Affordable International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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About international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Affordable international schools in Kuala Lumpur generally offer the same international pathways you’ll find elsewhere in the city - most commonly British (IGCSE/A-level), International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and American or hybrid programmes - with English as the primary language of instruction and Malay and Mandarin widely taught as additional languages. “Affordable” campuses sit well below the city’s premium end, with entry-level annual tuition often in the low tens of thousands of ringgit while premium campuses charge many times more; families should budget separately for registration, deposits, transport, uniforms and exam or resource fees. Admissions are commonly flexible: many schools accept applications year-round subject to space, but key intakes and published term calendars usually centre on January and August and schools may apply an age cut-off such as 31 August for placement. Parents relocating to Kuala Lumpur should confirm curriculum alignment with their home system, check English-language support (EAL) and have ready the child’s previous records and any visa or residency paperwork when enquiring.
Compare 82 Affordable international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 25,203), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 82 schools · avg fee MYR 26,060
- Schools listed
- 82
- Curricula
- 25
- Average annual fee
- MYR 26,060
- Fee range
- MYR 2,660 – 60,000
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (68 schools)
- Average school size
- 742 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Abedeen Academy International School
- Oldest
- Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur (1966)
- With boarding
- 15
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