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Malacca Expatriate School (MES) is situated in the residential neighbourhood of Taman Permatang Pasir Perdana, about 15 minutes by car from Malacca city centre. It's close to public bus routes and offers easy access to local shops, eateries, and recreational spaces.
Malacca Expatriate School is divided into Primary (Foundation–Year 6) and Secondary (Years 7–11). Post–Year 11 progression options include AS/A‑Levels or the International Baccalaureate for further study.
MES is a co-educational, day school and does not provide boarding facilities. It caters to both expatriate and local families.
MES does not have specialist staff or facilities for students with identified additional learning needs.
MES is not formally affiliated with a particular country beyond curriculum standards.
MES is non-denominational and operates without any religious affiliation.
The school day at Malacca Expatriate School runs from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This schedule applies to both Primary and Secondary students.
There is no explicit mention of a school bus or coach service on the MES website.
One-Time Payment
Application/Assessment Fee: MYR 600 (non-refundable, payable with the application).
Registration fee: MYR 2,500 (non-refundable)
Deposit: A deposit equal to one term’s tuition must be maintained at all times and is refunded if written notice is given at least one month before the next term starts.
Annual Tuition Fees
Reception: MYR 16,500
Years 1–6: MYR 18,900
Year 7: MYR 24,300
Year 8: MYR 25,350
Year 9: MYR 26,400
Year 10: MYR 30,600
Year 11: MYR 35,400
Note: the total annual fee includes an Annual Resource fee of MYR 2,400 for all levels.
Uniforms, Textbooks, and Other Costs
Uniforms and textbooks are not included and must be purchased separately.
Discounts & Provisions
Students joining after Week 6 of a term pay half the term fee.
Reception students leaving at 12:30 PM receive MYR 500 discount on the term fee.
Sibling discount: 10% off the younger sibling’s term fee.
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Billing & Payment Terms
Fees are billed per term and must be paid before the start of the term. For Year 11, fees are costed on an entire year basis.
Payment via bank transfer, cheque or other means as detailed in the offer letter.
Refund Policy
The term-fee deposit is refundable if notice is given in writing at least one month before the next term.
Additional Notes
MES reserves the right to increase fees by up to 10% each academic year.
Malacca Expatriate School (MES), located in the coastal state of Malacca, Malaysia, offers the full Cambridge International curriculum from Foundation through IGCSE (ages 5–16). Founded in 1980, MES is a co-educational day school with small class sizes, supporting close interaction between students and teachers. The school operates across two divisions: Primary and Secondary, with leadership headed by Ms. Susheila Samuel and Mr. Luke Rajadurai respectively. English is the medium of instruction, and students also study Malay and Mandarin. MES is known for its vibrant Visual and Creative Arts program, including public exhibitions like the Heart of Melaka art showcase. The school organizes regular outdoor learning trips such as Thinking Camp and Raptor Watch, integrating nature and environmental awareness into the curriculum.
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