Jesselton International School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 3.67K–9.08K
MYR 14.9K–36.8K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
About
Private international school in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, following the British curriculum for ages 4 to 18, from kindergarten through Year 11 IGCSE and Years 12 to 13 A Level. Founded in 2018.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2018
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 (8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) | MYR 14,910≈ USD 3.67K |
| Kindergarten 2 (12:30 p.m. finish) | MYR 14,910≈ USD 3.67K |
| Kindergarten 2 (2 p.m. finish) | MYR 18,000≈ USD 4.43K |
| Primary 1 | MYR 21,270≈ USD 5.24K |
| Primary 2 | MYR 21,270≈ USD 5.24K |
| Primary 3 | MYR 25,230≈ USD 6.22K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 (8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) | MYR 14,910 (about USD 3.67K) |
| Kindergarten 2 (12:30 p.m. finish) | MYR 14,910 (about USD 3.67K) |
| Kindergarten 2 (2 p.m. finish) | MYR 18,000 (about USD 4.43K) |
| Primary 1 | MYR 21,270 (about USD 5.24K) |
| Primary 2 | MYR 21,270 (about USD 5.24K) |
| Primary 3 | MYR 25,230 (about USD 6.22K) |
| Primary 4 | MYR 25,230 (about USD 6.22K) |
| Primary 5 | MYR 27,390 (about USD 6.75K) |
| Primary 6 | MYR 27,390 (about USD 6.75K) |
| Year 7 | MYR 31,350 (about USD 7.72K) |
| Year 8 | MYR 31,350 (about USD 7.72K) |
| Year 9 | MYR 32,000 (about USD 7.88K) |
| Year 10 - IGCSE | MYR 36,840 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Year 11 - IGCSE | MYR 36,840 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (jisgroup.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-04 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 100
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 6,500
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-04)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
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
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More details
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Academics
Curriculum
The kindergarten programme covers English, numbers, science, music, physical education, Malay and humanities, with a focus on whole-child development.
- English Language
- Numbers
- Science
- Music appreciation
- Physical Education
- Malay
- Art
- Reading
- Humanities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2018 to provide international education options in Kota Kinabalu.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Introduces community activities such as supporting an environmental campaign against plastic waste.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Reputation
Awards
Gives weekly awards to students who show improvement, dedication and a good attitude.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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