RM 4,825.50; Tuition per term RM 9,651; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 28,953; Total annual RM 30,603.
- Year 3: Deposit RM 5,413; Tuition per term RM 10,826; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 32,478; Total annual RM 34,128.
- Year 4: Deposit RM 6,080.50; Tuition per term RM 12,161; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 36,483; Total annual RM 38,133.
- Year 5: Deposit RM 6,575.50; Tuition per term RM 13,151; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 39,453; Total annual RM 41,103.
- Year 6: Deposit RM 6,995; Tuition per term RM 13,990; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 41,970; Total annual RM 43,620.

- International Secondary (Ages 11–16) — per term / resources fee / annual (3 terms) / total annual example
- Year 7: Deposit RM 7,446; Tuition per term RM 14,892; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 44,675; Total annual RM 46,326.
- Year 8: Deposit RM 8,077.50; Tuition per term RM 16,155; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 48,765; Total annual RM 50,115.
- Year 9: Deposit RM 8,600.50; Tuition per term RM 17,201; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 51,603; Total annual RM 53,253.
- Year 10: Deposit RM 9,106; Tuition per term RM 18,212; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 54,636; Total annual RM 56,286.
- Year 11: Deposit RM 9,422.50; Tuition per term RM 18,845; Resources RM 1,650; Tuition per year RM 56,535; Total annual RM 58,185.

- National Primary (KSSR) — School Year 2026 term fees shown; examples per term / resources fee / tuition per year (3 terms) / total annual
- Pre‑Primary 1: Deposit RM 2,000; Term fee RM 6,165; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 18,495; Total annual RM 20,310.
- Primary 1: Deposit RM 2,000; Term fee RM 6,849; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 20,547; Total annual RM 22,362.
- Primary 2: Deposit RM 2,000; Term fee RM 7,137; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 21,411; Total annual RM 23,226.
- Primary 3: Deposit RM 2,000; Term fee RM 7,361; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 22,083; Total annual RM 23,898.
- Primary 4: Deposit RM 2,000; Term fee RM 7,612; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 22,836; Total annual RM 24,651.
- Primary 5: Deposit RM 2,000; Term fee RM 7,691; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 23,073; Total annual RM 24,888.
- Primary 6: Deposit RM 2,000; Term fee RM 7,755; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 23,265; Total annual RM 25,080.

- National Secondary (KSSM) — School Year 2025 term fees shown; examples per term / resources fee / tuition per year (3 terms) / total annual
- Secondary 1: Deposit RM 3,000; Term fee RM 7,755; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 23,265; Total annual RM 25,080.
- Secondary 2: Deposit RM 3,000; Term fee RM 7,887; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 23,661; Total annual RM 25,476.
- Secondary 3: Deposit RM 3,000; Term fee RM 8,328; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 24,984; Total annual RM 26,799.
- Secondary 4 (Arts & Humanities): Deposit RM 3,000; Term fee RM 8,798; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 26,394; Total annual RM 28,209.
- Secondary 4 (Science): Deposit RM 3,000; Term fee RM 9,024; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 27,072; Total annual RM 28,887.
- Secondary 5 (Arts & Humanities): Deposit RM 3,000; Term fee RM 9,314; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 27,942; Total annual RM 29,757.
- Secondary 5 (Science): Deposit RM 3,000; Term fee RM 9,890; Resources RM 1,815; Tuition per year RM 29,670; Total annual RM 31,485.

Extra and other costs

- Fees not included in published tuition: books, uniform, transportation, food (meals), co‑curricular activities, educational visits and any external examination fees. Parents are responsible for applicable taxes in addition to quoted fees.
- Uniforms are sold by the school (costs for uniforms are not itemised in the published fee schedule). Co‑curricular or outsourced extra‑curricular provision may carry additional participation fees charged directly by providers.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is shown on a per‑term basis and as a three‑term annual total for the published academic year; deposits and non‑refundable registration/application fees are payable at enrolment. Parents may choose to pay by full year or by semester where indicated in the school's payment terms. All fees are required to be paid in advance and outstanding fees must be settled prior to a student's last day on withdrawal.
- Timing requirement: fees must be paid at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the school semester/course (payment deadlines apply and overdue fees may result in suspension or denial of entry).

Refunds and withdrawal

- Application and registration fees are non‑refundable. Deposits are refundable only if the school's withdrawal/exit requirements are met (for APSS the handbook requires advance written notice and settlement of outstanding fees; deposits are refunded when those conditions are met). Fees paid will be refunded if withdrawal occurs before a term/course commences; fees paid will not be refunded if withdrawal occurs after the term/course has commenced, except where the school's formal refund rules provide otherwise. �

Boarding

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published in the school's fee schedule; boarding is not listed among the fee items. Transport and meals are treated as separate cost items (not included in tuition).

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include credit card, cash, online banking (examples shown historically include CIMB Clicks / Maybank2u / Standard Chartered), cheque or banker's draft and bank transfer options as provided by the school's finance office. Parents may pay for a full year or by semester where available and must observe the payment deadlines. For school finance contact details and formal payment channels use the school's published finance contact.
Academics

Asia Pacific Schools teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Malaysian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 17.

Curriculum

Two curricula: APIS follows the international British curriculum and APSS blends the enriched Malaysian national curriculum (KSSR/KSSM).

Exam Results

IGCSE 2024 results: 63% A-A; 81% A-B; 95% A-C; 100% pass rate; 2 students achieved 10 A/A; 6 achieved 9 A/A; 15 achieved 8 A/A; 19 achieved 7 A/A and above. SPM results (2021–2024) show 2021 96.7% pass rate with 9 straight As; 2022 100% with 13 straight As; 2023 100% with 15 straight As; 2024 98% with 8 straight As.

Higher Education Progression

Future Pathways is a personalised programme that helps students explore opportunities, make informed decisions and confidently move towards university or careers. Exclusive scholarships provide opportunities to study with some of the world's most renowned institutions. Mohammed Haris was awarded the University of Nottingham Malaysia School Partnership Scholarship, enabling study in the first year of an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering programme at UNM.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Get in touch today. The admissions journey is personalised to meet your child's needs and your family priorities. Fill out a short enquiry form with your preferred curriculum (APIS international or APSS national) and admission date; the admissions team will respond with next steps. Multilingual support is available to assist international families.

2. Book a visit. APS offers school visits and guided tours to help you decide if APS is the right fit for your child; let us know if there is a specific space you would like to explore and we will strive to accommodate it. Visiting helps you assess fit before proceeding.

3. Submit the application. Applications are accepted all year round; the admissions team will assist with the application, assessments and any necessary paperwork for employers or visa applications. You will receive further instructions after submission.

4. Application review. After the application is received, it is reviewed and next steps are discussed; a Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) and a Basic Entrance Test (BET) will be scheduled. The team will outline any additional requirements and timelines.

5. Offer of enrolment. If successful you will receive a letter of offer within 3 to 5 working days. To accept, sign and submit the letter within 14 days. The offer confirms the next steps for enrollment.

6. Secure a place. Provide any outstanding documents and pay the registration fee online to progress toward enrollment. The admissions team will support you through the enrollment process and confirm the commencement details.

7. Welcome to APS. Time to stride into the school year; you're now part of a community that learns together and grows together. APS provides ongoing support through the school years right to graduation and remains available to assist you as needed.

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