Kinabalu International School

Kinabalu International School is located in Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on the island of Borneo in East Malaysia. The school sits in a quiet, leafy suburb approximately 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre. It is accessible by car and taxi, and located near local amenities and residential neighbourhoods. The surrounding area offers a calm environment for families while remaining close to urban conveniences.

Kinabalu International School is structured into Early Years, Primary School (Years 1–6), Secondary School (Years 7–13), and A Levels in Year 13.

Kinabalu International School is a co-educational, non-boarding day school. It welcomes both Malaysian and international students and operates on a not-for-profit model governed by a Board of Governors elected by the parents.

The school offers support for students with mild to moderate additional learning needs. Provision is coordinated through its Learning Support Team, who work in partnership with teachers and families. Support may include differentiated instruction, classroom assistance, and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as required.

KIS does not have a formal affiliation with any one country.

Kinabalu International School is secular and has no religious affiliation.

The school day typically begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 2:00 PM for Early Years and Primary, and 3:00 PM for Secondary classes. There are designated morning breaks and a lunch period. After-school clubs and extracurricular activities run on selected afternoons until around 3:00 PM for Primary and 4:00 PM for Secondary students.

The school does not run a transport service.

One Time Only Fees
Application Fee: A non-refundable MYR 800 is payable upon application.
Registration Fee: Upon acceptance, a MYR 2,500 non-refundable registration fee is charged.
Capital Fee (Reception - Foundation 2): a non-refundable MYR 2,000 to be paid before the student is enrolled in the school. Transferable upon entry to Year 1.
Capital Fee (Year 1 - Year 13): a non-refundable MYR 8,000 to be paid before the student is enrolled in the school.
Refundable Deposit: A deposit equal to MYR 2,500 is payable and refundable with written notice of withdrawal. Six school weeks notice is required.

Annual Tuition Fees
Reception & Foundation 1 (1) Finish at 11.20 AM: MYR 16,041
Reception & Foundation 1 (2) Finish at 2 PM: MYR 22,239
Foundation 2: MYR 26,109
Years 1 - 2: MYR 33,474
Years 3 - 5: MYR 35,352
Year 6: MYR 37,209
Years 7 - 8: MYR 42,750
Year 9: MYR 44,589
Year 10: MYR 54,315
Year 11: MYR 45,612
Year 12: MYR 56,250
Year 13: MYR 47,225

Individual Needs Fee (per term)
English as an Additional Language or Special Educational Needs: MYR 1,860
Both English as an Additional Language and Special Educational Needs: MYR 2,790

Additional Fees
Annual Student Accident Insurance: a non-refundable insurance fee of MYR 32 payable before the date of admission or annually before the first day of the academic year.
Public Exams Fees: IGCSE and A Level exam fees are set each year by the Exam Boards. Fees will depend on the subjects taken.
Field / Residential / Social / Class Trips: Fees are charged on an individual basis, based on quoted costs incurred for the trip concerned.
Catered Lunches: Additional costs apply.
School Uniforms: Additional costs apply.

Payment of Fees
Tuition fees are billed termly in advance. There are 3 terms per academic year. You may choose to pay it:
- In monthly instalments ( premium applies)
- On a termly basis
- A full year’s fee in advance

Refund Policy
Tuition fees are non-refundable unless a withdrawal notice is submitted in writing in accordance with school policy. The refundable deposit is returned when the notice conditions are met.