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If you're researching international schools in Malaysia offering Malaysian Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Malaysian Curriculum, taught by 9 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 13–58,185 MYR, with the average sitting around 24,262. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Tunku Putra-HELP School (opened 1996).
Compare 9 Malaysian Curriculum international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 24,262), location, and more to find the right international school now.
R.E.A.L International School - Shah Alam is located at Lot No. 5, Jalan Merah Saga U9/5, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. It offers Cambridge IGCSE, Malaysian, and British curricula for students aged 3 to 17, operating a dual-pathway model with a dynamic Early Years program focused on social, emotional and personal development, and a Private National School pathway with a tailored curriculum. Special Programmes include Chinese Studies and Arabic and Islamic Studies; Mandarin, Arabic, French and Tamil are offered as additional language classes. The Shah Alam campus provides a safe, supportive environment with facilities including a library, hall, science laboratories, a music room, makerspace, art room, culinary laboratory, sewing room, and a halal cafeteria. Cambridge IGCSE examinations are offered, with notable results such as a “Top in the World” grade in Mathematics and 11As (9A+, 2A). Extracurriculars feature Design for Change, public speaking achievements, NASA Space Essay Competition recognition, and an ambassador team that represented Malaysia at Be the Change in Taiwan. The campus includes indoor and outdoor sports facilities, the REAL Schools Arena and a swimming pool.
Asia Pacific Schools (APIS) is a private school offering international and national curricula for learners aged 2 to 17. The school provides two curricula: APIS follows the international British framework, including Cambridge IGCSE and IPC, while APSS blends the enriched Malaysian national curriculum (KSSR/KSSM). The campus offers facilities and learning spaces, including a library, ICT labs, science labs and makers labs, immersive language rooms, a multi‑purpose hall for assemblies, drama and indoor sport. Facilities also include music studios, art studios, a cookery lab and sewing room, a speech and drama room, a Preschool centre, dining hall and outdoor spaces. Language learning is supported in rooms for English, Malay, Chinese and French. The school provides extracurriculars through International School Partnership programs such as ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists and ISP Filmmakers, plus ISP MUN and virtual exchanges. Skills are developed through clubs and service.
Tunku Putra-HELP School (TPHS), located in Kuching, Sarawak, was originally established in 1996 and moved to a purpose-built campus at The NorthBank in 2020. It offers both international and national streams, catering to a diverse student body. The international stream follows the British curriculum, including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge IGCSE, and A-Levels. The national stream aligns with the Malaysian curriculum. Facilities at TPHS features air-conditioned classrooms with Apple TVs, science labs, ICT suites, art and music rooms, a performing arts theatre, dance studio, swimming pool, library, and dedicated spaces for sports and student well-being.
St. Joseph’s International School (SJIS) in Kuching is a Catholic co-educational institution established in January 2017, under the guidance of the Marist Brothers. It offers the Cambridge curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level programmes, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Malaysian students also take Bahasa Malaysia and Civic/Moral or Religious Studies. SJIS is undergoing a major campus expansion, with a new RM 16.5 million four-storey building currently under construction. This facility will house a multi-purpose hall (large enough for three badminton courts), new science laboratories, music and dance studios, an expanded library, dining facilities, and smart-learning courtyards. The school also supports student well-being with its own transport fleet of over nine school buses, each supervised by a female bus attendant. SJIS has invested in a growing library collection, currently holding over 1,500 book titles, supporting literacy across subject areas.
Knewton Global Schools, located in Miri, caters to students from early years to secondary levels. The school offers two main academic pathways: the British international curriculum and the Malaysian national curriculum. This dual-track system enables students to follow either an internationally recognized route or a curriculum aligned with national education standards. The school’s campus includes a science lab, computer facilities, outdoor sports courts, and multipurpose halls. It also has areas designated for early childhood education, including classrooms suited for younger learners and play-based environments. A key feature of Knewton Global Schools is its history. Originally known as Piasau Primary School, it has been part of the local educational landscape for several decades. Today, students engage in a mix of academic learning, extracurricular clubs, and cultural events. Community involvement is also encouraged, with events that bring together students, staff, and families, such as fun runs and themed celebration days.
Cempaka International School Cheras follows the Malaysian National Curriculum, offering education from Early Childhood through Secondary level. It is part of the Cempaka Schools group which also has a campus in Damansara Heights offering British and Finnish curriculum tracks. The institution holds recognition from Cambridge University, Oxford AQA, Pearson Edexcel, and the International Schools Association (ISA).
Abedeen Academy is located in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia, at 1-07 The Promenade, Garden Residensi. It serves students aged 3 to 17 and offers two divisions: the Cambridge International Curriculum (Primary and IGCSE) alongside the Malaysian national curriculum, with Early Years Foundation Stage for younger learners. The school's founding embodies a Quranic ethos, stressing leadership, service to God, and regular prayers, while integrating Islamic education with modern academics to support a diverse community of over 30 nationalities. Recognitions between 2014 and 2017 highlight branding and Islamic education excellence. Facilities include a spacious kindergarten reception and waiting areas, a Clubhouse with a badminton court, futsal court, and swimming pool, plus a field under development. Academic resources comprise a laboratory, library, and group-study areas. The Arts & Creative Studies program covers Visual Arts and Music; languages offered include Arabic, Mandarin, and French. Co-curricular offerings include Student Council leadership programs and other leadership initiatives.
Beaconhouse Sri Murni is a private national school in Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia, educating students from Pre-School to Senior 5. The school blends the Malaysian National Curriculum with Beaconhouse's Dual Language Programme, delivering Bahasa Malaysia in core subjects while developing English to Cambridge O Level/1119 standards. Mathematics and Science are taught in English using textbooks and resources from Singapore and the United Kingdom. Students may pursue a dual pathway, completing both SPM and IGCSE within the National Curriculum framework. Facilities include a modern building, a library, fully air-conditioned classrooms, and specialist spaces such as a Music Room and a Speech & Drama Room, plus Science and Computer Labs. The campus supports in-house sports with indoor badminton/netball courts and futsal/basketball courts. Extracurriculars include Interact Club, IT Club, Music/Drama/Dance, Netball, Basketball, and Uniform Bodies, with Leadership Camping and Educational Trips. The Dual Language Programme and the parallel SPM/IGCSE pathway are distinctive features worldwide.
Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School is a government-supported secondary school for Sarawakian students. It follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Students study core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, along with other subjects based on their interests and strengths. The school is equipped with modern facilities including science laboratories, computer labs, sports areas, a library, and multipurpose halls to support both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. Lessons are taught in English, and students are encouraged to participate in school events, team projects, and cultural programs. YSISS is managed by Yayasan Sarawak, a state education foundation that has supported students and schools in Sarawak since 1971. The school currently has campuses in Petra Jaya and Sibu.
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