St. Joseph’s International School Kuching

St. Joseph’s International School Kuching is situated at Lot 419, Section 58, KTLD, Jalan Tan Sri Datuk William Tan, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The school occupies the former site of SK St. Teresa in the Padungan area, placing it within the central business district of Kuching. This central location offers convenient access to various parts of the city.

St. Joseph’s International School Kuching is divide into Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and A-Level.

The school is a co-educational day school and it does not provide boarding facilities.

St. Joseph’s International School Kuching provides several types of learning support to help students beyond the classroom. They offer English language support, extended school hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., giving students time for extra tutorials, homework help, and consultations with teachers. In addition to academics, the school supports students’ personal growth through creative arts activities like music, dance, and drama.

The school does not have a country affiliation.

The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation, as it is managed by the Marist Brothers and operates under the guidance of the Archdiocese of Kuching.

School Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The school does not offer a bus service

Application & Registration Fees
Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable): RM 500
Assessment Test Fee: RM 100 per student

Registration Fee (one-time, non-refundable):

For Years 7–9:
1st child: RM 4,000
2nd child: RM 2,000
3rd child: RM 1,000
4th child: Free

8For Years 10–11: RM 2,000 flat rate

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Year 7:
Malaysian: RM 12,300
Non-Malaysian: RM 14,800

Year 8:
Malaysian: RM 13,500
Non-Malaysian: RM 16,200

Year 9:
Malaysian: RM 14,500
Non-Malaysian: RM 17,400

Year 10–11:
Malaysian: RM 17,800
Non-Malaysian: RM 21,400

Other Notes
3% discount if the full year’s fee is paid in advance (by January).
5% late fee penalty for overdue payments.

Students who delay payment by 2+ weeks may be barred from classes.

Basic supplies like books, worksheets, and diaries are provided free.



Pre-University Programmes (A-Level & AUSMAT)

Application Fees
RM 500 for general applicants
RM 200 for current St. Joseph's Private Secondary students

Cambridge A-Level (18 months)
Year 12:
Malaysian: RM 8,000 per semester (RM 16,000/year)
Non-Malaysian: RM 9,600 per semester (RM 19,200/year)

Year 13:
Malaysian: RM 8,000
Non-Malaysian: RM 9,600

Additional Fees:

Miscellaneous: RM 750 (one-time)
Laboratory: RM 300 per science subject (for 12 months)

Fees upon acceptance (Malaysian student):

RM 8,000 deposit (offset against Year 13)
RM 8,000 for 1st quarter of Year 12
RM 750 miscellaneous

AUSMAT (Australian Matriculation – 12 months)
Malaysian: RM 8,000 per semester (RM 16,000 total)
Non-Malaysian: RM 9,600 per semester (RM 19,200 total)

Additional Fees:

Resource Fee: RM 2,000
Exam Fee: RM 3,000
Laboratory Fee: RM 300 per science subject
Miscellaneous Fee: RM 500

Refund Policy
For Secondary Students (Years 7–11)
Parents must give 1 month’s written notice before withdrawing a student.

If no notice is given, an extra full term's fee will be charged.

Refunds:

Before mid-term: Eligible for 50% refund of that term’s fee.
After mid-term: No refund given.

For Pre-University Students
If a student does not complete the A-Level programme, the deposit (1 semester fee) will be forfeited.

If the withdrawal happens after the exam registration deadline, exam fees are non-refundable.

For students asked to withdraw by the school, unused deposits may be refunded, but exam fees will not be.

Payment Methods
JomPAY (Online Bill Payment)
Credit or Debit Card
Payable in person at the school office.
Cheque