British Curriculum International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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About international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
British-curriculum international schools in Kuala Lumpur typically teach the English National Curriculum with progression to Cambridge IGCSEs and A-levels, and many combine that pathway with strong language programmes in Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. Annual tuition varies widely by age and school - broadly from the mid-tens of thousands of ringgit for more-affordable options up to the high five-figure or low six-figure range for senior years at premium campuses - and families should budget separately for one-off enrolment charges, capital levies, transport and exam fees. The school year most commonly runs from August/September to June, though individual schools publish their own calendars and some operate rolling admissions, so parents should check availability well before a planned move. Practical matters such as long commuting times across KL, common reliance on school buses and the need for a parent to hold the correct visa or work permit are all important to confirm during the application process.
Compare 107 British Curriculum international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 34,756), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 107 schools · avg fee MYR 35,805
- Schools listed
- 107
- Curricula
- 25
- Average annual fee
- MYR 35,805
- Fee range
- MYR 1,000 – 179,310
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (99 schools)
- Average school size
- 864 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Abedeen Academy International School
- Oldest
- The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus (1946)
- With boarding
- 22
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