Charis International School

Malaysia, Sabah

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Conditions
Kindergarten K1	4	15,000 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Kindergarten K1	4	14,400 MYR	Malaysian
Kindergarten K2	5	14,400 MYR	Malaysian
Kindergarten K2	5	15,000 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 1	6	23,400 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 1	6	18,750 MYR	Malaysian
Year 2	7	24,120 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 2	7	19,320 MYR	Malaysian
Year 3	8	24,840 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 3	8	19,890 MYR	Malaysian
Year 4	9	25,560 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 4	9	20,460 MYR	Malaysian
Year 5	10	21,030 MYR	Malaysian
Year 5	10	26,280 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 6	11	27,000 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 6	11	21,600 MYR	Malaysian
Year 7	12	30,600 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 7	12	24,525 MYR	Malaysian
Year 8	13	25,950 MYR	Malaysian
Year 8	13	32,400 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 9	14	27,375 MYR	Malaysian
Year 9	14	34,200 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 10	15	30,300 MYR	Malaysian
Year 10	15	37,800 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 11	16	39,600 MYR	Non-Malaysian
Year 11	16	31,725 MYR	Malaysian

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	200 MYR	Payable upon application

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee
Enrollment Fee	2,000 MYR

Additional Fees

Name	Fee
Capital Contribution - First Child	5,000 MYR
Capital Contribution - Second Child	4,000 MYR
Capital Contribution - Subsequent Siblings	3,000 MYR

Fee Breakdown

Fees

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

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees MYR 15,000 - 39,600

Ages 4 - 16 years

Pupil numbers 60

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 2014

Bus Service No

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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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