Islamic International Schools in Malaysia
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Malaysia
Islamic international schools in Malaysia combine a formal international academic programme with a structured Islamic studies strand that typically includes Quranic learning, Islamic ethics (akhlaq), fiqh and Arabic language tuition; many of these schools deliver that academic core through the Cambridge (IGCSE/A-Level) pathway or a dual pathway that links international qualifications with Islamic subjects. Teaching is usually delivered in English while Bahasa Malaysia remains compulsory for Malaysian nationals and Arabic is offered as a core or strong elective for religious and language development. Fees sit below the top-tier premium international schools but vary by campus and programme; published market guides report typical annual tuition for Islamic international schools in the low to mid range of the private sector market (commonly in the thousands to tens of thousands of ringgit per year). Intake patterns mirror other international schools in Malaysia, with the largest enrolment windows in January and again in August/September, so families usually need to start enquiries and applications several months before the desired start date.
Compare 16 Islamic international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 17,457), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 16 schools · avg fee MYR 18,704
- Schools listed
- 16
- Curricula
- 9
- Average annual fee
- MYR 18,704
- Fee range
- MYR 7,200 – 43,500
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge (Primary) (13 schools)
- Average school size
- 687 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- International Modern Arabic School
- Oldest
- International Islamic School Malaysia - Gombak (1998)
- With boarding
- 7
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