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Canadian Curriculum International Schools in Malaysia

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About international schools in Malaysia

Canadian-curriculum international schools in Malaysia most commonly deliver the Ontario provincial programme, meaning students earn credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) under licence or inspection from the Ontario Ministry of Education. Instruction is usually in English, with schools commonly offering ESL support and additional language classes while some campuses combine the Ontario pathway with IB or Cambridge options. Annual tuition for Canadian-stream places varies widely by campus, grade and whether boarding is offered - published examples in Malaysia show fees from the mid-tens of thousands of ringgit up to around MYR 90,000 - 95,000 a year for older year groups, with separate registration, deposit and visa-related charges to budget for. Schools typically follow a two-semester academic year with main intakes in January and mid-year (July/August), so relocating families should start enquiries several months before arrival to allow for assessments, visa paperwork and deposit deadlines.

Compare 5 Canadian Curriculum international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 55,679), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 5 schools · avg fee MYR 55,679
Schools listed
5
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
MYR 55,679
Fee range
MYR 2,660 – 95,000
Most common curriculum
Canadian Curriculum (5 schools)
Average school size
1,426 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Marefat International School
Oldest
Maple Bear - Penang (1999)
With boarding
3

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FAQs for Malaysia

What is the Ontario (Canadian) curriculum and the OSSD - how does it differ from A-levels or IB?
The Ontario curriculum is a province-level Canadian programme that awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) once a student accumulates a set number of credits and meets literacy and community-service requirements; it is credit-based and relies more on continuous assessment than a single final examination. The OSSD is recognised by universities internationally and is offered in Malaysia under specific licences (for example through the Canadian International Matriculation Programme at some providers), whereas A-levels and IB are separate qualifications with different assessment models and university entry conventions.
What language(s) are lessons taught in and is language support available?
Teaching in Canadian-curriculum schools in Malaysia is primarily in English, and most schools provide English language support (ESL) for students joining from non-English backgrounds. Schools also routinely offer Bahasa Malaysia and other modern languages as curriculum or co-curriculum options, and Ontario requirements include opportunities to take second-language credits as part of the diploma pathway.
How much should I expect to pay and what extra costs are common?
Tuition for Canadian-stream international schools in Malaysia varies by age and campus; published school schedules show a wide range from roughly MYR 25,000 a year at lower-cost examples up to MYR 90,000 - 95,000 a year for senior years or IB/OSSD combined pathways, with exact rates depending on location and whether boarding is included. Families should also budget for one-off application or registration fees, refundable deposits, termly international-student admin fees, uniforms, textbooks and student-visa costs where applicable.
When can my child start and how long does admissions take?
Most Canadian-curriculum schools in Malaysia operate on a two-semester year with main intakes in January and a mid-year intake in July/August, and some providers run rolling admissions where places are available. Because schools use readiness checks, interviews and transcript reviews, and international students need visa paperwork, parents should contact admissions several months ahead of their intended start date to allow time for assessments, offers and deposits.
What should parents check when evaluating a Canadian curriculum school in Malaysia?
Verify whether the school is authorised to deliver the Ontario curriculum or the Canadian International Matriculation Programme and ask for documentation of that licensing or inspection, check how OSSD credits and assessments are recorded and whether teachers hold relevant certifications. Also review recent sample reports or transcripts, published fee schedules and deposit/refund policies, available English-language support, and university progression data or formal recognition statements so you can judge transferability and post-school pathways.

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