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Melaka International School is located in the residential area of Taman Siantan, Kampung Lapan, Melaka Tengah, a two-hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur. The suburb is well connected via the North–South Expressway, and the campus is near local shops, parks, and bus routes, making daily routines convenient.
The school is divided into Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, and Pre‑University (A‑Levels).
Melaka International School is a co-educational day school.
Melaka International School offers general learning support through its Counselling Services and classroom-based interventions. While it is not a specialist institution for Special Educational Needs (SEN), the school provides assistance for students who may require extra academic help, particularly in language and core subjects.
There is no formal affiliation with any other country; it follows the British-based Cambridge curriculum within Malaysia’s national regulatory framework.
The school is non-denominational, with no religious affiliation.
The day structure at Melaka International School is as follows:
Kindergarten: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Year 1 - Year 2 : 8:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Year 3 - Year 11 : 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Time is allocated for breaks, lunch, and co-curricular activities.
The school website does not explicitly state that it provides a bus service.
One-Time Payment
Application Fee: MYR 600 (non-refundable, Kindergarten)
MYR 800 (non-refundable, Year 1–11), payable upon application submission.
Enrollment Fee: MYR 1,500 (non-refundable, Kindergarten)
MYR 4,000 (non-refundable, Year 1–11)
Refundable Deposit
Equivalent to one term’s tuition fee.
Refundable with one month’s written notice (excluding school holidays).
Annual Tuition Fees
Kindergarten: MYR 11,574
Year 1–3: MYR 14,532
Year 4–6: MYR 17,406
Year 7–8: MYR 18,798
Year 9–10: MYR 26,835
Year 11: MYR 33,540
Note: A 5% discount is available if the full year’s tuition is paid in advance. Sibling discounts of 5% per child are available for the second and subsequent siblings.
Other Fees
Miscellaneous Fee: MYR 1,200 per year (non-refundable)
Student Insurance: MYR 20 per year (non-refundable)
Additional Charges (not included in tuition)
Uniforms, textbooks, meals, excursions, co-curricular activities (CCAs), exam fees, and transportation (if applicable) are billed separately.
Payment Methods
Payment can be made via cash, cheque, credit card, or online transfer.
Bank Details
Beneficiary: Longterm Focus Sdn. Bhd.
Name of Bank: Public Bank Melaka
Account Number: 3813195128
Bank Address: No. 60-68, Jalan Laksamana, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka.
Swift Code: PBBEMYKL
Melaka International School was founded by the late, Dr Mohamed Ishak Syed Ahmed and his wife, Mrs Shamsunnisa Ishak. Established in 1993 with the support of the State Economic Development Corporation and The Melaka Foundation, Melaka International School was modelled on the British school system with a vision to create successful individuals. As a registered Cambridge International Examination Centre, the school supports Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A‑Level exams. The campus includes well‑equipped science and ICT labs, a 5‑acre site with two acres devoted to an organic farm.
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