Malacca Expatriate School
- British
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 3.77K–7.24K
MYR 15.3K–29.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Not-for-profit, co-educational international school in Melaka, Malaysia, established in 1980. Follows a British international curriculum with Cambridge primary and IGCSE programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 5–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1980
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Accreditations
- CIE
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 |
|---|---|
| RECEPTION | MYR 15,300≈ USD 3.77K |
| YEAR 1 to YEAR 3 | MYR 17,400≈ USD 4.29K |
| YEAR 4 to YEAR 6 | MYR 17,700≈ USD 4.36K |
| YEAR 7 | MYR 22,800≈ USD 5.62K |
| YEAR 8 | MYR 24,000≈ USD 5.91K |
| YEAR 9 | MYR 25,200≈ USD 6.21K |
| YEAR 10 | MYR 29,400≈ USD 7.24K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| RECEPTION | MYR 15,300 (about USD 3.77K) |
| YEAR 1 to YEAR 3 | MYR 17,400 (about USD 4.29K) |
| YEAR 4 to YEAR 6 | MYR 17,700 (about USD 4.36K) |
| YEAR 7 | MYR 22,800 (about USD 5.62K) |
| YEAR 8 | MYR 24,000 (about USD 5.91K) |
| YEAR 9 | MYR 25,200 (about USD 6.21K) |
| YEAR 10 | MYR 29,400 (about USD 7.24K) |
Source: school website (mes.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
RECEPTION → YEAR 10
| Malacca Expatriate School · Per term | |
|---|---|
| RECEPTION | 5,100 |
| YEAR 1 to YEAR 3 | 5,800 |
| YEAR 4 to YEAR 6 | 5,900 |
| YEAR 7 | 7,600 |
| YEAR 8 | 8,000 |
| YEAR 9 | 8,400 |
| YEAR 10 | 9,800 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| RECEPTION | MYR 5,100 |
| YEAR 1 to YEAR 3 | MYR 5,800 |
| YEAR 4 to YEAR 6 | MYR 5,900 |
| YEAR 7 | MYR 7,600 |
| YEAR 8 | MYR 8,000 |
| YEAR 9 | MYR 8,400 |
| YEAR 10 | MYR 9,800 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 600
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 2,500
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
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Governance and ownership
A not-for-profit international school that states all its funds are reinvested into the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Primary follows Cambridge Primary with some Singapore maths elements. Secondary is based on the Cambridge IGCSE programme, with subjects such as accounting, business, economics and geography.
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- ICT
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1980 in Melaka for expatriate children. Became a Cambridge Primary member in 2011 and opened a secondary school later that year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Excursions, family day and school events are used to build cooperation and team spirit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
The school holds concerts and drama productions to encourage student involvement.
- School concerts
- Drama productions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
The secondary curriculum includes Malay and Mandarin language subjects.
- Malay Language
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
An examining centre for Cambridge Checkpoint assessments in Years 6 and 9 and for IGCSEs in Year 11.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
No. 2, 12, Jalan Siakap 1A, Taman Permatang Pasir Perdana, 75460 Malacca
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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