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Mont'Kiara International School

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 35,110 - 125,520
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 680
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Mont'Kiara International School caters to students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Students also receive a US High School Diploma upon graduation. The campus includes extensive sports facilities such as natural grass fields, a 25-meter swimming pool, an air-conditioned sports hall for various games, and climbing walls. Creative arts are supported by dedicated dance and ceramics studios, four visual art rooms, and a theatre with over 400 seats. A notable feature is its commitment to technology integration, with a 1:1 device program for younger students and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for older grades, alongside specialized STEM facilities like a Creative Makerspace and competitive Robotics Teams.

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22 Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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The Essentials

Mont'Kiara International School has 680 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
M'KIS is situated in the Mont'Kiara neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This area is known for its family-friendly environment, with a significant expatriate community. The school is well-connected by public transport and is close to various amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and parks.

Stages
M'KIS offers education from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through to Grade 12, with Elementary, Middle and High School levels

Type
M'KIS is a co-educational school. It does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
M'KIS provides support for students with mild learning differences through its Literacy Support Program (Kindergarten to Grade 5) and Learning Support Program (Grades 6 to 12). Support is offered via small group pull-out, push-in, or occasionally one-on-one sessions, tailored to individual needs. Students with an Individual Student Support Plan (ISSP) receive longer-term assistance.

Country affiliation
The school follows an international curriculum and is not affiliated with any specific country.

Religious affiliation
M'KIS is a non-denominational school and does not have any religious affiliation.

School day structure
The standard school day at M'KIS begins at 8:00 AM. For Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students, the day concludes at 1:20 PM, while students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 finish at 2:50 PM. On days with after-school activities, late buses depart at 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM.

Bus service
M'KIS provides daily bus transportation for students residing in various areas of Kuala Lumpur. The buses are 16-seaters equipped with seat belts, GPS, and cameras to ensure student safety. Morning pick-ups occur between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM. Afternoon departures are scheduled at 1:20 PM for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students, and at 2:50 PM for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Additionally, late buses are available at 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM to accommodate students participating in after-school activities.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Mont'Kiara International School ranges from MYR 35,110 to MYR 125,520 for 2026/27.

Application Fee (Non-refundable):
MYR 1,700 - Payable upon confirmation of assessment appointment

English Language Proficiency Assessment Fee (Non-refundable):
MYR 1,200 - Applied if additional English proficiency assessment is required to determine EAL needs

Admission Fees for New Students (Non-refundable, One-time):
- Pre-K3 (3 years old): No admission fee
- Pre-K4 (4 years old): No admission fee
- Kindergarten (KG): MYR 8,500
- Grades 1-12: MYR 28,000

Admission fee is waived for direct transfer students from other internationally accredited schools in Malaysia under certain conditions

Multi-Child Admission Fee Discounts (Grades 1-12)
- 1st child: MYR 28,000
- 2nd child: MYR 18,000
- 3rd child: MYR 15,000
- 4th+ child: MYR 10,000

Annual Tuition Fees

- Pre-K3 (3 years old): MYR 35,110 per year
- Pre-K4 (4 years old): MYR 41,690 per year
- Kindergarten (KG): MYR 83,290 per year
- Elementary School (Grades 1-5): MYR 102,120 per year
- Middle School (Grades 6-8): MYR 114,110 per year
- High School (Grades 9-12): MYR 125,520 per year

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Fees

Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
- EAL Intensive Program: MYR 5,000 per semester
- EAL Support Program: MYR 2,000 per semester

Middle & High School (Grades 6-10)
- EAL Intensive Program: MYR 5,000 per semester
- EAL Support (English B): MYR 3,000 per semester

EAL program is not offered to students in Grades 11 & 12

Tuition Fee Discounts

Multi-Child Tuition Rebates
- 2nd child: 2% off tuition fees
- 3rd+ child: 3% off tuition fees

Additional Fees

Visa Processing Service Fee
- MYR 500 per student per year
- MYR 1,000 per guardian per year
- Not applicable for Employment, MM2H, or PVIP visa holders

Payment Information

Payment Timeline
- Invoices sent before the start of the new semester
- Full payment due within 7 days of the first day of school

Payment Options
Cheque / Wire Transfer / Credit/Debit Cards.
Academics

Mont'Kiara International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Mont'Kiara International School offers a full continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programs:

Primary Years Programme (PYP): For students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, focusing on inquiry-based learning across various subjects.

Middle Years Programme (MYP): For Grades 6 to 10, encompassing eight subject groups, including language acquisition, sciences, mathematics, arts, and design.
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Diploma Programme (DP): For Grades 11 and 12, offering a two-year pre-university course leading to the IB Diploma.

In addition to the IB Diploma, students also earn a U.S. High School Diploma upon graduation.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule a campus visit or attend an Open Day.
M'KIS encourages prospective families to tour the campus during school hours to observe classes and meet faculty. Appointments are scheduled to ensure personalised attention.

2. Complete the online application.
Submit the application form along with the required documents.

3. Provide teacher recommendations.
Depending on the grade level, specific recommendation forms should be submitted by current educators directly to M'KIS:
-For Pre-K3 to Grade 5: Teacher Recommendation Form
-For Grades 6 to 12: Counsellor or School Administrator, English Teacher, and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms

4. Pay the application fee.
A non-refundable application fee of RM1,700 is required for each application. Payment details are provided during the application process.

5. Admissions assessment.
Assessments vary by grade level:
-Pre-K3: No formal assessment
-Pre-K4 & Kindergarten: Brief, developmentally appropriate assessment
-Grade 1 and above: Assessments in reading, writing, and math; EAL assessment if applicable

6. Receive the admissions decision.
Decisions are typically communicated within two business days.

Scholarships
The school does not offer scholarships for tuition.

Waitlist
M'KIS operates a waitlist system for certain grade levels where capacity has been reached. Applicants placed on the waitlist will be offered admission as spaces become available.
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