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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Most instruction is conducted in Japanese across kindergarten, elementary, and junior high. English Communication is offered as part of the curriculum, and Immersion Swimming is provided as a distinctive program. The curriculum is equivalent to Japan's primary and secondary schools, and graduates of the middle school are eligible to apply to Japanese high schools. All enrolled students hold Japanese nationality, and there are grade-by-grade exchanges with local schools.
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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