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Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Malay, Mandarin, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Sunway International School Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is part of the Sunway Education Group with over 30 years of education experience. Located in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, the campus serves ages 4 to 18. The school offers a Canadian (Ontario) curriculum licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Education, Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students can earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits, follow Cambridge pathways via the Cambridge International Programme, and progress to the IB Diploma or Cambridge A Levels after Cambridge. The KL campus occupies a 9-acre green-certified site capable of housing up to 3,000 students, with plans for a new 7-acre, GreenRE Platinum-certified campus to replace the current site. Facilities include a FIFA-certified football turf, an Olympic-sized pool, and multiple courts. The school runs ECAs, including Biology Club, Mandarin Club, and Model United Nations, and over 30 options.
PT 1379, Jalan Subang 1, USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
The Essentials
Sunway International School Sunway City has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
Sunway City Kuala Lumpur campus, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Address: PT 1379, Jalan Subang 1, USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya. Contact: +603-5639 8800.
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary (Grade 1–5); Canadian Middle School (Grade 6–8); Canadian High School (Grade 9–11); Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary; Cambridge A Level Sixth Form; Pre-university International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Type
International school offering Ontario (Canada) curriculum, Cambridge programmes, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Additional learning support
English Support; Guidance & Counselling.
Country affiliation
Canada – Ontario (offshore Ontario MOE license).
Fees
Annual tuition at Sunway International School Sunway City ranges from MYR 45,000 to MYR 95,000 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees (per semester) — full detail by year group - Kindergarten (per semester): RM 22,500 (two semesters per year). Annual equivalent RM 45,000. - Canadian Grades 1–3 (per semester): RM 27,500 (annual equivalent RM 55,000). - Canadian Grades 4–5 (per semester): RM 32,500 (annual equivalent RM 65,000). - Canadian Grades 6–8 (per semester): RM 35,000 (annual equivalent RM 70,000). - Canadian Grades 9–11 (per semester): RM 40,000 (annual equivalent RM 80,000). - IBDP Year 1 & 2 (per semester): RM 47,500 (annual equivalent RM 95,000). - Cambridge Years 1–4 (per semester): RM 27,500 (annual equivalent RM 55,000). - Cambridge Years 5–6 (per semester): RM 32,500 (annual equivalent RM 65,000). - Cambridge Years 7–9 (per semester): RM 35,000 (annual equivalent RM 70,000). - Cambridge Years 10–11 (per semester): RM 40,000 (annual equivalent RM 80,000).
Deposit, international-admin and other recurring mandatory items - Academic deposit (all academic levels): RM 5,000. The academic deposit is retained while the student is studying and is refundable on completion of Year 11 / Grade 11 or IBDP Year 2, or if the school receives one semester's (6 months) notice of withdrawal while the student is still enrolled. - International Admin Fee (applicable to international students): RM 750 per semester for all levels shown. - External test / exam fees (where applicable): Ontario Literacy Test RM 700 per exam sitting (Grades 9–11 example shown). Other external exam charges are not covered by tuition. - Student Visa: RM 400 (cash) to be submitted to Admissions at the start of semester for students applying for a Student Visa (fee not included in published tuition). - The costs of school-regulated uniforms, laptops, textbooks, calculators and other materials are NOT included in the published tuition and must be budgeted separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year structure: two semesters per year; each semester is six (6) months. Semester fees are invoiced per semester and are payable prior to the commencement of each new semester. - Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. - Deposit refund condition: the academic deposit is refundable only upon completion of Year 11 / Grade 11 or IBDP Year 2 at the school, or if one semester's (6 months) notice of withdrawal is received while the student is still studying.
Boarding fees (SIS House) - Application (SIS House): RM 1,000 — non-refundable and non-transferable. - Boarding deposit (Key, Card & Rental): RM 1,500. - Boarding fee (SIS House): RM 12,000 per semester. Annual equivalent RM 24,000. Boarding fee is payable prior to the commencement of each new semester. - SIS House Meal Plan: RM 5,750 per semester (Monday–Friday: breakfast, lunch and dinner; Saturday: breakfast and lunch; excludes Sundays, public holidays and school holidays). - The boarding fee covers accommodation, laundry services, housekeeping, allotted utilities, Wi‑Fi and security services; failure to settle boarding fees by the advised date may result in disruption to these services.
