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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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The school is located in the township of Tamansari in Rawang, Selangor, to the north-west of Kuala Lumpur. This location is well-served by major transport links, including the North-South Expressway (PLUS), LATAR Expressway, and Guthrie Corridor Expressway, making it accessible from various neighbourhoods.
The school is organised into three main sections: Early Years for children aged 3-5, Primary School for ages 5-11, and Secondary School for students aged 11-16.
SISR is a co-educational day school
The school provides dedicated support for students requiring help with English language proficiency. This is offered through an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme with specialist teachers who provide personalised support.
The school does not have an affiliation with a particular country.
The school is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.
The school day typically starts at 7:45 AM with registration, and lessons conclude at 2:30 PM. Following the academic day, students have the option to participate in various co-curricular activities.
The school offers a bus service for students, which is managed by an external provider. Details regarding the specific routes, timings, and safety arrangements are not publicly available from the school's website.
Application and Registration Fees
Application Fee: MYR 1,000 (non-refundable, payable before Entrance Assessment).
Registration Fee: Early Years MYR 6,000; Primary MYR 7,000; Secondary MYR 8,000 (non-refundable, payable upon acceptance).
Deposit: Payable upon acceptance, equivalent to one term’s fee depending on year group.
Tuition Fees (3 terms per year)
Early Years: Nursery – MYR 17,601 per year; Reception – MYR 19,941 per year.
Primary: Years 1–2 – MYR 25,221 per year; Years 3–5 – MYR 30,129 per year; Year 6 – MYR 34,149 per year.
Secondary: Years 7–8 – MYR 38,130 per year; Year 9 – MYR 44,151 per year; Year 10 – MYR 49,041 per year; Year 11 – MYR 52,492 per year (two terms only).
Additional Fees
Resource Fee (annual): Nursery–Year 2 – MYR 1,350; Years 3–6 – MYR 1,550; Years 7–9 – MYR 1,850; Years 10–11 – MYR 2,150.
Technology Fee: MYR 2,200 per year.
Other costs such as uniforms, meals, and trips are billed separately.
Billing and Payment
Fees are invoiced three times per year.
Payment due at the start of each term.
Payment methods include cheque, bank transfer, or credit card at the Finance Office.
Refund Policy
Application and registration fees are non-refundable.
Deposits are refundable subject to the school’s withdrawal policy.
Tuition fees are non-refundable once the term has commenced.
Straits International School in Rawang catersfor students aged 3 to 16, offering the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the UK national curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSEs in the secondary years. The school emphasizes language learning, with English as the medium of instruction and additional instruction in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin during the Early Years and Primary levels. Located in the developing township of Tamansari, the school facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, science labs for primary and secondary levels, ICT suites, and dedicated rooms for art, music, and drama. As part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), students have access to a network of schools, enabling participation in programmes like the ISP Model United Nations and Maths Challenge events, as well as other international learning opportunities.
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