International schools in Ipoh
8 international schools in Ipoh. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Prices and living conditions in Malaysia
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$3.6 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$4.4 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$6.1 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$1.2 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup | US$2.6 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.2 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.6 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.2 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$0.2 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$0.7 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 97.2%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 96
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
MYR 7,800 – MYR 55.9K
≈ USD 1,916 – ≈ USD 13.7K
Based on 7 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 7 | 88% |
| IB | 1 | 13% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 7 | 88% |
| IB | 1 | 13% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| MYR 6,000 – MYR 8,500 | 1 |
| MYR 8,500 – MYR 11K | 3 |
| MYR 11K – MYR 13.5K | 1 |
| MYR 13.5K – MYR 16K | 2 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
Schools with the most complete information
Seri Botani International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–16From MYR 14.7K a year
EdQuest International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 5–18From MYR 13.6K a year
Imperial International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 5–16From MYR 7,800 a year
Knewton Global Schools IpohBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 5–16From MYR 8,925 a year
Tenby School IpohBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18From MYR 10.9K a year
Wesley Methodist School Ipoh (International)British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 6–17From MYR 12.5K a year
Westlake International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 5–17From MYR 9,750 a year
Fairview International School IpohIB · Ages 3–16
Map
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Guides and sources for Malaysia
- International Schools in Malaysia at a Glance: School Approval and the Student PassAn overview of what Malaysian international schools are and what to check in the official school-approval and Student Pass guidance. Rules can change, so confirm with the official bodies and the school.
- Singapore and Malaysia: Employment Pass, Dependant's Pass and Your Child's SchoolA summary of official Singapore and Malaysia guidance on how the Employment Pass, Dependant's Pass and a child's school place fit together. Rules and dates change, so confirm with the official bodies and the school.
Malaysia's international schools: foreign curricula in English, open to locals and foreigners
GuideStudyMalaysia.com (StudyMalaysia Sdn Bhd)Checked 2026-10-29
Malaysia Employment Pass families: Dependant Pass for spouse and children under 18
Official sourceImmigration Department of MalaysiaChecked 2026-10-29
Malaysia: the Student Pass for international-school pupils
Official sourceImmigration Department of MalaysiaChecked 2026-10-29
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
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