Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school is located in Seremban, the capital of Negeri Sembilan. This location is approximately 60 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, about an hour's drive from the capital, and less than 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Seremban provides a balance between accessibility to major transport links and a setting outside the immediate bustle of the capital.
SISM is a Secondary School which is divided into Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and Pre-University levels.
SISM is a co-educational school that offers boarding options.
The school offers an English Foundation Programme for students who need to improve their English language skills. However, the school does not currently have a dedicated program for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The school is part of the Soka education system, which has its roots in Japan.
The school is not affiliated with any religion.
The school day at Soka International School Malaysia runs from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. After-school activities are also offered from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Information regarding a bus service is not publicly available.
Application and Enrolment Fees
Application Fee
-Amount: RM 1,000 (non-refundable)
Payable upon submission of the Application Form
Enrolment Fee
-Amount: RM 5,000 (non-refundable)
One-time payment upon receipt of the Letter of Offer
Refundable Deposit
-Amount: RM 5,000
Payable upon enrolment
Tuition Fees
Years 7 and 8
-Per term: RM 16,000
-Per year: RM 48,000
Years 9, 10, and 11
-Per term: RM 17,000
-Per year: RM 51,000
Note: Fees are indicative and subject to change. There are 3 terms within an academic year.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
-Tuition fees are payable one month before the start of each term
-Boarding fees are payable one month before the start of each term
-Miscellaneous fees are payable one month before the start of each term
-Tuition and boarding fees are payable termly and are non-refundable
Boarding Fees
Full Boarding (up to 7 nights per week)
-Per term: RM 9,500
-Per year: RM 28,500
Weekday Boarding (up to 5 nights per week)
-Per term: RM 8,500
-Per year: RM 25,500
Boarding fees include healthy full meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and two snacks per day, all reviewed by a certified dietitian.
Additional Fees
Technology Fee
-Per term: RM 850
-Per year: RM 2,550
The school provides a laptop subject to terms and conditions
Meal Fee (for daily commuting students only)
-Per term: RM 1,200
-Per year: RM 3,600
Does not apply to boarding students
Miscellaneous Fee for Full Boarders
-Per term: RM 400
-Per year: RM 1,200
Miscellaneous Fee for Weekday Boarders and Daily Commuting Students
-One-time payment: RM 150
Sibling Discounts
Second Enrolled Sibling - 30% discount off tuition fee
Third Enrolled Sibling and Subsequently - 40% discount off tuition fee
Payment Options
Local Payments:
Online Electronic Bank Transfer
JomPay
Credit Card
International Payments:
Online Electronic Bank Transfer
Flywire International Payment Gateway supporting:
-Bank Transfer
-Credit Card (Visa/Master/American Express/Union Pay)
Soka International School Malaysia (SISM) is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Negeri Sembilan. The school follows the Cambridge curriculum for students in Years 7 to 11, leading to the IGCSE examinations. For post-16 education, the school plans to offer both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, starting in 2026. The school is situated on a 50-acre campus designed with a focus on environmental sustainability, utilizing solar power and a rainwater harvesting system. On-site facilities include a 50-meter swimming pool, dedicated labs for science, design and technology, and art, as well as a boarding residence named "Friendship House." Co-curricular activities are a daily part of school life, with a broad selection of sports such as wall-climbing, aikido, and archery, alongside clubs like Model United Nations and the school orchestra. The school's educational approach is founded on the Soka philosophy of "value creation," a humanistic framework that prioritizes the individual student's happiness and potential. SISM is the first international school to be built on this principle.
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