You may be a parent whose education requirements are not in sync with the syllabus offered at our national or local private schools. Maybe, you are opting for an international curriculum to expose your children to world-class education and facilitate a smooth transition to tertiary education. Perhaps, money is no question and entering your children into the exclusive alumni networks of international schools is a requisite to development after school. Some may deem it worthy to pay an arm and a leg for education, but others may disagree. To each his own. Irrespective of viewpoints, read on to discover which international schools made it to the elite list.
Epsom International School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan. The school delivers first-class education based upon the UK National Curriculum and is the only international campus of the prestigious Epsom College UK. The 50 acre self-contained private campus has purpose built ultra-modern and high-tech buildings, with specialised facilities for music, drama and sport.
Education begins at Prep School (Ages 3 – 11) and continues into Senior School (Ages 12 – 18) Senior School Students sit for iGCSE and A Levels with the majority going on to study at the leading prestigious UK universities. Dedicated, experienced expatriate teachers provide students with outstanding learning experiences that lead to consistently high levels of achievement.
The Epsom’s Weekday Boarding Programme is available for Year 5 to Year 13 students. It offers working parents and children the best of both worlds – the ability to focus entirely on learning and the demands of work during the week.
Tuition Fees: RM 51,905 per annum
Curriculum: British
Age: From 3 years
Location: Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan
Website: www.epsomcollege.edu.my
02) The International School of Kuala Lumpur
The school cultivates children from the bright young age of 3 years to become successful individuals that is embedded with the skills, knowledge and dispositions to thrive globally in the complex world. Students are guided and encouraged to be their best selves through a whole child approach that focuses highly on the belief that purposeful play is essential in a child’s learning and development. A broad range of co-curricular activities are in line for children to practice developmentally appropriate skills and make choices about their individual learning.
Tuition Fees: RM 48,290 per annum
Curriculum: American
Age: From 3 years
Location: Ampang, Selangor
Website: www.iskl.edu.my
Diversity is seen as a core strength and the school has instituted a range of programs to give guidance for personal, emotional and personal growth. The school’s stance is predicated on the benefits that play-based learning environments can bring to young children including physical development and skill acquisition.
Tuition Fees: RM 47,000 per annum
Curriculum: American
Age: From 3 years
Location: Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.mkis.edu.my
Diversity is seen as a core strength and the school has instituted a range of programs to give guidance for personal, emotional and personal growth. The school’s stance is predicated on the benefits that play-based learning environments can bring to young children including physical development and skill acquisition.
Tuition Fees: RM 44,270 per annum
Curriculum: British
Age: From 2 years
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: britishschool.edu.my
The unique learning culture, the strength of the education programme, the team of dedicated staff and the international focus that it allows remains a draw for families that enroll here. Children are encouraged to socialize and acquire knowledge through play, while learning how to connect to a larger community. The learning experience encompasses a different dimension that allows children to take managed risks and become involved in their natural environment. The culture of the school is a close-knit, yet vibrant community that stays connected through parent-led playgroups.
Tuition Fees: RM 41,490 per annum
Curriculum: British
Age: From 3 years
Location: Off Jalan Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.gardenschool.edu.my
At Nexus, they firmly believe that success begins when opportunities are given to children to explore and discover, and guidance is provided for the creation of new knowledge and better understandings. The early years programme is augmented with a range of teacher-directed and child-initiated play activities. Areas of learning include early reading, writing and number skills. A stimulating environment paired with a strong international curriculum will help shape children with high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence, and nurture them to grow up into globally responsible citizens.
Tuition Fees: RM 40,515 per annum
Curriculum: British
Age: From 3 years
Location: Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.nexus.edu.my
Students are welcomed with a dynamic, well-resourced environment and are engaged in purposeful play experiences, as well as adult-led and child-initiated activities. The school respects that every child is unique and progresses at a different pace. The programme focuses on three prime areas of learning, namely communication and language, physical development, and personal, social and emotional development. Experienced Early Years educators provide plentiful opportunities for children to progress beyond their existing knowledge and experience.
Tuition Fees: RM 39,900 per annum
Curriculum: British
Age: From 3 years
Location: Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur
Website: isp.edu.my
A safe and supportive environment, with both indoor and outdoor learning spaces, forms a basis for all of the work at The Alice Smith School. The rich co-curricular programme encourages children growth through high quality play and acknowledges various types of intelligence. Children are efficiently allocated to small classes that are led by experienced, UK-qualified teachers. The heart of the programme comprises ample avenues to for children to learn with enjoyment, while contributing towards their all-round progress.
Tuition Fees: RM 39,690 per annum
Curriculum: British
Age: From 3 years
Location: Jalan Bellamy, Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.alice-smith.edu.my
A top international school certified as the first “Visible Learning School” in the world, it strives to align teaching efforts with the highest student achievement. The curriculum integrates the Australian Early Years Learning Framework and the Reggio Emilia Philosophy. Learning focuses on children’s unique individual strengths and interests. Young learners are encouraged to ask questions, explore and share ideas through an array of play-based activities. The school boasts a caring and positive atmosphere that nurtures children cognitively, physically, emotionally and socially.
Tuition Fees: RM 39,000 per annum
Curriculum: Australian
Age: From 3 years
Location: Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Website: www.aism.edu.my
IGB delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme to young learners starting from the beginning of their educational journey. The school’s learner profile seeks to develop students who are inquirers, knowledgeable, communicators, thinkers, risk-takers, open-minded, balanced and caring. Dedicated efforts are focused on fostering an all-rounded developmental growth through teacher-directed and child-initiated play-based activities. Real-life and life-like activities are included to enhance learning. The curriculum respects the fact that children develop at different rates and learn in different ways.
Tuition Fees: RM 39,000 per annum
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Age: From 2 years
Location: Sungai Buloh, Selangor
Website: igbis.edu.my
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article is current as of March 2021. Data is obtained from related party websites and serves as a guideline only. Figures shown are not inclusive of other miscellaneous fees such as application fees, registration fees, cost of uniforms, technology fees, meal plan, bus services and exam fees. Do note that most international schools offer discounts upon registration and tuition fees for siblings.
