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Cempaka International School Cheras

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Malay
Fees MYR 18,000 - 53,100
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Malaysian Curriculum
Typical class size 24
Strengths Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Cempaka International School Cheras follows the Malaysian National Curriculum, offering education from Early Childhood through Secondary level. It is part of the Cempaka Schools group which also has a campus in Damansara Heights offering British and Finnish curriculum tracks. The institution holds recognition from Cambridge University, Oxford AQA, Pearson Edexcel, and the International Schools Association (ISA).

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Essentials

Cempaka International School Cheras has 1,600 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Malay.

Location
The school is located in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Stages
The school offers Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Pre-University levels.

Type
Private international school, part of the Cempaka Schools dual-campus model.

Country affiliation
The school follows British and Finnish curricula.
Fees

Annual tuition at Cempaka International School Cheras ranges from MYR 18,000 to MYR 53,100 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑time fees

- Application fee: RM 10,000.
- Assessment (entry) fee: RM 5,000.
- Technology fee (one‑time): RM 1,600.
- Term fee / school deposit (one‑time): RM 15,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term amounts)

- Pre‑reception to Reception: RM 18,000 per year — RM 6,000 per term (per‑term amounts shown assume a three‑term academic year).
- Year 1 – Year 2: RM 33,900 per year — RM 11,300 per term (assumes three terms).
- Year 3 – Year 6: RM 36,900 per year — RM 12,300 per term (assumes three terms).
- Year 7 – Year 9: RM 45,600 per year — RM 15,200 per term (assumes three terms).
- Year 10 & Year 11: RM 53,100 per year — RM 17,700 per term (assumes three terms).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as an annual amount and may be billed termly. Per‑term figures above are shown on the basis of a three‑term academic year (fees billed in three terms per year is documented for the Cempaka schools group). Specific invoice dates, due‑date deadlines, late‑payment penalties, and formal payment terms were not published in the fee material reviewed.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not available at the Cheras campus (no boarding fees apply).

Other costs and recurring charges

- Technology/resource charges: a one‑time technology fee of RM 1,600 is listed (see one‑time fees above). Additional resource or materials charges are noted as applicable by year level.
- Uniforms, textbooks, learning materials, school trips, extracurricular activities and certain optional programmes are additional to the tuition and may incur separate charges. Uniform and learning‑materials costs were not itemised in the published fee schedule consulted.
- Any transport/bus fees, exam registration fees, subject option fees (where applicable), or per‑activity charges are additional and were not detailed in the fee schedule reviewed.

Refund information

- A one‑time term fee/security deposit (RM 15,000) and other non‑tuition entry payments are shown in the fee schedule; explicit refund / cancellation conditions for these items and for tuition payments are not published in the fee material consulted. Refund terms and the conditions for reclaiming any deposit were not itemised in the fee pages reviewed.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, local cheque, FPX, credit card, or other online payment channels) are not listed in the public fee schedule material consulted; parents should use the school's admissions or finance contact channels for payment instructions.

Concise note on coverage

- The numeric fee items above follow the published fee figures available for the Cheras campus and the Cempaka schools group. Per‑term amounts have been calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three because the Cempaka fee documentation for the group shows a three‑term billing pattern. Where billing dates, precise payment methods, uniform pricing, or formal refund rules were not published in the fee pages reviewed, those items are noted as not specified above.
Academics

Cempaka International School Cheras teaches Malaysian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The international school offers British and Finnish curriculum programmes. It is an examination centre for Cambridge, Oxford AQA, and Pearson Edexcel.

Higher Education Progression
IGCSEs and A Levels prepare students for university and beyond.
Parent Experience

Community
The Cheras campus uses the Malaysian National Curriculum and offers Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary education.
Facilities

Sports Facilities
Cempaka Court has four pickleball courts, a netball court and a handball court. The surface is Laykold, providing excellent grip and 21% force reduction.

Academic Facilities
The school follows the Malaysian National Curriculum for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The extracurricular program includes expeditions, sports and specialized training. CAS Gold Expedition Mount Kinabalu (2020) involved sixteen students reaching the 4,095m summit. CAS Platinum Expedition to Terengganu featured a multi-day survival experience. CAS Silver Expedition to Redang offered PADI Open Water and PADI Advanced licenses. Cempaka Rescue provides Emergency Response Training and Laser Run activities, including a Guinness World Record attempt.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge University recognition
Oxford AQA recognition
Pearson Edexcel recognition
International Schools Association (ISA) affiliation
Admissions

Admissions
The school uses the Malaysian National Curriculum for Early Childhood, Primary & Secondary.
School Events
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