The Alice Smith School
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 13.2K–30.1K
MYR 53.7K–122K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Not-for-profit British international school in Kuala Lumpur with a Primary and a Secondary campus, teaching the British curriculum to students aged 3 to 18.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 53
- Founded
- 1946
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- Sibling discount
- 6% for third child; 10% for fourth and subsequent child (families with three or more children)
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-school (normal day) | MYR 53,730≈ USD 13.2K |
| Pre-school (extended day) | MYR 66,270≈ USD 16.3K |
| Reception | MYR 69,180≈ USD 17K |
| Year 1-2 | MYR 89,070≈ USD 21.9K |
| Year 3-6 | MYR 97,410≈ USD 24K |
| Year 7-9 | MYR 112,950≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 10-13 | MYR 122,370≈ USD 30.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-school (normal day) | MYR 53,730 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Pre-school (extended day) | MYR 66,270 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Reception | MYR 69,180 (about USD 17K) |
| Year 1-2 | MYR 89,070 (about USD 21.9K) |
| Year 3-6 | MYR 97,410 (about USD 24K) |
| Year 7-9 | MYR 112,950 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 10-13 | MYR 122,370 (about USD 30.1K) |
Source: school website (alice-smith.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Alice Smith School (this school) | MYR 53,730 (about USD 13.2K) | MYR 122,370 (about USD 30.1K) |
| The British International School of Kuala Lumpur | MYR 58,935 (about USD 14.5K) | MYR 127,605 (about USD 31.4K) |
| Cempaka International School Damansara Heights | MYR 27,000 (about USD 6.65K) | MYR 76,170 (about USD 18.8K) |
| UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur | MYR 23,250 (about USD 5.73K) | MYR 49,200 (about USD 12.1K) |
| Garden International School | MYR 52,440 (about USD 12.9K) | MYR 126,870 (about USD 31.3K) |
| Mont'Kiara International School | MYR 36,520 (about USD 9K) | MYR 130,540 (about USD 32.2K) |
Source: school website (alice-smith.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,500
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 20,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 50%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Music
- Art
- Drama
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS, COIS, EARCOS, fobisia
- Inspection
- 5-star
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
The secondary learning support team creates individual plans and offers 1:1 or small group lessons, with progress tracked regularly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
A British international school following the British curriculum. It is a founding member of FOBISIA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Operates as a not-for-profit school and highlights its governance practice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Early years use a play-based English National Curriculum approach. Primary uses thematic units plus specialist lessons.
- Mandarin
- French
- Bahasa Malaysia
- PE and sport
- swimming
- music
- art
- computing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports 77% A*-B at A Level and 82.6% A*-B at IGCSE, with a Value Added score of +0.8.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
The primary campus has SEN teachers and access to a speech therapist, occupational therapist and dyslexia support, at extra cost.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers an enhanced language programme for multilingual learners with withdrawal and in-class support, at extra cost.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Describes itself as the oldest international school in Malaysia.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Works with business partners, embassies, chambers of commerce and founding-nation associations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
An elected PTA committee meets regularly and runs coffee mornings and social events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Two campuses with extensive green, open spaces and what it describes as world-class facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Students in Years 10 to 13 can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Primary Years 1 and 2 receive specialist language lessons in Mandarin, French or Bahasa Malaysia.
- Mandarin
- French
- Bahasa Malaysia
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Lists COBIS Beacon Status awards, the 2019 International School Awards, a 5-Star Ministry of Education rating and the Spear's Schools Index.
- COBIS Beacon Status
- International School Awards 2019
- 5-Star Ministry of Education Award
- Spear's Schools Index
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by COBIS and a member of FOBISIA, ISC, EARCOS and CIS. Also a registered International Award Centre for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
A non-selective school. Applicants need English fluency and a positive attitude, and assessments check suitability. Tours run regularly.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
2 Jalan Bellamy, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Primary campus); secondary campus at 3 Jalan Equine, Taman Equine, Selangor
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