Other costs and fees - School-regulated uniforms, laptops, textbooks, calculators and other materials are additional and not included in the published fee schedules. - External examination costs and any subject-specific charges are additional to the tuition and are billed separately where applicable. - For international students, additional immigration- or visa-related charges apply (Student Visa fee RM 400 cash at start of semester).
Refund information (academic & boarding) - Registration fee: non-refundable and non-transferable. - Academic deposit: refundable on completion of Year 11 / Grade 11 or IBDP Year 2, or if the school receives one semester's (6 months) notice of withdrawal while the student is still enrolled. - Boarding application fee: expressly non-refundable. Other boarding refunds (deposit or partial) are governed by SIS House terms; boarding fees and meal plan are payable prior to commencement of each semester.
Fee payment options and banking details - Accepted payment methods: Cheque, JomPAY (internet & mobile banking), Online Payment (epayment portal), Telegraphic Transfer (TT) or Direct Bank‑In. Semester invoices are payable prior to the start of each semester. - JomPAY biller code shown for general school tuition: 2220 (use SIS Student ID and student passport/ID as references). JomPAY biller code shown for SIS House (boarding): 3228. - Bank transfer / TT details (payee and bank details shown for electronic transfers): - Payee name: Sunway Education Group Sdn Bhd. - Bank: Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank). - Account number: 012 316 401 449. - Swift code: MBBEMYKL. - Beneficiary / Company ID referenced in payment instructions: 146440K.
Notes on invoicing and penalties - Semester fees are invoiced per semester and must be paid prior to the commencement of each semester; failure to settle fees by the advised date may result in disruption of services. - The school reserves the right to revise fees when deemed necessary; all published fees are shown in Ringgit Malaysia (RM).
(For the academic and boarding fee figures above, the published fee schedules for the relevant year groups and SIS House were used as the reference for the amounts and payment terms.)
Academics
Sunway International School Sunway City teaches Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Sunway Cambridge International Programme, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) are offered. The Canadian (Ontario) curriculum is licensed and inspected annually by the Ontario Ministry of Education to grant credits leading to the OSSD. The Cambridge Curriculum is offered as part of SISKL, with Cambridge pathways that include Cambridge IGCSE, and students may continue to the IB Diploma Programme or Cambridge A Levels after Cambridge. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is delivered as an IB World School programme. These internationally recognised qualifications enable progression to top-tier universities and professional studies worldwide.
Higher Education Progression
Ontario (OSSD), Cambridge International Programme, and IB Diploma Programme are internationally recognised qualifications that enable entry to top-tier universities worldwide. The Ontario curriculum provides credits toward the OSSD as licensed by the Ontario MOE; Cambridge is recognised by universities globally; IB DP is delivered as part of SIS's IB World School status to support higher education progression.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a comfortable and supportive environment conducive for every student to excel not just academically, but also personally, emotionally and socially. Guidance counsellors serve as mentors, advisers and friends and are integral to every student's well-being at SIS. The Guidance & Counselling program focuses on three goals: Academic Achievement, Personal and Social Development, and Career Awareness, with services including individual and group academic counselling, classroom guidance and university admission assistance. The program supports Personal Development Activities and engages families through workshops and sessions to promote student well-being.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The medium of instruction is English. English language support for non-native speakers is provided through English Support programmes to develop proficiency in English. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) helps Middle–High School students by allowing them to join the school one semester early to focus on English. Advisory sessions in Middle School improve reading and writing, while English as a Second Language (ESL) offers multiple levels to help High School students progress to grade-level English.
Mental Wellbeing
Guidance & Counselling is centred on student well-being as a core aim, with counsellors acting as mentors, advisors and friends. The program promotes Academic Achievement, Personal and Social Development, and Career Awareness, and provides individual and group academic counselling, classroom guidance and university admissions support to foster students' emotional and social well-being.
