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Charis International School is situated in Tawau, a coastal town in Sabah, East Malaysia. The school occupies four floors within Calvary Crown, a ten-story multipurpose building located in the heart of Tawau. The campus is approximately a 35-minute drive (30 km) from Tawau Airport, offering convenient access for both local and international families.
Charis International School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum. The structure includes:
Kindergarten: Ages 4–6
Primary: Years 1–6 (Ages 6–11)
Lower Secondary: Years 7–9 (Ages 12–14)
Upper Secondary: Years 10–11 (Ages 15–16)
Charis International School is a co-educational and provides boarding facilities, known as "Charis Home," for outstation and international students. This boarding option is available to students from Year 7 onwards.
Charis International School does not explicitly mention dedicated programs or facilities for students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or Special Educational Needs (SEN) on its official website.
Charis International School is a private Malaysian institution and is not affiliated with any foreign government or international national system.
Charis International School does not explicitly state any religious affiliation on its official website.
At Charis International School, the school day usually operates from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays, specific daily start and end times for classes are not detailed on the official website.
Charis International School does not list a dedicated school bus or coach service on its official website.
One-Time Payment
Application Fee: MYR 200 (non-refundable), payable upon application.
Enrollment Fee: MYR 2,000 (non-refundable)
Capital Contribution:
First child: MYR 5,000
Second child: MYR 4,000
Subsequent siblings: MYR 3,000 each
Refundable Deposit: Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee, refundable with appropriate notice.
Annual Tuition Fees (Malaysians)
Kindergarten (K1 & K2): MYR 14,400
Year 1: MYR 18,750
Year 2: MYR 19,320
Year 3: MYR 19,890
Year 4: MYR 20,460
Year 5: MYR 21,030
Year 6: MYR 21,600
Year 7: MYR 24,525
Year 8: MYR 25,950
Year 9: MYR 27,375
Year 10: MYR 30,300
Year 11: MYR 31,725
Annual Tuition Fees (non-Malaysians)
Kindergarten (K1 & K2): MYR 15,000
Year 1: MYR 23,400
Year 2: MYR 24,120
Year 3: MYR 24,840
Year 4: MYR 25,560
Year 5: MYR 26,280
Year 6: MYR 27,000
Year 7: MYR 30,600
Year 8: MYR 32,400
Year 9: MYR 34,200
Year 10: MYR 37,800
Year 11: MYR 39,600
This fee structure includes miscellaneous fees and meals (optional).
Payment Methods
Fees can be paid through several methods:
Cheques / Banker's Draft (in MYR):
Payable to Charis Education Sdn. Bhd.
Cash in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR):
While cash payments are not encouraged for security reasons, they can be made at the Admissions Office from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Telegraphic Transfer in Foreign Currency:
Account Name: Charis Education Sdn. Bhd.
Account Number: 1002 00000 72718
Bank Name: Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Tawau Branch)
Bank Address: Lot 69 & 70, Ground & 1st Floor, Kubota Square, Jalan Kubota, 91000 Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia
Bank Telephone: +60-89-771 488 / 489 / 490
Bank Fax: +60-89-771 494
SWIFT Code: BMMBMYKL XXX
Important Note: A copy of the bank transaction report must be forwarded to the School’s Fee Collection Office via:
Fax: +60-89-762487
Email: charistawau@outlook.com
WhatsApp: +60-17-2178830
Charis International School, established in 2014, is the first registered international school in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. It offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Kindergarten through Year 11, with instruction in English and additional language subjects including Mandarin and Malay. The school is housed within Calvary Crown, a ten-storey multipurpose building in central Tawau, with four dedicated floors for academic use. Facilities include science labs, computer rooms, and creative spaces that support project-based and STEAM learning. Charis is known for its small class sizes, which promote a focused, student-centered environment. A standout feature is “Charis Home,” its boarding facility designed to provide a secure, supportive environment for outstation and international students. Co-curricular opportunities range from futsal and robotics to community service through the Interact Club.
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