International schools in Shah Alam
7 international schools in Shah Alam, from published and official sources.
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Cost of living
Prices about 65% lower than in the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 33 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
7 international schools · British (IGCSE/A Level) 86% · Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese 14%
MYR 14.3K – MYR 72K (≈ USD 3.52K – ≈ USD 17.7K)
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 14.3K – MYR 72K
≈ USD 3.52K – ≈ USD 17.7K
Based on 4 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027
ECB reference rate (2026-11-06) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest, in the school currency. See each school page for fees by grade.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 86% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-08
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 86% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-08
Schools with the most complete information
Dwi Emas International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 4–16
Eaton International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–11From MYR 14.3K a year
HELP International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From MYR 25.2K a year
Mindrich International Secondary SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 12–17
R.E.A.L. International School Shah Alam CampusBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–16From MYR 14.8K a year
Tenby School Setia Eco ParkBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From MYR 23.4K a year
The Japanese School of Kuala LumpurJapanese / Chinese / Taiwanese
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
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 Dependant Pass: who, age limits, no work
Official sourceExpatriate Services Division, Immigration Department of MalaysiaChecked 2026-11-04
Malaysia EP family passes: salary threshold and children over 18
Official sourceExpatriate Services Division, Immigration Department of MalaysiaChecked 2026-11-04
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 sourceExpatriate Services Division, Immigration Department of MalaysiaChecked 2026-10-29
Malaysia: the Student Pass for international-school pupils
Official sourceImmigration Department of MalaysiaChecked 2026-10-29
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