Safeguarding
A Safe Campus prioritises safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of students. On-campus safety measures include social distancing, hand-washing facilities and the wearing of face masks, with online learning continuity planned to ensure learning experiences are sustained when needed.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Application. Complete the Application Form and Preliminary Review Form and prepare the documents listed in the Admissions Checklist. The Admissions Office address is Sunway International School (KL), PT 1379, Jalan Subang 1, USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, and payment instructions are available on request. Intake is available for Canadian (Ontario) Kindergarten (4–6 years), Primary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), High School (Grades 9–11), Cambridge (IGCSE) for Elementary (Years 1–6) with a July intake from 2025 onward, Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), Upper Secondary (Years 10–11), Cambridge (A Level) Sixth Form (Years 12–13), and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Year 1, with various January/July start options. Step 2: Readiness Assessment (Grade 3 / Year 4 onwards). Applicants enrolling for Grade 3 / Year 4 and above must meet the minimum English and Mathematics requirements to determine eligibility for the grade applied, and will be contacted to schedule the readiness assessment with the Admissions Office. Step 3: Admissions. Applicants who satisfy the admission requirements will be offered a place of study in writing, and successful applicants must accept the offer and make the necessary payments to secure the place. Admissions Checklist (summary): provide copies of identity documents, birth certificates, passport photos, three to six years of academic results, parent/guardian IDs or passports, and any applicable school leaving certificates or embassy-endorsed documents; international students may require a visa and support from the International Office. Note: international students require a Malaysia-issued student visa; the International Office provides visa guidance and related support.
Scholarships
Sunway International Schools offer Academic, Music & Sports, and IBDP Entrance Scholarships, plus a Sixth Form/IB Diploma Entrance Scholarship. Scholarships primarily take the form of tuition-fee waivers (not cash awards). A Grade 7 (Ontario) / Year 8 (Cambridge) scholarship provides a 25% tuition waiver for the January intake; Year 10 Cambridge scholarship can be 25% or 100% depending on eligibility, with a selection process that includes interview and written personal essay. The IBDP Entrance Scholarship amount varies by academic results, with higher results yielding larger tuition waivers, and is available for new admissions into the Sixth Form / IBDP. A Music & Sports Scholarship provides a 25% tuition waiver for qualified students; eligibility requires excellence in a recognized music or sport discipline and meeting other admission criteria. The Family Bursary offers tiered discounts (5% to 15%) for eligible families, including children of alumni and/or siblings, and applies to tuition fees only. How to apply: complete the respective Scholarship Application Form and submit with documents (latest final year results, recommendation letter, etc.) by the published deadlines (1 December for January intake, or 1 June for July intake in some cases); interviews may be required. Eligibility and detailed criteria vary by scholarship type (Grade level, sport/music achievements, exam results, and conduct). These scholarships and bursaries are designed to support students pursuing academic, musical, sports, or IB pathways within Sunway International Schools.
FAQs
What ages does Sunway International School Sunway City serve?
Sunway International School Sunway City Kuala Lumpur serves students from Kindergarten (around age 4) through to Year 13 (around age 18). The school offers a continuous, age‑appropriate pathway from early years to pre‑university.
Where is the Sunway City Kuala Lumpur campus located, and what is the campus like?
The campus is at PT 1379, Jalan Subang 1, USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The KL campus is a 9‑acre, green‑certified site that accommodates students from kindergarten to pre‑university, with plans for a new 7‑acre campus in the future.
Which curricula are offered at Sunway International School Sunway City, and is boarding available?
The school offers three international pathways: the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), the Sunway Cambridge International Programme (including IGCSE), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Boarding is available through SIS House for full‑semester stays with meals included.
How much are the tuition fees, and what other costs should I budget for?
