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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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Sri Bestari International School is located in Bandar Sri Damansara, a township in Kuala Lumpur. It is situated conveniently between several popular residential areas, including Desa ParkCity, Kepong, and Petaling Jaya, making it accessible for families living in these neighborhoods and well-connected to major highways.
The school is divided into three main sections: Early Years for children aged 3 to 5, Primary School for ages 5 to 11, and Secondary School for students aged 11 to 16.
SBIS is a co-educational day school
The school has an "Education and Learning Support Academy" (ELSA) that provides support for students with mild autism, mild dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.
SBIS is a Malaysian school and does not have a specific affiliation with another country.
The school has no religious affiliations.
The school day starts at 7:45 AM for all levels. The end of the day varies by year group.
Lower Primary ends at 2:35 PM from Monday to Thursday and 12:15 PM on Fridays, while Upper Primary and Secondary end at 3:20 PM from Monday to Thursday and 12:15 PM or 12:50 PM on Fridays. The day includes a morning break and a lunch break.
The school offers a school bus service for students. This service is provided by an independent company. Information on routes, costs, and how to apply are not available publicly.
Application and Registration Fees
Application Fee: MYR 1,200 (non-refundable, payable before assessment).
Registration Fee: MYR 8,000 (one-off, non-refundable, payable upon acceptance).
Deposit: Equivalent to one term’s school fee, refundable with one term’s written withdrawal notice.
Tuition Fees (3 terms per year)
Reception 1–2: MYR 5,858–5,860 per term / approx. MYR 17,575 per year.
Year 1–2: MYR 7,197 per term / MYR 21,590 per year.
Year 3–4: MYR 7,666 per term / MYR 23,000 per year.
Year 5–6: MYR 8,174 per term / MYR 24,520 per year.
Year 7: MYR 11,615 per term / MYR 34,845 per year.
Year 8: MYR 11,995 per term / MYR 35,985 per year.
Year 9–11: MYR 12,851 per term / MYR 38,555 per year.
Other Fees
Meal Plan: MYR 750 per term (Reception to Year 6).
Society Fee: MYR 150–180 per term (compulsory for Reception to Year 3).
Additional costs (not included): uniforms, books, special activities, trips, laptops, lockers, and external exam fees.
Payment Terms
Fees may be paid annually or termly (September, January, April).
A 2% discount applies for full-year payments made two weeks before term start.
Sibling discount of 5% applies to younger children.
Payments accepted via cash, cheque, bank draft, online transfer, or major credit cards.
A 5% late fee applies to overdue payments.
Refund Information
Application and registration fees are non-refundable.
Deposits are refundable in line with the school’s withdrawal policy.
Sri Bestari International School offers a British-style education for students aged 3 to 16. The curriculum follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), Cambridge Primary, and Cambridge Secondary pathways, culminating in the IGCSE examinations. The 15-acre campus includes a 25-meter swimming pool, a football field, and dedicated labs for science, ICT, and culinary arts. A distinctive feature is the school's extensive co-curricular programme, which offers over 50 activities. Beyond traditional sports and arts, students can participate in unique options like Korfball, rope skipping, robotics, and a Young Enterprise club.
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