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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelia - Age 2 | 2 | 33,000 RM | — | Full-day |
| Michelia - Age 2 | 2 | 27,000 RM | — | Half-day |
| Michelia - Age 3 | 3 | 27,000 RM | — | Half-day |
| Michelia - Age 3 | 3 | 33,000 RM | — | Full-day |
| Michelia - Age 4 | 4 | 27,000 RM | — | Half-day |
| Michelia - Age 4 | 4 | 33,000 RM | — | Full-day |
| Michelia - Age 5 | 5 | 27,000 RM | — | Half-day |
| Michelia - Age 5 | 5 | 33,000 RM | — | Full-day |
| Year 1 | 6 | 57,210 RM | Finnish | — |
| Year 2 | 7 | 57,210 RM | Finnish | — |
| Year 3 | 8 | 61,500 RM | Finnish | — |
| Year 4 | 9 | 61,500 RM | Finnish | — |
| Year 5 | 10 | 67,410 RM | Finnish | — |
| Year 6 | 11 | 67,410 RM | Finnish | — |
| Year 7 (Freshman) | 12 | 73,380 RM | Finnish | — |
| Year 8 (Sophomore 1) | 13 | 57,300 RM | British | — |
| Year 9 (Sophomore 2) | 14 | 57,300 RM | British | — |
| Year 10 (Junior 1) | 15 | 69,900 RM | British | — |
| Year 11 (Junior 2) | 16 | 69,900 RM | British | — |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 1,000 RM | One-time |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 12,000 RM | Non-refundable |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Fees | 150 RM | From Aug 2025, depends on year level |
| Service Tax (SST) | 0.06 RM | If annual tuition exceeds RM 60,000 |
At about MYR 73,380 a year, Cempaka International School Damansara Heights sits in the upper quarter of the 100 international schools in Kuala Lumpur with published fees. The typical school charges MYR 35,985, and the middle half charge between MYR 22,635 and MYR 52,545.
See the full fee breakdown for Kuala LumpurCompared on each school's annual tuition for a child of about 12, or the middle of its published range where fees are not given by age.
Cempaka International School Damansara Heights, founded in 1983 and relocated to its current campus in 1989, provides education for children aged 2 to 18 in a leafy residential suburb about five kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. The school offers a progression from early childhood through to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, beginning with its Michelia programme for ages two to five, which draws on Reggio Emilia principles. Primary students follow a Finnish curriculum model that emphasizes creativity and exploration, while secondary students transition into IGCSE and pre-university A Levels. Instruction is in English, with Malay, Mandarin, and French taught as additional languages. Distinctive features include the Cempaka Performing Arts Company, which stages original musicals, and the Cempaka Awards Scheme, which combines expeditions, service, and leadership development.
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