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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Elementary and Junior High admissions and transfers: There is no stated enrollment cap; transfers are accepted on an ongoing basis; final admission decisions are made by the School Management Board. For Junior High Year 3 transfers, all transfer procedures must be completed by May 31 of the current academic year, and the student must be enrolled as of June 1; after transfer, the student must sit all subjects' end-of-term tests in the first term. Transfers from another Japanese school are possible if procedures are completed before the start of the second term. If transferring after completing studies at an international school, the student is considered JSKL graduate and JSKL grades/transcripts are required for progression to middle/high school. Admission requirements: 1. The child has Japanese nationality (passport verified). 2. Education age aligns with Japanese government guidelines. 3. Guardians must be individual or supporting members of the Kuala Lumpur Japanese Association; child must be a family member. 4. Child lives with guardians. 5. Guardian and child hold a Malaysian long-term stay visa; copies required. 6. If a trial enrollment is requested, above conditions apply and the purpose is enrollment. 7. The child must be able to participate in regular classes without individual support. 8. Final admissions review is by the School Management Board. For children with disabilities requiring special support, please contact in advance before applying. Fees (2025): Entrance RM 4,000; Tuition: Primary RM 1,610/month; Secondary RM 1,820/month; PTA RM 8/month; School Maintenance RM 350/month; Facility upgrade RM 5,000 (one-time); Bus fare RM 397.50/month (Pandu bus). Fees (2026): Entrance RM 4,000; Tuition: Primary RM 1,670; Secondary RM 1,890; PTA RM 8; Maintenance RM 370; Facility upgrade RM 5,000; Bus fare RM TBD. Enrollment/preparation: see the Enrollment Preparation Handbook; Transportation: Pandu buses, Saujana Villa buses, Amaya Saujana buses, or self-transport; Bus use is optional and contracts are directly with the bus operator; School does not coordinate bicycle commuting.
Located on a campus at Saujana Resort in Shah Alam, the Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur (JSKL) is a full‑time Japanese international school governed by Japan and recognized by MEXT as offering a curriculum equivalent to Japanese elementary and middle schools. Most classes are conducted in Japanese, with English Communication taught by native-speaking teachers twice weekly in English-only sessions. The school integrates ICT across the curriculum with Chromebooks, iPads, and Google services, and it offers an Immersion Swimming program supported by two English‑speaking coaches per class. The campus covers 75,000 square meters and has separate facilities for Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School, including playgrounds, gymnasia, and pools (50 m and 25 m). Cross‑grade interaction across divisions is encouraged. JSKL emphasizes intercultural experiences through exchanges with local schools, Kampung Home Stay, and cultural celebrations, plus community service like cemetery cleanups and leadership opportunities through the International Understanding Committee for JSKL students.
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