HELP International School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- IPC
Per yearabout USD 6.21K–16.3K
MYR 25.2K–66.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
HELP International School is an international school in Subang Bestari, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, offering Preschool, Primary, Secondary and A-Level programmes. It offers IGCSE qualifications based on the UK National Curriculum through Cambridge Assessment International.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,400
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Preschool – Year 11
- Entry process
- Placement assessment, Interview
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 |
|---|---|
| Preschool 1 | MYR 25,200≈ USD 6.21K |
| Preschool 2 | MYR 25,200≈ USD 6.21K |
| Year 1 | MYR 39,900≈ USD 9.83K |
| Year 2 | MYR 41,460≈ USD 10.2K |
| Year 3 | MYR 43,830≈ USD 10.8K |
| Year 4 | MYR 50,490≈ USD 12.4K |
| Year 5 | MYR 50,490≈ USD 12.4K |
| Year 6 | MYR 50,490≈ USD 12.4K |
| Year 7 | MYR 59,109≈ USD 14.6K |
| Year 8 | MYR 60,099≈ USD 14.8K |
| Year 9 | MYR 64,950≈ USD 16K |
| Year 10 | MYR 66,150≈ USD 16.3K |
| Year 11 | MYR 66,150≈ USD 16.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool 1 | MYR 25,200 (about USD 6.21K) |
| Preschool 2 | MYR 25,200 (about USD 6.21K) |
| Year 1 | MYR 39,900 (about USD 9.83K) |
| Year 2 | MYR 41,460 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Year 3 | MYR 43,830 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Year 4 | MYR 50,490 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 5 | MYR 50,490 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 6 | MYR 50,490 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Year 7 | MYR 59,109 (about USD 14.6K) |
| Year 8 | MYR 60,099 (about USD 14.8K) |
| Year 9 | MYR 64,950 (about USD 16K) |
| Year 10 | MYR 66,150 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Year 11 | MYR 66,150 (about USD 16.3K) |
Source: school website (his.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| HELP International School (this school) | MYR 25,200 (about USD 6.21K) | MYR 66,150 (about USD 16.3K) |
| R.E.A.L. International School Shah Alam Campus | MYR 14,836 (about USD 3.66K) | MYR 23,936 (about USD 5.9K) |
| Eaton International School | MYR 14,280 (about USD 3.52K) | MYR 49,650 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Tenby School Setia Eco Park | MYR 23,400 (about USD 5.76K) | MYR 72,030 (about USD 17.7K) |
Source: school website (his.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,000
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 12,000
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, explained
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.
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
- Teachers
- 150
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- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- fobisia
Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
A Board of Governors and leadership team oversee the school. It is a member of the HELP Group of Schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the UK National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Uses the IPC and Singapore Maths in primary.
- UK National Curriculum
- IGCSE
- A-Level
- IPC
- Singapore Maths
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Lists university offers received by students across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
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History
Part of the HELP Education Group, which has run for over 30 years. The school occupies a purpose-built campus about 30 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Describes a purpose-built campus with state-of-the-art technology to support learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Community and service
Offers Duke of Edinburgh's International Award at Bronze and Silver levels and the JASS scheme, plus Eco-Schools activities.
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze, Silver)
- Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS)
- Eco-Schools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Mandarin lessons are offered at basic, intermediate and advanced levels, with an IGCSE Mandarin option in Years 10 and 11.
- Mandarin Basic
- Mandarin Intermediate
- Mandarin Advanced
- Youth Chinese Test (YCT)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Runs a dual-language English and Mandarin programme from Preschool to Year 6, with two teachers per class.
- English-Mandarin dual language
- Mandarin lessons
- Bahasa Malaysia for Malaysian students
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Won the Future-Ready School category at the 2025 LIFE AT WORK Awards and was shortlisted for the TES International School of the Year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Holds CIS international accreditation and IPC recognition, and is a member of FOBISIA and AIMS. Other recognitions include Apple Distinguished School.
- CIS accreditation
- IPC accredited school
- Apple Distinguished School
- Common Sense Certified School
- FOBISIA member
- AIMS member
- Eco-Schools Silver Award
- Cambridge Professional Development Centre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applicants submit a form and fee, sit a placement assessment, and receive a letter of offer subject to places and records.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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