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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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This area is approximately 3 kilometers from the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The school provides a bus service that covers various neighborhoods, including Ampang Hilir, KLCC, Mont Kiara, Bangsar, and Damansara, facilitating transport for students from different parts of the city. Ampang Hilir is known for hosting various embassies and is generally well-connected.
The school comprises an Early Childhood section, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
ISKL is a co-educational day school.
ISKL offers a "Supporting All Learners" approach, recognizing that every child learns differently. They use a Multi-Tiered System of Support to identify, assess, address, and monitor student needs. Support is tailored and can include academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assistance.
ISKL is recognized as an American school.
The school does not have any specific religious affiliation.
The school day at ISKL generally starts at 8:00 am across all divisions. For Early Childhood (Prep Reception and Prep Junior), the day concludes at 12:30 pm. Elementary School (Prep Senior - Grade 5) finishes at 2:45 pm, while Middle School (Grade 6-8) ends at 2:50 pm, and High School (Grade 9-12) concludes at 3:00 pm. Break times, including morning breaks and lunch, are scheduled throughout the day, varying slightly by division to accommodate student needs.
ISKL offers a dedicated school bus service to transport students to and from school. This service is provided by Pandu Jaya Sdn Bhd. The bus service covers various residential areas to accommodate families relocating from overseas. The company prioritizes safety and reliability, with provisions for bus monitors on Kindergarten buses to supervise younger children.
Entry Fees
Application Fee: RM 1,780 (non-refundable)
Student Registration Fee: RM 59,000 (Prep Senior - Grade 12 only, non-refundable, one-time fee)
Non-refundable Enrollment Deposit: varies by grade level
Annual Tuition Fees
Early Years
Enrollment Deposit: RM 4,400
Prep Reception (3-year-olds): RM 69,500 per year
Prep Junior (4-year-olds): RM 92,200 per year
Primary & Middle School
Enrollment Deposit: RM 10,100
Prep Senior - Grade 5: RM 114,500 per year
Grades 6-8: RM 129,300 per year
High School
Enrollment Deposit: RM 10,100
Grades 9-12: RM 142,000 per year
Additional Fees
Life-Centered Education support: Additional RM 49,400 per year
Society Membership: RM 50 (one-time) + RM 20 (annual) - included in fees
External exam fees (IB, AP): charged separately
Global Action Program (GAP): mandatory for Grades 9-11, fee varies by destination
Payment Structure
Fees payable in advance by semester
RM 200 discount for paying full annual tuition in advance
50% refund available only if withdrawal notice received before first day of semester
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is a non-profit, parent-governed school catering for students aged 3 to 18, teaching the American curriculum. ISKL offers flexible academic pathways for High School students, including the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the innovative Pursuits Program, which allows students to customize their studies with individual IB, Advanced Placement (AP), and High School Diploma courses. A particularly distinctive offering is the Global Action Program (GAP) for High School students, a mandatory experiential learning initiative involving week-long trips across Asia. These trips immerse students in real-world challenges through service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental efforts, fostering global citizenship and problem-solving skills outside the traditional classroom.
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