Tuition fees vary by programme and year, with examples like Kindergarten at RM 22,500 per semester and IBDP Year 1–2 at RM 47,500 per semester. Additional costs include a non‑refundable registration/deposit, an international admin fee (RM 750 per semester), visa fees ( RM 400), and separate costs for uniforms, laptops, books, and external exam fees.
How does the admissions process work, and when are intakes available?
The process begins with submitting an application and required documents, followed by a readiness assessment for Grade 3/Year 4 onwards. Successful applicants receive an offer and must secure the place with payments. Intakes are available in January and July, with various start options across the Canadian, Cambridge, and IB pathways.
Are there scholarships or bursaries, and how can I apply?
Yes. Sunway offers Academic, Music & Sports, and IBDP Entrance Scholarships, plus a Sixth Form/IB Diploma Entrance Scholarship, and a Family Bursary. Scholarships range in value and often involve an interview and written personal essay; deadlines typically include 1 December for January intake and 1 June for July intake.
What programmes lead to the Ontario OSSD, Cambridge, and IB Diploma?
The school provides the Ontario curriculum licensed by the Ontario MOE, the Cambridge Cambridge International Programme (IGCSE) through SISKL, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an IB World School.
How do these programmes support progression to universities worldwide?
All three programmes are internationally recognised and designed to support admission to top universities worldwide: OSSD credits count toward the Ontario diploma, Cambridge is globally recognised by universities, and the IB Diploma is widely accepted by universities globally.
Can students switch between Cambridge and IB or move to Cambridge A Levels after Cambridge?
Yes. Cambridge pathways can lead to the IB Diploma Programme or to Cambridge A Levels, depending on the student's chosen route and progression plan.
What facilities does the Sunway City campus offer for academics and sports?
The campus supports a range of facilities across academics and sport, including a FIFA‑certified football turf, an Olympic‑sized swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, tennis courts, basketball and badminton courts, a table tennis area, a jogging track, and spaces to support a diverse range of curricula from Kindergarten to pre‑university.
Is there a plan for a new campus, and what will it feature?
Yes. A new 7‑acre, purpose‑built campus is planned to replace the current campus, and it will be GreenRE Platinum certified with capacity for up to 3,000 students, continuing programmes from primary through secondary.
What other academic facilities are available beyond sports facilities?
The KL campus provides a comprehensive set of academic facilities to support the Canadian (Ontario), Cambridge, and IB programmes, with spaces designed for junior, middle, high school, and pre‑university study.
What after‑school ECAs are offered, and how many are there?
There are more than 30 extracurricular activities after school, covering sciences, arts, languages, leadership, and social engagement, all guided by teachers and aligned with the school's academic goals.
Are there leadership and debate opportunities like MUN or Debate Club?
Yes. The school offers leadership‑oriented ECAs such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Debate Club to develop public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
How can students participate in community service and cultural activities after school?
Community ECAs include Charity Club and Green Team, and there are language/knowledge clubs (e.g., Mandarin) and cultural activities. Students can join these clubs after school to engage with social and environmental initiatives.
What English language support is available for non‑native speakers?
The school provides English Support programmes, including English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and ESL at various levels, plus advisory sessions in Middle School to improve reading and writing.
How does SIS Sunway City approach student wellbeing and safeguarding?
Guidance and Counselling form a core part of student wellbeing, offering academic, personal, and career support, with a Safe Campus approach and safeguarding measures to promote a secure learning environment.
What support is available for English language learners and other wellbeing needs?
English language support (EAL) is provided, along with mental wellbeing support through guidance counsellors who mentor and advise on academics and university admissions.
Is boarding available, and what does SIS House include?
Boarding is offered as Full Semester Stays at SIS House, including air‑conditioned twin‑sharing rooms, laundry services, housekeeping, utilities, Wi‑Fi, security, and a meal plan. A non‑refundable boarding application fee and a refundable deposit apply.
What are the school uniforms like, and where can they be bought?
Uniforms are defined by age level (e.g., Kindergarten and Primary styles) and can be purchased from the School Bookshop. Students wear the required uniform and bucket hat outdoors for field trips and formal uniforms for certain occasions.
