Jesselton International School

Malaysia, Sabah

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All the fees for Jesselton International School

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track
Kindergarten 1	4	14,640 MYR	Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2	5	14,640 MYR	Kindergarten
Year 1	6	21,810 MYR	Primary
Year 2	7	21,810 MYR	Primary
Year 3	8	25,770 MYR	Primary
Year 4	9	25,770 MYR	Primary
Year 5	10	27,030 MYR	Primary
Year 6	11	27,030 MYR	Primary
Year 7	12	31,290 MYR	Secondary
Year 8	13	31,290 MYR	Secondary
Year 9	14	32,320 MYR	Secondary
Year 10	15	37,200 MYR	Secondary
Year 11	16	37,200 MYR	Secondary
Year 12	17	39,500 MYR	A-Level
Year 13	18	39,500 MYR	A-Level

Application Fees

Name	Fee
Application Fee	0 MYR

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	6,500 MYR	Non-refundable

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Supplies and Equipment	320 MYR	Primary 5–6, per term
Kindergarten Afternoon Care	490 MYR	Every month
After-School Activities	50 MYR	Per activity per term, registration fee
Graduation Fees	80 MYR	Kindergarten 2
Supplies and Equipment	320 MYR	Secondary, per term
Sports Activities	200 MYR	Primary 1–4, per term
Supplies and Equipment	180 MYR	Primary 1–4, per term
Graduation Fees	1,500 MYR	A-Level
Sports Activities	100 MYR	Kindergarten, per term
Examination Fees	600 MYR	IGCSE, per subject
Supplies and Equipment	500 MYR	A-Level, per term
Graduation Fees	300 MYR	Year 11
Graduation Fees	150 MYR	Primary 6
Visa Application	500 MYR	If applicable
Sports Activities	480 MYR	Primary 5–6 and Secondary, per term

Fee Breakdown

Fees

One-Time Payment Fees
Enrolment Fee: MYR 6,500 (non-refundable)
Deposit: MYR 2,000 (refundable)

Annual Tuition Fees
Kindergarten (1–2): MYR 14,190
Year 1–2: MYR 21,270
Year 3–4: MYR 25,230
Year 5–6: MYR 27,390
Year 7–8: MYR 31,350
Year 9: MYR 32,000
Year 10–11: MYR 36,840
Year 12–13: MYR 37,500

Other Fees
Supplies and Equipment:
Primary 1–4: MYR 180 per term
Primary 5–6: MYR 320 per term
Secondary: MYR 320 per term
A-Level: MYR 500 per term

Sports Activities:
Kindergarten: MYR 100 per term
Primary 1–4: MYR 200 per term
Primary 5–6 and Secondary: MYR 480 per term

Kindergarten Afternoon Care: MYR 490 every month
After-School Activities: MYR 50 registration fee per activity per term, additional fees may apply for specialist coaches.

Graduation Fees:
Kindergarten 2: MYR 80
Primary 6: MYR 150
Year 11: MYR 300
A-Level: MYR 1,500

Examination Fees:
IGCSE: MYR 500–700 per subject
A-Level: as per examination board rates.

Uniform: Available for purchase from the school.

Textbooks: Primary:
Purchase from the school
Secondary and A-Level: Purchase as per the book list.

Visa Application (if applicable): MYR 500.

Sibling Discounts
Second child: 5% discount
Third child: 10% discount
Fourth and subsequent children: 15% discount

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
The school operates on a three-term academic year.
Payments are due within 28 days from the date the invoice is issued. Early annual payment of tuition fees (all three terms in one payment) attracts a 100% discount on Supplies and Equipment Fees for the academic year.

Refund Information
The enrolment fee is non-refundable.
The deposit is refundable upon withdrawal, subject to the school's terms and conditions.

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Instructs in English

Fees MYR 14,190 - 37,500

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 250

Type Co-educational

Opened 2018

Bus Service No

Availability Are there places?

Jesselton International School (JIS), established in 2018, is located in the Likas area of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The school offers the British curriculum, catering to students aged 4 to 18, encompassing Kindergarten through A Levels. With an average class size of 14, JIS emphasizes personalized education. The campus is equipped with specialized facilities, including science laboratories, an ICT room, music and art rooms. JIS is known for its innovative programs like the Young Entrepreneur Programme (YEP) and the Jesselton International School Community Outreach Programme (JISCOP), which aim to develop students' leadership and community engagement skills. The school fosters a multicultural environment, welcoming both local and international students. While English is the primary medium of instruction, Malay, Mandarin, and French are also taught as language subjects.

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