The International School of Kuala Lumpur
- IB Diploma
- AP
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 17.3K–35.3K
MYR 70.2K–143K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Non-profit international school in Kuala Lumpur with about 1,700 students from Prep Reception to Grade 12. English is the language of instruction.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · AP · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 3–17
Students
1,700
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 65
- Founded
- 1965
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- School day
- 08:00-15:00
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 |
|---|---|
| Prep Reception | MYR 70,200≈ USD 17.3K |
| Prep Junior | MYR 93,100≈ USD 22.9K |
| Prep Senior-Grade 5 | MYR 115,600≈ USD 28.5K |
| Grade 6-8 | MYR 130,600≈ USD 32.2K |
| Grade 9-12 | MYR 143,400≈ USD 35.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Prep Reception | MYR 70,200 (about USD 17.3K) |
| Prep Junior | MYR 93,100 (about USD 22.9K) |
| Prep Senior-Grade 5 | MYR 115,600 (about USD 28.5K) |
| Grade 6-8 | MYR 130,600 (about USD 32.2K) |
| Grade 9-12 | MYR 143,400 (about USD 35.3K) |
Source: school website (iskl.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The International School of Kuala Lumpur (this school) | MYR 70,200 (about USD 17.3K) | MYR 143,400 (about USD 35.3K) |
| 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 (iskl.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,800
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 59,000
- Deposit
- MYR 4,400
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Placement test
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Sports field
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Arts
After-school activities
- Sustainability clubs
- Advocacy clubs
- Humanities clubs
- Wellness clubs
- STEM clubs
- Student Leadership Team
- Peer helper program
- Better Planet Club
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
A student support services department offers academic and speech/language support. Only students with mild to moderate learning differences join the regular programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
School starts at 8:00 am and ends between 2:45 and 3:00 pm, with a supervised lunch break and an 8-day rotating timetable.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Dedicated school bus routes cover several residential areas in Kuala Lumpur. Elementary students are bused separately from Middle and High School students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Non-profit school governed by a Board of Directors under The Society of ISKL. Tuition revenue is reinvested in staff and the school environment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
International curriculum with play-based early years learning. Content can be viewed by grade or by discipline.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction. Grades 3-12 require a minimum English proficiency level, and the elementary school has an EAL teacher role.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Non-profit international school established in 1965.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Multicultural community with over 60 nationalities. The school shares stories of students and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA organises events such as a Halloween trunk-or-treat, a quiz night and cultural celebrations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
25-acre campus in central Kuala Lumpur with advanced technology and a Performing Arts Centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Co-curricular arts programmes, including music and drama activities in the Performing Arts Centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Student-led service clubs cover sustainability, advocacy, wellness and more. Environmental activities include Earth Week.
- Sustainability clubs
- Advocacy clubs
- Wellness clubs
- Earth Club
- Gardening Club
- Global Action Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Middle School has a Student Leadership Team, and High School students can start or lead clubs.
- Student Leadership Team
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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